Bringing Authentic
Flavours & Hospitality
Since 1991
Since 1991, Sri Ananda Bahwan Group has been creating memorable dining and celebration experiences across Malaysia. From authentic Banana Leaf dining to premium multi-cuisine catering and elegant banquet halls, we bring together a blend of Indian, Malaysian, and Western flavours, complemented by warm hospitality and quality service. Whether it’s a meal, a family gathering, or a grand celebration, we make every occasion truly memorable.
30+
Years of Excellence
9
Restaurant Locations
10,000+
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 restaurants feature authentic North and South Indian cuisine, prepared with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes, while our catering brings together a blend of Indian, Malaysian, and Western flavours with 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
Food & Hospitality Brand
Founded in 1991 in Butterworth, Penang, Sri Ananda Bahwan began with a simple vision—to serve quality food with uncompromising standards 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 bringing together diverse flavours and culinary traditions.
Our restaurants continue to celebrate authentic North and South Indian cuisine, while our catering offers a blend of Indian, Malaysian, and Western flavours, prepared with quality ingredients and decades of culinary expertise.
“We Add Spice To Your Life.”
What We Offer
Restaurants
Enjoy authentic flavours with our famous Banana Leaf dining experience across nine locations in Malaysia.
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.
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 diverse flavours with exceptional service throughout Penang and beyond.
The service at sri ananda bahwan is excellent!" The staff is polite and attentive, going above and beyond to provide a wonderful eating experience. Congratulations to the whole team!" "I was really impressed by the service at SAB. The staff members were very knowledgable about the food and provided fantastic suggestions. Truly excellent service!" "The service here is exceptional. Our server was attentive, yet not intrusive. The whole team worked together to provide a flawless eating experience. We never had to ask anything twice!" "I can't say enough positive things about the service at this establishment. The staff is very tolerant of small alterations and goes above and beyond to assure visitors' satisfaction. Bravo!" "The staff here genuinely cares about their guests. They were attentive, courteous, and pleasant. They made us feel like VIPs." "The service was perfect from beginning to end. Our waitress was courteous and helpful, ensuring that our whole meal experience was flawless. We would come back only for the service."
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.
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.
Happy Greetings 💖 Many times comes this place for breakfast lunch dinner My favourite was prawn peppers fry bt recently the taste change not like last time The prawn size getting smaller day by day n it's not cheaper.. oni 10 small prawns in small plate rm 28+..I don't mind to pay n i understand the market price in busy area bt for this small portion for that price not worth it.. otherwise the all worth it n nice.. I love the place whn I come thy n no more black pepper fry after this in this tanjung restaurant bt in other branch was nice Tq
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!
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.
Visited with my family on a nice rainy afternoon, best decision! We had a lovely range of dishes and of course the banana leaf. Their palak paneer and butter chicken is amazing! Each dish with lots of flavour, we were so impressed. The prawn coconut curry was the star of the show! Brilliant service, fresh delicious food, what more could you want ❤️
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
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.
Today, enjoyed a very delicious banana leaf rice meal. Just mix n taste the magic! Nothing is going to come between me n my banana leaf rice, not even a broken hand. Thanks also to Mr Sasi (Mgr) n his efficient team, good job. Will come again
The food and drinks were actually good, but the service was totally disappointing. Specifically, the young guy who was serving water had a very bad attitude. It felt like he doesn't know how to do his job properly, or he simply dislikes working there. His lack of interest was clearly visible in his behavior. He doesn't welcome customers properly, nor does he take orders in a polite manner. He doesn't even stand and listen to what we need. We were a group of three people sitting at the table, but he just asked one person for water and rushed away immediately.He doesn't even interact or communicate properly with the customers. This is a very bad attitude from the staff at Sri Ananda Bhavan Restaurant, especially that one particular server. Furthermore, we had to repeatedly call out for staff to get anything done. It’s not that they were short-staffed, but shouldn't the available staff be attentive and serve the customers properly? Many other customers around me were equally frustrated. Honestly, today morning was my worst experience at Sri Ananda Bhavan. The way they handle customers is highly disappointing. They are very prompt in collecting the money, but they fail miserably when it comes to customer service. I don't understand why their behavior is so poor
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 !