I'm doing a trip around the world without leaving the Triangle and this was a great place to start. The food was delicious and plentiful -- mango goat stew, Gunpowder dosa, and friend calamari. The space is bright and cheerful and the service excellent. My friend was prostrate with delight! read more

Anjappar - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This restaurant has an interesting location, embedded in a criminal justice building with a snazzy corner location. It was not busy on a Sunday and I'm guess it's geared towards people that work in the area on weekdays. Walking to the bathroom and bypassing the vacant security desk for the building was a strange experience. The menu is South Indian; there were some differences in what was online and what I found on the printed menu, but it was a wide and interesting selection with abundant options for special dietary needs. I ordered a dosa and an appetizer, which were splendidly presented on banana leaves. I asked for my Indo-Chinese paneer extra spicy, and they seemed a bit skeptical, but it did deliver a heck of a spice kick and an abundance of leafy tropical flavor (full curry leaves are common in this cuisine). The dosa was large, extra thin, quite salty, and satisfying. A chai was small and unsweetened. I didn't get quite the bustling atmosphere that their other location (in Cary) possessed and the menu for some reason did not have the kottu paratha I wanted to try, but I would definitely recommend anyone seeking some South Indian food to come here. read more

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I like Indian food and I've been to many Indian restaurants in Durham, but Anjappar is my favorite. Everything is great, and the sauces are divine. So much flavor. Service is excellent. I like that they don't try to rush you out the door. read more

So, yesterday I spent the day downtown Durham and had lunch at Anjappar on Main Street. There is seating inside and outside. The inside is beautiful and spacious. We were seated right away at a four top. The service was great. The menu has so many options, there's definitely something for everybody, gluten free, vegetarian, those with nut allergies!! We wanted everything on the menu, but finally decided on a traditional favorite, butter chicken. Well I had butter chicken, and my friend who doesn't eat meat, had the butter soy chunks, and we ordered garlic naan to share. M The food comes out in individual silver pots and you then have a huge silver platter to put it on. It was love at first bite. The food there is absolutely amazing. I couldn't get over how much I loved my food. I'll be back again during the week!!! read more

Anjappar - Butter Chicken Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Stopped by with date and family. Great aroma as soon as you walk in. Naan was ok but had a weird taste, rest of the meal was fantastic. I had the veggie biryani which was very flavorful. GF has the chicken masala and was very impressed. Super friendly staff but could do without the live music right next to me. Prefer a peaceful meal. read more

Anjappar - Biryani - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I got my order delivered and had their Garlic Naan and Butter Chicken (Medium spice level). The food was still warm when it arrived and the butter chicken had been wrapped up in plastic wrap to prevent spills. The butter chicken had a great savory flavor and was slightly spicy. The next time I order, I'll try to get one dish "spicy" and one "medium" as I think I can tolerate a little more spice than the medium. The garlic naan was delicious both with and without the curry. It had a pleasant garlic and buttery flavor. read more

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This is my favorite Indian restaurant in all of Durham. It's not right in the middle of the downtown. If you walk a little down the road, then you find essentially a hidden gem. Out of all the Indian restaurants in Durham, I would say this one is the best one. I have any to emphasize this! I have been to a lot of Indian restaurants and the staff and food here is flavorful and mouthwatering. I sometimes think of this place and my mouth waters. The ambiance is lovely and vibrant, as well. read more

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I broke my foot a few months ago, and Anjappar was my go-to delivery spot for all of my recovery. I have enjoyed everything I tried, but the standout for me is the paneer tikka masala (and for my husband, it's the Gongora chicken). Once I recovered, going to the restaurant wasn't a hugely different experience, as it is a fairly typical Indian restaurant (but I could get a cocktail). It is in a weird government building that seems totally deserted, which is strange. To use the restroom, you have to go into the atrium of the building, and I felt like I was bothering the person trying to clean the floors. If you are looking for a good deal, they often send out discount codes by email. And if you use UberEats, they routinely have BOGO specials. Buying 2 restaurant meals equates to 4 at-home meals/leftovers, so it can be very affordable. I have 2 very small critiques: First, the menu is overwhelming. It is huge with so many different options that my first reaction is to order something basic. I continue my quest to try everything on the menu, but the staples are so good that I keep coming back. Second is you get the occasional star anise or bay leaf, which can be unpleasant to bite into, so look out for that. Overall, this is hands down my favorite Indian restaurant in Durham. I will continue to eat my way through the menu and tip my UberEats driver. read more

The atmosphere is great along with the service. It is absolutely worth checking out. I really enjoyed my food. read more

Anjappar - The starters are very large portions. Onion Pakoda Mushroom 65 Dry - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This has been our go to Indian restaurant since moving to Durham and it never disappoints! We always order it to go so I don't have great photos of take away containers but rest assured the food is phenomenal. We've tried the chicken kotthu paratha, butter chicken, chicken tikka, biryani, idly, mango lassi, naans and methi chicken ( my fave). Like this place is actually good that we keep coming back and we've only been here 2 months! The portion sizes are great, the spice levels are customizable and food is already in good time. Can't wait to dine in one day! read more

Newish Indian cuisine in Downtown durham. The menu so many options but I wanted to try a standard like butter chicken and mango lassi. The butter chicken was flavorful. I got it mild but you can adjust the spice as you like. The mango lassi was nice and refreshing. Definitely more sweet and mango forward which I enjoyed. Looking forward to trying more things on the menu. read more

Not for Biryani Cravings, But Still a Win! Always on the hunt for good biryani in RTP, we stopped by Anjappar--tucked in downtown Durham (parking's a bit of a game, but the manager was super helpful). The server was refreshingly honest: "Our biryani isn't Hyderabadi-style--you might not love it." Disappointed? A bit. Grateful for the honesty? Absolutely. Tried the street-style fried chicken noodles and a deconstructed veechu parotta with chicken curry (note: the egg mysteriously vanished from the parotta--but hey, still tasted great). Everything was hot, flavorful, and spiced just right. Paired perfectly with a sweet-salty lime soda. Fast, tasty, and satisfying in under 20 minutes. We'll definitely return--but next time, not for biryani, rather to explore their Chettinad/Kerala fare. Ambience is great, decent vibes. read more

Excellent food and service. I loved the chettinad chicken. Although it was light on the chicken. The naan was very good too.

We had dinner there tonight. The menu is expansive and equally delicious. We ordered the mixed veg Pokura as a starter. Super crispy and well seasoned with a pair of tasty sauce compliments. We ordered wine and Kingfishers, cold and tasty. For our entrees we ordered complimenting Malabar Korma's (chicken and lamb). Both dishes were tasty and just the right heat(mild) for my american palate. The only miss here was service which just seemed "confused". There was a "hostess" who just kept looking at a us side eyed waiting for someone to tell her what to do. There were two servers who were in a hurry to take your order and run around but not to return with your drink. There was no check to see how things were or anything. Overall, I would LOVE to eat this food again, maybe takeout. read more

Do yourself a favor and get the Chicken Saag (medium spice) , the Chicken Shahi Korma (medium spice), and some Garlic Naan. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Anjappar - Chicken Saag (medium spice) , the Chicken Shahi Korma (medium spice), Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Food was amazing! We got two appetizers, chili Paneer and Medhu Vadai. Both were so yummy. I got the mild Butter Chicken and it was classic and just the right spice for me. Om was very helpful when we had questions about recommendations. The restaurant is fairly new and in a nice and convenient location. read more

Anjappar - Chili Paneer Semi Dry - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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So happy they've come to Durham!! The perfect place for phenomenal, comforting, tasty food. Everything was fresh, spiced well and hot! The flavors they put into their takes on classic are incredible. The hospitality by Ohm and his team was exceptional and the decor is a great tribute to Indian art and culture. read more

A meal to smile about in remembrance. Needed my happy food while our son was having serious surgery. Our waiter was patient and kind. I am very familiar with South Indian food- this was worth every penny. Ordered Andhra Kara Masala Dosa, Lamb shahi korma, Chennai style chili dry- Paneer. All were superb/ the Chennai style dish was amazing, a new taste for me. Real mango lassi. After explaining why we needed this food, our server kindly shared his personal wisdom and understanding. It was a perfect break from the stress of the day. read more

Excellent food and service! Beautiful atmosphere and convenient to downtown. A favorite for takeout as well.

Best Indian meal we've had since...well, maybe since India! The three of us grew up there in different states, and we were very excited to find this South Indian restaurant in downtown Durham. Amazing dishes like tender mutton curry, new-to-us crab curry, yummy dosa, flaky paratha, and delicious sauces. Happy to see the bartender using Indian flavors in the cocktails, though they could be just a bit more balanced. Everything, including service and atmosphere, was great with a small suggestion: more veggies in the pakora (it was pretty dry and hard). Great evening. We'll be back! read more

The menu is vast so we tried some items that we were not familiar with. It was amazing. I would imagine the more commonly ordered items are spectacular based on our experience. Come hungry as the portions are large. read more

The goat vindaloo was amazing!! Service was slow but it was incredibly busy and not long after they opened, so no worries. I'm sure they will improve with time. Thanks so much! read more

Food and the waiter were both absolutely fantastic... only thing holding back from 5 stars is we arrived at 5pm when they open and tried to order cocktails- the waiter told us the bartender hadn't gotten in yet but should be here shortly, ok no problem. We ordered food-- it arrived and again can't recommend it enough- but no drinks. By 6pm, still no drinks. Waiter asked if we'd like beer or wine since bartender never showed up but meal was over by then. Not restaurants fault someone didn't show up, but very few tables were occupied and we had not ordered complex drinks, seemed odd nobody else could make them in the hour we were there. read more

I have to say, this place was an amazing experience! The food was absolutely delicious, and the drinks were perfectly crafted--especially the spicy mango margarita! The service was quick, and the staff were incredibly kind, friendly, and helpful in guiding us through the menu. I'm so excited this gem is so close to home! I'll definitely be back. Thank you so much, Om, Priyanka, Chaitnya & Arpna! read more

Anjappar - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Today we're lucky to be part of grand opening of Anjapar Durham. We are from Charlotte and visited Durham for our other personal visit, the work was done around noon and I was hungry. Thought of visiting Anjapar in carry. Luckily found the grand opening sign on the way back . Just next a block to the government office. We're so pleased to be part of their grant opening festival . Great food , great hospitality and very good taste. Wonder how the chef made lot of variety of the foods on the day one!. Kudos to the entire team in the kitchen and the organization on the day one. Overall thank you Anjapar and team. Don't miss this opportunity if you're visiting Durham read more

Anjappar - Scalp fry - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Great food, unpretentious atmosphere, and fast service. A great lunch option for people who work downtown.

After the Nutcracker on Christmas Eve, thankfully Anjappar was open! The two of us are gluten and dairy free, so the website and menu looked promising. We were seated right away then took a while to look through the long menu. Our server Nic was patient and helped us narrow down which items we could eat. As appetizers we had the vegetable rasam and Gobi 65. We ordered their chicken curry special and chicken chettinad. Everything was excellent! The restaurant is in the same building as government offices--these bathrooms are shared. You could wear casual or more formal clothes, go on a date, take the family, or celebrate a birthday here. We're excited to have found this new restaurant! read more

I highly recommend this restaurant. The food was all really tasty. From appetizer to dessert. I took my wife for her birthday today and they went out of their way to accommodate us! Plus they make amazing food recommendations when asked. read more

The food was amazing. The staff was tremendously helpful with recommendations and great descriptions. Highly recommend!

Durham has a new best restaurant for Indian food (yes, I've been to all of them many times). As authentic as it gets!

We ordered four vegetarian dishes, and they were all excellent. Everything is made in house and is very fresh. The menu is very extensive. I will definitely go back to try more options. Prices were reasonable, and the staff was super friendly and clearly wanted us to have a good experience. read more

Delicious South Indian dishes. Very different than the usual tikki, saag or vindaloo at most other places. Highly recommend!

A must go to place! Menu items are much different than other places, reflecting the South Indian focus. We had a large table and ordered a number of different dishes. Not disappointed by any. Highly recommended! read more

We were visiting for a couple days and were happy to have found this place to scratch our Indian cravings. Food was great with lots of options and regional dishes. Server was knowledgeable and helpful as I wanted to try something new. We'll be back. read more

The food was all amazing. The peanut appetizer was incredible - crunchy and spicee-full The ghee dosa was gigantic, with an appropriately fermented flavor and great texture. All 4 entrees were tasty, and huge. We would all come back sooner rather than later. Oh, yeah, service was friendly and efficient, and the decor is fresh and modern. Loved it all. read more

DONT order takeout on a sat night if youre looking to get your food within a reasonable timeframe. The restaurant is clearly understaffed for a sat night. It took more than an hour to complete my takeout order. The takeout website says it would take 15 mins, so I waited at the restaurant for an hour. Despite the food clearly not going to come out soon, nobody's willing to tell me how long my order really needs to take, and all I got was "it's gonna take 5-10 more minutes". Overall a really bad takeout experience read more

Amazing food selection for the whole family, including kids menu. All dishes were extremely flavorful and well-made - good spice level but not overwhelming to the point where I can't eat it. The naan was very good, as were saag chicken, paneer, and fish curry. Great service from start to finish, and nice atmosphere right on Main St in downtown Durham. We'll be back! read more

Nothing on my plate was good, and I LOVE Indian food. They need to reduce the menu options. There is no way anyone can make well all of the dishes on the menu. Focus on a few signature options that you do well. read more

The food was excellent! We started with Masala Dosa then moved on to Saag Paneer and an eggplant dish with tomatoes and garlic that was excellent. Our meat dish was Chicken Biryani. The wait staff were friendly and accommodating. Overall, the food was exceptional. If you like Indian, try this place. read more

Don't let the unusual location keep you away. The food is outstanding! Very worth a visit if you are in Durham