We owe some of our guests an apology. People have tried to call us to place orders, especially catering orders, and it hasn't gone well. Some calls went unanswered, and some ended far too quickly. That isn't how we want anyone treated, and we're sorry.

Here's the honest reason, and what we've changed.

Why we can't take orders by phone

Ananda Kitchen is a small, counter-service kitchen inside BITES Food Court + Bar. The people who answer the phone are the same people cooking your dosa and serving guests at the counter. Taking a long order over the phone, especially a catering order with a dozen trays, means someone standing at the register waits, or a detail gets missed. So we don't take orders by phone.

That rule only works if it's easy to reach us another way. It wasn't easy enough, and our team should have pointed callers somewhere instead of leaving them stuck. We've fixed both.

Ordering pickup

For a regular meal, order online for pickup. Most orders are ready in about 30 minutes. You can also walk up to the counter and order in person.

Ordering catering

For parties, pujas, office lunches and anything bigger, use our catering request form:

  1. Tell us what you need. Pick a pickup date (at least 48 hours ahead), how many guests, and the trays you'd like. Not sure? Give us your headcount and budget, and the chef will suggest a menu.
  2. Send it. Send it on WhatsApp or by email, whichever you prefer. Your request is filled in for you.
  3. We confirm. Our team replies with the menu, the final price and the pickup time.
  4. You pay. Pay online with the invoice we text you, or pay in person when you come in.

The short link is easy to remember: www.anandakitchen.com/cater.

Message us on WhatsApp

Ananda Kitchen now has a business WhatsApp: (410) 381-0011, the same number as our restaurant phone. Messages reach our team, so questions about catering, dietary needs or a specific dish get to the right person. Message us on WhatsApp.

Talk to the chef in person

Planning something special? Come by 8046 New Hampshire Ave in Langley Park, inside BITES Food Court + Bar, and ask to speak with the chef. We're open daily from 11am, and mid-afternoon (about 2 to 4pm) is the calmest time to chat.

Thank you to everyone who told us honestly what went wrong. That feedback is why this is better now.

Find us near you: Langley Park · College Park · Hyattsville · Silver Spring · Takoma Park · Adelphi · Wheaton and Beltsville.