Andhra food that tastes like home.
ManaVindhu is a South Indian restaurant in Alpharetta, Georgia. We cook Hyderabadi and Vijayawada biryanis, gongura curries, idli, dosa and Irani chai fresh every day. Dine in, pick up, or get it delivered.
Delivery
Catering
- 10 mintypical pickup
- Dine inlunch and dinner
- Deliveryand pickup
- Cateringevents and trays
Restaurant or food truck?
Same kitchen, same taste. Pick one and order.
The restaurant
11105 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta. Dine in, pick up, or get delivery.
Want to order from the restaurant? Click below.
The food truck
ManaVindhu Express, our food truck, now in Cumming. Hot dosas, made fresh at the window.
Walk up, or call ahead and we will have it ready.
The dream behind your meal
In 2016, Naga Lakshmi Dwarapureddi had a dream: to cook for other families the way she cooked for her own. She was a young mother then, so the dream had to wait.
Twenty days after her second son was born, she walked into her first professional kitchen. For years she cooked between the school drop-off and the pick-up, and learned her craft one kitchen at a time. In 2024 she and her husband left Omaha for Atlanta, and ManaVindhu opened.
Distance may take you far from home. My food brings home back to you.
Our signature dishes
The biryanis our guests order most, and our special pulav. Each one is cooked the way it is made back home.
Hyderabad Dum Chicken Biryani
Hyderabad$14.99
Basmati rice and marinated chicken, sealed in the pot and slow-cooked the Hyderabadi dum way.
Vijayawada Chicken Biryani
Vijayawada$15.99
Spicy and bold, the way Vijayawada makes it.
Ulavacharu Shrimp Biryani
Coastal Andhra$17.99
Shrimp biryani made with ulavacharu, the rich horse gram gravy from coastal Andhra.
Fry-Gos Chicken Pulav
House special$15.99
Our house special pulav, made with ManaVindhu’s own spice mix.
A taste of our menu
Six of our 22 menu sections. Same prices online, for pickup or delivery.
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Gongura Mutton $17.99Tangy Andhra curry made with fresh gongura leaves
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Gongura Shrimp $18.99Shrimp in a sour, spicy gongura curry
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Telangana Shrimp $17.99Telangana-style shrimp curry with village spices
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Andhra Paneer $14.99Paneer in a bold Andhra-style gravy
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Kadai Paneer $14.99Onions, peppers and freshly ground kadai masala
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Butter Chicken $14.99Mild and creamy, with tomato and butter
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Hyderabad Dum Mushroom Biryani $14.99Basmati rice and mushrooms, slow-cooked the dum way
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Vijayawada Mushroom Biryani $14.99The spicy Vijayawada biryani, vegetarian
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Avakaya Shrimp Biryani $17.99Made with the spices of avakaya mango pickle
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Fry-Gos Goat Pulav $17.99Goat pulav with our house spice mix
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Mint & Coriander Fry-Gos Goat Pulav $17.99Goat pulav with fresh mint, coriander and house masala
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Mandi Goat $19.99Arabian-style rice, slow-cooked with tender goat
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Tandoori Chicken $15.99Marinated in spices and roasted in the tandoor
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Tangri Kabab $15.99Chicken drumsticks roasted in a traditional tandoor
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Achari Chicken Kabab $15.99Creamy, juicy kebabs with a pickle-spice kick
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Tandoori Roti $2.99Whole wheat bread from the clay oven
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Kashmiri Naan $3.99Sweet naan filled with nuts and dried fruit
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Karivepaku Babycorn $14.99Baby corn tossed with curry leaves and Andhra spices
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Jalapeño Gobi $14.99Crispy cauliflower with jalapeños and onions
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Crispy Onion Pakoda $5.99Crispy onion fritters, fried fresh
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Samosa $5.99Spiced potato in a crispy pastry
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Mint & Coriander Shrimp Soup $7.99Light shrimp soup with fresh mint and coriander
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Idli (3) $7.99Steamed rice cakes with sambar and chutney
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Sambar Idli (3) $8.99Idlis soaked in hot sambar
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Idli (2) + Vada (2) $8.99The classic tiffin plate: two idlis and two vadas
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Idli (2) + Pongal $8.99Two idlis with peppery ghee pongal
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Idli (2) + Mini Masala Dosa $9.99Two idlis with a small masala dosa
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Gulab Jamun $4.99Soft milk dumplings in sweet syrup
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Rasmalai $4.99Soft paneer dumplings in saffron milk
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Mango Lassi $4.99Yogurt blended with sweet mango
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Irani Chai $1.79Rich, creamy Hyderabad-style tea. Or get 30 on a chai card for $36
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Badam Milk $4.99Almond milk with saffron and cardamom
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Goli Soda $4.99The classic Indian soda with the marble stopper
A full meal on one plate.
Our thali is how a Telugu home eats. Guests tell us it is the best-value meal in town.
On the plate
- Rice in the center
- Five curries and sides
- Something sweet
- Veg or non-veg
The dishes change every day. Call us and ask what is on today’s thali.
Mana vindhu. Our feast.
The name is Telugu: మన means ours, and విందు means a feast. Our cooking comes from Telugu homes: the tang of gongura, biryani sealed and cooked in its own steam, idli and dosa in the morning.
Many of our spices and staples come from farms in India. The rest is patience, and a kitchen that cooks every order fresh.
Clean cooking. Our guests say so.
Guests keep writing the same three things in their Google reviews: no MSG, no artificial colors, no essence. Here are ten reviews, in their own words.
Excellent South Indian food… with no artificial food colors, no MSG, no essence.
Narendra B.
You can tell nothing is masked with taste enhancers or MSG, just real ingredients cooked with care.
Raghu G.
Perfect place to grab authentic Indian food, without any additives!
Sreya G.
No MSG is used. I know because after the meal, I feel it.
Kyu Jo K.
The biryani is hands down one of the best I’ve ever had in Atlanta. The rice is perfectly cooked, the flavors are rich and balanced, and the meat is incredibly tender.
Sri K.
Everyone should try the coriander chicken pulav. Delicious and fulfilling. Have not tasted that flavourful chicken in Atlanta so far.
Raj S.
Came here to get a taste of home while in college and absolutely loved it. The Vijayawada biryani and Andhra chicken curry were fresh and spiced perfectly.
Ujjwala M.
I tried masala dosa, onion kulcha and mango lassi. Everything was beyond my expectations. Genuine price with good portions.
Atul P.
Food was yumm and service is extraordinary. Karrapodi gobi is the highlight dish.
Harini
Ordered a mutton ghee roast yesterday and the taste was excellent!
Karthik K.
More than a dining room
Five things you can book from the same kitchen.
Protein bowls
Build your own bowl with a base, a protein and sides. Made fresh, with no MSG.
Catering for weddings, office lunches and festivals.
Biryani by the tray, slow-cooked curries, vegetarian dishes, fresh naan, starters and sweets. We can build an Andhra menu or keep it simple, for 20 guests or a full hall.
- Weddings and engagements
- Office lunches and meetings
- Graduations and birthdays
- Festivals and family get-togethers
A look inside ManaVindhu
New at the counter
30 Irani chai for $36.
30 small chai cost $53.70 on the menu. On the card you pay $36. That is $1.20 a cup, and you save $17.70.
- Buy it at the counter. We punch it each time you have a chai.
- One chai per visit.
- Share it with family and friends. Anyone with the card can use it.
- Good for 6 months from the day you buy it.
- Earns reward points like any purchase: 1 point for every $1.
Get $5 back for every $50.
Earn 1 point for every $1 you spend with us. 10 points = $1 off your next visit. Free to join with your phone number.
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Visit us in Alpharetta.
- 11105 State Bridge Rd, Suite 140, Alpharetta, GA 30022
- (404) 733-7040
- Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating
| Day | Lunch | Dinner |
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| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm | 5:30 – 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm | 5:30 – 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm | 5:30 – 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm | 5:30 – 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | 5:30 – 10:00 pm |
| Sunday | 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | 5:30 – 9:00 pm |
A short drive from Johns Creek, Roswell, Milton and Duluth.
Common questions
Do you use MSG or artificial colors?
It is the thing guests mention most in their Google reviews: no MSG, no artificial colors, no essence. If you have a question about a dish, ask us when you order or call (404) 733-7040.
How spicy is Andhra food?
Andhra food is known for its heat. Gongura curries and Vijayawada biryani are bold. Butter Chicken, Kadai Paneer and the Hyderabadi dum biryanis are milder. Not sure? Ask us when you order.
What can vegetarians order?
A lot: mushroom biryanis and pulavs, Andhra Paneer and Kadai Paneer, Karivepaku Babycorn, Jalapeño Gobi, idli, vada, pongal and dosa, samosa and pakoda, and the veg thali.
Do you cater events?
Yes. We cater weddings, office lunches, graduations, birthdays and festivals. Send the catering form with your date and guest count, or call (404) 733-7040.
Can I order for pickup or delivery?
Yes. Order online for pickup or delivery. The ordering page shows the current wait time.
Is the restaurant wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are all wheelchair accessible.
Where are you located?
11105 State Bridge Rd, Suite 140, Alpharetta, GA 30022. Get directions.