Authentic flavours
Reviewers repeatedly describe the food as genuinely Andhra, with homely flavours in meals, sambar, rasam and chutneys.
Andhra Bhavan Restaurant LLC
International City
Andhra Bhavan Restaurant LLC in International City is aimed at diners seeking authentic Andhra and South Indian flavours. Reviews point to dosas with chutneys, hearty thalis and biryanis as the main draws, though service can be uneven and slow.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
127 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Dosa choice
Dosas are a strong pick, including ghee karam dosa and a fresh crispy dosa prepared on request during lunch.
Biryani favourites
Chicken 65 biryani, mutton biryani and chitti mutyala biryani receive especially enthusiastic mentions.
Hearty portions
One dinner review says the biryani and accompanying dishes were enough for two people.
Comfortable setting
Reviews mention cozy modern interiors, warm lighting, comfortable seating and decent ambience, though indoor seating is limited.
Catering available
The restaurant also provides catering services, making it an option for Andhra-style food beyond an individual meal.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Build in extra time for table service or takeaway; multiple reviews report long waits, including 20–30 minutes for breakfast.
Choose dosas. For a safer first order, consider a freshly made dosa; one reviewer preferred it over hard idli.
Set spice level. Ask for your preferred heat level when ordering; one lunch arrived medium spicy as requested.
Try weekends. Check weekend availability for less usual Andhra dishes: paya was specifically praised when available on weekends.
Check parking. Parking was not a constraint for one diner, who found spaces nearby, although another described it as moderately available.
Confirm delivery. If ordering delivery, confirm the order and timing first; reviews describe unanswered calls and waits of over an hour.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Several diners waited 20–30 minutes to order or more than an hour for takeaway, even when the restaurant was not crowded.
Poor responsiveness
Customers report needing to call repeatedly for table service, while some phone and delivery calls were unanswered or cut off.
Delivery delays
A nearby delivery reportedly took over an hour, with repeated calls needed for updates.
Food consistency
Reviews describe hard idli, an allegedly expired sweet and, in one thali order, oily food and possibly old chapati.
Order coordination
Kitchen and billing coordination has caused long waits, including more than an hour to prepare four self-pick-up items.
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The Bottom Line
Andhra Bhavan Restaurant LLC is a destination for Andhra-style food in International City, especially if you want bold regional flavours rather than generic South Indian fare. The menu highlights include Andhra-style meals with dal, pulusu and podis, chicken 65 biryani, mutton biryani and dosas served with chutneys. Groundnut chutney is another recurring favourite.
The food gets strong praise for its authenticity and homely character. Reviewers have enjoyed ragi mudda with mutton curry, country chicken and mutton curry, mirchi bajji, bonda and weekend paya. Portions can be substantial: one dinner review said the biryani and other dishes were enough for two.
The setting is described as cozy and modern, with warm lighting and comfortable seating, though indoor seating is limited; parking is generally available nearby. Service is the main reason to plan carefully. Diners report waiting 20–30 minutes for breakfast, more than an hour for takeaway or delivery, and needing repeated calls for attention or updates.
Food quality is not perfectly consistent either, with one report of hard idli and another concerning an expired sweet. For a first visit, ask for your preferred spice level and consider a freshly made dosa, while allowing extra time.