Great place on the bank of beautiful Swan river, I have been there many times and liked the food. Very good place for Indian food lovers. Kudos to Annalaxmi.
What an amazing place in an amazing location. The food was delicious and the view of the river from the deck a delight. Highly recommend this place.
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The food is divine, pure vegetarian. The uttapam( Salted Pancakes) vanish as they are made.
I also volunteer over here, people visiting this restaurant should understand and remember that the ones who served here are volunteers who aren't being paid a penny. I don't get paid a penny and yet I serve food as I like to do so. Hence don't be rude and don't ask the volunteers to act like your personal waiter. That's downright rude. Also we are not sure which food gas nuts, which has onions. I would like to ask some of you to come and volunteer, then you would know.
The uttapam's are tasty but they are given one piece per person. It takes a lot of time to prepare them and if you insist on taking 4-5 multiple times, then rest of the people who come later won't get any. Be considerate. Also homeless, poor people will share the table with you, if you want special VIP seats then this is not the place for you. Behave well please and treat every fellow being as human. And please please don't let your kids, toddlers out if sight as they run inside the good counter and cause accidents, would you like if a random kid comes and bites you or pulls your shirt?
Again, let me say that this is the best restaurant in Perth only if you know how to be respectful..
ARON KONDASINGHE SUDATH
+4
Pay as your heart desires - unbelievable!!!
Superb location
I tried the food of potato curry coffee orange juice tea and other beverages and also provide buffet which is friendly vegetarian in Perth CBD
Love the concept. 5 stars to support the restaurant. Go and experience it! Bring a drink with you if your spice tolerance is low (although they have water and tea for you) š„
An indian-vegetarian canteen where you can eat the amount you want and give the value you think it deserves. All the money is used to produce the food and to nourish those who are in need and cannot afford it. So many beautiful caring people.
Travellers' Delight...
Perth's hidden gem at the Barrack Square Jetty (behind Bell Tower). If you visit Perth please visit Annalakshmi on the Swan for a cultural experience.
Annalakshmi, an Indian Vegetarian restaurant is based on the ethos #Eat to your heart's content and Pay What Your Heart Feels. This institution is supported mainly by like minded volunteers wanting to serve the people of Perth.
When one dines and contributes/pay for their meal it goes towards supporting the Annalakshmi operation and also towards serving another hungry soul who may not be in position to pay much or any for their meal.
Aidan "Avvinash" Louis
+5
As soon as I entered this restaurant, instantly, the place around me transformed into my hometown, Mangalore. I was instantly brought back to my origins, the smells, the people. I was home. I took a seat, by the window admiring the river Ganges (reality it was the swan). The food was served quickly like a bowl down left side by Ravi Ashwin. I took my first bite, the steam moistening the top of my mouth, the cashews from the curry instantly reviving my tastebuds. Wow. The food was amazing, like something I've never experienced before, I will definitely inform my friends at Perth Indian Taxi Drivers Club on Facebook. Every month we try a new restaurant, this one is sure to be next!
Interesting concept of pay what you want for as much as you want to eat. Service was mostly non-verbal but the atmosphere was buzzing with lots of people, the decor and sunset view out the back. The curries were good but not spicy enough for my liking. It was a nice simple Indian meal.
Been here a few times and every time Iāll get a carb feast by having massive servings of the potato curry! There are usually two types of basmati rice and a few curries, which are all delicious. There is also a rice pudding like dessert (not sure what itās called) thatās my favourite! This pay by feel restaurant is worth checking out
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I visited Annalakshmi on the New Yearās day; the one at the Fremantle markets rather than the one in the CBD.
I had a good experience right from the service to the way authentic flavours in the food.
Iāve had fond memories of Annalakshmi having come from Chennai (a city in South India) where Annalakshmi is a big deal. The restaurantās concept is that you eat and pay what you feel like and the people working here are mostly folks who are volunteering.
The one in Fremantle market is pretty small and compact.
I ordered Dosa, Vada, Desi Thali (rice, rotis and some gravies), MI Goreng noodles and ended it on a sweet note with some refreshing mango lassi.
The Dosa was delicious, not to forget the accompaniments (chutneys and Sambar). The vada was too dry and hence Iād recommended eating it with sambar as that would go well. The thali was good and maybe could have had more spices but it suits the western population and hence recommended.
The cold mango lassi in the end was refreshing and was a cherry on the top.
Overall, a good experience.
Balmy summer sunday evening, sitting out the front of the restaurant and enjoying the sounds of the river. Enjoyed a beautiful tray of 8 different flavours of vegetarian indian goodness. The dessert topped it off with a lovely not too sweet flavour of India. And great value for money.
Amazing venue, and delicious vegetarian/vegan food. They do a daily ritual for the sunset which was absolutely mesmerising. Highly recommend!
This was a lovely meal which was a great price, included much variety, the staff were friendly and the service was super quick :)
It was great to be able to try so many different dishes. Even though the bowls are little, you still feel very full by the end!
Would recommend!
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Annalakshmi on the Swan feels like the name of a ballet. But swept away by the dance you will not be, unless the dance is the excellent spices added to each dish. I heard about this place because I was both excited and fascinated by the āgive as you feelā advertisement. But when I made it to this place recently I found that it is NO LONGER a āpay as you feelā place. It is however $15 a person for an endless amount of delicious fare. I brought a friend and look forward to bringing all my friends to enjoy this darling restaurant. The selection was superb, the flavouring ideal and the service kind. They ask you when you arrive what kind of meal youād like, itās all vegetarian and delicious. But they are ready to be asked for vegan, gluten free, dairy free etc when selecting your kind of meal. Then they bring you a platter of little dishes of curries, soup, dessert, salad and rices. With a pile of naan and papadam in the centre. Then they come back later to ask if youād like more of anything. They offer a tea as apart of the main price and a mango lassi for an extra $5. The thing Iād say is the food takes a while to come and they service though kind is slow because itās run by volunteers and not many of them seemed to be very trained in hospitality. Though they were all kind and helpful. All in all Iāll be back as often as I can. The view of the river was charming and so refreshing. Well done!!!!
Well priced. Great feed for the low price very filling. Good flavours.
Staff were all friendly, efficient and helpful. Excellent service.
Great views of river/South Perth.
Access for mobility impaired with lift.
Parking is limited and pay what else would you expect in the city.
An absolutely noble cause is what this place is run for.
The food at Annalakshmi is phenomenal. The fact that they have a tagline "Eat to your heart's content and pay what your heart feels" is such a soul touching idea.
The location where it is at is simply unquestionable. Right behind the Bell tower on the banks of the Swan River in the heart of Perth, providing quality food with great respect and dignity.
Please donate as much as you can, actually after eating this food, you will not want to walk out without paying more than what you got.
I strongly suggest you get to this place for either lunch or dinner if you are in Perth. They are open all 7 days of the week.
Help them help the world! Enjoy your visit to Annalakshmi. :)
The food was okay. It was more about the experience than the food. It is inspiring to see how this restaurant is run by volunteers. Be prepared that you will be eating with some of the homeless. I will admit that I didn't feel most at ease at first because this is not a typical setting but I'm glad a place like this exists, out of the goodwill of people and you contribute what you are able to. Nothing to worry about, people just there to have a hot meal with comfy chairs.
I liked the vegetable curry and the spicy soup. Saw a few dolphins from the balcony too.
Great place on the river offering authentic, traditional vegetarian indian food as a buffet style. Cooked by lovely families. Amazing food. Very relaxing and accepting atmosphere.
Usually a rice, chickpea curry, vegetable curry on offer with a small indian pudding for dessert.
The food is delicious and it's just a nice place to eat. They also offer cooking classes during the week.
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