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: vegan, vegetarian, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, low-sodium, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, paleo, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, gerd, atkins, high-fiber, zone, volumetrics, tlc, renal, alkaline, aip, carnivore, slow-carb, macrobiotic, lectin-free, juice-cleanse
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Masala Vada: Savory fried lentil patties Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samosa: Fried pastry with savory filling Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Vegetable Pakoda: Deep fried vegetable fritters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Vegetable Curry: Assorted vegetables in spiced gravy Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poriyal: Sautéed vegetable dish with coconut Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Rice: Rice flavored with lemon juice and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Puliyogare (Tamarind Rice): Traditional tangy tamarind rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Pulav: Fragrant rice cooked with vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, 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: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Kesari: Sweet semolina pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Pineapple Kesari: Semolina pudding with pineapple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Payasam: Traditional milk-based sweet pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- 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
- Laddu: Sweet flour balls Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Badusha: Glazed doughnut-like sweet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Kara Mixture: Spicy savory snack mix Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Murukku: Crunchy savory snack Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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