Annapurna Bhavan

A friend of mine came to Manhattan to see me in a film festival and saw Annapuran Bhavan restaurant nearby and we decided to eat there. I only had Indian food a few times so I was somewhat new to eating Indian cuisine but the staff was patient when I was deciding what to order and even explained some of the dishes to me. The food was very tasty and the prices were very reasonable. I would eat there again and recommend it to other people.

This is my second time in NYC and this is by far the Best Indian food I have had in the USA. The South Indian food - Mini Tiffin & Filter Coffee will take you back home. The Food is served hot, plated well and tastes very homely and excellent hospitality & hygiene. Special mention to Chef Shiva and Manager Avinash and the whole team. They do a great job of maintaining good quality and great service during peak hours. Might have to wait a little (10-15 mins) to get a table but worth the wait !!!

If you are in mood for some yummy Indian food especially Dosas then this is the place for you!<br>We had the masala dosa, paneer dosa, Mysore masala dosa, ghee roast and medu vada and all were excellent. The medu vada was crispy and yummy.<br>Fast and efficient service

Food is really good. One of the best authentic south Indian restaurants in US. There was a line outside the restaurant to get in. Waited for approx 20mins. But food was as worth the wait.<br><br>Service could improve by paying a little more attention to details and improving hospitality of the servers<br><br>A must try restaurant in NYC if you are into Indian food.

As an Indian who grew up eating dosa frequently and it being in my all time top 5 foods - I’d like to say this place is legit. I tried the plain Rava Dosa and it was crispy and tangy and exactly what I was craving. The chutneys are great too, especially the tomato one which has a nice spice kick. They do give small chutney and sambar portions but I asked for more and they gave it complimentary. My friends tried the Paneer Masala Dosa and the Mysore Masala Dosa which were tasty as well. We stayed here for a few hours on a Sunday afternoon and the restaurant remained packed even between the 2-5pm off-peak hours. And lots of the guests cycling through were Indians which again affirms the authenticity of the food. The staff was very friendly and continued to serve us water well past when our meal ended. One last note is that I’ve ordered takeout from here (dal and kulcha not dosa) and it was fresh and well prepared. Highly recommend for a quick, fresh meal!

We visited for brunch and had an excellent experience. The restaurant serves some of the best South Indian food we have had. Every dish was flavorful and authentic, and the overall quality of the food was outstanding.<br><br>The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The atmosphere truly made us feel as though we were back in India.<br><br>I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic Indian cuisine. ❤️

My first time at Annapurna Bhavan, with a friend who’s very familiar with this style of vegetarian Indian cuisine, far more than myself. I had Masala Dosa and a coffee, my buddy had a breakfast “Combo 3” with 2 Idly and 1 Medu, which comes with coffee or tea. We were there for breakfast, which I think is unusual from my Indian restaurant experience, but I like it, it’s a great way to start the day!<br><br>The food was SO delicious. Subtly spiced and flavorful, very fresh-made per your order. The atmosphere is nice and new, beautifully and tastefully done, with wonderful colorful photographs, comfortable banquet seating and chairs. Quiet conversations and meditative, easy-going Indian classical style and easy-going music, really setting a feel-good atmosphere, and what I prefer. The music matches the classic food style.<br><br>I live half a block away, I’m happy to report, because Annapurna Bhavan is wonderful and I’ll be going back, and bringing friends to share the experience.

Let me start this by saying that this was our best South Indian food (Dosa) experience in US in last 20 yrs in this country. Our hosts Shiva and Amy were excellent. They went out of the way to accommodate my request for Paneer Tikka for breakfast which usually is their lunch/dinner item. And boy, that paneer tikka was right on the money - juicy, spicy, and well cooked. Dosas were very good accompanied with 4 types of sauces. Taste was excellent. Overall a great experience for my family.

My dad is a South Indian chef himself, and he usually doesn't enjoy food from other restaurants because he can easily notice the taste and quality. But for the first time, I saw him truly enjoying the food at Annapurna Bhavan.<br>He loved the chutneys, sambar, dosas, and even the chai — everything tasted authentic and comforting. During our New York trip, we thought we would really miss home food, but visiting Annapurna Bhavan completely changed that feeling.<br>Thank you for giving us such a homely and satisfying experience.

It’s a pure vegetarian restaurant, and as the name Annapurna, it truly reflects authentic Indian cuisine. I was specifically looking for an Indian restaurant for breakfast, and this place turned out to be a great find. They offer very good breakfast combo options before 11.00am, which are both convenient and value for money.<br><br>We tried the Medu Vada, and it was absolutely delicious. The vadas were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside, served fresh and hot. The taste was authentic and satisfying—exactly what you expect from a good South Indian breakfast. 😋😋<br><br>Overall, a nice place for Indian vegetarian breakfast with good quality food and decent combo choices. I would definitely recommend it for anyone craving authentic Indian vegetarian dishes.

Amazing food, great service! So happy that it was an ALL Vegetarian restaurant with so many food options including South and North Indian foods 🤩<br>Portions sizes were amazing and the taste was spectacular.<br><br>So excited to have been able to found this gem!<br>It’s pretty small but service is so quick that you wouldn’t really have to wait long! Ambience is also cute and cozy!<br><br>Pictured:<br>Spring Dosa, Mix Veg Grill, Bhel, Idly Vada, Filter Coffee

We went there for early lunch after our 8 days cruise and the experience was excellent. The ambience was authentic and welcoming. Food was 10/10 and service was really fast. Masala tea was very good. All the chutneys with dosas were awesome and up to the mark. I can go there again when I visit New York for sure.

Best South Indian food. Very authentic. I got their kaima idli and onion rava masala dosa and both of them tasted really good. The dosa was crispy and the masala was tasty as it should be. Filter coffee was great too.

Walked in at prime lunch time and was lucky to get a table. A few familiar faces as soon as we walked in, only to realize our friends from Sarvanah had started this place.<br><br>Our best wishes with Siva, Avinash, and their entire team in this exciting journey!<br><br>We ordered Mini Ghee Idly ($11.99), Ghee Roast Dosa ($15.99), Pondicherry Masala Dosa ($16.99), and Filter Coffee.<br><br>Everything was fantastic, less starchy, and balanced to perfection. Their chutney's were amazing, not runny at all. Service was super quick, and dosas arrived within 7-mins of ordering. Food was brought out as it got ready. Idly's were steaming hot and had a very authentic taste to it and sambar was not runny and easy on the stomach!<br><br>Music could use some attention or improvement.<br><br>Will be our go-to place going forward. We wish the team much success and will highly recommend this place to friends and family!

We had idli, vada, masala dosa, thali and filter coffee. I must say the idli and the chutneys were one of the best I have ever had. The idlis were soft and melted in your mouth. Vada was crunchy and flavorful. The dosa was soft and had it crunchy areas. The potato masala was unique, one of the kind! The thali was made with fresh ingredients. Customer service was exceptional great! Highly recommend for a variety of vegetarian food. Must go for vegetarians!!!