Ananda Bhavan Combo Meals
The Ananda Bhavan combo meals price question has a refreshingly simple answer: the chain’s combos are its set meals, fixed trays that bundle rice or bread, curries, sambar, rasam, yogurt, vadai and dessert into one order. The chain doesn’t publish set-meal counter prices, so this guide works from the official menu contents plus verified diner price guides (roughly $9 for a South Indian platter, mains from $5). For the full board first, see the Ananda Bhavan menu.
What are the Ananda Bhavan combo meals?
The word “combo” doesn’t appear on the board, but the set meals are exactly that: one fixed combination per person. Five sets make up the line, taken straight from the official menu, plus a vegan bento that shows up in the thosai section. Each set is built to be a complete meal on its own, dessert included.
| Combo Meal | What Is on the Tray | Style |
|---|---|---|
| South Indian Set Meal | Rice, sambar, rasam, 3 vegetables, yogurt, vadai, payasam | Rice-based |
| North Indian Set Meal | 2 roti or chapathi, soup, basmati rice, 2 veg, masala papadam, dessert | Bread-based |
| Briyani Set Meal | Briyani rice, veg kurma, raita, appalam, vadai, payasam, 3 veg | Festive plate |
| Mini South Indian Meal | White rice, sambar, rasam, 2 vegetables of the day | Light |
| Veg Fried Rice Set | Veg fried rice, gobi manchurian, soup of the day | Indo-Chinese |
| Signature Vegan Bento | Vegan bento box from the thosai menu line | Vegan |
Everything is fully vegetarian, and the South Indian sets lean vegan-friendly too. No MSG, no preservatives and no re-used cooking oil go into the food, per the chain’s own description.
South Indian set meal: the classic tray
The South Indian Set Meal is the classic tray and the best introduction to the kitchen. Rice with sambar and rasam, three vegetables of the day, yogurt to cool it down, a vadai for crunch and payasam to finish. It’s the closest thing to a banana-leaf thali on the menu and the set the regulars recommend first.
How much do Ananda Bhavan combo meals cost?
Here’s the honest part: Ananda Bhavan publishes its full menu online but no set-meal counter prices, and the sets vary by outlet. The verified price shape comes from diner reports: a South Indian Platter at $9 (older report, treat as a guide), mains starting at $5 (honeycombers), and a ~$10 price range on Burpple. Ask at the counter for the exact board.
| Price Point | Source | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| South Indian platter | Diner report, older | ~$9 |
| Mains from | Honeycombers guide | $5 |
| Typical spend | Burpple price range | ~$10 |
| Masala Thosai | Diner report, older | $3.75 |
| Paper Masala Thosai | Dec 2024 receipt | $6.30 |
| Paneer Prata | Recent diner review | $7.50 |
The sets are priced for one person each, and given that dessert is included, the per-person cost lands well below what two drinks and a snack would cost at a mall cafe.
Which combo meal is the best value?
Value depends on what you want from the tray. The South Indian set gives the most variety per dollar, the briyani set gives the most food per dollar, the mini gives the cheapest full meal, and the North Indian set is the pick if you want bread rather than rice. There’s no wrong answer; the sets are all built on the same kitchen.
| Combo Meal | Value Angle | Pick When |
|---|---|---|
| South Indian Set Meal | Most variety: 7+ components | First visit |
| Briyani Set Meal | Most food: the fullest tray | Big appetite |
| Mini South Indian Meal | Lightest: rice, sambar, rasam, 2 veg | Light meal |
| North Indian Set Meal | Bread-based with soup and dessert | Bread craving |
| Veg Fried Rice Set | Indo-Chinese with gobi manchurian | Mood for noodles |
South Indian vs North Indian combo: which should you pick?
The two big sets split the menu down the middle. The South Indian set is rice-based and soupy: sambar, rasam, yogurt and three vegetables with vadai and payasam. The North Indian set is bread-based: two rotis or chapathis, soup, basmati rice, two North Indian vegetables, masala papadam and dessert. Pick by whether you want rice or bread as the base of your meal.
| South Indian Set | North Indian Set | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Rice base | Basmati rice plus bread | Rice vs bread |
| Sambar and rasam | Soup | Tangy vs mild |
| 3 South Indian veg | 2 North Indian veg | More veg vs richer veg |
| Vadai and payasam | Masala papadam and dessert | Both end sweet |
For unusual combinations beyond the printed sets, the Ananda Bhavan secret menu covers the off-board picks regulars order.
North Indian set meal: the bread lover’s pick
The North Indian Set Meal is the bread lover’s pick: two rotis or chapathis with soup, basmati rice on the side, two North Indian vegetables, masala papadam for crunch and dessert to finish. It’s the set to order when you want paneer-style richness and warm bread rather than a rice-heavy tray.
Are combo meals available for delivery and takeaway?
Yes. All the set meals travel on the chain’s own home-delivery service, which runs 10am to 9pm daily with a $20 minimum food order and fees from $8 by postal sector. The briyani and South Indian sets are the best travellers. Takeaway works at every outlet; call 6295 9595 for delivery.
Family note: sets are portioned for one person, so a family of four needs four trays. The sets make easy family ordering since everyone gets a complete meal, and the chain’s family-friendly seating suits groups. See the Ananda Bhavan kids menu for younger diners.
Ananda Bhavan Combo Meals FAQ
What are the Ananda Bhavan combo meals?
The set meals: South Indian, North Indian, Briyani, Mini South Indian and Veg Fried Rice sets, plus a Signature Vegan Bento. Each is one person’s complete meal with dessert included.
How much do Ananda Bhavan combo meals cost?
The chain doesn’t publish set-meal counter prices and they vary by outlet. Diner guides point to around $9 for a South Indian platter and $5+ for mains. Confirm at the counter.
Which Ananda Bhavan combo meal is best?
The South Indian Set Meal for variety, the Briyani Set Meal for the biggest appetite, the Mini for a light meal, and the North Indian set for bread lovers.
Are Ananda Bhavan combo meals vegetarian?
Yes, everything on the menu is vegetarian, and the South Indian sets lean vegan-friendly. The chain uses no MSG, no preservatives and no re-used cooking oil.
Can I get combo meals delivered?
Yes, through the chain’s own home delivery (10am-9pm daily, $20 minimum food order, fees from $8). The briyani and South Indian sets travel best.
