अन्नपूर्णा

02:00 AM · THE HOUSE WAKES UP

The House ofअन्नपूर्णा

  • परंपराTradition
  • प्रतिष्ठाReputation
  • अनुशासनDiscipline

Fresh idli & medu vadaevery morning in Nalasopara

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The Pamban bridge running out across the sea at Rameswaram at dawn, fishing boats below

Named after Annapoorna, the goddess who never lets a plate go empty. Every morning, before the city wakes, we light the lamp, steam the idlis and send the House out to your street.

The House of Annapoorna

02:15 AM

अनुशासन

Discipline starts before sunrise.

Long before Nalasopara wakes up, the lamp at the House is lit. The batter was ground last evening and has been rising quietly all night. Same hour, same care, every single day.

The kitchen opens at 2:00 AM

Fresh idlis in the steamer plate
Soft, because the batter rested all night

02:45 AM

परंपरा

The recipe came from home. It stays that way.

Rice, urad dal, a pinch of salt and a lot of patience. Our idlis are steamed in small batches, so every one comes out soft enough to give way to a spoon.

Made fresh, every morning

Soft idlis on a banana leaf with sambar and chutney
Steamed in small batches

03:15 AM

मेदु वडा

Crisp outside. Soft inside.

Shaped by hand, then fried until the outside crackles and the inside stays soft. Turn the sound on. This is what 3:15 at the House sounds like.

A crisp medu vada on a banana leaf, with sambar and chutney
With the hole in the middle, the way it should be

03:40 AM

तैयार

Packed hot. Out the door.

Everything made this morning goes into steel dabbas while it is still steaming, and onto the carts before the city gets going.

1,200
idlis
600
vadas

leave the House every morning

Idli, medu vada, sambar, chutneys and filter coffee on a steel plate
Ready before the city is
A Mumbai suburban train on its tracks at sunrise

अन्नदानं परमं दानम्

There is no gift greater than food.

Sanskrit saying

04:00 AM

The carts leave the House.

From our kitchen near DMart, hot dabbas ride out to carts across Nalasopara. Find the one closest to you.

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  • The House, our kitchen

    Shop 17, Kailash Tower, Yashwant Viva Township, Near DMart, Nalasopara East 401209

  • 1

    Nalasopara Station (East)

    At Sunshine Garden · 4:30 – 11:00 AM

    Directions
  • 2

    East–West Flyover

    At Dubey Estate, east side · 4:30 – 11:00 AM

    Directions

06:00 AM

Three people. One House.

Three of us started the House with one promise: breakfast that is fresh, honest and on time, every single day.

  • Ankit Mishra

    Ankit Mishra

    अंकित मिश्रा

    Co-founder · Growth & Brand

    Takes the House to new streets and new screens. Brand, digital and everything that helps it grow.

  • Ankit Jha

    Ankit Jha

    अंकित झा

    Co-founder · Operations

    Runs the kitchen floor. He brings in the cooks and the team, and makes sure every batch leaves on time.

  • Deepak Chaurasia

    Deepak Chaurasia

    दीपक चौरसिया

    Co-founder · Mentor

    The steady hand behind the House. His experience and guidance keep us honest and keep us growing.

A temple gopuram at dusk with its doorway lit

अतिथि देवो भव

The guest is God. Everyone who walks up to our cart is served like one.

Taittiriya Upanishad

07:30 AM

Feeding a crowd?

Office breakfasts, pujas, birthdays, society mornings. Fill in the letter and it lands on our WhatsApp, and we will plan the morning around you.

Dear House of Annapoorna,

I am and I would like idli and vada for people on for a in .

Hungrily yours

We keep these details only to get back to you.

09:00 AM

Asked at the cart.

Where can I get fresh idli and medu vada in Nalasopara?

From our two carts in Nalasopara East: outside Nalasopara Station (East) at Sunshine Garden, and by the East–West Flyover at Dubey Estate.

What time do the carts open?

Every day at 4:30 AM. The food leaves our kitchen at 4:00 AM, so the first plate of the day is as fresh as it gets.

Is everything pure vegetarian?

Yes. Everything we make is 100% vegetarian.

Where is the food cooked?

At the House, our own kitchen at Shop 17, Kailash Tower, Yashwant Viva Township, near DMart, Nalasopara East. The idlis are steamed and the vadas fried there every morning, then sent hot to the carts.

What is on the menu?

A South Indian breakfast, kept simple: soft idli with sambar and coconut chutney, ghee podi idli, crisp medu vada, sambar vada and an idli vada combo.

Can I order on WhatsApp, Zomato or Swiggy?

WhatsApp, yes: add what you want from the menu on this page and send the order. Zomato and Swiggy are coming soon.

Do you take bulk orders for pujas, offices and functions?

Yes. Fill in the bulk order letter on this page with the date, the number of people and your area, and we will plan the morning with you.