Annapoorani(AP) Indian Restaurant and Catering

On my way home, I stopped by this place to pick up food and ordered the goat sukka and pepper fry chicken. I’ve tried these dishes at many restaurants, but here they were absolutely good. The flavors were spot on and everything was cooked perfectly. Compliments to the chef—definitely worth stopping by again.

Dosa night is amazing. For just $12, you get unlimited dosas with a very tasty sambar + chutneys. They have masala dosa, crispy paper dosa, and uttapam with authentic flavors. The vadas were crispy and soft. Simple and done well!

My recent visit on fathers day with family for the lunch buffet offered a bit of a mixed experience, though some elements truly shone. While the food was good, it leaned towards the bland side, and the buffet options felt a little uninspired. With a few subtle tweaks, the offerings could be far more appealing. Adding a traditional rasam, a flavorful fry curry, a paneer curry and some crispy papad would undoubtedly create a more complete and enticing lunch spread. Additionally, the food wasn't warm enough, which unfortunately detracted from the overall taste. Warm food always enhances the dining experience.
However, the undisputed highlight of the entire meal was the Irani Chai. This exceptional offering was truly a game-changer! As someone who has searched extensively, I can confidently say I've never found authentic Irani Chai anywhere else in New Jersey. For this alone, I'm happy to give a five-star rating – it was that good. Their masala papad was also a delightful treat, perfectly seasoned and crispy.
Beyond the food, the customer service was exceptional. The owners personally checked in with us multiple times, genuinely ensuring we were enjoying our meal and doing everything they could to make us happy. Their attentiveness truly made us feel valued.
Despite some of the buffet's shortcomings, I'm definitely looking forward to trying their à la carte menu in the future, hoping to discover more culinary gems like their fantastic Irani Chai.

We tried their buffet and it was pretty good! Although the options were limited, every dish was delicious and full of flavor. Definitely a must-try buffet if you're in the area

We live in Canada and were visiting our family friends in NJ. We stopped by this restaurant for lunch on a weekend and were amazed with the authenticity of their Andhra/Chettinad cuisine. We loved the Chilly baby corn, Mutton Sukka (gravy), butter naan and Hyderabadi goat dum biriyani. Please note their spice levels are tad bit high (matches Andhra standards). The spice level we ordered was medium and yet i ended up sweating😁. Overall we loved the restaurant and would recommend this to fans of Chettinadu/Andhra cuisine.