The Ananda Cafe — Restaurant in Gurugram District

A Must-Try for South Indian Food Lovers!

I visited Ananda Dosa in Sector 21, Gurgaon, and I must say, it did not disappoint! This place is an absolute delight for South Indian food lovers, offering a truly authentic and flavorful experience.

For breakfast, we had Butter Masala Dosa, Ghee Podi Idli, and Filter Coffee, and I can confidently say it was the best South Indian taste I’ve had outside of Bangalore. The flavors were spot on, and everything was cooked to perfection. We loved it so much that we returned at night to try the Ghee Podi Masala Dosa, which was just as filling and scrumptious.

The highlight of this place is undoubtedly its super crispy dosas, which add the perfect crunch to every bite.

The only drawback is the lack of seating—you have to stand outside, which can be quite uncomfortable, especially in the scorching summer heat. However, you can always order and enjoy their delicious dosas at home. Their packaging is excellent, ensuring that the dosas remain crispy and don’t turn soggy.

If you’re in Gurgaon and craving authentic South Indian food, this place is...

I’ve been a regular customer here for about a year now and have tried most of the items on their menu.

Taste & Quality - There was a time when their food easily deserved an excellent rating. The taste is still good, but the quality has noticeably gone down. Morning items are fresh, but by afternoon or evening, the food starts to feel stale — it seems they prepare the base ingredients once in the morning (or possibly the day before) and continue using them through the day. Also, if the chutney (when brought home) is kept for more than an hour before consuming, it starts to develop an unpleasant smell, which indicates it isn’t staying fresh for long.

Pricing - They started with very reasonable prices, but over time, as their popularity grew, the prices have increased to a point where one starts questioning whether it’s really worth it for a street food joint.

Service definitely needs improvement. They take quite a long time to prepare and deliver orders.

Overall - Can be tried if you’re okay eating while standing outside the shop, but it’s better to take your order home and...

I haven't had such a great south indian food since a long time. The best part was, I am fond of spicy food and I loved the flavour and the taste.

1. Sambar was very tasty, usually a lot of South Indian restaurants fail to balance the taste, or put too much of sabzi. But this was much better, with perfect consistency and taste.
2. Chutney: Loved the Red chutney 😇, just amazing. Both white and red chutney makes the perfect balance.
3. Dosa was perfect, not too thick, while also being crunchy. If you are fond of spicy food, try the Garlic Masala Dosa, the taste of garlic masala made it a perfect blend of North and South.
4. Just loved the Ghee podi idli, just melts in mouth as you have it.

Honestly the best South Indian food in town. I am eagerly waiting for Ananda Cafe to open more...