Our Principles
✅We Do:
Make our foods from scratch with whole ingredients, including our dressings, condiments, and paneer
Grind fresh herbs and whole spices to flavor our food
Limit the use of refined sugar and instead use natural sweeteners such as maple syrup, molasses, agave nectar, brown rice syrup, fruit purees, and juices
Cook in 18/10 stainless steel cookware and use filtered, softened, and purified water
Make our chai from scratch using whole spices and black tea, and serve our loose-leaf teas in unbleached, chlorine-free tea bags
Utilize fresh ginger throughout the menu
Limit gluten across the menu, and minimize soy and tofu products
Make our bread, pizza dough, and chapati daily
Use rice bran oil which is free from cholesterol, trans fats, hydrogenates, and GMOs
Use dried fruit and vegetables that are unsulphured and unsweetened
Use paper takeout containers
We believe in Ayurvedic tradition, that food is the very essence of our bodies, and that the conditions of the body correlate with the condition of the mind. This means that ultimately, food affects our state of consciousness. Annapurna’s is the place for healing cuisine, in that we aim to align the mind and body by maintaining principles and philosophies that are unique in the food industry.
As the Hindu spiritual scripts point out, vegetarian food ensures good health and longevity. In line with this:
❌We Do Not:
Handle meat, poultry, seafood, or eggs in our kitchens
Have microwaves in our kitchens
Use honey, peanuts, or soy sauce
Serve cheese made with rennet
Sweeten our entrees or soups
Serve food containing MSG or artificial coloring
Use wheat in our bakery