Anjaneya Vilas

On 29 April 2026, I started my Vijayawada food trail by revisiting Anjaneya Vilas, a place that, six years ago, was my first recommendation whenever someone asked where to have a good Andhra meal. This visit, however, felt very different.

I ordered their Veg Meals (₹150), which included Chekkara Pongali, Thotakura Pappu, Aritakaya Fry, Vonkaya Tomato Curry, Roti Pachadi, Avakaya, Putnala Podi, Rasam, Sambar, and Perugu. For the price, the variety is quite good.

The Chekkara Pongali was easily the highlight of the meal. It was well prepared, balanced in sweetness, and gave the meal a strong start.

Unfortunately, the rest of the curries felt quite ordinary. None of them had the kind of flavor that makes you remember the meal after leaving the restaurant.

The Sambar was decent and did its job, while the Perugu was below expectations and lacked the freshness I was hoping for.

One thing that affected the experience more than the food was the service. The staff seemed eager to clear away the sambar before we had even finished the curries. That rushed feeling takes away from what should be a relaxed Andhra meals experience.

Parking is difficult, and there is no wheelchair accessibility. As always, kitchen hygiene is something you should personally check before dining.

The total bill came to ₹150.