ADYA - fresh indian flavors

Happy Father’s Day to Chef , and all the wonderful dads who we honor today!

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸 Today, we celebrate Moms everywhere — especially those on the ADYA team — who continue to shape future generations.

ADYA is celebrating its 10th Anniversary at the Anaheim Packing House with a special dinner of creative dishes and definitive ADYA classics! This Anniversary Dinner on Thursday, May 30 features a fun mix of new surprises and favorites, all of which pay homage to our experiences over the past decade. Over that time, we have worked hard to increase the popularity and awareness of Indian cuisine and culture through cooking classes, press coverage, television appearances, farmers market, and food festivals, nonprofit gala events, and so much more! 

Join us on May 30 as Chefs Shachi Mehra and Sandeep Basrur channel 10 years of memories into the following special Anniversary Menu:

✨ADYA ANNIVERSARY DINNER✨
Thursday, May 30 // 6-8PM
4-Course Dinner with Beverage Pairings

First
•Watermelon Chaat – fennel, lime, chaat masala
•Pani Puri Shot – tamarind, chickpeas, mint
•Bhel Puri – mango, cucumber, puffed rice

Second
•Beet Tikki – cumin, ginger, mustard seeds
•Lamb & Quinoa Kofta – Spice Girl Tomato Chutney, cilantro/ (vegetarian) Quinoa Kofta
•Malai Kebab – lime, ghee, cream cheese / (vegetarian) Paneer Tikka

Family Style Dinner
•‘Chopped’ Winning Lobster Curry – without the cheesy fondue! (+ vegetarian version)  
•Nadru Yakhni – lotus root, yogurt, garam masala
•Aloo Gobi – turmeric, coriander, ginger
•Butter & Garlic Naan
•Basmati Rice
•Avocado Raita

Dessert
•Cardamom Roasted Strawberries with Shrikhand – honey, orange, pistachios

$125 per guest (incl. dinner, beverage pairings, tax & gratuity)

✨RESERVE SEATS by emailing [email protected]
*Vegetarian options available with advance notice


It’s hard to believe it has been 🔟 years since we opened ADYA at the Anaheim Packing House! Over that time, we have worked hard to increase the popularity and awareness of Indian cuisine and culture through cooking classes, incredible articles, television appearances, farmers market, and food festivals, gala events, and so much more!  Chefs Shachi Mehra and Sandeep Basrur will be channeling 10 years of experiences and memories into a very special Anniversary Dinner on Thursday, May 30 that will showcase their creativity with long-time guests and new fans, alike. 

⭐️ADYA ANNIVERSARY DINNER⭐️
🗓️ Thursday, May 30 // 6:30-8:30PM
🍽️ 4-Course Dinner with Beverage Pairings
✨ $125 per guest (incl. dinner, beverage pairings, tax & gratuity)
🎟️ RESERVE SEATS by emailing [email protected]
(Vegetarian options available with advance notice)

Anniversary Dinner menu to be revealed in the coming weeks, but rest assured that this very special meal will reflect our chefs’ passion for creating innovative and thoughtful dishes that tastefully balance a variety of flavors as they present a unique take on Indian cuisine. ADYA’s use of local produce and sustainable ingredients will shine through as the Anniversary Dinner blends Western and Indian cultures to create artful dishes that successfully marry tradition with modernity. Seating is extremely limited for this dinner, so reserve your seats NOW to avoid disappointment!

As we approach our 10-year milestone, it’s so incredible to see ADYA on Eater LA’s list of The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants! 🔥 A big Thank You to Jenn Tanaka for letting everyone know that we’ve still got it!

— Chefs Shachi Mehra and Sandeep Basrur

Happy Holidays from our family to yours! May your holidays be merry, delicious, and filled with love.

ADYA is closing early on Christmas Eve and we’ll be closed Christmas Day.

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! 🦃🍁 Enjoy your time with loved ones, as our team is creating memories with theirs today!

In conjunction with Small Business Saturday, Shachi's Spice Girl Sauces is offering a special Buy One, Get One Free special from Friday, November 24 through Sunday, November 26!

Stock up for yourself, and let us take care of your gift giving - can you think of a better present than our sauces for everyone on your list? Our red and green labels for our Original Hot Sauce and Tomato Chutney definitely look the part, don't you think?

This special Buy One, Get One Free offer is available at ADYA at the Anaheim Packing House, and online at SpiceGirlSauces.com using code: BOGOSPICE at checkout. Purchases made online can be shipped anywhere in the U.S., so that’s one less thing to stress about this holiday season!

Place your orders 11/24-11/26 here: https://spicegirlsauces.com/discount/BOGOSPICE.

Wishing everyone a very Happy Diwali, filled with love, light, and peace! 🪔 Words cannot express our gratitude for the outpouring of support we've received from you. ✨

How’s this for a seasonal twist on your afternoon tea >> PUMPKIN SPICE CHAI! Available now at ADYA — hot or iced — it’s our take on the much obsessed over PSL! Get it while we’ve got it!

We've been working on a very special Diwali collaboration and can't wait to share it with you tomorrow! 🪔✨🪷 Here's a hint: it's a match made in heaven, combining flavors and ingredients that Chef Shachi Mehra grew up enjoying during Diwali, with the irresistible baked goods that Tarit Tanjasiri of Crema Artisan Bakers is known for! 👊 Stay tuned...

Happiest Birthday to Chef Sandeep! 🥳 Congratulations on another trip around the sun. We hope this day is full of cake, memories, and fun!

Diwali is November 12 and it's our absolute favorite holiday at ADYA — the festival of lights —when we celebrate the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness. Every year, we share some of our favorite Diwali foods and recipes, and this year, we've created a special Diwali Dinner that will allow you to celebrate this joyous holiday with family and friends!

✨ADYA DIWALI DINNER✨
🪔Appetizer: Kachori Chaat - mint chutney, tamarind chutney, yogurt, pomegranate, cilantro
🪔Main: Chicken or Vegetable Korma (choice of one) - creamy mild sauce with nuts, cream and aromatic spices
🪔Sides: Saffron Rice, Aloo Saag, Dal Makhani, Butter & Garlic Naans, Pumpkin Raita
🪔Dessert: Assorted Diwali Sweets

Order your Diwali Dinner for pick-up Thursday, November 9 through Sunday, November 12 by emailing [email protected]. Pricing for this dinner is $150 for up to 4 guests and $300 for up to 10 guests. We can accommodate any number of guests, so please feel free to email us at [email protected] with your specific needs, including full-service catering for your Diwali party!

We’re excited to partner with Gracias Madre in Newport Beach to present a very special plant-based Indian-Mexican culinary journey on Wednesday, November 1 from 6-8 p.m. This will be a four-course collaborative dinner presented by our own Chef Shachi Mehra and Gracias Madre’s Chef Diana Briscoe on Dia de Los Mu***os. Experience the bold, authentic flavors of Indian and Mexican cuisine in the night’s menu:

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ADYA + GRACIAS MADRE DIA DE LOS MU***OS MENU

On the Table
Chipotle Tostadas, Papadum, Mango Chutney, Salsa de Tres Chiles

Primero (GF)
Guajillo Herb-Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Mint Raita Dressing, Pomegranate Seeds, Chaat Masala, Arugula

Segundo (GF NF)
Fall Vegetable Medley
Oyster Mushroom Chicharron, Mixed Vegetable Pakoras, Parsnip Puree, Salsa Habanero

Tersero
Coconut Chickpea Curry
Green Rice, Basil Marinated Tomatoes, Homestyle Chapati

Cuarto (GF NF)
Pan Dulce & Hot Chocolate
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The dinner will be held at Gracias Madre Newport Beach and seating is extremely limited. Tickets for the dinner are $95 per guest (excludes tax & ticket fees). Guests will be able to add on Mezcal pairings for $45 and non-alcoholic beverage pairings for $35. Tickets must be purchased in advance at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pop-up-dinner-party-ft-chef-shachi-mehra-tickets-733140050627

Come see us at Farmers Market today — it’s a stunning day, so get outside! Check out today’s market menu!

Chef Shachi Mehra will be at Orange Home Grown Farmers & Artisans Market tomorrow, Saturday, September 2, from 9AM to 1PM with three new marinades that are guaranteed to spice up your Labor Day Weekend Barbecues! 🔥

MARINADES - $8 EA

♥️ Red - chilies, fenugreek & mustard
Great for chicken, lamb, steak and veggies

💚 Green - Serranos, cilantro & lime
Great for shrimp, fish and veggies

🤍 White - cream cheese, ginger, cilantro
Great for chicken, seafood & veggies

Come early! We’re also restocked with Spice Girl Sauces in both varieties, so you can stock up!

Chef Shachi Mehra has been a supporter of MaxLove Project for years now as a Gold Apron Society Chef dedicated to improving the quality of life of families facing childhood cancers. This year, she is teaming up with Sophy Singer, whose family has been touched by MaxLove Project, to raise much needed funds in conjunction with its Fork Childhood Cancer Challenge! The Challenge culminates in the App-Off Finale event at Tanaka Farms on September 16th, and we would love for you to come support Chef Shachi as she competes in an exciting culinary competition! Get $25 off your App-Off event tickets by using the code LOVE25OFF at https://givebutter.com/ForkChildhoodCancer/EmotionalHealth/shachimehra

Thank you to Farmers and Merchants Bank for selecting ADYA as one of only five recipients of their 2023 People You Can Bank On Small Business Grant Program. ✨ It’s an honor to be selected from more than 100 small businesses, all of which are supporting their communities through volunteer work, donations, education, participation in community activities, sustainable practices, and so much more!

Happy Father’s Day to Chef Sandeep, and all the incredible Dads we know! 🫶

There’s no such thing as June Gloom when you have perfectly spiced Indo-Chinese dishes like our Chilli Cauliflower! Crisp-fried cauliflower is featured in a tangy chilli-garlic sauce with onions, ginger and serrano! Delicious.

We’re looking forward to serving as the venue for a special lunch put together by to raise awareness and funds for on Thursday, May 2! ✨ It's time to chai + chat on the inspiration behind ’s award-winning my book, For My Sister, and learn more about the work that is doing to prevent human trafficking from their outreach manager, Vishwas... all while enjoying a lunch on our patio!

Dive into the weekend with a delicious bite of your favorite tacos! Indian and Mexican come together to create magic! 🌮

Chicken Masala Hand Pies are back at the Farmers Market today! Come see us from 9AM-1PM today in Old Towne Orange to get them while they last. 👋🥧🇮🇳 Swipe to see today’s market menu.