AnTeNa Kitchen lands in Austin
AnTeNa Kitchen, an Indian fine-dining concept, is set to open in Austin at the end of March — the long-awaited debut promises elevated South Asian flavors in a refined setting and is already generating local buzz opening notice.
Soft openings are scheduled for March 27–28, giving the team a few days to settle before public service. hoodline.com The restaurant will occupy Suite 130 at 2082 N. U.S. 183 in the Shops at San Gabriel Ridge in Leander, just northwest of Austin. tdlr.texas.gov Owner Anil Annepu is leading the project and described the menu as a blend of modern techniques with regional South Asian traditions. communityimpact.com The kitchen plans to draw explicitly from Andhra and Telangana cooking alongside North American techniques, and the announced menu includes vegetarian, chicken, lamb, goat, shrimp and fish offerings. hoodline.com Construction began Aug. 5, 2025, the TDLR filing lists a Feb. 5, 2026 completion date and an estimated project cost of $150,000. tdlr.texas.gov Pre-opening photos, reservations and contact updates are being posted on AnTeNa’s website and Instagram as the team finalizes service details. hoodline.com Initial reporting had targeted a November 2025 opening, reflecting a later-than-planned launch timeline now pushed into late March. beta2.communityimpact.com
