8 years later I've moved miles away, and I still go here every time I am nearby for the kachori

This was our first visit to the restaurant. It's a fairly small space, and when we went over the weekend, it was quite packed. We started with the masala dosa, but it had more of a North Indian flavor profile rather than the authentic South Indian taste I was expecting -- so that was a bit disappointing. Next, we tried the papri chaat, which was excellent and hit all the right notes in terms of flavor. The chole bhature was also good, though I felt the chole could have been more flavorful. I also had their tea, which was just okay. It's a self-service setup, which is worth noting. I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the mood for some good chaat. read more

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Had the chole bhature plate for lunch. It comes with 2 huge bhature that I could not finish but took home as leftovers. Fully vegetarian Indian restaurant and can accommodate for Jain diet too. read more

Annapurna - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My friend used to come to this restaurant as a child with her family so she wanted to share some of her favorite dishes with us. There was a wide selection of food and drinks all reasonably priced. I've honestly never had Indian food, so I have nothing to compare it to. The potato pancake dish was my favorite but I also enjoyed the sample platter as it had a good variety of dishes/flavors. read more

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This was my first time here and I enjoyed what I had, however it was difficult for me not knowing what each item was. Luckily I had friends with me that were knowledgeable. The food was tasty, but the portions felt small. I guess you had an option between naan and roti but I wasn't offered that. The lassi was smooth. The other offerings we tried were good, but I don't know if I'd come back because I don't know what they are. It would be nice if they had descriptions. read more

Annapurna - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Live pani puri station is a must try! For me, that particular experience was so novelty.

Annapurna is a hidden gem for anyone who loves authentic Indian vegetarian food, especially South Indian specialties. The flavors here are bold, fresh, and comforting, making it a go-to spot for a delicious, satisfying meal. The Food - Flavorful, Authentic & Packed with Spice Must-Try Dishes: Dosas - Perfectly crisp and golden on the outside, soft on the inside. The Masala Dosa is a must-try, filled with spiced potatoes and served with coconut chutney and sambar. Sambar & Rasam - Their sambar is rich, tangy, and just the right level of spicy, while the rasam is warm, peppery, and great for a comforting start to the meal. Puris & Chole - Light, puffy, and pairs so well with their flavorful chickpea curry. Paneer Curries - If you love paneer, they have fantastic creamy, spiced curries that pair perfectly with their fresh naan or rice. Curd Rice & Lemon Rice - Classic South Indian comfort food. The curd rice is cooling and lightly spiced, while the lemon rice is bright, tangy, and full of flavor. Why I Love Annapurna: Authentic flavors that taste homemade Great variety of both North & South Indian dishes Lots of vegetarian & vegan-friendly options Affordable, generous portions Can get busy, so be prepared to wait during peak times Spice levels can vary--if you don't like heat, ask for mild! Final Thoughts: If you're looking for flavorful, authentic vegetarian Indian food, Annapurna is a must-visit. Whether you're in the mood for crispy dosas, hearty curries, or comforting South Indian specialties, this place delivers every time. Can't wait to go back! read more

Annapurna - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of the oldest restaurants on this strip. Whenever I visit Chicago, I stop by here for some pure vegetarian Indian cuisine. The place has moved a couple of times and now on the corner with more seating than before. It's not fancy. But it's clean. You order at the counter and pay and then they call out your number and you pick up your food. The prices are reasonable. The food comes in disposable plates and you have plastic utensils. We ordered a bunch of stuff. The bhel puri, pani puri, dosas, idli, chole bhature and chai. The food came out fresh. Everything was made to order and you could tell. The bhel puri and pani puri were refreshing and tasty. The dosas were hot and crispy and came with the requisite chutneys and sambhar and everything tasted good. The chole bhature was well balanced in spices and oil and the bhature wasn't too oily like sometimes can happen. If you are looking for pure vegetarian south and north Indian cuisine, and just some snacky stuff to have a quick meal, I would recommend Annapurna. read more

Annapurna - Masala Dosa - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If you're looking for vegetarian food with subtle hints of authentic Indian spices this is the place. I got these chana masala with pooris and the portions were really good. Very quick service and all ethnic food. read more

Annapurna - Chana Masala - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had the aloo tikki and samosas. I'm not sure what the wait was for because the food was not freshly made. The aloo tikki was room temperature and had way too much turmeric inside. The samosas were absolutely delicious! The chutneys were both delicious as well. The food came in a styrofoam container; not healthy as toxic chemicals are released when in contact with high temperatures. I thought styrofoam was banned here. read more

The mango lassi was exceptional, also got a samosa chaat and it was swimming in delicious sauce. Service was quick and easy, the price was right, no loud music. I'll definitely go back! read more

Cute corner place with lots of street food options! The cheese masala dosa was huge but yummy with potatos in the center. Also got the pani puri that they ask if for here or table. I misunderstood and said for here as to dine in but for here is they'll make for you on the spot so that did feel rushed but great flavor. The spicy sauce had a nice kick to it. The dahi chaat was really flavor too! I didn't love the sugarcane juice. It had a stronger ginger taste to it and didn't taste authentic. Wouldn't get again. read more

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Solid spot for Indian street food! They are always packed though so try to go during a non busy time. Food is good, especially the chaat and dosa. I would not get the aloo tikki again though read more

Had some good food at yet another Indian restaurant on Devon Avenue. It's one that's all vegetarian. Annapurna has a lot to choose from. Get dosas and lots more. The prices are kind of high but are pretty okay for this kind of thing. A good place for getting something authentic. It's a pretty casual business. There's nothing at all fancy about it. Counter service so it's order at the front. The inside is kind of like both a market and a restaurant. It seems the most popular things are dosas. They have lots of these. All vegetarian of course. It's about $12 or so each. Crappy prices but these are big. They can't even fit on plates. Best so far is the Mysore Masala Dosa. This had the classic pungent spiciness. Be sure not to miss us among the many places on Devon Avenue. It's kind of like a market and restaurant. There's so much to get for vegans and vegetarians. read more

Annapurna - Mysore Masala Dosa - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I really wish the place was cleaner. The restroom was disgusting and there was no soap. It made me scared to order anything. I had already bought a falooda before I saw the restroom. Please clean it. I've seen numerous other reviews about it. And I don't see another employee restroom, so the idea of employees using a disgusting restroom and not even washing their hands with soap is abhorrent. The falooda was yummy. I really liked the rose ice cream and milk. Noodles were raw though. read more

Annapurna - Falooda - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a great shop to visit for snacks and sweets. I often end up here with friends whenever we're in the area, just to get something quick to eat or enjoy a nice mango lassi or chai. They also have a pretty decent lunch special. The food doesn't necessarily blow me away, but it's good and they have lots of menu options, so I can try something new every time. I'm glad it's there and I hope to be back again some time soon! read more

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I ordered lassi and dosa. The lassi was overly sweet and seemed to have food colouring added. The dosa was served without red chutney, which was out of stock. The coconut chutney was watery. The quality and taste used to be much better here, but unfortunately, it's not the same anymore. read more

Got the sugarcane juice here and it was absolutely refreshing and amazing! The jalebi felt like it was just sugar though. Quick service and typically loud and family style ambiance. read more

I've visited Annapurna many times in the past, and it used to be a solid spot. Unfortunately, the quality has noticeably declined. While the food is still passable, the portions have gotten smaller and the flavors just don't justify the price anymore. Most concerning is the cleanliness--it's hard to overlook how dirty and unhygienic the place has become. read more

It's a nice clean & tidy place. Staff is very co-operative. I tried Masala dosa it was awesome really loved it they also offer me a free cup of kheer which was awesome. Will go there again very soon! read more

Annapurna - Masala Dosa - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Please do NOT be fooled. Since they combined Annapurna and Patel Cafe, you'd expect that the food quality would be that of Annapurna's , not Patel Cafe's. But that is not the case, this establishment is Annapurna only in name! We ordered the Chhole Puri, not the Bhatura, hoping they'd know the difference. They did not. The puri is just a smaller bhatura - you might as well order the Bhatura. Also, while THE REST OF DEVON will offer you onions, achaar and raita with chhole bhature, they decided to give us: bottled chutney, and that too, less than a bite's worth. If that's their idea of achaar they are GRAVELY mistaken!!! Then bottled pickled jalapeños - WHO SERVES THIS ON DEVON??? and then some soggy onions. A damn disgrace! Next Pani Puri - this was the greatest heartbreak of ALL! I mean, the panipuri water is DISGUSTING. Downright disgusting. It's just a mixture of water, saunf (fennel seeds), cilantro/coriander and green chili. It has ZERO salinity to it, and ZERO sourness. If you cook, or know good Indian street food AT ALL, you know the BEST thing about pani puri is it's sour and tart pani. There is NOTHING refreshing about this pani...it is truly just an assault on the senses. They should have paid ME to eat it. That ONE star they earned because at the very least they had a DECENT (at best) Idli chat. By the way, the chola in the chat is the same as the one served as chhole Bhatura. No change. And decent juice. Honestly, this establishment is where street food goes to get disrespected and die. Not going back. read more

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Love the samosa plate here. Quick service and stellar prices. The cashier always remembers me and my girlfriend.

Simple and easy Indian street food. The seating areas could be cleaner, but we received the food fairly quickly. Good enough to satisfy a street food craving. read more

Annapurna - Masala Dosa Pani Puri Dahi Sev Puri - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Extremely spicy food. I could not eat anything in my gujrati thali. The kitchen staff needs to review hoe they approach their spice level.

Annapurna restaurant's dosas are a thing that never disappoint their customers. I've tried their Veg Biryani once but I don't think it should be called biryani per se; though it tasted good, it just didn't taste like biryani. It was more like Bisibele Baath without the pigeon peas. Even their Pav Bhaaji isn't up to the mark but it isn't the worst in the world. One should visit Annapurna for their solid quality in dosas for sure. And all the other items on their menu, meh.. you can try them but you won't be able to love them if you are looking to try something that's truly South Indian. read more

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A good place for Chole butera reminds you of that old country flavor. This place is purely vegetarian so if that is what you're looking for this place may work for you. I haven't tried anything else on the menu, but look forward to in the future read more

Definitely one of the better Indiana restaurants I've ever experienced. I would go here much more often if they expanded into other surrounding neighborhoods. read more

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I am a regular at this place. This is my mom's favorite place to dine in Chicago. While my mom loves the combo meals so that she can try everything, I love the paav bhaji masala dosa. My 2 year old loves channa batura. read more

If you are looking for substandard Indian fare , you can go there. Ordered Gujrati Thali ( vegetarian platter ) and Chhole Bhature ( deep fried bread with chick peas curry ) Gujarati Thali highlights: -- they had a green pepper curry which had a lot of oil -- the mango dessert was too sweet , and tasted of artificial color. -- only 1 black -eyed beans curry was decent Chole Bhature -- Again a lot of oil floating in the chick peas, no traditional taste in the spices -- deep fried bread again had a lot of oil Eating at this place is fine , if you are going once in a while ( once in 2 months ) , otherwise it's a waste of money. Pros: They have started indoor dining and are following Covid protocol, although the place can get crowded on weekends when the weather is just a bit decent. read more

I recently thought let me taste Indian chat, it's been so long...my hard luck that I went to Annapurna and unfortunately, the chat (just like it's idly) was extremely disappointing. The flavors were bland, the chats were poorly executed- I mean please, who puts cabuli chana in samosa or kachori chat!!!!! and overall, it was a forgettable culinary experience. I had some hopes for this place, but sadly, it did not meet my expectations. The staff at the cash counter was rude, I didn't understand why (we were paying for the food and weren't demanding). I would not recommend having chat or idly here if you are looking for anything delicious. This was the last time I tried anything here. It's bad that there is no negative stars here else I would've given that here. read more

I remember coming here as a kid with my parents in the early 90's. Such great memories and great food. Came here not too long ago with my wife, and it was pleasant to say even after so many years the food was still amazing and we were greeted/treated very well. read more

I usually like the food from here but this is ridiculous how they served a Falooda! It had dry in cooked sev in it. You can't eat it or do anything. Ruined the whole experience of a falooda! Additionally, they FORGOT an ordered item and did not offer to deliver it either. Also refused to refund it. Have to go there another time to claim it. This is really bad! Will avoid it. Not recommended anymore! read more

Annapurna - UNCOOKED SEV IN FLAOODA - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had the Masala dosa and Chole Bhatura. The masala curry in the dosa was stale and chutneys are not good ,the sambar was ok. Chole Bhatura is fine. Service is ok. Ambiance is ok. read more

We ordered BHEL puri, tea and samosa plate. Samoses were too oily and cold that it seemed they reheated left over stuff from other day, bhel puri was not spicy at all and didn't have all the ingredients that are signature to the dish.. it was probably my mistake to expect a South Indian speciality restaurant to have good chaat items so lesson learnt to only order South Indian food from here. For food I would give it 0 stars but my 2 stars are only for the service we received, despite of the crowd, they were handling customers well. read more

The food used to be so delicious here and the service so friendly. I have literally eaten here hundreds of times. Now, the food takes a long time to be prepared and it tastes three times reheated. Their seasoning is good, and their options are good, but you can tell the food is older. The prices have also gone up by 30%. To add insult to injury, no one is wearing a mask on the staff. They wear it around their neck, I'm guessing in case an official comes in. I truly recommend going kitty corner to Sukhadia's read more

Annapurna is arguably the best casual Indian restaurant on Devon Avenue. And I will certainly be back to enjoy the full variety of their North-South-West Indian menu. You place an order at the cashier in the back, and then take a seat, waiting for your number to be called out when the food is ready. Effective but not always efficient. However, other alternatives will likely introduce chaos or require more labor--both with unintended consequences on the peaceful vibe and low prices of the restaurant. I tried the samosas, the vada pav and the Jain-style peas uttapam. The vada pav came close to what one might find on the streets of Bombay, perhaps not as fresh. But the uttapam was off-the-charts good. For a restaurant that has such a wide range of Indian cuisines represented in the menu, they do an amazing job of combining quality, price and speed. If only there was a comparable spot in Manhattan, especially after Bhojan closed down. read more

Annapurna - Peas uttapam! - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I am here after more than 3 years and this place has really changed it look. The food is tasty as always and has very quick service. One suggestion would be to work on their coffee and tea . Both are pretty ordinary. They also have fries that are very tasty read more

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Terrible food! Rose falooda was really bad. It had canned fruits in the drink with funny tasting milk. There was almost no trace of falooda in the drink. By the time I was done with the drink, I felt sick in my stomach. Had ordered muli parantha which had so much salt that it was inedible. Top everything thing with the exceptionally high price. $12 for one parantha and $8 for kulfi falooda (even though there was no kulfi or falooda). read more

This place was a heaven for vegetarians out there. They have a long menu of options. I had picked up a Mirch bhajji and batata vada plate. The wait time was about 10 mins for the order to get ready. The place has a lot of tables to sit and grab a bit. The mirch bhaji had the right spice level. The batata vada was well made. It had a little bit more oil for my liking. But, tasted really good. I'd definitely recommend this place if you are looking for any pure vegetarian places in this locality. read more

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Took the family for some dosa and other authentic Indian snacks... and, given that Annapurna is on Devon Ave, the expectations are high in terms of quality and authenticity. Unfortunately, it left a lot to be desired. We ordered a number of items -- paneer paratha, a thali, masala dosa, pani puri, and other items. What we discovered is that much of the food wasn't made from scratch. Rather, they use the same short cuts we use at home -- and in doing so, it just missed the mark. I guess our expectations were just too high. Having said all of that -- a better idea would have been to ask the server for recommendations before we ordered. I'm sure that there are specific dishes that they do make from scratch, or specific dishes that are genuinely delicious. read more