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    Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant

    4.1 (219 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Buffets
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Vegetable Biryani
    Christine W.

    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.

    Butter Chicken
    Jaime S.

    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.

    Egg Dosa
    Nivedita V.

    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

    ennai kathirikkai kulambu
    Aditi K.

    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!

    Idiyappam with Veg Salna
    John B.

    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.

    Appetizers from buffet
    Khushboo S.

    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.

    Shanelle Y.

    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!

    Cindy G.

    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.

    Butter Chicken
    Ravi G.

    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

    Street Style Noodles-Veg  5/5
    Mina L.

    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 .

    Wedding-style
    Sweta S.

    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!

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

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    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!

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    8 months ago

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

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    6 months ago

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

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    9 months ago

    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.

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    9 months ago

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

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    11 months ago

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

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    1 year ago

    Big portions, flavorful, friendly waiter (Arun Kumar). The mango lassi was delicious. the mutton dosa was great.

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