I Ubered from this place for the 2nd time and both the times items were missing.. my driver was Asian and White and clearly they would not steal my order. First time it was one whole idli vada order that went missing. When I called them the manager said you can come in next time for free idli vada. This time one order of Chapati went missing and when I called then not surprisingly he said the same thing. come here anytime for free Chapati.... This is some serious scam these people are doing.. I would avoid this restaurant in a million years and not recommend to anybody either.. Their food quality is poor and has some weird spoilt smell.. read more

Ordered different Thalis for the table, personally didn't like anything except for the sambhar. Korumbu and even daal wasn't pleasant and the coconut wasn't chilled and tasted odd. Personally it's 1 star but raising to the because others at my table thought it was ok. Went out of our way by miles because wanted Chettinad food after a long time but disappointed read more

Went for dinner yesterday and were hosted by Iman very courteously to say the least. Ordered masala dosa, hakka noodles and chicken kababs all were terrific. Loved the Chilli paste that we were given. Will recommend to all we know read more

I was so surprised to dine this wonderful gem of authentic Indian cuisine in Tustin! I moved to Orange County from Tamil Nadu over 10 years ago and missed the very specific flavors from back home. Anjappar's paper dosa, Idli, Vadai and goat curry thali were SPOT ON. I am especially grateful to the staff there. My Italian american husband was totally new to these foods and has very bad food allergies, they went above and beyond to make this first Indian culinary experience safe and special. I cannot recommend them enough and we will definitely be back! read more

This place is delicious! I went with a larger group and they were willing to accommodate and did a great job. I am pretty picky with Indian food and was super happy to see South Indian cuisine. I ordered the masala dosa (which was great) while others at the table ordered the thali, cheese naan, dal, etc. All the dishes were great. We also tried the chicken tikka which is a great choice if you want something more mild. Warning but the food can get spicy! Def looking forward to coming back especially when i'm missing indian food. read more

Came for dinner on a Sunday evening wanting to try the southern Indian cuisine. Overall it was ok and that's what i thought Cons: -Service was slow, it seems like the restaurant is a takeout favorite. So many orders went out while we were waiting for our food - Food was saltier than average - The Mutton Msala and Mutton Biryani was full of bones. I don't think it had enough chunks of meat. -The Vegetarian Thali was bland, nothing special - The Restaurant was on the pricier side and would charge for every additional chapati you would order. Pros: -The service is great. -The Restaurant is very clean -The butter chicken masala was very good and the chicken was very soft and tender. -The Paneer Masala was so delicious read more

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We were looking for warm spicy and comfort food to beat the cold weather and came across this place.. We were little apprehensive as this was a Chettinad cuisine place which is known to be very spicy - but for whatever dishes we ordered the spice level was just perfect ! So don't be afraid to try out new dishes there ! For drinks we got the spiced buttermilk and filter coffee and both were very very close to how they should be ..I would order them again here in a heartbeat.. We tried the Gobi 65- it had no gravy or thick sauce , just cauliflower fritters coated in a spicy batter served with green chutney...And we loved it ! The cauliflower was super crispy on the outside and soft inside , the batter had great flavor and the chutney was the perfect accompaniment.. The masala papad and medu vada were ok, but so much better in general than lot of other places we have tried. The onion rava Dosa was super - great toasty flavor and texture done to perfection. The traditional Chettinad panniarm were fluffy inside and cripsy outside - it is a milder dish but highly recommended.I did not like their sambhar but it is personal preference. I will be back to try their curries and thali next ! read more

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I had a stuffed dosa that was quite good! Menu has many options and the employees are kind and helpful. Will definitely return!

The most authentic favors of India. My family enjoy chicken 65 and biryani's. The vegetarian thali is superb.The service is good but sometimes there are some delays. The overall experience is good always. The food speaks for itself. read more

My family's favorite place to eat! We got masala papad, chicken kothu paratha, masala dosa (not pictured), chicken 65 biryani (not pictured), veg dry Manchurian (not pictured) and appam with chicken curry (also not pictured). But the food here is really good and service was super quick! The restaurant itself has a very good interior and design to it, but when crowded tables are a bit close. The food is always really fresh and a good amount of spice, if that is what your prefer. Overall a pretty good Indian place in the OC area and definitely a top pick to go to! My favorite was the kothu paratha today and the masala papad! read more

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Anjappar specializes in South Indian cuisine, specifically from the Chettinad region of India. The restaurant has plenty of seating on the inside and is good for groups. The menu itself is extremely extensive with a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Unfortunately there is no explanation as to what some of the dishes mean. I went ahead and ordered the non-vegetarian virundu thali. NOTE: I added translations of the the items below in parenthesis as these were not provided on the menu. Anjappar Non-Vegetarian Virundu ($21) - The menu says it comes with soup [mutton bone soup, a light soup with a slight hint of lamb], chicken 65 (spicy deep fried chicken), plain biryani, mutton masala (lamb curry with bone), fish kolambu (bony fish curry prepared with many aromatic spices and tamarind), koottu (vegetable and lentil curry), porial (carrot beans curry), keerai (spinach dish), sambar (lentil stew), rasma (south Indian soup) , curd, chappathi (flat bread), and dessert (a sweet rice dish, similar to kheer, but with a much thinner consistency). There were definitely some additional dishes included in the meal that weren't mentioned such as: mutton biryani, plain rice, papad, and a beet curry. That was a crazy amount of food, and definitely there is no way anyone could have finished everything. The food is extremely aromatic and one could tell a variety of unique south Indian spices were utilized. Many of the dishes I tried were on the spicier side. Overall, this was a unique dining experience. However, I enjoy northern Indian style cuisine (which is what most Indian restaurants serve in the U.S.) much more than the south Indian style and spices utilized here. The pricing here is on the higher side, and I really wish they explained in detail what was being served so I would have a better idea of what I was ordering. All the food served here is HALAL. read more

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Some of the best Indian food I've had while living SoCal, and I wish Anjappar was closer to LA! - chili paneer dry: I had been craving for some info-Chinese and this Chilli Paneer was perfect. This dish alone is worth a 1.5 hour drive to Tustin! - Fish 65: having recently gone pescatarian, decided to try fish 65 over the more popular chicken 65, and it was delicious too. The fish felt fresh and the batter was thin and crisp. - Kerala fish curry: while the tamarind curry was beautiful, the fish wasn't boneless and I wish that was something that was mentioned before hand, but still the curry sauce made it worth the small bones. read more

Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant - Fish 65 Style - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

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I decided to dine here on a weekend around 2pm and it took forever to seat/take an order for a party of 2, even with empty tables around. There is no such concept of customer care. They always seem to be understaffed, can't differentiate who is dining here or who is working. Some staff are in aprons, some staff are in casual dress. By the time I could flag sometime to take the order, they said it is final order as the kitchen is about to close. Argh. So placed chicken chili parota, chicken briyani and chicken 65. Other than chicken 65, I can honestly say there were no chicken pieces. Chunks of parota mixed with the chili sauce, barely could spot a decent size chicken piece. Huge disappointment and I dare you guys to go an hour before closing and see if you get a satisfied meal enough to give 3+ stars. read more

We have been here about five times now in the last year, and we love it! It has become our go to S. Indian place in orange county. The dosas are on point, the service is much better than most Indian restaurant in the region and the decor is nice on the inside. They have a huge variety of South Indian options that keep us coming back every couple of months! read more

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This was a great place to enjoy the Indian cuisine specially South Indian cuisine until sometime back. Their thali and fish was great. But unfortunately last few experiences have been extremely bad in terms of Quality and Service. Ordered Chicken Biryani and Mutton Biriyani few weeks ago via Doordash delivery but to my surprise there was almost no meat to be found in both - maybe just a few leftover pieces of meat. To be honest - it wouldn't be wrong to call that dish just rice pilaf. Had guests over and it was a shame to serve those biryanis. I reflected that on the order review on Doordash but not sure if that reaches the management. Noticed few other Yelp reviews as well complaining about the quality of meat and I agree. Today went in for Sunday lunch and witnessed bad service too. The person taking the order had no idea of what is available and what not. Even after confirming the order, the food was served with one missing item and then came to know it is unavailable and they swapped it with something else. Staff clearly ignoring the simple requests as well. Had to remind couple of times. I don't know what has changed here but clearly I am disappointed. Wish the restaurant work on these.. read more

Missed our exit and found this gem by accident. Absolutely blown away. The sweetest most attentive staff and insanely delicious food. Everything we ordered was amazing and the interior decor is so cute. Chill vibes. Great spot. Will be back. read more

Anjappar not only serve delicious food but also provide an excellent service. The staff is very professional and provide best service in timely manner. I cater live Dhosa for 35 people and I was very happy with great quality food and service. read more

Very good service, fresh authentic food, ambiance is clean and quick. Anyone looking for an authentic south Indian food experience will love this place read more

Excellent place for dosa. I prefer weekdays coz weekends are quite packed. My son is non vegetarian and love their butter chicken and garlic naan. The other son loves the mango lassi. Perfect spice level for me read more

While driving around in Irvine, we came up upon Anjappar Indian restaurant and since we happened to be craving Indian food, we decided to make it our dinner stop. The restaurant is very clean, spacious and taStefully decorated. The staff is attentive although our orders took a bit longer than we'd have liked. Our order was for Chettinaad style Dosa where instead of a thin crepe stuffed with potatoes, you get 3 smaller, thicker crepes and a side of spicy chicken curry. The dosas itself were ok but the chicken curry was excellent. It had the right amount of heat and the chicken was fall off the bone tender. Definitely heads and shoulders above the Anjappar here in Dallas. read more

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It is a very good restaurant. Unfortunately the best dish that they have is now out of the menu... "Mushroom Biryani". Their biryanis in general are very good but the vegetarian biryani is nothing like the mushroom biryani they use to make. The mushroom were cooked to perfection, so flavorful and a perfect match for the whole dish. That was the reason we usually drive all the way to the restaurant. Now we don't go so often, but it is still a good restaurant. The service is good and the people friendly. It would be great to have that this back in the menu. read more

Wow, so delicious! We tried various biriyanis, fish and chicken thali, and boy, they were very satisfying.

In the tustin area, this is one of my favorite places for Indian. The ambiance is nice for a casual place and the quality of the food is excellent. Wide menu selection and the service is also great. Highly recommended. read more

Kadhai paneer - 7/10 Garlic Naan 8/10 Decent place but more on non veg side. Can have more veggie options. read more

We went to get brunch today Ordered baby corn Manchurian, they served us gobi Manchurian. btw every-time we go there the Manchurian looks different! So we start eating what's served. The guy now comes with baby corn Manchurian and we explained to him we ate what was served in the first place. He apologized and still gave us baby corn. At the end of it he asks us so how do u want to pay for the 2 dishes !! Insisted we pay for both! At the we refused to do so .. he takes back the left over baby corn Manchurian! It was mind blowing! I'm not sure if he was going to serve the next table cause surely we did eat some of it! Scary to even think of Manager Mr hema Chandra should have used his brains. The very kind servers accepted their mistake but were helpless as the manager was hell bent on taking back the baby corn! Hahahah. At the end of it we laughed at his petty deed The point of this review is .. pity the next customer who ate our left over baby corn! read more

Something must have gone wrong with this place because they have become sooooo stingy. When you pay $17 for a thali with meat but then it comes with like 1 small chicken which ends up being 90% bone and 10% meat the size of a penny it's pretty awful. You get more chicken in those $3 Trader Joe's chicken curry meals than you do at this restaurant. The rest of the thali just tasted like the same curry/chutney with different spices to make it look unique. It was just an awful experience as a whole. The masala dosa also went down in quality. There's hardly any masala in there. This place is now a ripoff. Not coming back since it's not worth my money. read more

Hands down the best biryani in OC. I've been here twice in the last three days since discovering it. The biryani is incredible, and there's a huge selection of other dishes that do not disappoint. Halal meat and lots of vegetarian options as well. Their most popular chicken is the Chicken 65 - a great appetizer of fried pieces of boneless chicken that have been marinated in 65 spices. The sleeper hit both times has been this cauliflower dish - it's not listed in the menu but there's a photo of it on the Vegetables section that you can point to. It's incredible. The staff is great, restaurant itself is large and modern, and there's plenty of parking. This is now my favorite Indian spot in OC. read more

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Delicious food. I drive 30 minutes every time we get here but I don't regret it at all! I love this place! So much so that I will even drive hours for it. Me and my girlfriend love this place a lot. The staff is super awesome and welcoming. I love it so much that this was the only place that I took my parents when they visited the states! read more

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Mexican peppers and Indian peppers do not compare. The spice is real and not dumbed down like a lot of establishments. The spicy crab soup is to die for and you just might if you order it due to heat. Make sure you order a bread dish prior just to calm down your pallet. Chicken 69 is fried crispy with a spicy tang. You can add the sauce but it really does not need anything that takes away from the crispy flavor. You must order the tikka chicken appetizer. Moist and cooked to perfection. Add a little rice dish and you have a meal. The food is excellent however the service has a lot to be desired. The staff is friendly but the wait for the food is too long. If you ever traveled to Europe then a 3 hour meal is nothing for you. They do not take reservations however the dinner rush does not get there till after 7pm. read more

Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant - Tikka chicken appetizer - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

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Super nice and homey place! Service is great and they have the best Mango Lassi! I would 100% recommend the chicken tiki masala and the garlic bread! The bread is so soft and warm! And the spices on the chicken is out of this world! 100% would go again and 100% would recommend! read more

Good Ambiance and Service ate the Rava Onion Dosa and Kulf Falooda. The Dosa was nice and crisp with accompaniment of Sambhar, chutneys The Falooda had a nice splash of Rose sherbet and some nuts, the Gobhi65 was a letdown read more

Terrible Terrible Terrible Food! I ordered Szechuan Noodles, they were completely smashed and broken as you can see in the picture. When I let the waitress know she countered it by saying this is how these noodles are cooked as they are cooked in a sauce?! Was this the first time I was eating Szechuan noodles? Absolutely not! If any cuisine I have eaten extensively is Indian Chinese/Tibetan/Himalayan. Going on to the Tandoori chicken, half chicken for $14.99 had 4 pieces out of which 2 were dried out cause of over cooking stale left over pieces. Was spending $14.99 worth it? Absolutely not, a total rip off. I was also told that the Falooda ice cream is best seller. Presentation was pretty, when I started to eat, the ice cream had fruits in it that were ice frozen probably after sitting in the freezer for days and dry from freezer burn!!! How much did it cost $9.99, was it worth it? Absolutely not, you can get delicious Creme Brûlée, tiramisu, espresso ice creams etc. at the finest restaurants in New Port and CDM for lower price than this! And price is not the main issue, it's what was served and how horrible it tasted. Was it my first time eating Falloda? Absolutely not. Last my Paronta was so stale that I didn't even have to break it with my hands, yes these Parontas are crushed a bit with ghee or butter but they are soft and melt in your mouth, this paronta was so stale that I dint even have to break and while eating it, it was falling apart! If you want to save yourself the grief please do not go there, spending is absolutely justifiable when the food tastes great but it is a rip off when it is as bad as this. read more

Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

tl;dr, order the Chicken 65 if you love spicy food Anjappar is the new South Indian restaurant in Tustin. The exterior looks generic and janky, and the interior looks almost too modern and hip to be authentic Indian food, but the food is unique and the menu choices are extensive. They specialize in South Indian cuisine, particularly food from Chettinad. Since this was our first time here, we ordered their largest Thali dish--the Anjappar Virundhu. Thali dishes are dishes meant to share, which have a variety of different options. The Anjappar Virundhu comes with soup (ours was mutton bone), 3 types of rice (white, biriyani, and Jasmine), two types of sauce (yogurt and curry), two small portions of bread (chappathi and papadum), four protein main samples (chicken 65, mutton masala, fish kolambu, and chicken curry), oodles of tiny vegetable samples (koottu, porial, keerai, sambar, rasam, curd), and a dessert (we had a sweet yogurt). Don't know what most of those are? I didn't either. Google is your friend here when reading the menu. Having tasted a sampling of a lot of their dishes--most are mediocre. The fish was too fishy, the chicken curry and lamb mutton were generic, and most of the vegetables were just OK. But the mutton soup, biriyani rice, koottu vegetables, and chicken 65 were all EXCELLENT. Particularly the chicken 65. It doesn't taste very spicy when you first take a bite, but it has a slooooow burn that lingers throughout the meal which is quite, quite tasty. One of a kind really. We also ordered Kuli Paniaram (pan-fried lentil and rice balls) which came with two sauces. It had a VERY unique texture, and was nice and flaky. I found both the Kuli Paniaram and the sauce that came with it...very bland. The best part of it was the texture, but the tastes were quite delicate and too light for my taste buds. I also ordered a mango lassi, which was also--decent without being excellent. So why do I give Anjappar 4 stars? Well, despite the fact that most of their food is average, they have a few outstanding dishes, and they are unique. Their mutton soup is SO savory and perfect for a cold evening, and very affordable. Their Chicke 65 is unique and wonderfully spicy. Their biriyani is VERY flavorful and complex. I didn't like their Kuli Paniram, but I'd imagine that if you grew up eating it and craved it...there's only one place in OC to buy it. The uniqueness deserves the extra star. I'm coming back here for their chicken 65 and soup alone. read more

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This is my go to South Indian food spot. The service is good, and the food is very authentic. I love their paneer tikka appetizer and their vada and idly. If someone has insight on which chicken biryani to order, that would be helpful lol read more

My family is extremely picky about Indian restaurants, usually commenting how they "can make it better at home." But everyone is a fan of this place! The Fish 65 and Cauliflower 65 are solid picks. I like to go simple with my dosa choices, so the egg dosa is my go-to, and I love it every time. They don't let you customize though (adding onion to your dosa, etc.) which is kind of frustrating, but whatever... The tomato chutney, however... SO GOOD! I wouldn't go out of my way to eat North Indian food here. But the South Indian food... this is the best place I've gone to outside of Artesia! The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because the service has been more misses than hits. Some servers are great and attentive, but when the managers and owners work as waiters the service becomes poor because so many of them are around and you don't have one dedicated water. Other than that, I'm very happy with the times I have come. read more

Good food and service. Stopped by here during our 3 day trip to Disneyland. We were a little apprehensive reading the reviews but to our surprise this restaurant was good. My son is picky but like dosa. He ate well here. Thanks! read more

Was good before... Now quality went down and prices went up...15$ for that chilly chicken and $7for the soup read more

Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant - Chill chicken and soup - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

great service and THE BEST FOOD EVER!! Very clean. you will never be disappointed with their food and service.

The service was excellent,took my parents after their appointment so I was in a bit of a hurry and the staff accommodated accordingly. We all had masala dosa they were perfect crunchy the masala was a bit runny for my taste sambhar was perfect, read more

Lackluster performance by a new promising restaurant. Came up on my Yelp recommended new spots in the OC area, so decided to grab some dinner here with my family. We had a pretty OK meal here, Thali: average. There were definitely a few good sabjis in here but overall nothing great. Noodles: this was pretty good! the only really good part of our meal. Gobhi Manchurian: Not good. this tasted more like gobhi sabji.... the gobhi was not crunchy at all. Overall, the decor inside is nice and the service is nice too. But food needs some work. Maybe it's because we got indochinese at a primarily south indian joint, but if that's the case then they should stick to what they are really good at, which would be only south indian food. read more

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