Bringing Authentic
Indian Hospitality
Since 1991
From authentic Banana Leaf dining to premium catering and elegant banquet halls, Sri Ananda Bahwan Group has been creating unforgettable dining experiences across Malaysia for over three decades. We proudly serve exceptional Indian cuisine with genuine hospitality, making every meal and celebration truly memorable.
30+
Years of Excellence
9
Restaurant Locations
1000+
Events Catered
30+
Years of Excellence
9
Restaurant Locations
1000+
Events Catered
From One Restaurant to a Trusted Malaysian Brand
Founded in 1991 in Butterworth, Penang, Sri Ananda Bahwan began with a dream, passion, and unwavering commitment to serving exceptional Indian cuisine. What started as a single restaurant has grown into one of Malaysia’s leading homegrown Banana Leaf restaurant brands, proudly operating 9 restaurants across Peninsular Malaysia, alongside successful catering, traditional sweets, snacks, and banquet hall businesses.
Over the years, Sri Ananda Bahwan Group of Companies has continued expanding into diverse industries while staying true to its founding values of quality, authenticity, and heartfelt hospitality.For more than three decades, we have remained dedicated to delivering authentic North and South Indian cuisine prepared using fresh, premium ingredients and time-honoured recipes.
We Add Spice To Your Life
For over 30 years, Sri Ananda Bahwan has been serving exceptional food and warm hospitality, creating memorable dining experiences for families, friends, and communities across Malaysia.
Our menu features authentic North and South Indian cuisine, prepared with fresh ingredients, traditional recipes, and a commitment to quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction.
Our Vision
To build a diversified group of businesses by expanding into new industries, empowering our people, creating customer value, and driving sustainable growth.
Our Mission
To continue delivering excellence across our food and beverage businesses through innovation and continuous improvement
Malaysia's Trusted
Indian Hospitality Brand
Founded in 1991 in Butterworth, Penang, Sri Ananda Bahwan began with a simple vision—to serve authentic Indian cuisine with uncompromising quality and heartfelt hospitality.
Today, we have grown into one of Malaysia’s leading homegrown hospitality groups, operating restaurants, banquet halls, catering services, and traditional sweets while continuing to preserve the rich flavours of Indian heritage.
Every dish is carefully prepared using fresh ingredients, traditional recipes, and decades of culinary expertise.
“We Add Spice To Your Life.”
What We Offer
Restaurants
Enjoy authentic North and South Indian cuisine with our famous Banana Leaf dining experience across nine locations.
Catering
Professional catering for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, temple functions, and private celebrations.
Banquet Hall
Elegant event venues with premium facilities for weddings, receptions, birthdays, and corporate functions.
Traditional Sweets
Authentic handcrafted Indian sweets and savouries, perfect for festive celebrations and gifting.
Our Popular Dishes
Elegant Venues for Every Celebration
Host weddings, receptions, ROM ceremonies, birthdays, corporate events, and family gatherings in our beautifully designed banquet halls with professional event support.
Delicious Catering for Every Occasion
From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our experienced catering team delivers authentic Indian cuisine with exceptional service throughout Penang and beyond.
Open on Thaipusam day. Food & service top notch. Room for improvement: Place looks a bit run down may need a refurbishment. Ventilation is pretty bad as it was quite stuffy.
I honestly don’t understand the negative reviews—this place has been a little sanctuary for me. The staff, even though many are from other countries, make it feel like a second home. They are so kind, caring, and always go out of their way to help. You can feel the warmth in the way they serve you—like you’re part of their family. The food is always fresh and made with love, and the cozy vibe just wraps around you. Whether I come for a quick bite or a long, relaxed meal, it never feels rushed or impersonal. I love supporting this restaurant because they bring such genuine care to every customer. If you’re looking for a place that feels like home, this is it. I can’t recommend it enough!
Came here for tea time, enjoyed their tea time choices thoroughly. There were a few varieties of snacks to choose from, being a vadai lover, I first tried their vadai and it did not disappoint. Also tried their samosa and some sweets which was pretty good. Chai was delicious, will definitely come back when I come to butterworth again. 🙂😋
Sri Ananda Bahwan Restaurant left a very positive impression on me from the moment we were seated. The servers were quick and attentive, taking the time to explain the menu clearly, which made ordering easy and pleasant. Service was impressively fast, and our food arrived without much waiting, even though the restaurant was fairly busy. The fried rice stood out for its quality, made using premium basmati rice. Each grain was light, fragrant, and well-cooked, resulting in a dish that was simple yet very satisfying. The naan bread was another highlight, served warm, light, and tasty, perfect for pairing with the curries. The roti telur was equally excellent, with a nice balance of crispness and softness. We also ordered the potato and broccoli vegetable dish, which turned out to be an eye opener. It was creamy, comforting, and surprisingly flavourful. The mutton curry was another winner, with tender meat in a rich, creamy gravy that wasn’t overpowering. To end the meal, the apam manis was light and refreshing, while the lassi had a pleasant sweetness without being too sour. Overall, it was a very enjoyable dining experience, and I definitely look forward to trying their banana leaf rice and exploring more dishes on the menu in the future.
We had our brother’s ROM celebration at their hall upstairs. The space is comfortable yet abit small. The atmosphere is clean and tidy. The food catered by them was too god and delicious. I would say a 9/10 and those complimentary food are also superb delicious. Definitely would recommend them for catering. Price is reasonable and the service was top notch. The workers are friendly and super helpful throughout the event. All went smoothly. Thank you!
Nice atmosphere and friendly staff… overall food was good and tasty. One must visit this place for all south and north Indian cuisines.
Absolutely loved my meal here. The food was the best I've had in Ipoh and the prices were really decent. The mango lassi was also really great. The staff were all super friendly. Thank you for making me feel so welcomed! If I'm ever back in Ipoh this will be my first stop !
A visit after so long.. Yes, I came for the egg briyani. 😅 It's a flavorful plate of briyani. A bit pricey.. But, I do LOVE the ambiance over here. 🥰🥰 No harm in eating here once in a while.. P/s : Popular spot for both local & tourist.
The Tandoori Chicken Briyani was the highlight of the meal with fragrant, fluffy basmati rice paired with beautifully marinated chicken that was tender, smoky and perfectly charred. The accompanying dhal, raita and curry completed the dish wonderfully. The Teh Tarik was equally impressive, smooth, creamy and expertly pulled with just the right balance of tea and sweetness. The only slight disappointment was the Mutton which was a little tough and could have been more tender. The Chettinad Chicken, although cooked well, lacked the bold, robust spices and depth of flavour typically associated with this classic South Indian dish. That said, the extensive selection of curries, vegetarian dishes and Indian sweets makes this an excellent place to explore authentic Indian cuisine. With generous portions, reasonable prices and consistently good quality, Sri Ananda Bahwan remains a must-visit whenever you’re in Penang.
Awesome environment. An absolute delicious meal we have today! We love the way the food is served, always heat up, fresh and presentable. The staff is very friendly and attentive to request. That is why I always brought my family here every weekend.... Look at empty plates, that is good enough to explain how delicious it is for us.
Had an amazing experience at Ananda Bhavan! The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The dosa was crispy, the curries were rich, and everything tasted authentic. Service was quick and friendly, and the place was clean and comfortable. Great spot for delicious Indian food. Definitely coming back again.
Bold statement but actually think I had the best rice and curry today. And I’ve eaten a lot of rice and curry on my travels. Had tofu too and the guy was helpful with the food