Ananda Bhavan – Indian
The air at Ananda Bhavan is thick with the comforting scent of toasted spices and tempering curry leaves, drawing diners into a vibrant space where South Indian traditions are celebrated with every plate. Golden, spice-flecked pakodas and savory masala vadas offer a satisfying crunch that leads into the fragrant warmth of slow-simmered vegetable curries and zesty, sun-bright lemon rice. From the tangy depth of tamarind-infused Puliyogare to the rich, aromatic layers of vegetable biryani, each dish captures the soulful essence of a home-cooked feast.
920, East Arques Avenue, 94085 https://www.anandabhavanusa.com0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Ananda Bhavan
Dairy-Free at Ananda Bhavan
Ananda Bhavan in Sunnyvale has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Masala Vada, Samosa and Kara Mixture. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Ananda Bhavan
Ananda Bhavan in Sunnyvale has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kara Mixture, Murukku and Vegetable Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Ananda Bhavan
Ananda Bhavan in Sunnyvale has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Masala Vada, Samosa and Kara Mixture. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Ananda Bhavan
Ananda Bhavan in Sunnyvale has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Curd Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Ananda Bhavan
Ananda Bhavan in Sunnyvale has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Vegetable Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Ananda Bhavan
Ananda Bhavan in Sunnyvale has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Curry and Poriyal. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Ananda Bhavan
Ananda Bhavan in Sunnyvale has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Vegetable Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Ananda Bhavan
Ananda Bhavan in Sunnyvale has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Masala Vada, Samosa and Kara Mixture. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Ananda Bhavan
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Curd Rice | 59.7 g | 31.3 g |
| Lemon Rice | 30.5 g | 21.8 g |
| Masala Vada | 14.8 g | 7.9 g |
| Vegetable Pulav | 9 g | 7.6 g |
| Bisibellabath | 18.9 g | 3.8 g |
| Samosa | 9.4 g | 3.4 g |
| Poriyal | 9.6 g | 3.3 g |
| Mixed Vegetable Pakoda | 28.2 g | 2.6 g |
| Vegetable Curry | 6.5 g | 2.1 g |
| Kesari | 13.2 g | 2 g |
| Gulab Jamun | 9.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Pineapple Kesari | 14.7 g | 1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Masala Vada: Savory fried lentil patties Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samosa: Fried pastry with savory filling Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Vegetable Pakoda: Deep fried vegetable fritters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Vegetable Curry: Assorted vegetables in spiced gravy Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poriyal: Sautéed vegetable dish with coconut Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Rice: Rice flavored with lemon juice and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Puliyogare (Tamarind Rice): Traditional tangy tamarind rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Pulav: Fragrant rice cooked with vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Biryani: Spiced rice dish with vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bisibellabath: Hot lentil rice dish Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curd Rice: Rice mixed with yogurt and tempered spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Kesari: Sweet semolina pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Pineapple Kesari: Semolina pudding with pineapple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Payasam: Traditional milk-based sweet pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gulab Jamun: Milk-solid balls in sugar syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Sweets and Savouries Package
Package of 5 varieties. Please call manager for pricing.
- Mysore Pak: Gram flour and ghee sweet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Laddu: Sweet flour balls Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Badusha: Glazed doughnut-like sweet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Kara Mixture: Spicy savory snack mix Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Murukku: Crunchy savory snack Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Ananda Bhavan
- Is Ananda Bhavan dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Ananda Bhavan has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Masala Vada, Samosa and Kara Mixture.
- What can I eat at Ananda Bhavan on a dairy-free diet?
- Masala Vada, Samosa and Kara Mixture carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Ananda Bhavan have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Masala Vada and Samosa.
- Is Ananda Bhavan gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Ananda Bhavan?
- Curd Rice, at roughly 31.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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