My parents come here often, but I visited for the first time this weekend. While the food is good, you have to know what to order. Some menu items are better than others. The regular chicken biryani was delicious, but the chicken tikka biryani was bland and tasted like it just had plain grilled chicken in it. What really bothers me about this place is the service. It's practically non-existent. My parents have tried calling Anjappar multiple times on multiple occasions and no one ever answers a phone. When you are in the restaurant, you have to flag someone down to get a waiter to come to your table and sometimes they need to go get someone else to come help you. The worst part is that on multiple occasions, my mom has handed her credit card to the server, but the server hands my dad the machine to tip and sign. Since it's my mom's credit card, my dad shouldn't be allowed to tip and sign. The last time this happened, I blatantly told the server it was my mom's card and he looked at me like I was in the wrong and didn't even bother turning the machine towards my mom. It feels like a sexist practice and the fact that it has happened multiple times is very off-putting. While the food is good when you order the right things, the service makes me not want to come back. read more

Food was exceptionally good. So were the Staff. Disappointed to note that the 18% default gratuities added to the bill does not reach the employees but goes to the management. Does anybody know if this is true. If so very unethical. The employees I spoke to confirmed this. read more

The food is good, however, the service was not the best. I felt a bit rushed and unattended too. However, I'm still giving a 4 star review because the food we tried we enjoyed. The restaurant is a good size and it is not too loud in there. I enjoyed the decorations and paintings. read more

The worst South Indian restaurant serving most of the items without any flavor or needed spices. On top of that, they serve you left over items from previously cooked food. I ordered Paper Dosa, onion utthapan with Sambhar and chutney. The chutneys were mad more water than ingredients, Sambhar was from yesterday cooked which was reheated , like warm and got cold immediately as in the case of left over food. I highly advice South Indian food lovers to stay away from this restaurant u less you want to waste your money and damage your taste buds read more

We had a small family gathering for my son's engagement recently. We had catered live Dosa and Uttapam for the event. They offered us 3 different kinds of Dosas plus Chocolate Dosa, Strawberry and Cheese Dosa for the kids. All my guests enjoyed the Dosas and they were asking "Who catered the food"? It's wonderful and great tasting. The chef was fast and dosa turnaround time was quick. He single handedly managed everything the grille and dosas were good tasting. The chef gave us all the left over Dosa Batter and both the chutney. Overall, we were VERY HAPPY with the experience. They gave us enough time, 3 hours for the guests to eat. That was more than enough for 50 guests. Really Great Tasting food and great service. read more

Best south Indian food in Orange County. Great variety of dosas and idlis. Would highly recommend.

Good service, all the associates did their best and taken care of the service. Ordered Chicken biriyani, mutton biriyani, both had no flavor or taste, would say one of the bad biriyani I have eaten in recent time in Southern California. Rava Dosai was ok, still missing the black pepper and the rava taste, with cold cocunut, tomato chutney and so so watery sambar. Idiyappam with cocunut milk was ok, and coconut milk tasted like flavor less frozen milk. Faluda is the worst, it is fully frozen, and we could even eat it, need to break the iced faluda into bowl and let it unfrozen. Overall very disappointing, the only exception was the service from the staff. Will not visit again. read more

It's been years since I've had a great dosa, so I was so excited to find a local place that makes really fantastic dosa! The Mysore masala dosa was so crisp on the edges, fantastic sauce inside, great sides and flavor. We really enjoyed the chicken thali -- the chicken curry was so good, and all the spices were so fresh. The owners and waiters obviously care about their customers enjoying their meal, and I really appreciated it. Will be back! read more

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I love this place. Have been coming for some time. Amazing staff, fast service, good hours, and amazing vegan and vegetarian options. Our favorites are masala dosa, idli, vadai, and the salty lemon soda. read more

Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant - *Idli (3Pc) With Chutney Sambar - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

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Like my go to Anjappar. Standard Anjappar food with SoCal prices. Expext to spend minimum $20/person. Like even the cheapest dosa's start at $14! Only gets more expensive from there. 4 stars tho since it's never crowded and the only South Indian option in Irvine. Some dishes to try include: Chicken Thali Egg Dosa Paratha with egg curry Their coffee and tea game is very weak tho so FYI. I'd go with their coffee which is slightly better than their tea. It's instant but the Indian off brand so it gives it a different kick that what you drink at home read more

Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant - Anjappar Chicken Special Lunch Thali - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

This is now our go to restaurant for South Indian, in particular dosas. The Rava onion masala dosa is my favorite and I feel like I'm in here once a week craving its delicious flavor. We are always served by Ali, who is warm and friendly and has great suggestions. His attitude is half the reason we come here. The rest of the staff is pleasant and friendly as well and highly attentive, even when they're busy. It's a simple set up with great food and great people. That's exactly what we are looking for. read more

Craving authentic Chettinad South Indian flavors?? Then you don't need to travel all the way to Artesia. Because this local gem, located right here in Tustin Orange County has it all. They have appeared multiple years in the OC Register for top places to eat for signature dishes, affordable prices, and best south Indian Chettinad dishes, AND for all the right reasons. We tried their Chicken garlic kebab, Cheese Dosa, Karahi Chicken and authentic South Indian Chettinad Vegetable Kurma and finally some Kulfi to polish it all off. They prepare the food to your spice level so everyone can enjoy. Easy free parking and welcoming staff. Would definitely be going back for more. read more

Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant - Chicken Garlic Kebab - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

The place stinks ! If you sit anywhere in the restaurant everything smells of Clorox. The food is a hit or a miss. The hygiene conditions of the food are to be questions . The service is ok . The food which I served is definitely stale and made one day before in advance . Bad place to go ! read more

We love this place! We come here anytime we are in the area. The dosa (forgot to take a picture) is super yummy . I got the chicken thali dish which consisted of 6-7 different types South Indian saags including rasam! The staff is really nice and the place is huge. Lots of seating available. There is parking so no issues there. read more

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If u really wants to try south Indian authentic food ..please visit this restaurant in Tustin..Mutton chukka is my favorite dish from this place. It's so delicious and quantity is good enough for 2-3 people.Good service,friendly staff.Highly recommended. read more

Food is great,well staffed. A variety of Dosas. Decent sizes indian restaurant. Specializes in tamil and Chettinad style cuisine.

I swear that just a bite of the chicken tikka masala took me back to old visits to India! I cannot describe the depth of flavor nor the creaminess of the curry without losing the authenticity nor integrity of the masala curry. We ordered take out during the holidays (yes, drove all the way from San Diego to pick up food from here based on the rave reviews from friends!) and all of the food did not disappoint. We ordered for the whole family - from Gobi Manchurian to Veg Bhindi Masala, to Chicken Tikka Masala. All of the vegetables were fresh, the crunch to the onion in the Chicken Tikka Masala, the crispy of the Gobi - my mouth is drooling still thinking about it. Absolutely not one thing on the menu disappointed. If I didn't mind a 1.5 hour drive to pick up food from Orange County, that's really saying something about this place. I would HIGHLY recommend! read more

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

I wish they had a minus star! Did catering from here during Diwali party and the food came as it was just Dumped in some foil boxes. You did not even feel like eating it. Bad taste, bad way of serving and you could tell that they were just interested in sending the food and taking their money. When you call the owner (Rinita) and give her feedback she acts as if she does not understand anything. Bad bad service who is not event interested in listening feedback! read more

I went for the Manchow soup as my starter. It was a small portion soup. It tasted as it should with an indo-chinese blend. The main dish was the lamb biryani. The southern pride for biryani is similar to a sushi chefs pride in making sashimi. In terms of flavor, excellent! It had all the makings of a great biryani, yogurt on the side, gravy on the side, flavorful rice, limes and onions for acidic flavors. The one thing it was lacking was meat. There was a heavy amount of bones and very little meat. Portion size was hefty. I took some to go and when I got home realized that I just had rice leftover. Def need more meat in the biryani for what you paying for. I really don't want to have to buy another dish to mix and ruin flavor of the biryani. read more

Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant - *Goat Biriyani - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

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I'm Malaysian, Dad is Indian, so growing up, South Indian food was just your everyday meal. My kids and husband were so happy that when we moved to the OC, we finally got to have authentic South Indian food that reminded them of my Muthie's (Grandma) cooking, just 10 minutes away from home. Our go to's are: Chicken 65 Sukka/Mutton Varruval Idli with Chutney Sambar Goat Thali Paper Dosa Rava Kesari (Dessert) Mango Lassi The guys that work there, have always been very helpful and respectful, and will explain the dish if you're unfamiliar with them. Restaurant is clean and the ambiance is just nice for a quick lunch or a family dinner. read more

Where do I even start ? Beautiful clean restaurant with amazing customer service. The food was to die for I let the waitress pick some appetizers from the menu for us and I chose to entrées, the butter, chicken and garlic chicken kebab. It was amazing juicy and seasoned perfectly my one and a half-year-old loved it as well. read more

3.5 stars. The food is good! I'm giving this 3.5 stars due to the service - the whole place was empty but they wanted to seat us one table away from another occupied table (we promptly moved several tables away) and the service was a little slow even though the in-dining was not too busy. We ordered the tomato soup and a ghee podi dosai to share. The tomato soup was soothing to my soul. I've gotten away from having it as frequently since I moved to the United States so this was a good change and brought back memories from home. Good garlic kick with a hint of spicy. Liked it. The ghee podi dosai was good too. Pretty big for one person, the chutney inside the dosai was spicy as expected. The chutneys accompanying the dosai were good. The sambar was ok. We don't live in the area but if we come back, will consider take out. read more

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

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Great food, good service, clean environment. I don't usually eat Indian food but I would recommend. I got the Chicken Tikka Biriyani and a Mango Lassi. read more

I came for dinner on a weeknight with a group of 6 adults (2 of whom are from Toronto, Canada where the Indian food is gooood) and 1 baby, here is what the group said: Ghee Dosa - the BEST dosa they've ever had! 6/5, the chutney is good-spicy, the potatoes come on the side Idli - good, not spectacular, would order again Chicken sukka - great, right amount of flavor, the spice is not overbearing, would order again Biryani - not the place for biryani, tastes more like pulao Sambar - top-notch, several extras were ordered Garlic chicken kabab - 4/5, good flavor and nice sauce on the side Fish curry - really good, not the best they've had, but really good Podi idli - good, 4/5, could be a little more fried so ask for it a little more crispy Idli and vada - vada was good (fluffy, spongy), idli wasn't as good (texture was very sticky, not as light and fluffy as it usually is) Mango lassi - good, 4/5 The baby liked the spoons - they were nice and loud when banged on the table. Haha. But actually, she had a big appetite for the idli and wouldn't stop eating the dosa (at home, she doesn't eat much), so they are definitely kid-approved. Bathrooms were clean and service was very good and prompt. Definitely come here (and no where else) for dosa! read more

What could they improve: service. It is sub-par. They short-change you on chutney every single time, especially takeout orders. On multiple occasions, they have only provided 1 small cup of chutney for 3-4 entrees which doesn't work with South Indian food. The worse part is since it's takeout or delivery, it's significant hassle to drive back for just chutney. Negative stars for spoiling dinner experience of what could be 3 star food. This place needs to learn from other Anjappar locations. Pathetic service, very disappointing. read more

Super yummy, and clean restaurant!! Definitely recommend coming here! Quick service and good prices. Thank you!

This was a total let down and utterly disappointing. To be clear, the waiter staff were doing their part well. Service level was good in front. The let down was every aspect of the food in fact dangerous. Meat was not cooked. Cold and thaw center. Batter was raw. If anyone from the business is reading this. Please note I am actually doing you a favor by only posting here, some may report you to Orange County food and drug administration for food poisoning and improper food handling. This is very disappointing because Anjappar is a traditional brand and quality. Your kitchen staff are risking customers health and this business. Disappointed. Never returning. read more

We tried the goat curry and dosas here - both were well made. Note that food in general is a bit on the spicier side . Food is good and tasty here but service can be better . Overall - we liked our food and we will return . read more

Came here with family and tried the veggie thali and masala dosa. Overall the food was OK, but pretty average. I was hoping for way more flavor and it just didn't hit the mark. Also the dosa had barely any potato filling and was lacking spices. May have been an off day so I'd maybe be willing to try other stuff on the menu. read more

Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant - *Masala Dosa - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

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We came to Anjappar right when it opened on a Friday (around 5:30) It's in a small, tucked away "plaza" that is close to a ramen store as well. It seemed like it would be small on the inside based on the unassuming exterior, but it was very open and large inside. We were (evidently) the first customers and seating was a breeze. They were quick with giving us water and because we were with some professionals, we were able to order pretty fast. We opted for the ghee dosa (x2), masala dosa (x2), crispy corn (dry) and fried paneer (dry) Disclaimer: I can't remember the names of the corn and paneer The paneer and the corn were both covered in batter, fried, and tossed in a sauce that was a little sweet (one more spicy) The paneer reminded me of fried tofu in a sweet and sour sauce but was also spicier. I definitely enjoyed both dishes. The dosa itself is quite a showstopper. Presented in all its crispy, buttery (ghee), thin perfection, it came with a coconut sauce, tomato sauce, and a light soup. The masala comes with a seasoned (almost mashed) potato and was very flavorful. I couldn't get enough of the combination. The dosa with the potato with the tomato and add the corn and just - delightful experience. I hadn't had dosa before but was eager to try it somewhere very authentic. Of course we got the mango lassi - which was devoured in less than two minutes. Delicious, refreshing, and a little tangy. Great atmosphere. Can't go wrong with whatever you order. I will make my way down their dosa menu. read more

Lovely Indian food and south Indian food with varieties that are difficult to miss and the service is good with the chef taking personal care of the food. I love sakthi. read more

As with most Indian restaurants, here in the US, as time passes the food and the service deteriorate. The service is not great. Every waiter is confused and bringing wrong orders to tables is a norm. It happened multiple times while I was in the dining room! The food used to be good. But now it's substandard. The chicken 65 biriyani was slightly rotten rice with 6 prices of terrible chicken 65 on top. It looked like Indian chicken nuggets on top of brown rice. Tasted similar too. The sukha chicken was so weird. It was strange cuts of chicken, I couldn't identify the part, dipped in a gravy. It wasn't cooked in it. The meat was boiled and dipped in the gravy and served. This place is only good for dosa, and even that you can get way better at other places. read more

Authentic South Indian food at its best with ample vegetarian options! This was my go-to spot for 2 years when I lived in Tustin, Orange County. Have mostly done take-outs from here. However, I did dine here a couple of times. The inside is spacious and the service has always been great. Whether you're a dosa devotee or a Indo-Chinese food fan, Anjappar has it all and is spot on. My favourite here are indeed the Indo-Chinese food - specifically the Gobi Manchurian and Szechuan Fried Rice. It is not too spicy or oily like some places, it's perfectly flavoured with just the right amount of veggies! The sambar, rasam, chutneys and podis are yum! I absolutely love their rose falooda! It's thick and creamy, with ice cream, rose syrup and nuts - absolutely rich.. And the most satisfying dessert to end your meal with! read more

One of the best Indian restaurants around this area, when you don't have to drive to Pioneer blvd. This place is primarily a South Indian place, but they do have north Indian cuisine choices too. Located in convenient location in Newport Ave, but parking here might get tight. Always crowded, so be prepared to wait for seating. Friendly and fairly quick service. Neatly maintained and hygienic place, pretty safe for kids too. We ordered following Appetizer: Chicken Lollipop, crispy and well cooked to perfection, not too spicy. Chicken 65: Soft and well cooked, very flavorful. Egg Bonda, was just ok. Main Dish: Chettinad Chicken: Very flavorful with lot of pepper, best part of the order is the requested spicy level is met excited. Nattukkoli Masala: Very authentic tmailnadu recipe, perfectly churned in grinded masala, very garlic flavor induced. We ordered Parotta, Chappathi, Naan, Aappam to go with that. We also ordered Mutton Biriyani, no complaints. Very good flavors and rice cooked to perfection. Beverage: Jigarthanda, a sought-after milk-based drink, very famous in city of Madurai and across Tamilnadu. A must try, very rich drink. But please share, its too much to drink for just one. Mango Lassi, just as expected. Overall, very comfort, very delicious food for affordable price. Next time, I want to try non-veg thaali. read more

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Had Onam special meal today. It was our worst experience. We ordered 7 plates and each plate was different from the other. When asked we were told that some side dishes were depleted. Sambhar and Rasam tasted and felt the same. (I suspect they diluted the Sambhar and served as Rasam). The same was the story with the two desserts. They were both one and the same. The Kerala rice was undercooked. Puli kolambu was served which is not part of an Onam dish. Each person was served with a tap of 5 mins. It took about 20 mins before all of us were served with our order. Thr pappadam served had become soft (it was old). We ordered additional pappads which was charged at $1 each. Overall, Anjappar had cut corners to create a Onam meal from their existing dishes that are being served everyday. To top this, they charged us with 18% gratuity as if they were entitled to this. Terrible experience. The Onam special meal was a wonderful scheme these unethical bunch have devised to scheme the visitors of their earnings. Table cleaners serve food without gloves and servers clean tables. So much for cleanliness Pathetic. read more

Excellent food and catering service was even awesome.. experience of working with staff from planning to delivery of food was flawless. We tried the food at restaurant prior to order for catering service, it was exactly what we looking for. Food was hot and delivered on time and added extra benefit of setting up the food for us. Robert was our restaurant Rep, helped us tweak our menu best fit for lunch, and helped determine quantity of food required for our guest count. Look forward for future services from Anjappar Overall awesome food and excellent catering service read more

Good food and fast service. Really like Goat biryani, Thali and Dosas. ..........

Always been a fan of South Indian food but have never had this quality and service. The food was excellent and the service was amazing! You have to try the fish thali! read more

This place is awful, both food quality and service sucks! Visited this place for the first time. Ordered a dosa with the masala/ potato on the side, didn't come out that way- how hard is that?. Ordered desserts after the meal that we waited for 20+ minutes, finally I asked where is the dessert we ordered, which was met blank stares. Then they had the audacity to say, you didn't pay for dessert. Finally tried to cancel the dessert, first they tried to refund me the total without the tax, cheats. They charged us an automatic 18% gratuity+ 3% credit card fee- rip off. Added almost $50 dollars to the bill with that... WILL NEVER GO BACK, YOU SHOULDN'T EITHER! I will take my business to other places. ($4 dollars for 4 ounces of coffee, they make Starbucks look cheap) read more

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

I was not impressed by this place at all! we came here for family lunch, the service was slow and they pretty much got everything wrong when they brought out the food. I am not sure what happened and the worst part was I ordered it straight from the menu and didn't change anything and they ended up getting it wrong twice! I honestly didn't like anything, few of the items I had was the hot n Sour soup (veg), Rava dosa (very oily), Masala dosa (very oily and the saag part was very bland), Uttpama after looking at my husband I told her to cancel mine, it was not great, flat almost looked overally cooked. Paneer saag was on the sweeter side, not to my tasting at all. The only thing that I can say that was decent was Dessert, the Falooda with the fruit salad which you can split between 2 to 3 people. read more

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