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.

Sri Ananda Bahwan

30+

Years of Excellence

9

Restaurant Locations

1000+

Events Catered

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30+

Years of Excellence

9

Restaurant Locations

1000+

Events Catered

OUR STORY

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.

WHO WE ARE

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.

We Add Spice To Your Life

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

Butterworth Hall
ABOUT US

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.”

OUR BUSINESSES

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.

SIGNATURE DISHES

Our Popular Dishes

Banana leaf
Tandoori Chicken with Naan
Chicken Biryani
Falooda with Ice cream
Falooda with Ice cream
Butter Chicken
Chicken Varuval
Mutton rogan josh
Mutton Rogan Josh
Palak Paneer
BANQUET HALL

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.

CATERING SERVICES

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.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
Lord Satan
a month ago

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.

Saber Freeman
2 weeks ago

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 !

Shalu
2 months ago

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.

Prashaanthan Thilagar
6 months ago

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.

29-3-8 Linda Yeoh
7 months ago

One of the best thosai is served here. Crispy at edges and soft in the middle. Perfect with it's thick & tasty dhall. It's coconut chutney is thick unlike other places which was too diluted. Go for it's chicken perathal and fried cauliflower too! There are many other choices too such as it's fried spicy BeeHoon, Uppuma, etc.

Sukhjeet Singh
a month ago

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. 🙂😋

Sean Super
a month ago

I had an excellent dining experience at Anandha Bhawan, Butterworth. The food was exceptionally authentic, rich in flavor, and truly reflected the quality of traditional cuisine. Every dish was freshly prepared and absolutely delicious, making it well worth the money. A special appreciation to the staff for their outstanding service. They were courteous, attentive, and highly professional throughout our visit, ensuring a pleasant and comfortable dining experience. Overall, Anandha Bhawan delivers both exceptional food and excellent customer service. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for authentic cuisine and a memorable dining experience. I look forward to visiting again.

Rahim Shaikh
a month ago

Nice atmosphere and friendly staff… overall food was good and tasty. One must visit this place for all south and north Indian cuisines.

Cynthia Dominic Saviour
a month ago

I had a wonderful dining experience at Sri Ananda Bahwan, Perai. The food was fresh, delicious, and full of authentic South Indian flavours. Every dish was prepared with care, and the service was friendly and efficient. A special highlight was the Kesari dessert—soft, fragrant, perfectly sweet, and a delightful way to end the meal. It was truly one of the best parts of the dining experience! If you’re looking for tasty Indian cuisine, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere, I highly recommend Sri Ananda Bahwan Perai. As I run my wellness and massage shop nearby, Sri Ananda Bahwan, Perai has become one of my favourite places to eat. I come here often because the food always feels like a comforting home-cooked meal. It’s delicious, satisfying, and always makes me feel right at home. A special thank you to all the staff—from the managers, cashiers, servers, and kitchen team. Everyone is always so friendly, caring, welcoming, and attentive, making every visit a pleasant experience.

Mohammed shifan
4 months ago

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.

Arvindran Thagarajan
a year ago

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!

Isaac Sam
a month ago

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.