Anjappar Secret Menu
Let’s be straight about the Anjappar secret menu in Singapore: there is no official one. We searched menus, guides and listings and found no hidden price list, no members-only board and no secret dish list published by the restaurant. What does exist is better in a way: a kitchen that cooks everything from scratch, which means regular menu items can be combined, tweaked and rebuilt at the counter. For the full regular card, see our full Anjappar menu Singapore guide, and use this page for the requests and builds that regulars actually ask for. Nothing here is an official offering, and every build is priced from its parts, not from a secret menu.
Does Anjappar have a secret menu in Singapore?
Short answer: no, not as an official thing. Anjappar’s Singapore card is already huge, with soups, 65 starters, Chettinad mains, dosa, parotta, biriyani and set meals, and none of the sources we checked mention a separate hidden menu. That matters, because plenty of secret menu posts online dress up regular combinations as exclusive dishes. Here we won’t do that. Every build below uses items the kitchen already cooks, combined in a way you can ask for by name.
| Claim You May See Online | What We Found | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| A hidden Anjappar menu board | No hidden board in any menu, guide or listing we checked | Not verified |
| A secret discount menu | No discount list published by the restaurant | Not verified |
| Off-menu combinations | Kitchen cooks components fresh, so combos are possible | Plausible, ask first |
| A members-only dish list | No membership or loyalty dish list found for Singapore | Not verified |
| Festive specials | Festive dishes appear seasonally, but they are not secret | Seasonal, not hidden |
If a future visit turns up a real off-menu board at the outlet, that would change this page. Until then, treat every so-called secret dish as a combination you request, not a dish you order by a secret name.
Which off-menu requests can you actually ask for?
These are the requests the kitchen can most plausibly say yes to, because each one rearranges things they already make. Curry idly means idly chopped and tossed in chicken or mutton curry, a dish other Anjappar branches list openly. Kari dosa means a thick dosa layered with egg and curry. Kalaki is egg cooked soft on the griddle, a listed item at $5 in the 2018 menu. Extra podi, extra ghee, salna on the side and a spice level change are small asks, not secret dishes, but they change the meal a lot.
| Request | How to Ask for It | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Curry idly | Idly chopped and tossed in chicken or mutton curry | Both parts are regular menu items |
| Kari dosa | Thick dosa layered with egg and chicken or mutton curry | Listed at other Anjappar branches |
| Kalaki egg | Soft egg cooked on the griddle, Chettinad style | Listed in the 2018 Singapore menu at $5 |
| Extra podi and ghee on dosa | Ask for podi and ghee on any dosa | Both are standard dosa toppings |
| Kothu your way | Pick your protein and spice for kothu parotta | Kothu is built to order on the griddle |
| Salna on the side | A bowl of salna with parotta or dosa | Salna is served with biriyani and parotta |
| Mild or extra spicy | Ask the kitchen to dial the heat up or down | Curries are cooked to order |
What are the best DIY builds at Anjappar?
Here are the builds worth trying, ranked by how well the parts fit together. Chicken kari dosa is the star: crisp outside, egg and spiced chicken curry inside, sambar and chutneys on the side. Mutton curry idly is the comfort pick, soft idly soaking up mutton curry. Kothu parotta mix is the noisy griddle classic, minced parotta tossed with egg, onion and your chosen curry. Fish head curry rice is the group move, and the Chettinad platter mix is the DIY version of the listed $32 platter (2018 price) with your own protein picks.
| DIY Build | What Goes In It | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken kari dosa | Thick dosa, egg layer, chicken curry, salna | One hungry diner |
| Mutton curry idly | Idly pieces tossed in mutton curry | Comfort lunch |
| Kothu parotta mix | Minced parotta, egg, onion, chicken or mutton curry | Sharing at the table |
| Egg kothu parotta | Minced parotta, egg, onion, curry | Lighter kothu night |
| Fish head curry rice | Fish head curry with steamed rice and papad | A group centrepiece |
| Chettinad platter mix | Chicken varuval, mutton sukka, prawn fry, rice | Tasting the range |
The kari dosa trick
Kari dosa works because it is really two dishes in one: a thick, soft dosa base and a curry topping sealed with egg. Ask for it by describing the build, not by a secret code word, since there is no secret name to drop. Say thick dosa, egg layer, chicken curry, and a cup of salna on the side, and the kitchen will know exactly what you mean.
What should you not expect from the Anjappar secret menu?
Don’t walk in expecting a cheaper hidden price list, a free dish, or a password that unlocks a discount. None of that showed up in any source we checked. Custom builds are usually priced from their components, which can cost more than a standard dish, not less. A busy kitchen can also say no to a complicated build at peak lunch, and that is fair. The secret menu idea is fun, but the honest version is simpler: you are asking a good kitchen for a favour, and a favour can be declined.
| Expectation | Reality | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| A hidden cheaper menu | No hidden price list found | Budget from the regular card |
| A secret password dish | No secret names published | Describe the build instead |
| Free extras | Extras are usually charged | Ask the price first |
| Any build, any time | Complex builds may be refused at peak | Order off-peak if you can |
| A members-only list | No Singapore membership list found | Watch festive specials instead |
How do you order off-menu without the awkwardness?
Keep it simple and polite. Name the components, not a secret dish: thick dosa with egg and chicken curry, please. Ask if it is possible before you assume, and ask the price before the kitchen starts, since a build can cost more than its parts suggest. Go easy on the custom list: one or two changes per dish is a favour, five changes is a new recipe. And if the answer is no, the regular card is huge enough that you will still eat well.
| Step | What to Say or Do | Why It Helps |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Describe, don’t code | Thick dosa, egg layer, chicken curry | No secret names exist |
| 2. Ask if possible | Is this possible today? | Respects a busy kitchen |
| 3. Confirm the price | How much will this build cost? | Avoids a surprise bill |
| 4. Keep it to one build | One custom dish per visit | Keeps the order doable |
| 5. Accept a no gracefully | Order the closest regular dish | The regular card is strong |
Kothu parotta, your way
Kothu is the easiest custom order in the building, because it is assembled on the griddle in front of you anyway. Pick your protein (chicken, mutton, egg or vegetable, all listed in the 2018 menu from $7 to $10), pick your heat, and ask for extra curry or extra onion if you want it. That is not a secret dish, it is just kothu done the way you like it, and it is the best place to start if you have never ordered off-menu before.
What do the DIY builds cost?
There is no official build price, so the honest way to budget is to add up the parts from the last verified menu. The figures below are rough 2018 component sums, not quoted build prices, and today’s counter price will differ. A kari dosa build lands near the sum of a kheema dosa ($9 in 2018) plus an egg layer, a curry idly near idly ($5.50) plus a curry portion, and a kothu build near the listed kothu price ($7 to $10 in 2018). Confirm at the counter before you commit.
| DIY Build | Rough 2018 Component Guide | Price Note |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken kari dosa | Near kheema dosa $9 plus egg | Confirm at counter |
| Mutton curry idly | Near idly $5.50 plus curry portion | Confirm at counter |
| Kothu parotta mix | Listed kothu $7 – $10 range | Closest to a real price |
| Egg kothu parotta | Listed egg kothu $7 | Listed item, 2018 price |
| Fish head curry rice | Fish head curry medium $29 plus rice | Group serve, confirm |
| Chettinad platter mix | Near listed platter $32 | Listed item, 2018 price |
Anjappar secret menu FAQ
Does Anjappar have a secret menu in Singapore?
No official secret menu was found in any menu, guide or listing we checked. The builds on this page are off-menu requests and DIY combinations made from regular menu items, not official offerings.
What is the best secret dish at Anjappar?
The most popular DIY build is chicken kari dosa: a thick dosa layered with egg and chicken curry, served with salna. Mutton curry idly and kothu parotta your way are the other builds regulars ask for.
Can I order curry idly at Anjappar Singapore?
Curry idly is not listed as a separate item on the Singapore card we found, but idly and chicken or mutton curry are both regular items, so you can ask the kitchen to combine them. Confirm availability and price at the counter.
Are secret menu items cheaper?
No. There is no hidden discount list, and custom builds are usually priced from their components, which can cost more than a standard dish. Always confirm the price before ordering.
How do I order off-menu at Anjappar?
Describe the build by its components, ask if it is possible, and confirm the price first. Keep custom requests to one or two per visit, and accept a no gracefully at peak times.
Where is Anjappar in Singapore?
The main outlet is at 76-78 Race Course Road, Singapore 218575, phone +65 6296 5545, listed open 11:30am to 10:30pm daily. A second listing shows 102 Syed Alwi Road, phone +65 6392 5545.
