Anjappar

About Anjappar

Anjappar at Westgate is part of Anjappar Chettinadu Restaurant, a South Indian dining brand that traces its roots to Chennai in 1964, where it became a pioneer of Chettinad cuisine. With over 50 years of history and around 50 outlets worldwide, Anjappar has been serving authentic Chettinad flavours in Singapore since 2005, using fresh ingredients and secret family recipes passed down through generations.

The restaurant offers an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu, with every dish made using handmade traditional spices. Signature dishes include Chicken Chettinad, Mutton Biryani and Appam, alongside a wider menu spanning bold starters, tandoori skewers, aromatic dum biryani, South Indian dosas and idly, and Chettinad house specials like pepper chicken and mutton sukka varuval.

Beyond dine-in, the Anjappar brand also offers catering for weddings, corporate events and celebrations, banquet hall bookings for larger functions, and online ordering. Customer reviews frequently highlight warm, attentive service and freshly prepared food, with many diners returning for the biryani and South Indian classics.

Anjappar Westgate: Authentic Chettinad Cuisine in Jurong East

Anjappar's outlet at Westgate in Jurong East is part of the wider Anjappar Chettinadu Restaurant brand, a name synonymous with South Indian Chettinad cooking since it was first established in Chennai back in 1964. Over more than 50 years, Anjappar has grown into a global name with around 50 outlets worldwide, and has been sharing its take on authentic Chettinad flavours with Singapore diners since 2005.

A Menu Rooted in Tradition

What sets Anjappar apart is its commitment to handmade traditional spices and secret family recipes passed down through generations. The restaurant serves both a vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu, and every dish is described as being made fresh from scratch daily. Signature dishes like Chicken Chettinad, Mutton Biryani and Appam sit at the heart of the menu, alongside a wide spread of starters, tandoori skewers, dum biryani, South Indian dosas, and Chettinad house specials.

From Starters to Biryani

Diners looking for something to start with can choose from bold, spiced options like Chicken 65, Golden Fried Prawns and Gobi 65, before moving on to tandoori skewers such as Chicken Tikka, Prawn Tikka and the shareable Tandoori Platter. The kitchen's dum biryani range covers chicken, mutton, prawn, fish, vegetable and paneer versions, each cooked with basmati rice and traditional spicing.

The house specials section leans into the restaurant's Chettinad identity most directly, featuring dishes like Chettinad Chicken Masala — chicken sautéed with shallots and authentic Chettinad spices — alongside Pepper Chicken Masala, Mutton Sukka Varuval, and the Chettinad Platter, a chef's selection combining Chicken Varuval, Mutton Sukka and Prawn Fry on one plate.

South Indian Classics

For those after lighter, South Indian staples, Anjappar's menu also includes a range of dosas and idly. The Masala Dosa comes stuffed with spiced potato filling, while the Special Ghee Podi Dosa adds flavoured ghee and aromatic spice powder. There are also more indulgent options like the Chicken Kheema Dosa and Paneer Cheese Dosa, alongside steamed Idly served with chutney and sambar.

Beyond Dine-In

Anjappar's offering extends well beyond the dining room. The brand runs catering services for weddings, corporate events and celebrations, delivering Chettinad cuisine directly to a venue, and operates banquet halls suited to weddings, receptions and grand celebrations with customisable packages. Online ordering is also available for those who prefer to enjoy Anjappar's food at home.

What Diners Say

Customer reviews of Anjappar consistently highlight warm, attentive service and fresh, flavourful food. Diners frequently mention staff going out of their way to recommend dishes, quick service, and a strong reputation for biryani and South Indian classics like dosa, with some reviewers noting the restaurant's dosa batter and chutneys are made fresh daily in-house. For diners looking for an authentic taste of Chettinad cuisine in Singapore, Anjappar's decades of culinary heritage and consistently positive reviews make it a well-established choice.

Signature items

• Chettinad Chicken Masala
• Mutton Biriyani
• Appam
• Chettinad Platter
• Tandoori Platter
• Masala Dosa

Menu

Appetizers

• Chicken 65 — Boneless cubes of chicken marinated with Indian spices and deep fried.
• Golden Fried Prawns — Prawns coated with hand-pounded masala and fried to a golden yellow colour.
• Fish Finger — Boneless fish finger marinated and dusted in breadcrumbs, deep fried.
• Gobi 65 — Florets of cauliflower marinated in yoghurt and house masala, deep fried.
• Paneer 65 — Cheese cubes marinated and deep fried to perfection.
• Onion Pakkoda — Sieved besan flour mixed with chopped onions, deep fried till golden brown.

Dum Biriyani

• Mutton Biriyani — Fresh tender pieces of goat, marinated in spices and cooked with basmati rice.
• Chicken Biriyani — Fresh tender pieces of chicken, marinated in spices and cooked with basmati rice.
• Prawn Biriyani — Tender prawns and spices cooked in basmati rice with aromatic flavours.
• Fish Biriyani — Tender pieces of fish and spices cooked in basmati rice using traditional methods.
• Vegetable Biriyani — Fine cuts of vegetables, spiced and cooked with fragrant basmati rice.
• Paneer Biriyani — Cubes of paneer with vegetables, spiced and cooked with basmati rice.

South Indian

• Masala Dosa — Crispy pancake made of rice and lentil flour, stuffed with spiced potato filling.
• Special Ghee Podi Dosa — Crispy pancake with flavoured ghee and aromatic spice powder.
• Chicken Kheema Dosa — Crispy pancake stuffed with minced chicken masala and traditional spices.
• Paneer Cheese Dosa — Crispy pancake stuffed with cottage cheese, cheese and aromatic spices.
• Onion Uthappam — Soft rice pancake baked on a griddle, topped with chopped onions and spices.
• Idly — Steamed soft cakes made from fermented rice and black lentil batter, served with chutney and sambar.

House Specials

• Chettinad Chicken Masala — Chicken sautéed with shallots and authentic Chettinad spices; a signature dish.
• Pepper Chicken Masala — Boneless chicken pieces marinated in crushed peppercorns, fried with curry leaves.
• Mutton Sukka Varuval — Tender cuts of goat marinated in crushed peppercorns, fried with onions and curry leaves.
• Chettinad Prawn Masala — Shell-less prawns fried with shallots and traditional Chettinad spices.
• Tawa Fish Fry — Seer fish slice marinated with special Chettinad masala, cooked on a hot plate with coconut oil.
• Chettinad Platter — Chef's selection of Chicken Varuval, Mutton Sukka and Prawn Fry on one platter.

Tandoori Skewers

• Tandoori Chicken — Tender chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices, cooked in a claypot; half or full.
• Chicken Tikka — Tender chicken breast marinated in spices and cooked on skewers.
• Prawn Tikka — Jumbo prawns marinated with yoghurt and cooked with herbs and spices.
• Fish Tikka — Fish marinated in yoghurt, aromatic herbs and spices, cooked in a claypot.
• Paneer Tikka — Cubes of paneer marinated with yoghurt and cooked with herbs and spices.
• Tandoori Platter — Assortment of chicken, fish and prawn pieces with complimentary naan.

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Anjappar serve?

Authentic Chettinad cuisine, a South Indian culinary tradition, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

Does Anjappar offer catering?

Yes, they offer professional catering for weddings, corporate events and celebrations, delivered to your venue.

Is there a vegetarian menu?

Yes, Anjappar offers a large vegetarian menu alongside its non-vegetarian dishes, including paneer and vegetable biryani options.

What are Anjappar's signature dishes?

Signature dishes include Chicken Chettinad, Mutton Biryani and Appam.

How long has Anjappar been operating?

Anjappar was established in Chennai in 1964 and has over 50 years of experience, with around 50 outlets worldwide.

Can I book a banquet hall for an event?

Yes, Anjappar offers banquet halls suited to weddings, receptions and grand celebrations with customisable packages.

Can I order online?

Yes, online ordering is available through Anjappar's ordering platform.

Tips

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