Adyar Ananda Bhavan - A2B — Restaurant in Bengaluru

I honestly can’t even believe this place is still in business. My recent visit was an absolute disaster from start to finish. First off, the service was atrocious. We waited for over 30 minutes before anyone even acknowledged our table, and when the server finally arrived, she looked like she couldn’t care less about being there. No greeting, no smiles, just a barely audible “What do you want?” As if we were inconveniencing her by being customers.

Then came the food, and oh boy, was it a letdown. I ordered what was supposed to be their signature dish, a so-called "idly sambar" , and it tasted like something I could have made at home—if I didn’t care at all about cooking. Honestly, I’ve had better meals at a fast food joint for a fraction of the price.

The idly were soggy and cold,It felt like they were trying to pass off food that should have been thrown out hours ago.

To top it off, when the check came, I noticed they added an automatic 20% tip onto the bill for "service." Given how awful everything was, I felt completely taken advantage of. They’re basically charging you for poor service and subpar food while pretending it’s something special.

Overall, this place is an absolute scam. It’s overpriced for what you get, and the food is nothing short of a joke. I would never come back, and I strongly suggest you don’t waste your time or money here either. They’re clearly fooling people into thinking they’re something they’re not. Avoid...

Located conveniently right next to the Kengeri Satellite Bus Stand, this Adyar Ananda Bhavan (A2B) makes for an easy stop to grab a bite either before boarding your bus or right after you deboard.

I've mostly tried the chaat items here, and they’re quite good. The pani puri here is quite good, and I really like that they serve the sweet chutney and onions separately—it's a smart touch since everyone has their own preference when it comes to balancing spice, sweetness, and crunch in chaats.

The masala puri, on the other hand, tends to vary in taste with each visit, but when it's made well, it's definitely worth having. Plus, they’re open to customisation, which is great if you're someone like me who prefers it extra spicy, without any sweetness or curd.

That said, the consistency could be better. Sometimes the chaat turns out great, and other times it feels just average. A bit more uniformity in preparation would definitely improve the experience.

Apart from chaat, they offer the usual wide range of breakfast items (masala dosa sis supposed to be very good here and the idli-vada too), South Indian and North Indian meals, sweets, and savouries, so there's something for everyone. Seating is ample, which is a plus, especially if you're waiting around before your trip.

Overall, it's a good spot for a quick, filling meal if you're hungry during your travels. Kinda overpriced but satisfactory for the quality and...

There's a golden rule one has to follow: Never order a North /Chinese meal in South specialty restaurant and vice versa. Also, never expect Gobi manchurian not to be charcoal charred in Tirupathi. Simply put, don't think of having Noodles and momos must because you think that Tirupathi is a tourist place. Hope the point is clear. Roti from the three North Indian Thali was as hard as a it could be and charred. But the Paneer sabzi and Dal were good. Human jamun was smaller than its mini version. Why? Hotel authorities, why? Ghee masala dosa was accurate and yes, delicious. They served the varieties of chutney and a vegetable sambar with it. All of them as expected with no surprises. Fruit salad with ice cream was perfect with the fruits actually having caught up a good amount of sweetness as opposed to the usual fruit salad with ice cream where ice cream just sits on top of the fruits, fully preserving it's independent identity :) Also, try to pack the Mysore mixture from its snacks counter. It's a very good blend of spices and sweets. Parking is small and cute ( cute only if you get a space to park;). Overall, for a brand such as A2B, this branch @Mysore road deserves an easy 4 star. As usual, a star less for staying standard and having no space for...