About us
Ananda means joy.
We opened in Langley Park to share the South Indian food we love with our neighbors.
Open daily 11am–9pm · Fri & Sat until 10pm
Our story
Ananda Kitchen (you may also know us as Ananda BITES) is a fast-casual South Indian restaurant inside BITES Food Court + Bar at 8046 New Hampshire Ave in Langley Park. We held our grand opening on Dussehra in October 2025 and have been serving fresh dosas ever since.
For many years this space was home to Woodlands, a beloved South Indian vegetarian restaurant. When BITES Food Court + Bar took over the space, it became a food hall. Now South Indian food is back where many neighbors remember it.
What we cook
Traditional South Indian dishes, made simple: dosas cooked to order, idli and medhu vada, sambar and chutneys made in house every day, plus North Indian favorites and Mumbai-style street food. Everything is vegetarian and made in our own dedicated vegetarian kitchen, with vegan and Swaminarayan-friendly options.
The space
We're a casual, counter-service kitchen in a food hall, not a sit-down restaurant. Order at the counter, grab any table, and eat among marigold garlands, Bollywood touches and bright colors. It's lively, with music and TVs. BITES also has Charleys Philly Steaks, SmoothieFRESH bubble tea and a full bar, so it works for families, friends and groups.
What guests say
4.6 ★ · 200+ reviews on Google →“I haven’t had South Indian food since I was a kid, but this tasted just like home cooking.”
“The dosas are amazing! Best place to have that near UMD CP!”
“Truly excellent. The staff is so friendly and the food is amazing. Very casual spot, very affordable, and we will be back.”
“Have been missing Woodlands and Ananda Bites has filled the space in my heart for delicious chaat, dal, samoses, idli, roti and dosas.”
“The dosa and the coconut chutney were great! Service was prompt and friendly.”
“Food is delicious and the hosts are friendly. All vegetarian, both south Indian and Punjabi.”
“This restaurant is a true gem in the heart of Langley Park! A must try!!”
“Dosas were on point and delicious and so was the Pani Puri.”
Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read them all or leave your own.
Visit us
Inside BITES Food Court + Bar
8046 New Hampshire Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20783
Langley Park Shopping Center · free parking
| Monday | 11am – 9pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11am – 9pm |
| Wednesday | 11am – 9pm |
| Thursday | 11am – 9pm |
| Friday | 11am – 10pm |
| Saturday | 11am – 10pm |
| Sunday | 11am – 9pm |
Follow along
Specials, festival menus and new dishes are posted first on our socials.
Hungry yet?
Order online for pickup. Most orders are ready in about 30 minutes.