I ordered Kadaai chicken upon returning and it was a culinary delight. Medium spice was perfect, and the cardamom added a lot of flavor to this dish. The gulab jamun we got on the house for relocating tables was also a sweet treat! It was a little louder this time, but at least it was a comfortable temperature. read more

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I tried Anjapar Indian Restaurant once, and unfortunately, it wasn't a favorite for me. I ordered the butter chicken, but it wasn't seasoned as well as I would have liked. I really enjoy Indian food, but this particular dish just didn't stand out to me. Everyone's taste buds are different, so this is simply my personal experience. Unfortunately, I don't think I'd return. read more

Overall: Anjappar does a fantastic job consistently, would highly recommend you try this place out. Food: The food here is consistently good. I've been here for both the buffet and the normal dinner and both offer high quality Indian food. Service: The service is fast considering the number of people inside at any given time. The buffet times are usually a bit busier, but even then the service is fast. Ambiance: During buffet hours the ambiance is what you would expect from a buffet place, plenty of seating inside and outside. During normal hours they convert a portion of the inside into dining, which offers up more seats inside. read more

Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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This was my second visit to Anjappar! We went on a beautiful Thursday night for dinner, I had gone previously for lunch on a Saturday. We were seated right away and brought water. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, as well as bar seating inside. The ambiance is beautiful. The music is great too. We stared with drinks, I had a glass of Riesling and my daughter had a glass of Rose'. She had the Butter Chicken and I ordered the special Anjappar Masala with Lamb. My food was spicier than I expected, so they gave me a yogurt sauce on the side to help calm the spice, it was perfect!! The garlic naan was perfect too. The Butter Chicken is absolutely delicious. The service is great and the food is amazing. I love it there. read more

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The ambiance and the service is good. Some of the dishes we ordered were very nice, but for dosa, which was very salty and the sambar was too oily. They have a Sunday buffet for lunch read more

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I arrived on a Friday night to find only one open table inside (they did have outdoor seating, but it was a bit of a sticky night). The menu is South Indian and broad, and I spent a lot of time thinking about it. I was thrilled with what I ended up with. Starting with idiyappam got me some rice noodle balls delivered on a banana leaf, which always adds to the atmosphere, as well as a delectable light curry I'd never tried before. I ordered what I thought would be a more generic bhindi masala, and when it arrived I looked at it a few times because it was quite a different preparation than the numerous other renditions I've had. The ample vegetable gravy had a tangy, tingly spice mix that feels distinctive to Tamil cuisine in my experience and ordering it spicy got me some kind of high-end chili peppers mixed in. It was an excellent experience. I was also awarded complimentary papadum to start. I got a masala coke; I don't think I've drunk a coke in years but watching the amount of work that went into this beverage was interesting. The result didn't really impress me; the spices simply overwhelm whatever flavor the soda has (not a trivial task) and make it taste a little dry. Nonetheless, I could not accuse this place at any point of failing to put in effort or deliver flavor. read more

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this place actually does not miss omg. i have never had a single bad item from anjappar's menu. got takeout last weekend and ordered 3 new things - poori bhaji, gutti vankaya kura, and the ghee roast dosa. i ate so fast that i forgot to take pictures (sorry!). everything was so amazing. anjappar is quickly becoming my favorite indian restaurant in the triangle! read more

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The food was reasonable although the biryani was a bit soggy. I've experienced better and experienced worse. Service is hard to evaluate on a pick-up but the usual cultural overhead was mildly evident. read more

Visited Anjappar on multiple occasions and I am surprised I haven't reviewed it yet. The food is great - it is a mix of both north and South Indian cuisines. The location is bit tucked away but it is a quite solid Indian food stop near Apex/Cary border. The service is quick and ambiance is nice/modern new restaurant feel. Have to bring rest of the family here next time. read more

We were visiting family here in Raleigh and decided to give this place a try. A big PLUS - they are serving buffet. Another PLUS - they have outdoor seating. It was perfect for a fall day, to sit outside and eat your favorite comfort food. We loved chicken and fish appetizers - fried chicken and fried fish were crisp yet flavorful. Tandoori chicken was tender, and full of flavor. I also enjoyed gobi 65 - so yum! In main course I enjoyed chole-bhature. Chicken biryani was okay. Lamb curry was okay too - lamb was a little too over cooked for my taste. Disappointed with live dosa - it was soft/soggy from the second it came off the tava. And no one likes soggy dosa. Desserts were tasty and it was good to see variety. Chutneys were tasty too as well as my favorite curd rice - alone of the best I had in restaurant lately. Our server Anthony was the sweetest - he was courteous, polite and prompt. Overall a great restaurant and I will be back. read more

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I personally love the food. The service is good too. I have stopped going to all other restaurants in the area since I discovered this place. South Indian dishes are amazing and they do a great job with the chola bhatura too. The service staff are all very gracious and kind. Absolutely recommend. read more

My friends and I came to try the lunch buffet on a Sunday afternoon. I could not find the price anywhere online, but I called ahead and found out it was $23.99 per person, which I thought was fair. The restaurant was very crowded and there were no tables inside, so we decided to sit outside. It was extremely hot/humid so maybe this wasn't the best choice, but we were hungry. In terms of service, there was not much provided. Once we were seated we were given utensils and water, but there was not much waiter service outside of that. The buffet had a lot of meat dishes but there were a few vegetarian options as well. I'm not well versed in Indian food, but there seemed to be a good selection overall, and I enjoyed almost everything I tried. I thought the naan was exceptional! - one of the best I've ever had. My favorite dish ended up being the tandoori grilled fish because it was cooked perfectly and had so much flavor. I will for sure be back sometime to try their other menu options! read more

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Sam was great and the food was great! And the service was great! Liked the music and the ambiance.

Sam is a great guy and very hospitable! Food was very tasty and creamy. It took a while for the food to arrive, but it was worth the wait!

I loved that they have breakfast + lunch dishes available in their buffet But most importantly, the LIVE DOSA (only on Saturdays!) It was really cool to watch it being made and it tasted so good. I wish I didn't get full so fast that I could've tried more! read more

Came here with another couple who recommended this restaurant. Server was friendly and knowledgeable, suggested a dish that wound up being just what I wanted. Huge variety of food and level of spice. Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options available. Chicken was very tender and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful. Very filling. read more

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Everything I've ordered so far has been amazing: the dosas, the American favorites like butter chicken. The service was prompt and the servers can be very personable if you ask the right questions. You feel like a family in this place. read more

Our family was really excited about trying about this restaurant. Expected to love it. However it turned out to be entirely disappointing. The minute we were served the naan, we knew the rest of the culinary story would not be good. The naan tasted and looked like it came from the Food Lion -- did not look hand-made or fresh. The chicken tikka masala had a good sauce but the chicken itself was really really tough and unflavorable. I rate a good Indian restaurant just by how satisfying this dish was and it didn't even deserve a mediocre rating. None of us liked the samosas which were hard with a super-spicy interior. I asked for mint sauce and when it arrived, we just stared at it --- really watery and unappetizing looking. That is exactly how it tasted too. Even the rice which accompanied our meal felt like it was made several days before. On top of our poor meal, everything came to the table ice-cold. Serving staff was not particularly friendly and we had to ask for water/ice numerous times (one of which had the waitress rolling her eyes at the ceiling). We will not be back. Hard pass on this place. read more

One of the best Indian restaurants in the area. Been 3 times and each time was a 5/5 experience. I've ordered the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, dosa, gobi manchurian, and naan across my visits. Food is hot and fresh and naans are soft and pillowy. Dosas are huge and flavorful. What sets it apart is the staff. Very friendly and personable. This establishment is always full of patrons even on random days of the week read more

Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant - Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Dining at anjappar was such a pleasant experience. They have a nice outdoor area, and the decor inside is so nice too. The staff is super friendly, funny And welcoming. We were helped out right away and they kept checking on us throughout and making sure that my daughter ate her food ! Om cracked us up . The food was so delicious and perfectly seasoned, the mixed vegetables pakoda and the Indian street style noodles were one of the best I have ever had. Over all 5 . read more

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We came in thinking today they offered their buffet style meal, but it was only on sundays. We decided to stay and go family style ordering different dishes. Absolutely worth it. Everything we tried was delicious, and the service was prompt and attentive. Very flavorful, will be going back to be more adventurous on the menu. read more

Once a year they serve an Indian-wedding style lunch on banana leaves. You have to eat with your hands, as well. It is a unique, traditional experience! The food is spicy but tasty. My family and I had a great time. The servers apparently worked late into the night and came early in the morning 4 am to set everything up. They brought a lot of enthusiasm and care into the food. In addition to this event, they have a good lunch buffet on the weekends! Great staff and food! read more

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Such an amazing experience! I have not been to many Indian restaurants, but everything about this one was phenomenal. The service was great, the food was so fresh, hot, and delicious, and the establishment was very clean. This is a favorite of my parents and I'm excited to visit with them again in the near future. read more

Best Indian food I've ever had!!! We ordered the butter chicken (medium, really not too spicy at all. It was perfect) and our waiter recommended the chicken shahi korma because we were debating between chicken tikka masala and butter chicken for the second dish, and he said the shahi korma was a perfect mix of both. It was great to try something new!!! Overall, service was amazing and the food was even better. Paired with butter naan and mango lassi, our meal couldn't have been better. read more

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Great food, drinks, staff and service. Great flavors. Looking forward to our next visit!

I order online from this spot via DoorDash and have always been pleasantly surprised with the food. The curries are flavorful and generously portioned. The prices are some of the best I've seen for Indian food in this area. My one nitpick is that the naan is not my favorite, but overall a very solid spot for some good Indian food! read more

Service was wonderful, we got help with the menu (I'm white). Delicious food and well priced. The quality was top notch.

Beware of the sanitation issues I have eaten a lot of times in Anjappar and always liked their food. But yesterday, when we ordered Kheema Biryani, we found a dead cockroach after going home. You can see the roach on the top left of the plate at home. We are never going back to Anjappr again. This is my second review on this restaurant. And it's very sad that the restaurant can't take care of sanitation issues. read more

Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant - Dead cockroach in Keema Biryani - Indian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Was in NC on a business trip and felt like having Indian food for dinner. Anjappar didn't disappoint, good downtown location, spacious, modern and inviting. The service was top notch as well. We had so much food, including goat, chicken, vegetarian dosa, etc. and everything was great. I've been to their NY and NJ locations and this one I think was better, taste and service wise. Keep it up! read more

We had a great experience here! The food was amazing and service was fast! Also the interior of this place was really nicely designed. Staff was professional in appearance and service! Thanks! read more

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The BEST Indian buffet in the Triangle! People drive hours just for the weekend Buffet at chettinad. They open right at 12 and people start to line up at the door well before. Anjappar is a beautiful, modern Indian restaurant with comfy booths and tables. The buffet has over 50 dishes, tons of meat and vegetarian options, chai, juice, and desserts. Everything is mouthwatering and delicious. The staff is very attentive, welcoming, and make you feel at home. We love all the chicken, seafood, and mutton dishes. On saturdays they have a special dosa station and on sundays they have a pomfret fish fry. Anjappar is our weekend tradition now. 10/10 recommend read more

Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant - Buffet - Indian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

One of my favorite restaurants in Durham! Everything I've had is incredible and I always do take out but the staff is always so nice.

The food was great and came out very fast. The service was exceptional, the workers were super kind and friendly and talkative. The place was very clean and overall a great place to come. read more

Food was really good except the chicken biryani Service was good Waiting was too long. read more

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legit, reliable. service is not great but i honestly could care less. kinda adds to the vibe. i always come here during my work trips and anjappar has never failed me. read more

Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant - Masala Dosa - Indian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

We decided to try Anjappar after seeing the great reviews & honestly, it did not disappoint. This is by far one of the better Indian restaurants in the area. Food was flavorful and generous. We ordered the paneer kulcha, ghee roast dosa & baingan bartha. This was more than enough food for two of us. Portion sizes were very generous leaving us plenty of leftovers to enjoy again. As we sat down, we were offered bottled water and complimentary pappadum with onion chutney. The dosa was a surprise since we didn't expect that presentation. It was definitely an attention getter at about 3' long! It was deliciously crispy and buttery. It was served with sambar & 2 chutneys...coconut & tomato...both very good. The baingan bartha was delicious...flavorful and delightfully smokey. Service did get a little harried since they were short handed plus they were inundated with guests and take out orders. Other than that Anjappar is definitely going to on our regular rotation. read more

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Food tastes okay. Too oily and the Take out orders take way too long to come. Buffet has decent spread

Came for the Saturday lunch buffet with live Dosa station. Very good! Some of the fried items were not hot anymore...need to cook fewer at a time and refill more often. Otherwise, we were very happy. read more

Best Indian Food, especially their Butter Chicken and Garlic Naan! Definitely check it out!

SOO good. I had a delicious dal fry here along with some garlic naan and samosas. Everything was incredible, and the rest of the group really enjoyed their dishes, too. Of course it's very authentic and with reasonable prices/serving sizes as well. Also, the staff were very nice. Some people in my party weren't sure what to order, and our server was kind (and patient) enough to walk them through the options and help them decide what kind of dish they wanted. I would eat here 100 more times!! read more