4 and 1/2 * Excellent onion rava masala dosa- crispy and not greasy.. also onion in batter - just the way I like it. Sambhar and coconut chutney -A+ The red chutney needs some improvement IMO. Service was a little chaotic with orders getting mixed up as there was only one server. Clean and bright decor. Yummy badam halva.. This will be on repeat whenever I'm in NYC read more

Annapurna Bhavan - Onion Rava Chili Masala Dosa-yum - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Annapurna Bhavan doesn't need to be more popular. There always seems to be a line, even at dinner on a weekday, despite being in one of the least lovely parts of Manhattan. There is a reason for the line: Annapurna Bhavan is good. It's not amazing good, but it's better than any of the Saravanaas locations in NYC. The food here is commendably non-greasy, like what amma might make at home. And the decor, AC, and clean bathroom also make the overall experienced far more civilized than the competition. The masala dosa is crisp and light, filled with a basic, but well made aloo masala, mostly just turmeric-tinged potato and black mustard seed. No nuts, peas, dal or even alliums, I don't think. (Please double check on the alliums if you follow a Jain diet.) The accompanying sambar is thick with dal. I personally enjoy a slightly soupier consistency, with more vegetables and more tamarind -- but of course that's completely a stylistic preference. The FIL loved it. I missed the tomato chutney that often comes with dosa. (It's summer for goodness sakes! I want my tomatoes!) There was standard issue coconut chutney on the side. Sambar vada was well made, a generous portion made with the same thick sambar that comes with dosa. We also tried the bhindi masala, which was so-so. Flavors were balanced, but a good portion of the okra in the dish was burnt and rubbery, unfortunately. Not sure what happened there. Drinks: Rose milk was VERY sweet. (I wish I'd thought to ask for another glass of plain milk to dilute it.) They have a brief, but decent wine list including whatever crisp white wine the Pardner ordered (guessing it was a sauvignon blanc). I frankly don't love alcoholic beverages with Indian vegetarian food -- maybe I feel too sacrilegious -- but if you do, Annapurna Bhavan appears to have a full bar. read more

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As someone natively from South India, I was genuinely thrilled to find a South Indian restaurant on the west side of Manhattan -- these spots are almost exclusively concentrated around Murray Hill and the east side. So Annapurna Bhavan had my curiosity before I even walked in. The ambience was good. They don't take reservations, but we were seated as soon as we walked in. Sadly, the food didn't quite deliver. THE GOOD The dosas were well-made and honestly the highlight of the meal. Crispy, properly thin, no complaints there. THE NOT-SO-GOOD Ordered a Rose Milk. Got a rose lassi. These are two completely different things -- rose milk is a light, chilled milk drink; lassi is a yogurt-based beverage. Not a small mix-up if you know South Indian cuisine. The dahi vada was a letdown. It hadn't been soaked in yogurt nearly long enough -- the vadas were still firm, which defeats the whole purpose of the dish. Authentic dahi vada should be pillowy soft. A lot of the menu leans heavily Americanized. The oothappam topped with cheese and jalapeño is a prime example -- it's more Tex-Mex than Tamil Nadu. Fusion is fine, but don't call it traditional. BOTTOM LINE If you're in the neighborhood and craving something South Indian-adjacent, it's convenient and the dosas will do the job. But if you're someone who grew up eating this food and wants the real thing -- you'll probably leave a little disappointed. The location is great; the authenticity needs work. read more

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Fantastic ! I had walked past Annapurna Bhavan so many times and always noticed the crowd waiting outside, so I finally decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did! After about a 10-minute wait, the server was able to sit us at the bar. Since it was our first visit, we asked our server for his recommendations, and every suggestion was spot on. The dosas were some of the best I've ever had. So crispy, flavorful, and served with several delicious dipping sauces. Even though it's a vegetarian restaurant, every dish was packed with incredible flavor. The server also recommended a sweet dessert that was the perfect way to end the meal, and the yogurt-based drinks were refreshing and delicious. The wait was absolutely worth it, and I can definitely see why this place is always so busy. I'll be back! read more

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Most of the exciting new dosa places around the NY/NJ area lately have been Andhra or Karnataka style places, with delicacies like thatte idli or gongura dosas increasingly available. But this new establishment is a Chennai-style eatery, similar to some of the older generation of South Indian spots in NYC like Saravanaa Bhavan. They are definitely still working out some kinks with the service. Most of the tables seemed to be growing a bit impatient for their dosai. We tried the paneer-masala variety and enjoyed the filling, although the dosai itself seemed like it had been rushed off the grill with a pretty pale color. We also tried the South India thali. I quite liked the kuzhumbu which had a lovely imli flavor. The poriyal was rather dry, and the kesari/sheera could have used more ghee. Not a bad option in west Midtown, but I would not necessarily go out of your way to visit. read more

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We ordered the southern Indian thali and an onion chili uttapam at the waiter's suggestion. Both were delicious- distinct flavors, textures and two dishes were plenty for two people to share for dinner. The mango lassi was rich and smooth. Plus it was affordable especially for NYC! read more

Annapurna Bhavan - South Indian Thali - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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Pretty decent thali place. The options are plenty. Food is fresh and tastes really good. Dosas are one the best! Service is great and you always find a table with them, even over weekends! Will DEFO go back! read more

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Came here twice and the experiences were so different. The first time it was amazing - 5 stars. Great food and totally packed (we had to wait 10-15 min or so for a table). The second time it was mostly empty, no wait, and I didn't enjoy the food though my husband thought it was ok - 3 stars (though admittedly spice was one of the main problems for me the second visit). Overall, I would say go for the dosas, which are pretty good here, and the paneer curry entrees (though wasn't a huge fan of the paneer dosa which kind of fell apart). I didn't love the mushroom appetizer or the South Indian thali, which wasn't much food. Averaging out at 4 stars. read more

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Really delicious South Indian food. We tried sambar vada, Mysore masala dosa, soya malai tikka, masala chai, and buttermilk. My favorite was the soya malai tikka - great texture with a creamy and spicy sauce full of fragrance from biryani masala. The Mysore masala dosa was a good balance of soft and crunchy. And the vada was fluffy and flavorful. The three chutneys - tomato, coconut, and cilantro - were fresh and tasty. The sambar was savory and comforting. I also enjoyed the drinks. The buttermilk (chaas) was really tasty in particular, with plenty of flavor from roasted spices. Prices were average at about $70 with tax and tip, with a good amount of food for two people. I really enjoyed the food here and can't wait to come back. read more

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The food here is exceptional especially the dosas! I had a delivery order of Potato Bonda, Soya Malal Tikka, Masala Dosa, South Indian Thali, Vegetable Jalfrezi, Okra Masala and Rajma. The standout was the Masala Dosa, a thin crispy crepe made of rice and lentils stuffed with spiced potatoes and onions...perfect! All other dishes were outstanding, too...flavorful with different carefully prepared dipping sauces. The Potato Bonda was a perfectly fried ball of spiced potatoes with a crunchy outside and creamy delicious spiced potato mixture inside and various dipping sauces which I poured over the luscious interior. The Vegetable Jalfrezi was a tasty mixture of vegetables with mildly spiced fluffy rice on the side. The Soya Malal Tikka was a tasty, creamy meat substitute. The Okra Masala was spicy and excellent. Packing was well done. The staff are nice to deal with. I have an almond allergy, and they were very accommodating. My advice is to go before the word gets out! Certainly, it is nice to have such a fine Indian restaurant in the neighborhood. This is a vegetarian restaurant where the meat is not missed. My highest recommendation. read more

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Revisited again. Excellent service continues, and they are getting busier! On our last visit, the place was packed. Got the Podi Idly this time around - amazing! read more

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Would get again: rava dosa with sambar and coconut chutney. The other chutneys were unimpressive but whatever. Dosa a little oily but still good. OK but don't get again: filter coffee and paneer tikka (appetizer). read more

phenomenal food. truly. I had the panch ratal, plus a mango lassi and veg samosa, great flavor and texture. service was great everyone was attentive and it's a pretty quiet spot overall. great for a date spot or something. my favorite thing on the menu so far is the channa bhatura because the texture of that bread is unbelievable, it's so addicting. read more

Fantastic vegetarian restaurant! Shweta our server provided excellent service and recommendations (there were some other servers who didnt understand Hindi well till we asked Shweta and she was very friendly and helped us with our ordering choices). We tried several chaat, dosa and north indian dishes. The food is awesome if you are craving for rava dosas (specialty) and snacky chaat. Dont come here for the ambience since its not meant for that, but the food is very good and maybe the wait could be long if you come in peak time. Highly recommend this for south indian! read more

The best South Indian restaurant I have eaten at in NYC hands down! It is entirely vegetarian so my praise should mean even more as a carnivore. Came for dinner based on a friend's recommendation and it did not disappoint. The restaurant itself is not that big (maybe a dozen or so tables) and it can get busy. The tables are close together, but not so close you can't get in or out comfortably. My only complaint is their reservation system. You can only make reservation requests through their website and they never got back to me to confirm or not. When I called they explained reservations must be done online. However, I can look past this because the food is SO RIDICULOUSLY GOOD. As a group of three we ordered the potato bonda, sambhar vada and paneer tikka as appetizers. The potato bonda was cooked perfectly, crispy outside and not oily at all. The sambhar vada was tasty and the sambar was perfectly seasoned and spiced. The paneer was the star though, honestly tied for the best paneer tikka I have ever tried. It comes out sizzling and steaming, served on top of peppers and onions and just has wonderful flavor and texture. For entrees we ordered the masala dosa, mixed veg uttapam, vegetable jalfrezi and kashmiri naan. The dosa was crispy and tasty, though it could have used a bit more filling. The uttapam had a nice soft fluffy texture, but was falling apart from the weight of the peas and carrots in the dough. The vegetable jalfrezi knocked my socks off. It was so good and different from other jalfrezi dishes I have tried, less tomato forward, not oily and bursting with flavor. I would go back just for the vegetable jalfrezi alone. Lastly the kashmiri naan was incredible, the inside has crushed cashews, almonds and pistachios and is lightly sweet, it was so good you can eat it on its own, it would almost be a shame to dip it in anything. We were quite full by the end of the meal and the bill was extremely reasonable (about $40 a person). I will definitely be going back and while we enjoyed everything we ate I highly highly recommend the paneer tikka, vegetable jalfrezi and kashmiri naan. read more

came on a tuesday evening after work and man was this place busy- people were waiting for a while to snag a table my friend and i were initially quoted a 15 min wait but thankfully a table at the entrance was available we took it - probably only waited 5 minutes if that the table we sat at was right by the door which was fine besides the fact that it was a cold day so i was catching the outside breeze which wasnt ideal. because my back faced the restaurant i didnt really even catch the vibe of the inside service was quick we ordered and got food fast. i got the masala dosa and it came with 3 chutneys and a generous serving of sambar. really good dosa and super filling!!! sambar was good consistency but i wish it had more veggies in it. the chutneys were really good. def recommend and would return. read more

A new dosa spot has opened in Hell's Kitchen, and we are thrilled! We used to have to go all the way to the Upper West Side just for dosa, so it's amazing to have this gem so close by. The location is new, clean, and well-run, and the food is absolutely outstanding. We mostly come for the dosa, which is always delicious, and the kids can't get enough of the mango lassi. The manager even remembers us from the old location and is always kind and attentive, which makes every visit feel special. We are so grateful it's now just a ten-minute walk--this has quickly become a favorite weekend spot for our family. read more

Came here on a monday to walk in around 7pm and we were able to get a seat right away. Oddly you can't make a reservation unless it's for 3 or more. I got the dosa which was fresh and filling. I would say the staff is friendly but not so attentive when it get's busy. They stopped filling my water when larger tables came in read more

Annapurna Bhavan - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Part of me doesn't want to write a review and hope to keep Annapurna Bhavan to the neighborhood. For surely as soon as the wider City learns of this place and its wide and deep menu, there will be lines out the door. My party left the warmth of the restaurant sated and happy, eager to return as soon as possible. read more

Annapurna Bhavan - King Masala Dosa. - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

I was visiting NYC and craving authentic Indian food, so I decided to try Annapurna Bhavan and it was a great experience. I ordered the paneer tikka masala which was pretty good, along with a mango lassi and salted lassi that were both really yummy and tasted authentic. The kids cheese dosa was a hit with my cousin, and the coconut chutney was spicy but super yummy. The highlight of the meal was definitely the podi idly--it was AMAZING and the absolute star of the show. I highly recommend trying the podi idly. I also tried the Mysore dosa which was tasty and spicy, and a guava alcoholic drink that was pretty good too. The workers were very kind and attentive. Overall, everything was flavorful and satisfying, and the environment felt like I was back in India. read more

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i this place was fabulous. I had the Mysore masala dosa. The spices were right on point and the potato filling was very good. I only wish there was a little bit more of it and it was spread out a little bit more that would've made it six stars. Service was very polite and the manager is great with his nice smile. read more

I got a South Indian thali takeout and I cannot even tell you what I ate but I can tell you every item was absolutely delicious. I especially loved the vermicelli milk soup dessert, omg, incredible! I also got a ghee masala dosa filled with mashed potatoes and lentils. That was also excellent and I would get it again. My food was packaged with care. The entrance and restaurant are wheelchair accessible. Not sure about bathroom. The only downside to this place is no outdoor seating, but I was glad to try it to go and would definitely come dine in if they add outdoor tables in warmer months. read more

We reserved for our party of kosher, halal and other diners, which grew to include nine people. The management was good at accomodating us at joined tables, and the service was good. The food was not as good at other South Asian vegetarian/kosher/halal places in NYC. The ambiance was noisy, partly due to our presence, of course. read more

I wasted my time coming here for no reason. When I walked in, someone asked what I needed. I said I wanted to put in a to go order. It's so loud in there, I had to repeat myself. Then she pointed to where I should sit and wait. So I'm sitting there waiting looking around, but no one comes over to take my order. There are a few people rushing around like crazy. None of them were paying attention to me. Then she asked if I ordered. I said no. I asked a question about a dish. Again I had to repeat myself, this time practically screaming because it was so loud in there. She just started talking to two more workers and did not answer my question. I close my menu and started walking out. Nobody said anything to try to stop me or tell me they could take my order. Don't waste your time coming here. Clearly they don't need the business, so they don't really care about taking your order or anything. read more

This place is so good i repeated a 2nd in a month, i rarely do that...I tried the rajma, and the Dal Tadka I told them medium spice i wish it would have been a bit spicier and they would not have held back...Also i wanted to try the North Idian Thali but sadly sold out so i had the South Indian Thali again instead. read more

Annapurna Bhavan - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious burnished Aloo Gobi, rich with ghee but still left with balanced palate. Will return!

I made a reservation for 5... no one (except me) showed up. The staff was kind and understanding... and smoothly switched me to another table. I'm also not usually a veggie lover, but this place changed all that. I had the tofu dish, somehow "tofu" doesn't sound Indian, but it was great. I talked with the people at neighboring tables... they ALL loved what they ordered. Next to me was a guy from "South India." "It's just like home," he said. I also had some naan and some jasmine tea. I was a tiny bit disappointed there was no alcohol. Usually, I get Taj Mahal Beer when I go for Indian. But the service and food more than made up for it. I'll be back. read more

Absolutely outrageous vegetarian food. 5/5, 10/10, 50 gold stars good. Service was super fast. We loved every bite. You can't go wrong. read more

Food Great food, tasty food and cozy place. Service was quick without a lot of wait. read more

I was so happy to see a vegetarian Indian food place pop up in Hell's Kitchen. I've already been here 4 times, and I'm smitten. The food is delicious. All of the bold flavors and spice one would expect from Indian cuisine. You can always ask for things less spicy is that is your thing. The staff is attentive and the restaurant is quaint and clean. The prices are a little high, but it's a restaurant in Hell's Kitchen, so that is to be expected. I live in Jackson Heights where I can get Indian food at quite reasonable prices, but when I'm in Manhattan...this is a fantastic option. It's best if you are coming with a few people and can eat family style. As a single diner it is a little tricky because I want to taste it all. They do have Thalis (platter) that are reasonable especially for dinner. The menu is 10 pages, so there are so many items to explore. Most dishes can be made VEGAN, and there are VEGAN options already on the menu. read more

Annapurna Bhavan - Aloo Gobi - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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This restaurant is amazing! We went for Diwali (Nov '25) which was very soon after they opened. Service was less than stellar, & after we were about to give up & walk out, the owner/manager noticed & apologized said our food was on its way. We waited about 15 minutes for a table, & then it took a while to place our order, and 45 minutes later our food arrived. The food was really good, but we were tired and ready to go. We asked for our check & the owner came back over to give us a complimentary dessert. We thanked him and then asked for our check again, but then he leaned in & thanked us for staying to try the food, then told us he comp'd our meal & wouldn't accept any tip. We told him we would be back, & we understood it was opening week and Diwali so lots of large tables with all in a celebratory mood. We went back again for lunch New Year's Day with friends, and it was so delicious, and we had great service! The flavors were calling us back so we had our leftovers for dinner that night, and then 2 days later we had take out delivered, and everything was still so wonderful, flavorful, & high on the list of "the best" by my husband who is from Pune. They have such an expansive menu, and the quality of everything we have ordered has been even better than another favorite Indian restaurant. This restaurant serves only vegetarian dishes, & although I am an omnivore, and usually choose meat dishes, this place has won me over. I hope it's here to stay in the neighborhood for a long time to come. read more

Pathetic service and attitude from the staff. They act like they're doing you a favor while serving half portions for full price. Completely overpriced and disappointing. The ratings don't match reality at all--save your money and go elsewhere read more

Truly excellent authentic north and south Indian fare, vegetarian and true vegan. Kosher too (RAM supervision). We'll be back - thanks! read more

Food and service were both great. The butter paneer and paneer tikka masala sauces were both well done with deep, rich flavors. This place has me craving more Indian food! read more

They go for excellent dosa (lentil and potato crepe,) but I had the channa bharavan from the house specialties section. Bharavan is a puffed bread fried lightly in oil and like poorI. It was actually filling. The channa chickpeas in spiced tomato sauce was tasty, especially when dunking bits of bread into the pot and letting it absorb the sauce. The service is very friendly. It's vegetarian. read more

It's a sweet place that's a welcome addition to the neighborhood great for vegetarians and vegans but so tasty that you'll be happy there even if you're a meat eater. Amazing food and even better service. Have never been treated better. read more

This is a wonderful restaurant with such a wide range of flavors and textures, excellent service, and a relaxed ambience. We will return often. read more

We loved the Southern Thali and Business Thali along with Gobi 65 appetizer. Each dish on the thali was distinct, flavorful and complementary all together, from cardamom and tamarind flavors to salty and sweet. Loved the payasam for dessert. Clearly the best thali we've had outside of India. The Gobi 65 was wonderfully crispy, spicy, rich with the perfect amount of sauce. Service was good and attentive. Nice room. Definitely looking forward to our next time. Highly recommend -- oh, the price was great. read more

Wonderful variety of Indian Food with some unusual dishes & Appetizers too. Great tasting and all Vegetarian! Highly recommend. Make reservations before you go! Ambiance is fine, but not the focus of this restaurant. read more

Amazing food and service. It was nice ambiance and food was served warm and quick. Great food choices as well. The host were very warm and welcoming. read more