This restaurant is a go-to spot for those craving authentic South Indian Chettinad-style dishes, offering flavorful breads and curries. While the ambiance is decent and the seating capacity is sufficient, the service can be lacking during busy periods, with delays in basic items like hot water and napkins. Despite this, their Malabar parotta with Chettinad-style curries like Goat masala and chicken masala is a standout choice. Be warned, though, the idiyappam portions are small despite being listed as six pieces on the menu—they should call them mini idiyappam! Additionally, although their Goat liver fry is delicious, it's not always available. For biryani enthusiasts, it might be worth exploring other options nearby, as the biryanis here may not meet expectations.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Malabar Lachha Parotta, Dosa
Mohana Sundharr Ekambaram
Worst mutton briyani very bland had AnjapparFood at other places in USA but this is
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Prakash C
Really Bad experience. Was told thay the order will be ready in 30 mins but made me wait 90 mins. If you want dinner served Please be there at the restaurant by lunch. Worst....food was not good either.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jayesh Girdhar
Good food and not too
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Gireesh Kr
Poor food poor service got hair from the food not coming
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Vivek Narayanaswamy
Started serving the Thalis in the weekend...amazing taste and good quantity.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mutton Bone Soup, Mutton Biriyani
M Jeero
Every dish here is delicious. We had fried anchovies, chicken tandoori, goat biryani,goat pepper curry - best curry i ever had, malabar parotta (bread) - best dipping in the curry & an unusual drink-Nannari Sarbath (drink). Worth the visit. I would come back here again to try to other dishes. The restaurant had lots of parking, great atmosphere and excellent service. Thank you guys. We loved the experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Prem Ramachandran
Food was good, but Very expensive and less
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 3
Santosh Maturi
Never order a chikoo shake as there is no chikoo in chikoo shake and refused to get another replacement/ refund. The management is worst especially the Telugu taking manager(with Beard)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Pallavi Gangupantula
Ordered Bendi fry for carryout. It was not properly cooked, very hard to eat. Trashed the curry. When I called to express my concern, I was told that I would receive a call from management. But nobody bothered to call back. Very bad customer service!
I recently dined at Anjappar in Long Beach, CA, and my overall experience was quite enjoyable, deserving a strong 4-star rating.The culinary journey began with Chicken 65 and Nethili Fry. Both dishes were outstanding, with the Chicken 65 offering a perfect blend of spices and a delightful crunch. The Nethili Fry was equally impressive, cooked to perfection and flavored just right to accentuate the fish without overpowering it.The soup we ordered was another highlight. It was rich in flavor, with a depth that indicated quality ingredients and a skilled hand in the kitchen. It was a comforting start and set high expectations for the rest of the meal.We also tried two types of biryani. The mutton biryani, was a flavor-packed dish, with the rice perfectly cooked and the spices masterfully balanced, providing a genuine taste of South Indian cuisine. The quantity was generous, making it a satisfying choice.However, the plain biryani was a bit of a letdown. It reminded me more of a tomato rice rather than a traditional biryani. While it was certainly edible, it lacked the complexity and layers of flavor one would expect from a biryani. This dish didn’t quite live up to the high standards set by the other items we ordered.Despite this minor disappointment, the overall quality of the food was high, and the portions were more than satisfactory. The service was efficient and the staff was courteous, adding to the pleasant dining experience.In summary, Anjappar in Long Beach offers a delightful taste of authentic South Indian cuisine, with most dishes hitting the mark in terms of flavor and quality. The slight miss on the plain biryani is the only reason I’m holding back that one star. I would still recommend this restaurant to anyone craving genuine South Indian flavors and look forward to my next visit, perhaps exploring other dishes on their extensive menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Lollipop, Mutton Bone Soup, Nethili Fish Fry, Mutton Biriyani, Chicken 65
Kumaragurubaran S
Unhygienic place to
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Siddeswaran Sethuraman
Best place for South Indian restaurant. Their mutton Biriyani is best taste and all food are delicious and tasty. Good to try atleast one time if you are in LA or surrounding areas.Vegetarian options: Even though it is non veg famous restaurant but they had very good veg options so you won’t regret for sureParking: Lot of free parking spot but weekends it’s crowded, so just prepared
Food was good. The server who took our order was very rude. I think his name is vijay. We saw on the bill. I have never ever seen such a rude server anywhere. The way he talks to us looks like he is scolding us.we didnt came for the free food to treat us like
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Renu's CookBook
We stopped here on our way to San Diego from LA for lunch. The food was good. I ordered ravva dosa, it was delicious, my husband and kids loved their chicken 65, goat soup and chicken paratha. The only disappointment is Falooda, I wouldn't suggest falooda to anyone. It doesn't have basil seeds or nuts in it.. other than falooda, all other items we ordered are fantastic. Thank you for giving us good Indian food on our road trip. Staff is very friendly and supportive.. this restaurant deserves more stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mutton Bone Soup, Sambar, Chicken 65
This restaurant is a go-to spot for those craving authentic South Indian Chettinad-style dishes, offering flavorful breads and curries. While the ambiance is decent and the seating capacity is sufficient, the service can be lacking during busy periods, with delays in basic items like hot water and napkins. Despite this, their Malabar parotta with Chettinad-style curries like Goat masala and chicken masala is a standout choice. Be warned, though, the idiyappam portions are small despite being listed as six pieces on the menu—they should call them mini idiyappam! Additionally, although their Goat liver fry is delicious, it's not always available. For biryani enthusiasts, it might be worth exploring other options nearby, as the biryanis here may not meet expectations.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Malabar Lachha Parotta, Dosa
Worst mutton briyani very bland had AnjapparFood at other places in USA but this is
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Really Bad experience. Was told thay the order will be ready in 30 mins but made me wait 90 mins. If you want dinner served Please be there at the restaurant by lunch. Worst....food was not good either.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Good food and not too
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Poor food poor service got hair from the food not coming
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Started serving the Thalis in the weekend...amazing taste and good quantity.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mutton Bone Soup, Mutton Biriyani
Every dish here is delicious. We had fried anchovies, chicken tandoori, goat biryani,goat pepper curry - best curry i ever had, malabar parotta (bread) - best dipping in the curry & an unusual drink-Nannari Sarbath (drink). Worth the visit. I would come back here again to try to other dishes. The restaurant had lots of parking, great atmosphere and excellent service. Thank you guys. We loved the experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good, but Very expensive and less
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 3
Never order a chikoo shake as there is no chikoo in chikoo shake and refused to get another replacement/ refund. The management is worst especially the Telugu taking manager(with Beard)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ordered Bendi fry for carryout. It was not properly cooked, very hard to eat. Trashed the curry. When I called to express my concern, I was told that I would receive a call from management. But nobody bothered to call back. Very bad customer service!
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I recently dined at Anjappar in Long Beach, CA, and my overall experience was quite enjoyable, deserving a strong 4-star rating.The culinary journey began with Chicken 65 and Nethili Fry. Both dishes were outstanding, with the Chicken 65 offering a perfect blend of spices and a delightful crunch. The Nethili Fry was equally impressive, cooked to perfection and flavored just right to accentuate the fish without overpowering it.The soup we ordered was another highlight. It was rich in flavor, with a depth that indicated quality ingredients and a skilled hand in the kitchen. It was a comforting start and set high expectations for the rest of the meal.We also tried two types of biryani. The mutton biryani, was a flavor-packed dish, with the rice perfectly cooked and the spices masterfully balanced, providing a genuine taste of South Indian cuisine. The quantity was generous, making it a satisfying choice.However, the plain biryani was a bit of a letdown. It reminded me more of a tomato rice rather than a traditional biryani. While it was certainly edible, it lacked the complexity and layers of flavor one would expect from a biryani. This dish didn’t quite live up to the high standards set by the other items we ordered.Despite this minor disappointment, the overall quality of the food was high, and the portions were more than satisfactory. The service was efficient and the staff was courteous, adding to the pleasant dining experience.In summary, Anjappar in Long Beach offers a delightful taste of authentic South Indian cuisine, with most dishes hitting the mark in terms of flavor and quality. The slight miss on the plain biryani is the only reason I’m holding back that one star. I would still recommend this restaurant to anyone craving genuine South Indian flavors and look forward to my next visit, perhaps exploring other dishes on their extensive menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Lollipop, Mutton Bone Soup, Nethili Fish Fry, Mutton Biriyani, Chicken 65
Unhygienic place to
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Best place for South Indian restaurant. Their mutton Biriyani is best taste and all food are delicious and tasty. Good to try atleast one time if you are in LA or surrounding areas.Vegetarian options: Even though it is non veg famous restaurant but they had very good veg options so you won’t regret for sureParking: Lot of free parking spot but weekends it’s crowded, so just prepared
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Parotta and Veggie Kurma, Chicken Lollipop, Naan, Chicken 65 Biriyani, Mutton Biriyani, Briyani
Food was good. The server who took our order was very rude. I think his name is vijay. We saw on the bill. I have never ever seen such a rude server anywhere. The way he talks to us looks like he is scolding us.we didnt came for the free food to treat us like
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
We stopped here on our way to San Diego from LA for lunch. The food was good. I ordered ravva dosa, it was delicious, my husband and kids loved their chicken 65, goat soup and chicken paratha. The only disappointment is Falooda, I wouldn't suggest falooda to anyone. It doesn't have basil seeds or nuts in it.. other than falooda, all other items we ordered are fantastic. Thank you for giving us good Indian food on our road trip. Staff is very friendly and supportive.. this restaurant deserves more stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mutton Bone Soup, Sambar, Chicken 65