Behind this unassuming storefront, someone is cooking South Indian food as though the spices themselves have something to prove. The menu is vast, a culinary map stretching from crisp dosas to deeply spiced curries and dishes whose aromas seem to arrive at the table several seconds before the plates do. I've returned more than once, working my way through both vegetarian and meat dishes, and thus far, the kitchen has yet to betray me. Everything has been remarkably good. Bold. Fragrant. Properly seasoned. Simply delicious! Of course, I've seen this story before. A wonderful little restaurant appears. You tell a few friends. They tell a few friends. And then, one unfortunate Tuesday, you drive by and discover the windows covered in brown paper. So I have only one request. Keep the chef. Keep the recipes. Keep doing exactly what you're doing. Five stars! read more

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Tried this place out with my family. Two things right off the bat...it's super bright and loud. I couldn't hear the person sitting across from me because the music was a little too loud. As far as the service it was ok. The staff is very nice and mostly attentive. The food came out pretty quick. I would highly suggest you offer some papadum or something to munch on while waiting for the food. For some reason the lime soda took almost 30 min to come out after we were told it would be 5 min. It was not bad and presentation was good but I had already finished my meal by the time it came. The food was also just ok. The saag was more soupy than I'm used to and a bit watered down. Chicken was juicy and tasted good. Dosas looked good and crispy. Unfortunately the saag chicken was not easy on the stomach. There's room for improvement for sure but i like to stick to my usual spots for Indian around the area. read more

Food was great. Everything we ordered was really good. Onion Pakora was crispy golden and paired well with chutney. Vegetarian Fried Rice was nicely cooked with fresh vegetables. Chicken Biryani was very flavorful. Rava Masala Dosa was my favorite. Ended the meal with fresh lime soda. Service was excellent. The server who took our order was very polite. I was thinking in my head to ask the name and put it here but totally skipped my mind while we were leaving. Loved the Ambiance as well. It is a pretty place. Another good Indian find. read more

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After trying several of their curries, biryanis, appetizers, tiffin items I'm sad to say that their dishes lack quality and quantity. These days, I only order their Uthappam and pretty much avoid ordering anything else. read more

Sangam Indian Cuisine - Vazhaippo vada - Fritters made with banana flowers. It's a regional specialty - Indian Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

My first visit to this Sangam here in Ellicott City,MD and this doesn't disappoint at all. The food was just so good and the service was extremely good as well. Definitely a thumbs up for the Thali meals. THE FOOD: We went in towards the end of the lunch timings I believe so it was not at all crowded for a Saturday lunchtime. The Veg Thali was the first thing that caught my eye. Paneer Dosa was the other thing that we ordered along with a glass of Badam Milk. The thali was just exquisite with some great flavors and everything was cooked to perfection in my opinion. Sambar, Bittergourd Kuzhambu stood out. The Paneer dosa was a delight as well. The Badam milk seemed bland a little bit and it was just okay. Rice quantity given initially was less so had to request more and they were able to accommodate without any additional charges. Quality of food was good as well. SERVICE & AMBIENCE: The ambience was excellent. Ample light coming in during the day time and it was quiet as well despite couple of big groups around us. The restrooms were very well maintained. The service was just amazing. The staffs were literally working around us to get us what we wanted without hesitation. BOTTOMLINE: I would highly recommend this place for some great variety in South Indian food in particular TamilNadu style of cooking. The spice levels were apt and the service was excellent. Would definitely visit this place again. Deserves a 5 star for everything. Keep up the good work! MY PICKS FOR YOU: Veg Thali, Paneer Dosa read more

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Got $100 worth of takeout last night and it was terrible because of a basic cooking error they made. Got three dishes with paneer, and they had fried the paneer until it was as tough as shoe leather. If I had been in the restaurant I could have sent the food back to the kitchen, but I can't do that with takeout. So I have a refrigerator full of horrible leftovers. Beware this restaurant. They mess up the basics. Also the manager was rude when I came in with a mobility scooter a few months ago. You'd think he had never seen one. I wasn't sure he was going to seat us, hence the takeout. I did not feel welcome. read more

Sangam is serving up some of the best southern Indian cuisine in the area! I ordered takeout via Grubhub on a Saturday evening and my delivery arrived without any issues. The Masala Dosa was one of the best dosas I've had in awhile--fresh, flavorful with ample filling. I ordered a side of raita, which balanced the subtle spice nicely. The Idli were pillowy and fresh, serving as the perfect vehicle for dipping and soaking up the variety of toppings/sauces. Looking forward to my next order! read more

Sangam Indian Cuisine - Masala Dosa - Indian Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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Was looking for a place to eat on Christmas day and just happened to stop in Sangam. We were pleasantly surprised. The staff were friendly & helpful. The restaurant was very clean .We had the Chicken Pakoda & Butter Naan for our appetizers they were both very delicious. For our main we had Shrimp Fried Rice & Chicken Chettinad which was also very delicious. The portions are huge. We will definitely come back to Sangam. read more

Came to Baltimore from WI and from memories from eating here at Sangam 3 yrs ago, we came back. Even better experience this time and we will definitely be back here. The owner and staff are excellent and talks with all the patrons. If you want South Indian food, this is the place to go. You will not be disappointed. Naha is awesome btw! read more

Sangam Indian Cuisine - Thalappakkatu goat biriyani - Indian Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

I came here for lunch with an old colleague since we both have a love for Indian food. We ordered the idli as our appetizer. I ordered the paneer tikka masala with butter naan for my entree and she ordered a dosa. We were pleased with our food but didn't like that all the food came out at the same time. It didn't give us enough the chance to eat the idli. Besides that, the venue is nice and service was good. read more

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Great food and friendly service. The Malabar Porotta and the kongunadu Goat curry was excellent! The hyderabad chicken biriani was generous in portion and very tasty. Will highly recommend this place! read more

Food was very good and ambience was great for lunch, it was my first time trying dosa and it was delicious.

Everything is very good. They accommodate gluten free and dairy free. The goat is fresh and only on weekend. I wish the portion was a bit larger. read more

And in conclusion...... We didn't end up eating here. We absolutely will when they get the lighting under control. The place is so bright at night that I had to get sunglasses for us from my car. Even then we left because it was so bright. I've turned to giving 1 star reviews to this so that the management sees the review. Owner, manager, how do you have absolutely no comprehension of ambiance? People want to be comfortable when they go out to dinner, not feel like their eyes are being bombarded with 50k lumins of bright white light. Install a dimmer and use it. You will have more repeat customers. No one wants to eat in a laboratory. Aside from that, when the lighting is so bright you see every spec of dust and dirt. This photo doesn't even do it justice as to how bright it is. My camera lens might actually be damaged from it. read more

Sangam Indian Cuisine - Light as bright as the sun. - Indian Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Excellent food . The service was prompt and nice atmosphere! The flavor and spices were spot on. Will be back again . read more

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Unfortunately, I wasn't able to take any pictures, but all of the food was flavorful and delicious. Our party of 4 arrived at 2:30 on a Sunday afternoon, not knowing that they close at 3. The hostess was unsure if she could seat us as the kitchen closes at 2:45, but she talked to the manager and he said it's fine. The restaurant was packed and the noise level was above average, playing various pop indian music. Tables, plates and utensils were clean, but the placemats had curry residue. We quickly sat down and ordered the following dishes, listed in order which we liked the best (but all were enjoyed). All the dishes were flavorful and just the right spice level. The price is fair for the portion size and quality of food. Coriander Lamb Chops Saag Paneer Mysore Masala Dosa Hyderabad Goat Biryani Goat Sukkah Chicken Sheek Kabab We quickly ate our fill and got out at 3:15, because we felt bad and they already started their lunch break. read more

New type of Indian regional cuisine, featuring specialties from the South of India with many vegetarian options. Service and presentation are impeccable, portions are quite generous, and the food is healthful and tasty. There is a very pleasant outdoor patio and spacious indoor dining room. Easy parking. Warning: The dosas are so large, they are big enough for a whole family! I tried a coconut-based curry, mildly spiced with chicken and found the flavors to be balanced and fresh! The coffee is remarkably good, and the chai is sugar-free so that we can control the level of sweetness. I'm glad I came for the soft opening, even though all of the many menu items are not yet on offer, because I predict that when word gets out, this place will become very popular! The chef-owner came by to say hello and ask for feedback. A long-time restauranteur, he explained that Sangam is the result of years of planning and striving to achieve his dream. The results are simply lovely! read more

Pretty good Indian food we had when we stopped by for lunch. We got their chicken tikka masala, saag paneer and daal. The chicken in the tikka masala was tough so a few pieces were completely inedible. The other dishes were good. They have an extensive menu and the ambience was clean and modern. read more

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We went on a weekend. Thali is the way to go, especially the veg thali. The hostess was very engaging and accommodating. Food was amazing and we will definitely come back for more. We had egg fried rice, veg thali, onion pakoras, fish 65 and tea. Each dish hit the mark and is worth trying at least once. read more

I had food at this place twice . Dine in experience was good , food was flavorful. Malabar Paratha and Pepper chicken were very good . I took same items for Take away but Malabar Paratha was very oily . Talapakati Biriyani was not very good . read more

Being a picky eater.. This is the best Indian restaurant you will find around Ellicott city. Mainly if you are from India. This is not tailored for American crowds but stays authentic to its roots. Everything is flavorful and well balanced. Will keep coming here. read more

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Location looks like another take-out joint, but definitely is not; lovely interior, separate bar, decent amount of seating. Food is wonderful and portions are more than ample (had gobi/roasted cauliflower appetizer (that would have been a meal for one) and lamb biryani (brought home more than half.) Staff were pleasant & helpful with item descriptions, got served in normal amount of time. Menu is huge and more than half vegetarian. good stuff. read more

The food at Sangam is delicious. I loved their aloo gobi and the butter chicken was also very well done. I tried the dosa but was not a fan of the filling because of personal preference. They do get really busy on weekends and you may need to wait for a table. They're also short staffed so you need to try hard to flag down a server. read more

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We had a variety of dishes Indo-Chinese and traditional South Indian dishes. The idli and dosa were excellent. The dosa was large yet remained crispy. Loved the paneer fried rice. The vegetarian thali was a good variety. Will definitely go back. Good food from Andrha region of India. Nicely decorated. Parking can be a bit busy. read more

Went on a Tuesday evening so not crowded. Appetizers were a hit, served hot and large portions of chicken pakoda and chicken 65. Entrees - saag paneer good, chicken tikki masala- sauce was good but they use dark meat chicken, other local places we go make this with white meat. Most disappointing was the tandoori 1/2 chicken that was not on a sizzling platter and was about 6 thighs and 1 leg. The rice was bland without the flavors of cumin, clove, and cardamom that we are used to. Not once did someone come check on us after our food was delivered by the food runners. Not the same level of service we get at Ananda, Royal Taj, or The Mint Room right down the road. Unfortunately, this was a one-time place for us. read more

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Went back to Sangam restaurant in EC with relatives who were craving South Indian cuisine. Overall, we had a very pleasant experience and delicious food! Several of us ordered the thalis-which were as expected including many small servings of classic S. Indian items (sambar, rasam, veg curry, eggplant kuzhambu, rice, papad, and a very lovely rava porridge dessert flavored with mango. Mini vadas (fried savory lentil donut) that were included in the thali were cooked perfectly. Mango lassis were nice and not overly sweet. My daughter has severe food allergies and the owner was very helpful and transparent about her options. (We went in knowing that her options were limited but several others really wanted to eat there). The dosas were nice and large and crispy as was requested. I would say the spice level was not at all too much-as compared to previous visits to Sangam. I like a bit of heat but others in our household (who shall remain nameless) are very intolerant of chillies. The onion pakoras were especially tasty-the curry leaves and seasoning were perfect. At previous dinner outings the goat and chicken dishes were superb (and nice and spicy!). The service was attentive and helpful. They were very kind and helpful to an elder in our party who had difficulty walking. read more

Sangam Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Horrible experience at this restaurant the main guy put his fingers in my drink without even saying sorry and then my family's food came out so late it was horrible food was cold nothing great about this restaurant save your money read more

Great ambience and service. The food is tasty with good portions. Relatively new restaurant (opened Aug 2024). Hope they remain consistent with the quality of food, portions and service. read more

Their dosas are consistently good Their lamb and goat dish is amazing The service is impeccable read more

Superb food quality and service. Bar offerings are evolving. Nice interior, superior to former restaurants at this location. Spice level options are delivered true to request. Returning tonight! read more

Six star rating! Dosas and service were truly outstanding! We came with entire family with two babies and toddler and no issues with seating! From start to finish, no complaints whatsoever! Thank you read more

Didn't inform ahead of time there is an additional fee for paying with credit card, and wanted the exact amount when offered to pay in cash, didn't return the receipt with the change and upon reviewing the receipt saw they didn't return the correct amount. The food was good and portions are good sized. read more

One of the best Indian restaurants in the area. Nice decor, good service and very well prepared food, with a focus on regional entrees not found in many restaurants such as well prepared dosas as well as more traditional favorites. Very large selection of vegetarian dishes. read more

Fantastic South Indian food! Our favorites so far are the veg thali (which is like a sampler of various dishes), and the onion rava masala dosa. Everything is flavorful, delicious, and authentic. We haven't tried any of their North Indian dishes (that might be more recognizable for those that aren't familiar with South Indian dishes since a lot of the Indian restaurants in the area are focused on North Indian cuisine) or the indo-Chinese dishes yet but everything we have had was amazing. We were so busy eating we forgot to take a picture. read more

Wrong time at a wrong place - Ellicott city MD 3 lady staff whom took order never minded to check the need and were all texting . Place was not clean both the desk and the floor was full of rice from prior request and was req few time to make sure its cleaned properly Food being informed less spicy for kids were very spicy No larger plates were provided for main course . Few dishes were missed and was informed to cancel at the last . Hope with college going staff inadequate to check and perform . read more

My fiancé and I heard about this place from my company picnic and we work all over Maryland so we like to see what are good hot spots. We ordered online (there only option was DoorDash when we looked them up). It didn't mention spice level so we assumed it's mild and with me being pregnant and Im in a high risk pregnancy I can't eat spicy stuff. We spent over 100 dollars and they gave us medium spice. I called to see if they can exchange it as online you can't level comments and there is no choice on type of spice or in description say what level Itll be. They said that not their problem becuase they can't control doordash. NEVER going here again and let my company know it's was a waste of money I couldn't even eat it. Everything is pricy right now and with people losing their jobs don't waste your money. read more

Generous portions and yummy food! Outdoor patio seating was a nice plus though inside is very nice too. Not easy finding dosa (huge Indian crepes made from lentil flour) so it was a nice find. Malai kofta even at mild was still spicy for me so they brought out some complimentary raita (yogurt with cucumber/tomatoes) to help cool it off. read more

Sangam Indian Cuisine - Malai kofta - Indian Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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we went to Sangam for the first time few days ago. I was taken by surprise by the ambience of this restaurant. it is spacious, airy, bright and nicely decorated. Very important to me was that the restaurant was quiet. We were quite surprised by the large menu with foods offered from both North and South India. We ordered 3 different dishes and each one was equally delicious. I'm thrilled that this restaurant is very close to my house and so I can go there frequently. Kamala read more

I was very happy with the quality of food. i ordered thali and pretty much ate everything and didn't feel bloated! Ambience is good. glad I found a decent place. Chapathis were very good. I will going back again soon. read more

Ambiance and service is fantastic . But the food needs improvement. Appam had a smell of old batter. Appam with kurma Kurma and the dried des coconut not fresh and was watery. Dosa Rava dosa & Mysore All dosas are very dry . Not sure why read more