Chennai Ananda Bhavan — Restaurant in Kerala

Don't visit this place if you don't want to have a bad meal.

I am describing my personal experience at this hotel.

The time was around 10 o'clock, and we're in search of a good vegetarian hotel. As it was too late, we decided to have a meal here. On Maps, we could see that the hotel would close only at 10:30 PM, and still there was half an hour left.

From the beginning itself, the behaviour of the male staff was extremely bad. He was acting like an exhausted servant who had done a heavy load of work.

He was lazy enough and was not interested in providing food for us. When we asked for the menu, he said that only each set of dosa, chapati, and vegetable fried rice was available. So to satisfy the hunger, we reluctantly had to go for it.

After 5 minutes, he came with the food we had ordered and threw it onto our table in an extremely rude manner like 'just eat if you want'. This shows his attitude and disrespect towards a customer.

So without caring much for him, we decided to have our dinner. Soon, we realized that the food was rough and hard. It doesn't seem to be edible. The vegetable fried rice was not up to mark and had no additional dishes with it. So we didn't go much further.

After 5 minutes, he came up with the tea, which was cold and tasteless.

At last, I got the bill, and I was shocked to see that the cost of the food I ordered was way too expensive, depending on its quality.

Throughout the time, he was enjoying himself with his co-workers and paid no attention to us, even after serving us the worst food at a higher cost, which forced me to post a review of this hotel.

He could have informed us from the beginning that all the items were closed, but he didn't and was expressing his lack of interest in serving us. As the meal was terrific and we're unable to satisfy the hunger, we had to check out another restaurant 5 km away, which saved us. So if you don't want to waste your money on the worst vegetarian meal, kindly...

We hadn't planned to drop in there on our way to the Sreerama Temple just around the corner, but decided to have something to drink.

The location is good as it's on the NH66. Parking is a problem as there's space only for 2 cars side by side. However, other cars will be parked behind them and the security personnel will keep hold of the keys of the vehicles that are at the back. I don't like the idea of handing over car keys to others, even if security personnel.

We had to wait a few minutes to be seated as all tables were full. Once seated, we ordered a filter coffee and a chocolate milkshake with chocolate ice cream.

We had to specifically ask someone to clean the table. While waiting for the order, one of the waiters came back with the "balance" of a paid bill. He didn't even realise that the previous customers on that table had long gone!

After some time the same guy asked us if we ordered masala dosa! These guys don't have a clue who ordered what and I totally agree with the other comments. Useless staff!

However, having said all this, I was surprised to be offered some more milkshake after I finished. The guy must have prepared a bit more than one glass, but he need not have given the excess quantity to me: that was a nice gesture. The third star is actually for this. Otherwise they don't deserve more than 2 stars.

Prices are reasonable: no complaints. Not sure if I'd go...

Last night, I had the pleasure of indulging in a truly exotic culinary experience that left my taste buds singing. The meal was a masterful blend of textures, flavors, and temperatures, showcasing the incredible diversity of Indian cuisine.

The star of the show was undoubtedly the Veg Fried Rice, cooked to perfection with a medley of colorful vegetables, including crunchy carrots, peas, and onions. Each bite was a delight, with the rice grains coated in a subtle blend of spices that added depth without overpowering the dish.

But the real magic happened when I paired the fried rice with the Paneer Butter Masala. This rich, creamy curry was a game-changer, with tender paneer cubes.

On the side, I savored a crispy Mysore Masala Dosa, its fermented rice and lentil batter yielding a delightful crunch that gave way to a soft, fluffy interior. The accompanying sambar and chutney added an extra layer of flavor.

But the pièce de résistance was the Pani Puri, a delicate, crispy puri filled with a refreshing mixture of flavored water, tamarind...