Adyar Ananda Bhavan - New York

This restaurant has been our go-to spot for South Indian cuisine in NYC for many years. After a break of several years due to the pandemic, we finally returned to A2B for indoor dining, and we had a wonderful experience. The idli vada combo, the ramen, and the butter masala dosa were all outstanding, just like we remembered. The Rava Masala dosa was a bit chewy and not as crisp as I recalled, but overall, we were very satisfied with our meal. The Gulab Jamun was a delightful way to end the dining experience. If you're in the mood for South Indian food in NYC, this place is definitely worth a visit!

This was my second visit to Adyar Ananda Bhavan, and I had a fantastic meal. For appetizers, we shared the idli and vada combo, which was absolutely delicious. For the main course, we ordered the ghee masala dosa and the rava onion chili dosa, and both were outstanding. We also requested some dosa podi (a spicy gunpowder masala mixed with ghee) on the side, which was a great addition. This place is far superior to Saravana Bhavan. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal!

I cannot recommend this place. I visited during my office lunch break at noon, when it was supposed to open, but they didn't actually open until 12:12 PM. We had to wait outside in the blazing sun. After asking them twice, they finally let us in. If you've been to India, you know it's not exactly known for its customer service, and this experience is a prime example of that mindset being carried over. The food was good, though.

I ordered food through Grubhub, and within five minutes, my order was canceled due to high volume. I’ve never seen an American business cancel an order like that. This was my second experience, and it was just as disappointing as the first. The first time I ordered, the lady on the phone was rude when my food didn’t arrive within half an hour (we called 45 minutes after the promised time). If I could give less than one star, I definitely would.

Outstanding South Indian cuisine with freshly made, crispy dosas and a diverse selection of chutneys. This is our favorite spot for dosa, idli, and vada. The service is always quick and friendly. Vegetarian options: All dishes are vegetarian, with plenty of choices for vegans as well.