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Guides to South Indian food, what to order, and what's cooking in Langley Park.
November 6, 2026 · 2 min read
How to Order From Ananda Kitchen: Pickup, Catering and WhatsApp
Why we can't take orders by phone, and the easy ways to reach us instead: order pickup online, send a catering request, or message Ananda Kitchen on WhatsApp.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Diwali Party Food: Planning a Vegetarian Spread for Diwali 2026
Diwali 2026 is Sunday, November 8. Ideas for a vegetarian Diwali party spread with sharing trays, gulab jamun and ras malai from Ananda Kitchen in Langley Park.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Is Indian Food Gluten-Free? A Guide to Ordering Dosa, Idli and More
Many South Indian dishes like dosa and idli are traditionally made from rice and lentils, not wheat. What to know about gluten in Indian food, and why people with celiac should always ask the counter.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Gulab Jamun vs. Ras Malai: Which Indian Dessert Should You Try?
Gulab jamun is a fried milk dumpling soaked in sugar syrup; ras malai is soft chenna soaked in sweet, creamy milk. How they differ and how to order them at Ananda Kitchen in Langley Park.
October 27, 2026 · 2 min read
How to Eat Pani Puri (and Other Chaat) Like a Pro
Pani puri, dahi puri, sev puri, bhel and samosa chaat explained: what they are, how to eat them without the mess, and where to find chaat in Langley Park, MD.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Idli vs. Dosa: What's the Difference and Which Should You Order?
Idli vs. dosa explained: same fermented rice and lentil batter, very different results. How they taste, how they're cooked, and which to order in Langley Park.
October 27, 2026 · 2 min read
Ordering Indian Catering for a Party, Puja or Office Lunch
How much Indian food to order for a group, which catering trays travel best, and how to order vegetarian South Indian catering trays for pickup in Langley Park, MD.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
South Indian and Vegetarian Indian Food Near Hyattsville, Adelphi, Beltsville and Wheaton
Looking for dosa, idli, chaat or a vegetarian thali near Hyattsville, Adelphi, Beltsville or Wheaton, MD? Ananda Kitchen in Langley Park is a vegetarian Indian kitchen with pickup ordering.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Vegetarian Indian Food Near Silver Spring, Takoma Park and Hyattsville
Looking for vegetarian Indian food near Silver Spring or Takoma Park? Ananda Kitchen in Langley Park is a short drive, with dosa, chaat and free parking.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Mango Lassi, Masala Chai and More: A Guide to Indian Drinks
What mango lassi, sweet and salty lassi, masala chaas, masala chai, Rooh Afza and cheeku shake are, how they taste, and which Indian drink to pair with your meal in Langley Park.
October 27, 2026 · 2 min read
Mysore Masala Dosa vs. Masala Dosa: What's the Difference?
Mysore masala dosa is a masala dosa with a spicy red chili-garlic chutney spread inside. How it compares to masala, ghee podi and paneer dosa, and which to order.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
A Guide to South Indian Breakfast: Idli, Vada, Dosa and Uttapam
What a South Indian breakfast is, what to order first, and why you can get idli, vada, dosa and uttapam all day at Ananda Kitchen in Langley Park, MD.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Vegan Indian Food: What to Order and What to Ask
A plain guide to vegan Indian food: which dishes are often plant-based, where dairy hides, and how to order vegan at Ananda Kitchen in Langley Park, MD.
October 27, 2026 · 2 min read
Vegetarian Indian Food Near UMD College Park: A Student's Guide
Missing home food at the University of Maryland? Where to find real South Indian dosa, idli, chaat and thalis near College Park, with vegan and Swaminarayan-friendly options.
October 27, 2026 · 2 min read
What Is a Dosa? A First-Timer's Guide
Never had a dosa? Here's what it is, how it's made, what comes with it, how to eat it, and which one to order first at Ananda Kitchen in Langley Park.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
What Is a Thali? What Comes on Our Punjabi Thali and How to Eat It
A thali is a full Indian meal served as several small dishes on one plate. What comes on Ananda Kitchen's Punjabi thali, the three versions we offer, and how to eat it.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
What Is Chole Bhature? A Guide to the North Indian Favorite
What chole bhature is, how to eat it, and how it compares to chole puri, aloo bhaji puri and a Punjabi thali, all served at Ananda Kitchen in Langley Park, MD.
October 27, 2026 · 4 min read
What Is Medhu Vada? How to Eat South India's Savory Lentil Doughnut
Medhu vada (medu vada) is a crispy, doughnut-shaped fritter made from urad dal. What it tastes like, how to eat it with sambar and chutney, and where to get it in Langley Park.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
What Is Sambar? The Lentil Stew That Comes With Every Dosa
What sambar is, what it tastes like, how to eat it with dosa, idli and vada, and why every dosa at Ananda Kitchen in Langley Park comes with 8oz of it.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
What Is Samosa Chaat? A Guide to India's Favorite Street Snack
Samosa chaat is a broken-up samosa topped with chickpeas, yogurt, chutneys, onion and sev. What it tastes like, how it compares to other chaat, and where to get it in Langley Park.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
What Is Uttapam? The Thick South Indian Pancake vs. Dosa
Uttapam is a thick, soft South Indian pancake made from fermented rice and lentil batter, with toppings cooked in. How it differs from dosa and which uttapam to order in Langley Park.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Looking for Woodlands in Langley Park? South Indian Food Is Back
Woodlands Pure Vegetarian in Langley Park closed in early 2021. Here's what's in the space now and where to get vegetarian South Indian dosa and idli today.
Hungry yet?
Order online for pickup. Most orders are ready in about 30 minutes.