01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
A wide platter arrives crowded with small metal bowls emitting steam rich with toasted spices, circling a mound of airy basmati rice. At Andhra Cafe, meals are the quintessential introduction to the dining traditions of South India. The lentil and vegetable stew sambar and the clear, tangy rasam, spiked with tamarind and black pepper, shift in flavor as you mix them gradually into the rice. Accompaniments such as a gentle vegetable poriyal, spiced pepper chicken curry, spinach and lentil dal, thin whole-wheat chapati, and crisp papad ensure every bite offers a distinct interplay of textures and heat.
Fragrant Crepes and Slow-Cooked Biryani
Alongside the meals platters, the fermented rice-and-lentil crepe known as dosa is a centerpiece. The crisp masala dosa comes filled with spiced potatoes and is served with cooling coconut chutney, zesty tomato-ginger chutney, and warm sambar, inviting you to tear off portions and dip straight away. The kitchen also prepares a biryani meals set, pairing seasoned chicken biryani with mutton curry, cooling raita, and chapati to showcase the aromatics of spiced long-grain rice.
From Casual Lunch to Relaxed Evenings
Lunchtime brings accessible options, including daily curry sets and mini meals, lending the dining room an easygoing, welcoming atmosphere for solo diners and groups alike. In the evening, the space doubles as a laid-back setting for drinks, stocking Indian Kingfisher beer, wine, and Japanese sour cocktails alongside street snacks like pani puri. Rounding off the meal with a warm, sweet Madras filter coffee, masala chai, or a jeera lassi provides a balanced finish to the meal's spices.
