ANANTARA Restaurant

Ruchika Gupta

a month ago · ★ 3

Cute green themed interior with lots of plants. Would not recommend for vegetarians. They have a large vegetarian selection but I assume their non vegetarian items are better. I will be back to try the seafood. Jackfruit Cutlet (3/5): Extremely crispy and delicious crunchy exterior with with a deep red and sweet interior due to the beet filling. I was really looking forward to the jackfruit but there was very little jackfruit compared to the beet. Cauliflower appetizer (2/5): Sort of a Kerala style gobi Manchurian but with a spicy sauce and seasoning. Seemed to be covered in a rice based flour; was crisp but some parts were too hard to chew. Would not recommend. Kottu Parotta (4/5): Good flavor when fresh; more of a home style dish though l. Gulab Jamun Brulee (3/5): fun idea with the brulee crust. It had two gulab jamuns cut into halves beneath the crust. The gulab jamuns were tasty but the rabri tasted like pure condensed milk instead of an actual rabri. Chocolate Mousse Cake(5/5): They brought this nicely presented mousse cake for my birthday. It was probably the tastiest item of the meal. Super rich chocolatey and creamy.

Abiy Fantaye Melaku

a month ago · ★ 5

The ambience at ANANTARA Restaurant is amazing and creates a really enjoyable dining experience. I tried their Goat Potlam Biryani and it was absolutely delicious. Is definitely one of the highlights of my visit. They also sometimes surprise guests with complimentary appetizers, which is a nice touch. The servers were very friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout the time I was dining. I’ll definitely be coming back because it feels like there are many more great dishes worth exploring!

Stephanie Prasad

7 months ago · ★ 5

Anatara: Next-Level South Indian Cuisine is Hiding in Plain Sight in Fremont! As a local, I'm honestly kicking myself for not discovering Anatara sooner! My party of three managed to snag a reservation for lunch on Thanksgiving Day, and thank goodness we did. The place was bustling, but the service was incredibly attentive and top-notch, even with the holiday rush. The interior is beautiful, spotless, and nicely decorated, setting such a great, comfortable vibe. Starters That Stole the Show: We started strong with three appetizers that were seriously delicious. * The Railway Cutlets were adorable heart-shaped perfection, perfectly spiced and incredibly tasty. * We devoured the super yummy Gunpowder Idli Bites served with a coconut chutney that was dangerously good. * The Crab Podimas was a unique and flavorful dish--a new one for us. My only thought was that it absolutely needed a side of fresh roti to complete the perfect rainy-day meal at home! Mains That Felt Like Home: Nothing we ordered was overly spicy, which was lovely. The dishes felt authentic and lovingly prepared. * The Goat Potlam Biryani tasted exactly like something my grandmother would have proudly made. It was truly super yum! * The Non-Veg Thali was a fantastic choice, offering a little bit of everything. Every single item on the plate, including the two desserts, was delicious. * But the absolute star of the day, my favorite dish we ordered, was the Halibut Pollichathu. The fish was perfectly cooked and gorgeously spiced. It came with a side of what seemed like mashed cassava with coconut chutney, which was such a unique and inspired pairing that complemented the fish flawlessly. Passing the Ultimate Test: They passed my crucial test: the Cha. I firmly believe a perfect cup of cha is the tell-tale sign of a great Indian kitchen, and theirs was absolutely spot on. My dining companions also enjoyed their nicely presented mimosa. The fact that the food and the cha were both flawless tells you everything you need to know. I saw so many mouth-watering dishes being served to other tables, and I'm 100% returning soon to try more of the menu. Anatara is a must-visit spot, and I can't wait for my next meal here!

Sandeep Maharjan

a month ago · ★ 5

The ambiance at ANANTARA is fantastic modern, beautifully designed, and perfect for a night out. The service was equally excellent; the staff was highly attentive, welcoming, and paced the meal perfectly. The food itself was fine and beautifully presented with amazing attention to detail on the plate. Overall, it is a wonderful dining experience with a truly spectacular vibe.

Usha Dawn

2 months ago · ★ 4

I was here on a date night with my hubby. Being from Kerala, we were curious about their menu. We had made prior reservation for 7 pm and we reached around 6:45 pm but we were seated after seeing our reservation online. The ambience is very much green with artificial olive trees and banana tree / coconut tree wall papers etc. It's a bit small seemed but was crowded by the time our food started coming. Our server was very polite, and helpful with everything. We ordered two cocktails, one Madeira mimosa and the other Coromandel flame. The later one is very sweet that you don't want to drink it anymore. We ordered, inji puli lotus root- loved it, karuveppulai shrimp - delicious, they had one named kalan, which was a surprise as Kalan is one of the side dish we have in Kerala. I was not very impressed with this one. It was okay, seemed like a mix of cauliflower or something with garnishing cornflakes. From the main dishes we ordered, Grandma's goat curry- it was okay! Alleppey shrimp curry which was delicious, a Kochi style of cooking enjoyed it with malabar parotta. I couldn't finish the parotta as it was so heavy with ghee/oil. We did take home the left overs. It's good for any special occasion as it is expensive. The staff is friendly and very helpful. It's not bad to try out for the first time.