We recently went and had tamil new year virundhu at anajppar OC. The food was flavorful and authentic, clearly prepared with high-quality ingredients. We are vegetarians, our kids loved it. 5 Stars. read more

A few of my colleagues had never tried Indian food before, so I suggested we visit this Indian restaurant--and it turned out to be a great choice! Everyone really enjoyed the experience and was pleasantly surprised by the rich flavors and variety of dishes. The food felt truly authentic, with a perfect balance of spices, aroma, and taste that reflects traditional Indian cooking . From the appetizers to the main course, every dish had its own unique flavor and was freshly prepared. It was especially nice to see everyone step out of their comfort zone and genuinely enjoy something new. Overall, a wonderful dining experience, and I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to explore authentic Indian cuisine read more

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This restaurant was hyped so much that we went to try this weekend. And oh boy we were disappointed. We ordered dosa appam coffee and chicken tikka biryani. Everything tasted mediocre. The chicken tikka were just broiled and kept on the pile of rice as you can see. It was a complete disappointment. read more

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Great goat Biryani and Tandoori chicken with rice. The dipping sauce was a little bit salty for my taste but I assume that is how local southern Indian people prefer their food here. The chicken is juicy enough by itself and was not dry while the goat was a bit dry but paired well with the sauce. No hot tea from India tonight only on weekends I assume. Happy Anniversary to Anjappar restaurant celebrating over 10 years in Tustin. Nice clean restaurant and restroom. Plenty of free parking space. Good for large groups and families. Overall a very pleasant experience tonight. read more

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Delicious food! We had 4 people in our table and everyone ordered their own plates, two Thali sets, 2 dosas. We should have stopped here, but menu looked delicious so we ordered paratha, fried shrimp and beef curry on the side to share. Everything had distinct flavors and spice level was just right! On the Thali sets all the small sides are veggies and lentils, 2 of them are desserts, and you get to choose the center larger dish: protein or vegetarian. Delicious! Service was timely and polite! Clean interior which I appreciated! I would definitely revisit this place. read more

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I had a great experience with friends at Anjappar for authentic South Indian food! It's a pretty casual ambiance with ample seating available on a Saturday night. Anjappar Chicken Thali: 5/5~I love that you can try a bit of everything with the thali. Great portions Goat Biryani: 4/5~the goat was tender and not gamey, the rice was alright Masala Dosa: 5/5~this was my first time trying dosa and I was pleasantly surprised with how good it was! It's almost like a pancake texture. Loved the masala that came on the side. Tandoori Chicken: 5/5~flavorful, mild spice, and wasn't dry at all Everything was DELICIOUS and would be happy to visit again! read more

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Ordered chicken thali ($20) for lunch. Side soups were okay, a little watery and plain. Chicken was oily and not good. read more

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FOOD: The food here was good! Flavorful and good. The garlic naan was very good and so was Saag paneer. I had the garlic Chicken kabob, but I thought it was over seasoned and that overpowered the dish. I think I will try a different chicken dish next time. They do prove a water pitcher and cups, but there is no ice. SERVICE: The service was good. Servers were friendly. DECOR/AMBIANCE: The restaurant is a good size with a good amount of seating. Very simple. It's definitely a casual place read more

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The food was really, really very good. I was very hungry, I am happy that I got to eat yummy food and came home very satisfied. We ordered the vegetarian thali, baby corn manchurian dry, veggie uthapam and the chocolate dosa. Our food came pretty fast. Our appetizer came within 2-3 mins of seating! I wish that they had folded the chocolate dosa instead of it falling out of the tray and touching the table. :( The chocolate dosa was soggy because of the chocolate syrup and my kiddo didn't eat it. I am going to order the crispy dosa with a side of the syrup next time onwards. read more

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I was passing through Orange County area and stopped by to get a dinner to go. I ordered one Butter Chicken entree with Garlic Naan. The food was delicious. Service was good but it took longer than expected. Ambiance is nice and clean. I will definitely be back to dine in to try the South Indian dishes. read more

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Authentic South Indian .. loved the tamarind curry . Parking is a little hard during peak lunch hours. Staff is friendly. The thali meals are a good deal. But they also have other delicious dishes on the menu read more

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After vetting some of the reviews, which highlighted vegan options, I was very excited to try the many dosa options and their thali. However, when I asked the servers to confirm whether the dishes I wanted to order did not contain dairy, I was informed that the dosa batter contains dairy, and many of the other dishes are also marinated in yogurt, cooked with ghee, or otherwise contain cream. After many tries, I was directed to a handful of the Indo-Chinese options. I ended up with the regular noodles. Honestly, I have no real complaints, as it was a very familiar flavor to me, just a hearty, comforting bowl of simple stir fried noodles with egg, green onion, and onion (3/5). While perhaps the Szechuan noodles or another option would have been more exciting, I was unfortunately not impressed enough to seek coming back here with my nondairy restrictions. Overall, I liked the informative service and selection of South Indian food, which is lesser known when the typical American thinks of "Indian" food. I am boosting my rating to support the business. read more

Our experience was pretty good. We got butter chicken, goat biriyani, vegetable korma, and some naan. Butter chicken 7/10 - aromatic, chicken was really tender. The sauce could be reduced a little more but I liked that it was light. Goat biriyani 8/10 - I thought the goat was cooked really well. I think the rice lacked a little flavor, but aromatics were there. They gave yogurt and some other sauce on the side that were really good. Vegetable korma 8/10 - would say this was really flavorful and aromatic, and it came out fresh and hot. Maybe a new batch. Garlic Naan 6.5/10 - I personally like it slightly more cooked, but i wish there was more garlic too. Not bad Beer and mango lassi were good. 5/5 haven't been to many Indian places in SoCal but would come back here. read more

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Fantastic restaurant. Friendly service, delicious food, and parking was not difficult to obtain. I did find it a bit odd that the menu did not appear to have any lamb options, but they made up for it by having a seemingly greater variety of sweet/dessert options than most Indian eateries I have visited! P.S. Probably a good idea to clarify requested spice levels during ordering, if you palate is used to fare on the milder side. read more

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Food was very delicious! Service was also great. We ordered pakora, thali and biryani. The variety in thali was nice and they also offered refills. read more

Hidden Gem Alert: Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant in the OC!! This spot is an absolute treasure! Specializing in authentic Southern Indian cuisine, including Chettinad specialties, this restaurant delivers a feast for the senses. The food was absolutely delectable--flavorsome, aromatic, and perfectly spiced. From the vibrant presentation to the exceptional quality, every bite was a delight!! Our personal favorites (and definite must-tries) include the 65 Chicken, Chicken Lollipops, and the rich, flavorful Chicken Tikka Masala. They also have Indian beer available. We tried: 65 Style Chicken Chicken Lollipops Masala Dosa Goat Biriyani Chicken Tikka Masala Chettinad Chicken We had such a lovely time exploring the bold and vibrant flavors of South India. If you're in the Tustin area, don't miss out on this amazing dining experience! Perfect for gatherings with friends and family!! Prudhvi, Prawin and Gabriel had wonderful customer service!! Parking may be difficult during peak hours on the weekend. read more

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Our craving for South Indian food led us here, as we wanted to avoid the drive to Artesia for the perfect dosa. Parking was a bit challenging on the weekend, but the restaurant itself was spacious and had a welcoming South Indian vibe. We ordered the Mysore dosa, lollipop chicken, and butter chicken. The lollipop chicken was a highlight--spicy, flavorful, and perfectly fried. The butter chicken was decent, though not extraordinary and it came with ghee which was a flavorful touch .The dosa, unfortunately, fell short of expectations; it lacked the signature crunch and crisp texture and was smaller than we anticipated. They had many info Chinese options which looked interesting. Service was satisfactory, and we appreciated that the food was halal. Overall a good South Indian food fix. read more

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Sometimes food is great and sometimes it not without salt. Service is very poor the response from the staff is bad.

The food was delicious. Service food and space clean and colorful. Went with friends who ordered so cannot comment on the food but if you're craving southern Indian food, definitely give this place a try. read more

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Wanted something not too heavy and so ordered the 2 vada+1 idly. Instead got 3 idlis. They were on the side of being soggy. Taste wise, could have been better, 3/5 Sambar was ok and so was the chutney. 3/5 Overall underwhelming experience. read more

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We unexpectedly came here for dinner and I'm glad we did! The restaurant was spacious and clean. The staff was also super friendly and came to check up on us often. The portions were pretty big so definitely good to share. Everything was super delicious and flavor and I'm definitely coming back here again! read more

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I am writing another review for this place. I think Anjappar is now my official place for indo-Chinese food. While my experience with South Indian food was mediocre, they have been consistently making good indo Chinese food. While we normally do takeout, it has been a good experience for us and our guests. I think they could revive this business my offering an Buffet focused on Indian Chinese food. This is an opportunity worth considering. I still think the businesses needs to work on its south Indian food as it remains stale, and not fresh which is a must for good south Indian food . Also pricing for South Indian food is very high for the quality offered. read more

Authentic indian food at this place. Kuli paniaram is like a rice bread ball with a puffy soft pillowy texture and it's dipped in the sauces. Delicious appetizer. I ordered the goat thali because I wanted to try a little bit of everything. It's spicy but tolerable for me. It came with rice, roti, and a crispy thing that is like a big chip with many sauces/curry, a soup, pickle, and milky dessert with noodles and raisins in it. Everything was interesting and it was delicious. Goat meat was nicely cooked. Service was fine. There was only 1 person and if you need anything you'll need to flag him, which is fine for me. My ratings are mainly focused on quality and value of food. read more

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Food was inspid. Chutney's had no taste. Service was poor. Could not think of a reason why I would want to eat there again.

Worst experience ever! I ordered schezwan noodles and they made it so spicy that my lips are swollen and crying tears. Going to medical store to buy some medication. Upon calling to complain, they refused to deliver replacement and offered refund. Provided I am tourist and now I have to spend more money to order elsewhere. read more

Food was good although didn't quite meet the expectations of the good reviews. The eggplant was good, but the chicken curry was salty. The garlic naan was dry. Service was great. Our server was friendly and food was served quickly. For a weeknight dinner, they had plenty of tables. read more

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Incredible experience. Fast friendly staff, gorgeous decor, delicious food, large portions. What's not to love. Will be back and often! read more

Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant - *Anjappar Goat Thali (right), **Masala Dosa (left) - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

I'm not an Indian food expert, but this place is delicious! My friend and I were wanting some dosa and decided to give this spot a try. We shared a dosa and a chicken thali and both were very tasty. We felt all the dishes were well seasoned and had great flavor. The dosa came out perfectly crisp and paired well with all of the accompaniments. The thali had a nice assortment of side dishes, served with a roti and a pappadum, it was a delight and also very filling. I'll definitely be back. read more

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TLDR; heavy on spices, just how it should be. I've been on the hunt for bold South Indian food in OC for a while now. While the food isn't super spicy*, they pack a lot of spices in the curries so there's tons of flavor. The goat pepper curry is a must. Staff are nice, facilities are a bit run down. This may not be a fancy sit-down restaurant, but d*mn does the food taste good. The place is usually full of families with kiddos, so it's going to be loud. I also appreciate the fennel seeds they set out as a post-meal freshener. *they do have a spicy pepper paste they call Szechuan sauce, tho ironically it doesn't resemble Szechuan spice at all -- no numbing and made with reshampatti peppers. Packs a punch though! read more

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would not give this restaurant 1 star if I can write review without it. Really bad customer service. I had placed and order through Instacart accidentally and as soon as I realized in less then two minutes I called the customer service and they said they can call the restaurant and ask if they can approve my cancellation. And you know what this restaurant said they already made half of my order which was big lie and couldn't cancel my order. Second thing it took almost more than 45 minutes to deliver my order. And the food was not good at all as usual. Note: always had bad experience with quality of food and the service was never quick as they claim making half of the order in 2 minutes lol read more

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The food here is terrific. We went during a heat wave and apparently they don't turn on their air conditioning until the customer walked in so it was a bit warm, but the food was fantastic.Lollipop chicken was delicious. read more

Love South Indian cuisine, and if you love your spice then Anjappar is a must try. The ambience is basic, the service is friendly and attentive but they have a good varieties of food from crab to goat soup and curries. Definitely give falooda a try if you are up for dessert. read more

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Best Authentic food , very good service and clean and good ambiance. We were there Monday ( today ) afternoon for lunch with a family . I was looking for some authentic tamilnadu food . Gave Anjappar a try and loved their food . Ordered mutton naatukozhi soup, Aappam, ghee dosa , naan , idli/vadai combo and goat thaali with filter coffee and lime soda. I was skeptical to try Aappam, the server let me order Aappam instead of mini dosa for my combo to try . I am glad I tried . It was the fresh made soft tamilnadu authentic Aappam . Loved it . I ordered one more Aappam . My hubby enjoyed the goat thaali . Overall , we all enjoyed everything overall. read more

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Excellent food and amazing service. The staff is very friendly, kind, attentive. The food is off the charts... fast yet no compromise on quality. Great place for a family or by yourself read more

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Good food and authentic Chettinad food. So much better than the one in Artesia. I will visit this place when I am there next time.

The service was decent, we ordered a chicken kothu paratha, and Goat Masala, the goat masala was full of bones, kothu paratha had very little chicken. We also ordered a Mysore Masala dosa, it was decent. Their other location was really good, much better than this one. read more

This'll must say I like the interior here! It's cozy, for those who knows the food in other anjappar location (artesia) then you know their quality and food taste is top notch! I really like their spicy level. Their mutton curry is absolutely best! Great amount of meat, well tasted spices and sure do, good kick of spicy level! Their biryanis are also enough for sharing, the meat is so soft and tender, the spices are best! Overall best experience here, good service. And next round..I need to try the fish! read more

One of my go-to places to eat whenever I land at John Wayne airport (Santa Ana). Am a huge fan of their veg thali and ilaneer payasam and will continue to visit this place for these delicacies. On busy weekday nights, I'd recommend doing a takeout as the wait time averages about 30-40 minutes to get your food. Plenty of parking is available and don't forget to checkout their specials board! read more

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I was a fan of this restaurant and their thali. But I felt of late the quality and service at this place is dropping. Three distinct experiences at three different times - 1. Ordered thali, the waiter comes and tells me "BTW, our prices are higher than the be on menu check online and order". What?? 2. Ordered thali on a festive season. Waiter forgets to get the dishes (special) ones - Palav and sweet. I ask him to get and he says I know I have to you. Really? I finished my bowl of Palav in ten seconds? 3. Walked in today and the place was smelling of left over food. The tables were not cleaned and one lady was servicing food and three guy waiters were sitting surfing the phone. Telling her that table needs water, this one needs boxes. I thought it was his break time and sat at a table thirty minutes and these guys are sitting there doing nothing. Ordered thali and today got thali with plastic bowls. Yes, a to go thali served in a steel plate. That's it!! No more of Anjappar for me. You were good guys ... long time back. read more

My first time at an Indian restaurant and I really enjoyed it. I wasn't to hungry since I just ate. I ordered the Chicken Tandoori. It had a really nice flavor. I may ask for more heat next time. Service is good. Next time I'll come hungrier so I can eat more. read more

Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant - Chicken Tandoori - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California