My husband and I come to this location quite often and have always had a great experience! We have also brought our family members and friends and they have always enjoyed the food and ambiance as well! The staff is always so pleasant and helpful! We had a great experience with the take-out menu last night and Charitha and Kiylas were great this morning for breakfast! We will be coming back again! :) read more

This is honestly one of the best vegetarian spots for our family and has become our go-to weekend place. You'll find us here almost every weekend, and most of the time it's actually our 4.5-year-old daughter asking us to go. That alone says a lot about how much we enjoy this place. My daughter has her favorites -- Hakka noodles, paper dosa, paneer butter masala with garlic naan, and mango lassi. She already knows what she wants before we even get there. I love their medhu vada and filter coffee. Last week we tried the paneer khurchan with mirchi garlic naan, and now that's my new favorite combo. The paneer khurchan was really flavorful and went perfectly with the mirchi garlic naan. My husband's favorites are the rava onion dosa and chickoo shake. What we really like is that every time we come here, we try something new from the menu and keep exploring. There are so many vegetarian options that even though we visit regularly, we still have plenty left to try. For us, this is definitely one of the best vegetarian spots around and a place that has become part of our weekend routine. When your 4.5-year-old is the one asking to go back, you know they're doing something right. Easy 5 stars from our family. read more

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I've been here twice now - both Saturday lunch - which automatically makes this place my family's go-to for Indian food because we haven't gone a second time to the other Indian restaurants we've eaten at so far. The entire restaurant is vegetarian and there are a number of vegan options. What makes this place stand out is that that they have nut-free and gluten-free options. AND they have Jain options too. This is all a concern for my family because (1) we follow a Jain-like vegetarian diet (we avoid alliums) and (2) my youngest kid has multiple food allergies to wheat, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, avocado, kiwi, and pineapple. They are clearly popular. Both times I've gone, it doesn't seem like there's people but within 10 minutes of opening, it starts to get packed and by the time we leave, people are waiting for tables. A vast majority of the diners are Indian which gives me the impression that the food's authentic! They do close between lunch and dinner services so be aware of that. We probably would have gone here more if they opened during the odd in-between hours because that's how we roll on the weekends. You're greeted by a hostess who leads you to your table and a waiter will come by within 5 minutes. We got the same waiter both times - shout out to Vivek! There are tablets on every table with the menu and you can filter out allergens or for special diets which is quite handy. You do not order on the device; you order with the waiter but it does cut down on questions. We still go through the whole allergy spiel and that we don't eat alliums in an attempt to make sure the order is put in correctly. As a side note, they have an extensive menu which is quite impressive that encompasses dosa, steamed items, curries, even a thali set, dishes I haven't heard of... all the way to desserts and even sweets (burfi, etc). Their falooda looks epic! I haven't ordered any of their sweets. Most all of them are things my youngest can't have. However, once I filter out for Jain, gluten-free, nut-free options, our menu shrinks. It makes it easier to order, but is sad if you have your eye on something. For instance, I love malai kofta. I cannot have the one here. Nor can I have the Bhel Puri or the thali or any of their meal sets for that matter. We've ordered: COCKTAIL SAMBAR IDLI - little steamed (GF) cakes dunked in sambar. I got this for fun. I did not expect it to be my youngest's favorite dish. Hands down his favorite. He asks for it every so often. If you avoid alliums, make sure you double check. The second visit, the kitchen accidentally prepared it with the regular sambar and not the Jain one... There was an onion floating in the sambar. PALAK PANEER - this is my kids' favorite curry. It's quite good. If you forget to specify the level of spice, it will come with little chunks of spicy green chilies that pack a little punch. Depending on which side of my mouth chewed on it, that ear with ring and burn. PLAIN DOSA - this comes as a HUGE dosa with a small bowl of sambar. It was excellent. My kids even ate some; one prefers the crispy bits, the other the softer bits. An oldie, but goodie. DAHI VADAI - GF donuts (I think it's a lentil/chickpea batter) in a pool of yogurt that's both tangy and very slightly sweet and spiced. I loved this. It comes with 2 3-inch donuts. BREAD - flatbreads are extra and only comes with one piece. My daughter always insists on it. She had parotta the first time and then roti the second. No complaints from the picky eater so that's a win! RICE - we ordered PANEER PULAO-turned-VEG FRIED RICE before. All their rice dishes are well seasoned and tender... likely with ghee. You could probably eat them alone. A note: Even though we used the filters and the Paneer Pulao popped up, it came out with cashews. The cook said it always comes with cashews. It was changed to a vegetable fried rice. Luckily, we looked through it before we gave some to our kid. I played it safe the second time with Jeera (cumin) Rice. Overall, good experiences. Aside from the cashews in the rice the first time and the non-Jain cocktail sambar idlies the second time. My youngest hasn't had any allergy reactions so at least cross contamination isn't happening. Service is pretty good, the place clean, and the food is delicious. If they can get the food right consistently, then that would push this to 5 stars. So far, it hasn't happened yet. read more

A2B Veg Restaurant - Cocktail Sambar Idlies (Jain) - Indian Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

We are regulars at A2B .We ordered jackfruit biryani and mini tiffin. Our server Anjana was very good , we mentioned we need something which can quickly served, she helped us to order and choose our food. It was a welcome change where we got our food very fast. read more

The restaurant is nicely decorated with mellow Bollywood music playing in the background. Rava onion dosa was crispy and chutneys served on the side were quite tasty. Rasmalai was delicious although it's a small serving for $7. Service is quick! read more

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Very crowded and gets a little chaotic with the seating. Food is good but gave me a tummy ache after (do with that what you will). Kudos for the speed of delivery and menu diversity. read more

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Visited the place when I was in New Jersey. The food was Authentic tasted exactly like it would taste in India. The service was good and the ambiance was clean and simple. read more

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We went for a late dinner on a Friday night around 9:45 pm. The atmosphere was pleasant, with soft music playing in the background. However, the staff seemed rushed and pressured us to place our order quickly. As a result, we couldn't explore the menu much and ended up ordering the Mysore Masala Dosai and Mini Tiffin--both of which were excellent and well worth the price. The pricing is slightly higher than other Indian restaurants, but the quality justifies it. That said, the service felt hurried. We were asked to pay even before we finished eating. It might help if the restaurant adjusted staff shift times or revised the posted closing time to avoid making customers feel rushed. I recommend visiting at least two hours before closing--around 8:30 pm--to enjoy the meal without feeling pressured. read more

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Finally some REAL South Indian restaurant in the triangle. Exhaustive menu. Long waiting at moment but that only reflects excitement in the area. Hopefully they maintain the food and flavor consistency. read more

This is a burning question I have about management response to 2 star, 3 star and 1 star reviews...,There are none NONE!! Why is management non responsive on them? Please fix that side of the house and be a 5Star restaurant!! After all hospitality business must be hospitable ? read more

I have fond memories of visiting A2B in South Delhi's Green Park and enjoying appam - as well as randomly the best pistachio milkshake of my life - on a cold winter evening. There are a few imposter A2B stores in Manhattan, but to my knowledge the only branches actually affiliated with the Indian chain are in New Jersey. Everything was excellent. Our favorites were the Andhra items - the Andhra style paneer was mind-blowing, and the special Andhra thali available only on weekends had some excellent sabzis, in addition to being served with ghee, podi and tangy homemade achaar. We also tried the keerai vada, which is similar to Maharashtran kothimbhir vadi in flavor and was well-received, and my all-time favorite thatte idli, which had a generous layer of podi and ghee. Ironically, the dosa, which attracts many people to A2B, was probably the least exciting part of the meal, but perfectly serviceable. read more

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Last weekend I visited this restaurant and I must say it's a great place that offers delicious South Indian food. I stopped by for breakfast and really impressed by the quality of food and service was even better. The menu had a great variety, and being a core South Indian cuisine fan I found the food very delicious. The feast: Medhu vadai (Serves with sambhar and 2 chutney)- 10/10 Ghee Podi Idli - 9/10 Onion Rava Dosai - 8/10 Mysore Masala dosa - 9/10 (was told to make extra spicy and it was prepared exactly as specified) Rasam - 10/10 (This was super hit. I craved for a good rasam in the US and the search ends here) Overall - 10/10 If you are looking for a place with reliable good food (specially South Indian) and a nice ambience, I highly recommend A2B. P.s: It is almost full always hence plan your visit accordingly. They also have a ample parking space for the convenience. read more

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Tried veg thali , onion rava masala dosa and falooda.. food and service were great. I wish they reduce jellies in falooda. read more

A2B Veg Restaurant - Royal Falooda - Indian Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

We got to try the A2B restaurant in this location. We usually go to the other location in Parsippany which is also their newer location. The place was super crowded during weekend lunch when visited. A2B is our favorite Indian (South Indian) restaurant in the tri state and the food is consistently good but service can be hit or mess. The food here was good just like in the other location but not overall, I like the other location better. read more

South Plainfield location in central jersey always delivers good food consistently. We usually get the potato masala dosa- which is the mildest one next to the plain dosa. Crisp dosa and well seasoned potatoes and the chutneys are slightly sweet coconut chutney and another saltier /savory chutney . It also comes with lentil soup which pairs beautifully with the whole meal. We've had the mango lassi with is tart and rich - just perfect. I usually order a glass of ice to make it runnier which might be seen as a sacrilege but lassis in general are super thick for me! Posted pics are our to-go meals and not dine-in. Private lot that's shared with Red Robbin. read more

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Great place for a variety of authentic vegetarian South Indian food. They have everything from idlis to thalis. We ordered the chili baby corn fries, masala dosa, mysore masala dosa and tofu curry. All the dishes were excellent and the food came out very fast. read more

A2B Veg Restaurant - Mysore Masala Dosai - Indian Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

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Southern Indian food is one my of my favourite kind of Indian food, and A2B dishes it to perfection. Better looking from your usual casual Indian restaurant, great staff, fast service. read more

Best idily in NJ, can't find anything better. Chili paneer fries are also great. Dosa is amazing as well

Excellent plavve for food and ambience . It's under fine dining so bit pricy but excellent experience read more

A2B Veg Restaurant - Onion rava masala dosa - Indian Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

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Ordered South Indian Thali and mini Thali and weekend special Paruppu poli every tasted awesome Our host Krishna was sweet, polite and made sure we had a very good experience Kiki read more

Great place for South Indian tiffins They have specials for festivals Recently tried the Sankranti Tamil special thali Was yumm with so many different varities Great for hot and tasty food Available upon request for bigger groups but the standard seating is 4-6 ppl read more

A2B Veg Restaurant - South Indian Thali special - Indian Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

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Love that this place is all vegetarian and always has parking available. I could come here for the Paneer Tikka alone. Perfectly marinated with just the right amount of char. Gobi 65 is great too, with a slight crisp to them. They also sell snacks and desserts to go. Great fast service and reasonable prices make a great combo. The waiters are constantly cruising the floor tending to all the tables so you never have to wait to find and flag one individual. read more

A2B Veg Restaurant - Gobi 65 (cauliflower) - Indian Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

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This is an interesting restaurant to try for anyone who isn't a native Indian. I was completely unaware of what I ordered with the Appam and was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it. It's a rice crepe-like pancake full of holes an came with 2 dipping sauces, a sweet coconut milk and a savory lentil curry. I would like to try it again the next time I'm in the area to see what other vegetarian options are available here. read more

Good restaurant for a reliable simple south indian meal, clean and well prepared food. Seems like a very popular place for Sunday brunches.. basically fully packed with people waiting outside. read more

I'm writing this review for both the South Plainfield and Princeton locations as they just mirror each other and there is no concern that I could even think of. I've been here enough number of times than any other restaurant I've been to, in NJ or even in the US and that makes me bonafide e to write this review. If you are in the state of Tamilnadu in India, you will know that this restaurant is the Mecca of South Indian vegetarian restaurants and people will swear by it, for its taste and quality. There are also other restaurants in NJ that are run as franchise of some famous south Indian restaurants, but the A2B is unlike others. These two do not disappoint a bit and stay true the brand's authenticity. The taste and quality are exceptional and the staff are kind and pleasant. The wait times to get in and to get the ordered food on table are sometimes excruciating on Fridays and weekends, but that's given when a restaurant is exceptionally good. read more

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My new dosa favorite after Saravanna bhavan! Dosa is a thin and sometimes extremely crispy crepe with rice and or lentil. We ordered appetizers such as mini idli with sambar and banana flower fritters. Kids ordered plain crispy dosa and cheese dosa while I went for the quintessential Mysore masala dosa with potato filling. The sambar or lentil soup accompaniment was just right consistency , not spicy at all so kids could eat. The chutneys were probably the only weakness and slightly bland compared to saravana bhavan. Overall very attentive staff, clean and welcoming ambiance. Place can go extremely crowded especially during weekends where they run out of tables so avoid the peak times. Most people prefer the huge big thali which is almost a sampler of various dishes arranged in a circular manner, small portions on a plate which can get very filling. My only disappointment was that they didn't have desserts in the store counter like before! read more

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BEST IDLIS IN THE US! This was my second-time visit to this restaurant and we weren't disappointed at all. Whenever we visit this restaurant we end up eating way too much. We ordered - cocktail idli, paneer masala dosa (this was ok), Appam + coconut milk + korma, set dosa vada curry ( the curry was yum), Chikoo shakes for there to eat, and dum biryani and steam idli for to go. One of the green chutneys they had this time was different than the last time but it was amazing too! read more

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I've visited many South Indian restaurants and thoroughly enjoyed the food, but unfortunately, our experience at A2B today (12/27) was disappointing. We came with high expectations, having heard so many positive reviews about the place, but the food fell short. We ordered one big thali, parotta korma, cheese dosa, and filter coffee. Except for the dosa and coffee, nothing met our expectations in terms of taste or quality. This was our first visit, and sadly, it did not live up to the hype. Given the choice, I would prefer Amma's Kitchen any day over A2B. Sorry, A2B, but you've let us down this time. Forgot to add its over priced too. read more

They stand tall in their quality & favor! Nothing new to write or comment except that they are consistent & continue to offer authentic flavor packed South Indian food & light eats. While their menu offers North Indian food too, they are known & i enjoy their South Indian fare This is the place to try South Indian filter coffee , chai! & sweets. They have now opened another location in Princeton ( that location used to be Anjappar Chettinad restaurant ) What made our visit to the South Plainfield location special was the customer service & flexibility demonstrated by Hostess PRIYA. She went out of the to accommodate our request for a table for 6 though we had 4 guests arriving a bit late. She was extremely attentive & fulfilled our food order on time & catered to our little needs . Another suggestion when you visit this restaurant , please tip the wait & cleaning staff directly. read more

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No frills ambience, but quick and friendly service. Food was all incredible and the menu included South Indian dishes that you typically don't see in the US. Highly recommend this place to all South Indian food enjoyers. read more

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The waiter was so nice, especially Sanjay. the food was delectable, finishing everything we got. Overall, I loved it here.

Excellent Indian vegetarian food. Cafeteria style sitting. Service is just ok. Overpriced.

I was handed an enormous box containing the South Indian Thali by my good friend. I asked no questions. I opened the box and my jaw dropped because there was way too many little cups filled with an assortment of veggie dishes, achars, and dals. It was a dream come true for the guy who likes to try a little bit of everything. Consider it a mini buffet. I didn't know the names of anything I was eating or even what the contents really were, but all I cared about was that it was vegetarian and SO delicious. Don't think too hard about it, just enjoy dipping your papar and chapati in everything and enjoying. My favorite thing was this spicy dusty stuff that I think might have been crack it was so good. I will make a trip to A2B just for someone to sit down and explain what everything is. I will not share though, the thali is all for me read more

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Been to dozens of Indian restaurants and have loved the variety that NJ has to offer in terms of authentic Indian food BUT this one tastes like home and not another fancy high end restaurant. Took the parents ( they eat only Indian cuisine) here when they were visiting us in US and it was their favorite!!! Dishes tried so far- Dosa, Idli, vada, sambhar, ghee pongal, bisibelebath, mango lassi, rava kesari and south indian thali. Not even a single item is less than perfect! It is so economical and our go to place when we are looking for some comfort home style food. Oh- they have special jackfurit biryani ( I guess its available only for Saturday brunch- you guys HAVE to try it, its soooo yum!!!) My mouth is watering already after writing all this! Go take your family here, you will not be disappointed! FYI- they do not take reservations so there is approx. 15-20 min wait time depending on the time and rush on that day. read more

A2B Veg Restaurant - Indian Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

This place is a must go for Dosa. I did tried to compare it with Saravana Bhavan's food but found this much better. Must try: Paneer Chilli crispy, Medu vada and Chole Bhature and any dosas. The only dish which I felt could have been better was the Veg Thali. The chapati was partly raw, and one vegetable was quite dry and wasn't heated when served. read more

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The food was of very high quality - taste was excellent. The service is decent, while the whole process is quick, they are quite attentive and are always nearby to respond to any needs. Please note that my review is specifically for the South Plainsfield NJ location. I had a horrible experience with the Hwy 1, Princeton NJ location. read more

The service is really great. The serving service is really good. The food is delicious too read more

wow, some of the best Indian veg you can get paper dosa is so big, all sides are very well seasoned appetizer paneer is deliciously crisp and seasoned service was excellent- we finished a serving of chole and they bought us a small free refill cleanest Indian restaurant I have been to. I will def come back to try some other things! read more

A tad bit too overpriced, especially for some of the portions given. But, before starting off with this I can say the atmosphere is pretty average. Noise level was loud, not very comforting until you go outside, there's outdoor seating there. The staff is somewhat organized, however no physical menus were given due to covid issues probably. The scanned menu did not work, maybe this was a glitch. The atmosphere here wasn't anything horrible, yet it wasn't the best either. Perhaps the day was all too busy as it was Friday. But, the most upsetting thing is since menus aren't there to preview in the boards for teas and other drinks people can be easily fooled. A standard cup of masala tea usually ranges from $1-$2, this depends on the areas. Even the most luxurious places in NYC and NJ will go up to $2. However, I was shocked to know a standard eight ounce cup of tea was $3.95. For the price I assumed the cup was bigger, sadly when I opened my cup to add my sugar I was even more shocked. The tea was not filled up properly, this means that the price for this cup masala cha was somewhat unreasonable. While the tea tasted well, like the standard cup of masala cha, it was not worth the rave and price. If someone ordered five cups or so for a their families this would cost around $20. These cups are usually marketed for $1-$2 elsewhere, I was shocked to know they marked them up this high and the amount of tea was limited. Very shocking... and surely not worth the price. read more

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A2B, 6400 Hadley Road, South Plainfield, NJ 07080-1137 A2B Food and Its Surroundings After a smooth drive along a series of classic New Jersey highways we arrived at A2B's South Plainfield locale and began our five dish food selection for our midday meal. All five dishes have extensive cultural history. The well-known Paneer Nasala Dosa had its familiar pleasant taste with the important accompanying spices but was not especially memorable. Mirapakaya Paneer of Andhra Pradesh origin also did not stand out. Keerai Vadai, cooked with chopped spinach, lentils, onions and spices, resembling small donuts, looks worth trying and appealed to some of us. Andhra Thali, a rice cake variant, builds around the thali round platter on which it is served. Rice was the unifying ingredient of this colorful varied dish. Sambar Thatte Idli soaked in sambar with ghee on top achieves a soft, spongy texture loved by us and many diners. Its beautiful display adds to its attractiveness. Learn more about the vast, exciting his/herstory of the foods you experience at A2B and other restaurants too. All these dishes mirror a wide historical territory that can excite diners who want to know how and where their favorite foods grew. Use each visit to learn more about each food's story. Beyond the Food Careful, forthright waiters respond to food orders and questions; food is efficiently brought and space cleared in a timely way. Plentiful space at tables and a poetic, artistic table presence give comfort and joy to all. Spaciousness inside and outside restaurant abounds. The NJ environment surrounding and nearby the restaurant offers perspective and stimulates many feelings. Wide space inside and out of A2B stimulates a feeling of freedom of movement. Most memorable, two tables of about eight diners, one of the larger group clusters, were exciting to see and ponder. Some may have lived in areas throughout India; some may also have Nepalese origins. Whatever spirit does not come with the food appears when everyone notes all intense and vibrant Indian visages, the color of their clothes, and their varied secure postures. read more