Adyar Ananda Bhavan – Indian
The air at Adyar Ananda Bhavan is thick with the comforting fragrance of toasted spices and simmering sambar, drawing guests into a vibrant space where South Indian culinary traditions are celebrated with every plate. Pillowy-soft idlis and golden, crisp medu vadas serve as the canvas for a symphony of flavors, from the fiery kick of podi-dusted bites to the soul-warming depth of a perfectly spiced rasam. This bustling haven captures the essence of authentic comfort, where every spoonful of aromatic soup and every ghee-soaked morsel tells a story of heritage and warmth.
336, Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10016 +12129861520 https://adyaranandabhavanlex.com/0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Soup
- Rasam - $8: Spicy soup made of fresh tomato, curry leaves, cumin, pepper, and mustard seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mulligatawny Soup - $8: Split peas soup flavored with tomato and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sambar - $8: Mixed vegetables in lentil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Idli - $9: Steamed lentil & rice mixed cake with Chutney & Sambar (2pcs) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, lunch
- Medu Vada - $9: Fried Lentil flour donuts with Chutney & Sambar (2pcs) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Idli & Vada Combo - $9: 1pc Idli & 1pc Medu Vada with Chutney & Sambar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Podi Idlis - $12: Mini idli mixed with dosa podi & spices, ghee with chutney & sambar (14pcs) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Kutty Ghee Idli - $11: Mini idli with Ghee and sambar, chutney separate (14pcs) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Cocktail Fried Idli - $12: Sautéed mini idli with onion, bell pepper and spices (14pcs) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Masala Cashew - $9: Chennai style fried spicy cashew nuts with curry leave and coconut flavor Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pav Bhaji - $14: Mixed vegetable cooked in tomato gravy with onions, garlic, ginger & served with indian style burger bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bell Pepper Bhaji - $9: Bellpepper dipped in chickpeas flour with spices and served with chutney and sambar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Pakoda - $9: Onion dipped in chickpeas flour with spices and served with chutney and sambar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bhel Puri (Cold) - $9: Puffed rice, mixed with fresh tomato, cilantro and a sweet tamarind / mint chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rasam Vada or Sambar Vada - $12: Fried lentil flour donuts soaked in Sambar or Rasam (2pcs) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Masala Pappadum - $9: Spiced thin lentil wafers topped with diced tomatoes, onions, carrot and spices (2pcs) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samosa - $10: Crisp turnovers filled with spiced potatoes and green peas served with tamarind/mint chutney (2pcs) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samosa Chaat - $13: Samosa mixed with chana, onion, tamarind sauce & yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Papri Chaat - $10: Crispy Pastry topped with potato, chana, yogurt, and Tamarind Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilli Paneer - $16: Spicy Paneer sautéed with bell pepper and onion in Indo Chinese sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gobi Manchurian - $15: Cauliflower floret deep fried & sautéed with Manchurian style Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Dosa Corner
- Fishermen's Cone Masala Dosa - $15: Children's Dosa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sada Dosa - $14: Light, crispy, sour-dough crepe made from rice / lentil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Masala Dosa - $15: Sada dosa with potato filling Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Set Dosa - $15: Home Style soft / thick dosa (2pcs) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Ghee Dosa - $16 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Ghee Masala Dosa - $17 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Butter Dosa - $16 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Butter Masala Dosa - $17 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Rocket Dosa - $16: Paper Dosa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Rocket Dosa Masala - $17 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Bullet Dosa - $17: Pav bhaji masala spread on dosa. No potato masala Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion & Chili Dosa - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Onion & Chili Masala Dosa - $17: Sautéed Onion & chili spread on the dosa with potato masala Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Special Grill Rava Dosa - $15: Onion with a chili and spicy gunpowder Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Madurai Malli Masala Dosa - $18: Paneer shredded on special spicy paste with masala Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Gunpowder Dosa - $16: Special blend of red chili powder, dhal & mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Cheese Dosa - $16: Topped with mixed mozzarella and Cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Pizza Uthappam - $18 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
South Indian Curry
- Bhavan Rilly Milly - $17: Spicy South Indian style mixed vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kootu - $16: Lentil mixed in special veg of the day south indian style Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Special Curry of the Day - $17 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
North Indian Curry
- Sooki Bhaji - $17: Dry potato sauteed in spices and fresh lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellow Dal - $16: Yellow lentils in mild spiced indian herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malai Kofta - $18: Vegetable fritters in rich creamy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palak Paneer - $18: Savory creamed spinach with paneer Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Makhani - $17: Paneer cooked in spicy rich tomato gravy with butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chana Poori - $21: 2 pcs puffed bread served with chickpeas curry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Whole Wheat Bread
- Pulka Set - $18: Vegan whole wheat bread with vegetable kurma and potato masala (2pcs) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poori Set - $18: Deep fried unleavened puffy wheat bread with vegetable kurma and potato masala Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Madras Parotta Set - $18: White layered bread with kurma and potato masala (2pcs) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Adyar Variety Rice
- Upma - $15: Sooji mixed in veg and spices served with sambar and coconut chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegetable Biryani - $16: Basmathi rice cooked with vegetable & spices served with raita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curd Rice - $14: Yogurt, cilantro, dhal and spices served with pickle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ghee Pongal - $17: Rice and lentil with cashews and south indian spices served with sambar, chutney & 1pc medu vada Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Desserts
- Gulab Jamun - $7: Cardamom flavored cheese balls soaked in sugar syrup (2pcs) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rava Kesari - $7: Roasted sooji mixed with raisins and nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Soda - $3: Coke / Diet Coke / Ginger ale / Mineral water
- Masala Tea - $5: Milk, Cardamom and ginger Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Yercad Degree Coffee - $5: Filter coffee Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Lassi - $6: Mango / Sweet / Salty Yogurt shake Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Mango Milk Shake - $6: Mango puree with milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rose Milk - $7: Rose Flavored with Basil seeds drink
Accompaniments
- Raita - $4
- Plain Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sambar 8 oz - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Restaurants near Adyar Ananda Bhavan
- Ahimsa — Indian
- Curry in a Hurry — Indian
- Haandi — Indian
- Pongal — Indian
- Lahori Kabab — Indian
- Taste from Everest — Indian
- Bhatti — Indian
- Darbar — Indian
- Darbar — Indian
- Dilli Dilli — Indian
- Gupshup — Indian
- Gupshup — Indian
