Anjappar Amsterdam - Chettinad Indian restaurant in Museumkwartier

Exceptional food, great service. We went with a party of 4, had starters and a main course. The food was excellent, staff happy to help you choose and fast with serving. I expect and hope to visit Anjappar again and try new dishes!

Good biryani and naan, but on the expensive side for the portions

It was a decent restaurant with authentic South Indian dishes coming from state of Tamilnadu. The nonveg tandoori platter was amazing with the taste and varieties on the plate. The quantity was good enough too. The taste of Special 65 fried chicken biryani reminded me of the time I stayed in Sholinganallu. The mango lassi and the masala chai were the best too. The dishes were served fast, good taste, good Tamil songs in the background, and very well priced.

Awesome Southern Indian food. Both our dishes were top-notch! Friendly service too.

Mouth watering taste 😋 , amazing service. Do try the Anjappar spl masala gravy , jigarthanda and sharbath.

Very good food listed allergy restrictions great for people with gluten and dairy allergies

delicious south indian food, served hot too. almost all south indian food available.

Good authentic Indian - South Indian cuisine. Great ambience. However service is a little lax. Had to ask for cutlery multiple times - such basic things missing

Great food, nice staff and good service. Authentic Chettinad food. Kudos to Shanmukha, the manager who's doing an impeccable job.

Overall rating - 4.5/5 The food was amazing and the service was incredibly fast. The Ambur mutton biriyani and Ghee podi masala dosa deserves 5 stars. The flavors are amazing, and the mutton is so tender it practically melts in the mouth The Chicken 65 was decent, a bit rubbery since they use breast meat, and the seasoning could be improved. The Nannari and Falooda were good, though the amount of apple pieces in Falooda surprised me. A special shoutout to the manager, who was incredibly attentive and mindful throughout our meal. I will definitely be back for the biriyani and dosa

The lower stars only because of the poor service. Food was fine. I would recommend that the team here get some training from the team in Utrecht branch because they are exceptional. Also, the restaurant is a CHETTINAD restaurant, so what’s with the Hindi songs?

Revised review on 21-June-2025 : All the items we ordered today were below average and this has to be taken serious by the restaurant management or else customers will look for some other players in the city. Previous review: One of the best South Indian restaurants in Amsterdam.

What a wonderful experience at this restaurant on Van Baerlestraat. The food was truly fantastic, and the presentation on the huge platter was a feast for the eyes. There were so many different little bowls on the plate, but the tender chicken was absolutely my favorite. Everything was perfectly seasoned and very freshly prepared. I will definitely come back here again to try the rest of the menu.

You should know how to order a South Indian. The best authentic South Indian food I’ve had ever in Europe.. poo pola parotta, Panju pola mutton sukka, rice enga theadura azhavukku pieces potta mutton biriyani and a finisher with a perfect kalakki..❤️ it’s doesn’t get more Tamil than that.. thanks for the soulful meal.. I can’t stress enough about this place, just go..

We visited this restaurant on 11 July 2026 at around 8:30 PM and ordered a vegetarian meal. To our shock, we found a piece of FISH in the SAMBAR, a dish that vegetarian customers trust and commonly eat. For many people, being vegetarian is an ethical, religious, or personal choice. Finding fish in a vegetarian dish is completely unacceptable and raises serious concerns about how vegetarian food is prepared and handled in the kitchen. We are sharing this experience so other vegetarian customers are AWARE and can make an informed decision before dining here. We sincerely hope the restaurant investigates this incident and takes the necessary steps to ensure that vegetarian food is prepared with proper care and it is cooked and kept separate from non-vegetarian food.

I went there with my family, Chicken Tandoori with incredible flavor, creamy and soft chicken Korma and a chicken pepper curry that was flavorful, spicy and just delicious. The staff is very attentive and I highly recommend it

Ordered uttapam onion tomato. It was very good. Sambhar and all chutneys were delicious. Went without reservation.

Food was so authentic and feels tasty..I love Dosha very much..It’s highly recommended

The place looked good, with a nice atmosphere and good service. The food was alright, but it all went down the drain the next morning - I couldn’t leave my room for a few hours before it all went out of me.

We arrived at Anjappar after a long day of travelling, only to be told that the restaurant was closing at 3:00 p.m. Despite arriving at the door, we weren’t allowed to dine, and no flexibility or understanding was shown. It was a very disappointing experience, especially after such a long journey. The lack of customer service and hospitality was disappointing. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I won’t be returning.

Delicious food & excellent t service!

A strict NO for vegetarians !!! They use the same gravy for veg meals as well. We found pieces of chicken and they dont even feel sorry for their mistake. “1 in 100 meals might be an issue “ was their attitude.

Pity staff does not know his menu's. Requested an egg in the Roti Prata, not possible. Pity! Chai with milk, more then 30 minutes to make?

Food is authentic, but service needs improvement. All good restaurants bring food for all the guests together.

The food was very disappointing. I didn't realize this was a chain restaurant, so it had a very big menu. Despite this, they didn't have the combination plate advertised. The waiter steered me instead to a lamb biryani, which was so over-salted as to be almost uneatable, but otherwise bland with large chunks of bone. My daughter's noodle dish was equally poor, the only sauce being a small container of what seemed to be catsup. Service was slow, and they didn't even provide us with forks. Would not go again.

We had a delicious meal. The tastiest masala dosa with very tasty chutneys. The vegetable biryani was very flavorful.. I would love to come back again

As always, very good and authentic dishes. Good flavors and spiciness to your liking.

Probably the most over hyped place for Indian food, specially north indian. The chapati was not freshly made but just the reheated frozen ones you get in the market. The tandoori roti was not fresh and crisp. We order buttermilk which was full of cumin seeds and quite thick. The daal was very average as well.

Anjappar chain is generally a good place to eat with some great food. However the Amsterdam location misses the mark. The food was ok in taste. The coffee just lukewarm. No Wifi,🤷. The location is very good and easy to locate. Interiors are warm and cozy and spacious.

Amazing Indian food. Test was amazing

Food is good but the service is very slow and took too much time.

Don't know why they never send cutlery when order through uber eats

We love Indian food, and this was our first time at Anjappar. After all, what could possibly go wrong...? Quite tasteless; my dish wasn't even tasty, very bland, and I couldn't for the life of me recognize any Indian spices. The worst part is that I felt very sick immediately afterwards, went to the toilet there twice, felt very nauseous on the way home, and even fled into a restaurant to find a restroom. Very unpleasant!

Good is great! Service was okay.

Unfortunately, I had a horrible experience. I went there with my friends for food and ordered the Thali meal, which was listed as vegan on the menu. The menu mentioned several dishes along with a dessert, but when it was served, I received the same dishes repeated twice and no dessert at all. When I asked the server why the dishes were repeated and why there was no dessert, he responded with a horrible attitude, saying it was because I ordered the vegan meal ,as if I was supposed to know that what was written on the menu would be different from what I would actually get.They say whatever on the menu and serve you whatever they want . The manager came and apologized, but I really felt like scammed by them .Paid for something different that what i ordered . It’s such a pity because the customer service was terrible, especially from the person who took the order and served the dish. Mistakes can happen, but people should still be treated with respect. There was no accountability at all for their mistake .

I only had masala dosa, which was just ok...sambhar was also tasteless and masala of dosa was over cooked mashed potatoes which felt like eating dust. No next time for me

Delicious cuisine recommended by my Indian colleagues, did not disappoint !!! Very lovely and attentive staff as well, we were very happy

Anjappar was a spot I was keen to try, having already visited their Berlin branch. The food was good and largely met expectations, but compared to the Berlin experience, something felt slightly missing. Still a decent option if you’re craving Chettinad flavors in Amsterdam.

Indian restaurant with friendly staff and lots of south indian tiffin options including kuthu parota and various dosas. We requested for a fast delivery due to our flight and they served on time. Loved the experience here.

We had a really good time here, the staff were incredably accomodating. The food was an explosion of tastes. Note: the non-spicy options were still pretty spicy (at least to us).

Had a wonderful dining experience at Anjappar Amsterdam! We ordered the Kerala Fish Pollichathu, and it was absolutely delicious—flavorful, well-cooked, and truly authentic. The Biryani along with the Ceylon Parotta complemented the meal perfectly. A special shoutout to Ankur and Om, who took such great care of us. Despite us walking in without a reservation, they warmly accommodated us. Both were extremely friendly, communicative, and made our experience even more enjoyable with their attentive service. Overall, great food, even better hospitality—we’ll definitely be back the next time we’re in Amsterdam.

Tasty food, good value for money, often plenty of space (even walked in at Christmas!). Sometimes the seating is a bit tight. Very close to Museumplein, yet you don't pay top dollar for good, honest, and delicious food!

Nice Biryani. The thali portions are very small for all the currrys. Need improvments.

Ordered Egg Kothu Paratha, got chicken piece for free. It’s impossible to get hold of them over phone so never got chance to speak to them about it. Won’t order from here again. Sad, this was our go to place for comfort Indian food.

Coming to Amsterdam on vacation from SF Bay Area, and having lived in India for a short time, I have fairly high expectations for all Indian cuisines. This was really good - flavors were traditional, spice levels enough but not to stun. Don’t be fooled when you look inside, the searing is upstairs. It’s a great mix of locals who know and trust the quality. Very clean, prompt, patient and attentive. A real treat for anyone looking for genuine South Indian (even no spice is spicy ;) ) If it’s your first time and you’re overwhelmed by the menu a few tips: the ‘dinner sets’ are very good. The chicken 65 is delicious and the butter chicken biryani is popular with Dutch folks. Those who know the menu well take their own adventures.

Awesome food & lovely atmosphere! Highly recommended!

Very good food, staff was nice and available. The menu has a lot of options with images.

Really bad food, got horrible food poisoning here

I usually go to madras dairies for the dosa. A friend recommended anjappar so I gave it a go. Should have never cheated on madras dairies. I was here with 4 friends and ordered at the same time ended up we got plates at different times also incorrect items . I actually was super disappointed with the whole experience. If you want good service food and ambiance opt out anjappar and choose Madras dairies!

Please please please bring back the mutton nalli masala! I ordered this atleast once a week for the past 4 years, and now it’s no longer on the menu

This is a really famous South Indian restaurant, popular chain overall. Personally prefer this place for it's non-vegetarian options, especially their Biryanis & poultry dishes. Naveen & Jasmeet were our servers on our most recent visit and they were courteous, friendly & helpful when recommending food options to us. Will definitely come again - if you'll are interested in their Biryanis, do make sure to arrive before 7:30pm, otherwise it will run out 😊

We went to Anjappar in Amsterdam in April and our experience was just mediocre in my opinion. The portion sizes are quite good, but the overall management and experience with quality was not really satisfying. The most disappointing was the Chettinad chicken curry which is not something similar at all to what we get in Tamil Nadu, India. The other dishes that we tried were the Mutton dum biriyani and Ceylon chicken parotta. Overall I gave 3 starts for the portion sizes.

Today unfortunately disappointing. Half of the things we ordered were unavailable, they forgot things and they various portions with random delay from each other. Probably they were really understaffed, but the overall experience wasn't nice.

Cozy atmosphere, friendly people, good explanation of which choices to make, had a delicious meal

Always good food, recommendations: - Garlica paneer tikka - Ghee podi idli - Chilly idli

I've visited Anjappar several times, but today was my last. While I understand the restaurant gets crowded and reservations are preferred, their system for walk-ins is non-existent and unfair. I was planning to dine in solo today and was told by the staff it could take a while, which is understandable. I waited and when I saw tables being cleared and others who were waiting before me got seated, I asked again and I got the same reply. When a larger group came in (they also did not have any reservation to my understanding) they were given a table. It felt like I was being ignored because I was a party of one. This was insulting and unprofessional. I walked out and won't be returning. I ended up going to Madras Diaries instead, the food is much better and the service was top-notch. I'd urge people to head there instead.

Good 👍. Need more people for serving.

Visited here recently with my team and had a really good experience. The service was impressively quick, which made everything smooth and hassle-free. We absolutely loved their traditional biryani—full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The mutton soup was another highlight, rich and comforting. A solid choice if you’re looking for south Indian tasty food with fast service. Definitely worth trying!

My friend and I had dinner at Anjappar. I ordered chicken meals and my friend ordered vada sambar and masala dosa. We got our food quite quickly and thoroughly enjoyed it! The flavours are definitely authentic. I'd say the chicken meals is good value for money, considering the variety of dishes you get for 22 Euro. The drink service can be somewhat sluggish and the restaurant is a little cramped for my taste. Reservations are definitely recommended, given how popular it. All in all, a good experience and I will come again the next time I visit Amsterdam. Keep it up, guys!

Fantastic experience for lunch! Anjappar offers some of the best Chettinad cuisine I’ve had in the city. The menu has great variety and every dish we tried was packed with authentic flavor. The service was prompt and professional, which I really appreciate. The restaurant is clean, well-maintained, and has a very pleasant vibe. Whether you're a fan of Indian food or trying it for the first time, you won't be disappointed. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for high-quality food and great service!

My husband and I had been here for twice a row this year. Authentic Indian cuisine and great service too. Prices are very reasonable. Highly recommended for foodies and be back again soon. Thank you 🙏

One of the most Authentic South Indian food in the Netherlands (Europe)! It’s a chain, they have it everywhere. I love the crab curry so much!!!!

Best mango lassi and paneer butter masala in Amsterdam (I’ve only had it there to be fair but it was fire)

If you want authentic or anything close to real Indian food I do not recommend! I ordered a chicken Biriyani and it was soggy overcooked and simple boiled chicken. Calling it a pulau would even be sad. None of the “tandoori” dishes we ordered had any real tandoori flavour, seemed to have just been put into the oven. And finally the masala chai had to be one of the worst chai’s I have had, “masala” was missing it was simple black tea with milk. Absolute waste of money!!

Awesome authentic Indian food. Don’t think ! Just go

We visited Anjappar Amsterdam last Saturday (21 February) as a group of 6. The food taste and quantity were okay, but the experience did not meet expectations. Three of us ordered meals based on what was clearly mentioned on the menu (3 meat dishes). However, we were served only 2 meat dishes. When I asked the staff about this, we were told we could have one extra bowl of curry instead. When we requested it, the waitress brought a very small bowl with only gravy and no meat, which was disappointing and not acceptable for a paying customer who ordered the meal expecting the menu to be accurate. Additionally, the pickle mentioned in the menu was not served initially, and we had to ask for it separately. Overall, while the food itself was okay, the service and mismatch between the menu and what was actually served were not acceptable. As customers who paid based on the menu description, we expected better. I hope they take this as a feedback and improve on future

The food was fine, but nothing special. The whole place smelled of deep fryer, and so did our clothes. The ice cream (dessert) was already half melted by the time it was served. Dirty plates and glasses were left on many tables for a long time. Furthermore, you had a direct view of the utility room/dishwashing area the whole time. The service was friendly (hence the 2 stars), but unfortunately, completely inexperienced/unable to provide a good experience.

Been there quite few times! Their special mutton biryani served in the weekend is so amazing, the tenderness of the mutton, the flavour of the rice and ghee😋😋 Definitely must have, I took my sister with me to try it she loved it so much we went again the next day. Service is fast and everyone is friendly. Their mysore masala dosa, podi masala dosa is too good and mutton naali soup too!

Good Indian food. Great service.

You can never ever feel the taste of tamil authentic food anywhere in Europe other than this place .. Travelled 300km to eat food in Anjappar !! !!! Same taste and same feel like home 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻. Happy

It is a very good restaurant. Serving authentic South Indian cuisine. I was surprised that they have mutton (goat meat) on the menu, it was tasty. Their portion size is good. They were kind enough to accommodate me without reservation. It was a good experience

Delicious dishes with authentic Indian flavors. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared. Friendly staff and a warm atmosphere. We really enjoyed our meal and will definitely come back.

The food was good, but unfortunately the service was very disappointing. After our meal, we ordered dessert, but our table for two was still full of used plates, leaving no space for our cups or dessert plates, so we had to hold them while eating. Although it was a weekday and we understood that not all menu items might be available for lunch, we noticed that a family seated behind us was able to order a wider variety of dishes from the same menu. It felt like larger groups were given better service, which was frustrating and unfair. I hope this issue is taken into consideration and improvements are made to ensure equal service for all guests.

Anjappar’s famous “Bahubali Thali”, a name that has been doing rounds in food circles in the Netherlands. Curiosity got the better of me, so decided to try it myself and come to a conclusion. Honestly, just for the thrill of trying this huge thali, it was totally worth it. The food tasted soo good. The chefs and the owners seriously deserve a crown for this amazing spread 👑. Shared this massive thali with 4 people and I was the only veg person 😂 but every single dish tasted truly fantastic and wonderful. The portion sizes may look small in pictures but trust me, they are very generous. It was a 2 day Christmas offer, but the lovely staff mentioned they can prepare it anytime if you inform them in advance while making the reservation. Don’t miss it the next time you visit Anjappar, you will definitely thank me later for the reco 😉. Courteous service and an experience to cherish 😍🤩❤️👌

Every bite tastes just like home

Great food and taste but I would like to give one star for service as some areas has to be worked , it's essential that service staff provides a lemon considering the spicy food given also sometimes attention ain't received by the service staff with delay in providing resources to customers.

Nice place with authentic South Indian Biryani.

Really good food. enjoyed all the dishes and the waitress was really sweet and attentive. 5 star approved for the waitress.

Good food. Really liked the service and the waitress who served us. She was kind and polite. Will definitely visit again.

I ordered mutton biryani and it was sooo good. I almost felt i was in chennai. The taste and flavour was on point, as if i was teleported to chennai. It is commendable to get this taste, so far away from home. Highly recommended.

There is no meat in crab, very small, I’ve tried better.. I came here because a Reddit post suggested it .. I am disappointed. I also tried chicken tikka it was ok. Mid at best. Garlic naan was so poor. It looks like they threw a little butter and garlic on it. Service was pretty good. Nice waitresses. Atmosphere was ok

Indian south Indian and north Indian style veg & non veg restaurant. In lunch buffet non veg meal with competitive price available.

We ordered two mutton dum biryanis (number 202 in the menu). The rice and sauce were tasty, but there was no meat in them. Only bits of bone and very little meat. The scary part was the discolored egg in the rice. We politely mentioned this to the helpful and polite waiter. We also asked for extra meat, and thankfully, they brought a smaller portion. This meal is problematic. It needs to be removed from the menu or replaced.

Food was delicious as usual. Friendly and prompt service.

I've eaten Indian food before, but this is truly excellent. Delicious food, with plenty of options for vegetarians and vegans. And the prices are reasonable, especially for a city like Amsterdam. Highly recommended!

It was delicious! Lovely people, fantastic food, and not expensive.

Great restaurant! We came without a reservation and were still able to eat. A lovely menu, and the dishes were very flavorful.

It's the best Indian restaurant I've found in Amsterdam. Especially love the Gobhi Manchurian, Biryani, and Dosa ❤️

For your authentic South Indian and chettinad needs! Perfect dosa and parotta!

Had casual lunch time with my family, taste matches South Indian flavour, cosy atmosphere, recommend booking in advance. Prime location and served well . Marina beach sundal is my kids favourite with mango added to it .

My first visit to a Nepalese Indian restaurant, excellent food, very nice service, I recommend it

Very good, I thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you for serving me even after closing time.

The level of service has drastically declined. It was difficult to get attention from the staff and get the order placed. I requested for tissue and cutlery, I requested to pack the remaining food I could not finish. Waited 20min and nothing happened. I ended up paying and leaving without even asking again. The service used to be better in the past as I remember. Looks like the staffing have been changed. It is a shame for the Anjapar to have such a low level of service.

I ate Ambur Chicken Briyani and really enjoyed it. The staff are very friendly. I would recommend it.

Tasty food, perhaps the best biryani I've ever had Staff seemed a little bit shy (but friendly)

This time the food was not served hot and the roti and nan was not baked well.

Excellent quality for a reasonable price. Friendly service! The background music could be a bit quieter ;-)

Amazing place. Super friendly staff. I enjoyed their parotta, biriyani and chicken 65. They didn't have Falooda unfortunately. Very close to the tram station. Chicken 65 was very tasty.

Such an incredible dinner! The food was delicious, the service was great, and the establishment felt lovely

Uber Uber very very good good 👍