I had heard a lot of good things about Anapoorna, so I went in with high expectations — especially since I’d been craving the dishes I’ve missed from India. Unfortunately, the experience turned out to be a big disappointment. The food looked colorful and appealing at first, but the taste didn’t match the presentation at all. It wasn’t just bland; it had an unpleasant, distasteful flavor, almost as if it had been left in a cooler overnight and simply reheated before being served. I ordered several items hoping to enjoy a variety of dishes, but I ended up regretting it. The entire meal was so off-putting that it left a sickly feeling in the back of my throat for the rest of the day. Overall, it was a horrible experience, especially after expecting so much more based on what I’d heard. I truly wish the food had lived up to the reputation, but sadly, it fell far short of that.
Annapurna Simply Vegetarian
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I had heard a lot of good things about Anapoorna, so I went in with high expectations — especially since I’d been craving the dishes I’ve missed from India. Unfortunately, the experience turned out to be a big disappointment. The food looked colorful and appealing at first, but the taste didn’t match the presentation at all. It wasn’t just bland; it had an unpleasant, distasteful flavor, almost as if it had been left in a cooler overnight and simply reheated before being served. I ordered several items hoping to enjoy a variety of dishes, but I ended up regretting it. The entire meal was so off-putting that it left a sickly feeling in the back of my throat for the rest of the day. Overall, it was a horrible experience, especially after expecting so much more based on what I’d heard. I truly wish the food had lived up to the reputation, but sadly, it fell far short of that.
One of our friends highly recommended Annapurna on Devon Street for their live pani puri. She always says that whenever she passes by, she has to stop there for it. Since we came from Wisconsin and don’t get such options there, we were excited to try it. We arrived at 8:28 PM while the closing time is 9:00 PM. Initially we were told the live counter was already cleaned and they could only serve us at the table. After requesting, they agreed to serve live pani puri. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill because of the attitude of the staff member at the counter (Salma, I believe). Instead of welcoming us, she questioned why we came so late and told us customers shouldn’t come around 8:30 PM because they start closing earlier. This was surprising since the restaurant still had more than 30 minutes before closing. She also asked if we could just have puri and water because they were out of masala and making it again would take effort. When we said we could wait, she eventually served cold ragda. It felt like she was more focused on finishing her work than providing basic customer service. There was no effort to make the experience pleasant. I didn’t want to create an awkward moment for my friend by raising this directly with the owner, but the staff’s attitude was very disappointing. The food might be good, but customer service definitely needs improvement. Being questioned about why we came at 8:30 PM when closing time is 9 PM is simply not acceptable.
One of our friends highly recommended Annapurna on Devon Street for their live pani puri. She always says that whenever she passes by, she has to stop there for it. Since we came from Wisconsin and don’t get such options there, we were excited to try it. We arrived at 8:28 PM while the closing time is 9:00 PM. Initially we were told the live counter was already cleaned and they could only serve us at the table. After requesting, they agreed to serve live pani puri. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill because of the attitude of the staff member at the counter (Salma, I believe). Instead of welcoming us, she questioned why we came so late and told us customers shouldn’t come around 8:30 PM because they start closing earlier. This was surprising since the restaurant still had more than 30 minutes before closing. She also asked if we could just have puri and water because they were out of masala and making it again would take effort. When we said we could wait, she eventually served cold ragda. It felt like she was more focused on finishing her work than providing basic customer service. There was no effort to make the experience pleasant. I didn’t want to create an awkward moment for my friend by raising this directly with the owner, but the staff’s attitude was very disappointing. The food might be good, but customer service definitely needs improvement. Being questioned about why we came at 8:30 PM when closing time is 9 PM is simply not acceptable.
Annapurna is a great place for Indian street food lovers, offering an authentic taste of chaats, dosas, and traditional snacks in a casual setting. The flavors are bold, fresh, and packed with spices, making it a go-to spot for a quick bite or a nostalgic taste of India. Though the quality isn’t that great but is good when craving for Indian flavors. ✅ Delicious & authentic Indian snacks (chaats, samosas, dosas, and sweets) ✅ Affordable prices & generous portions ✅ Fast service & casual ambiance