AnTeNa Kitchen lands in Austin
AnTeNa Kitchen, an Indian fine‑dining concept, is set to open in Austin at the end of March — a new tasting‑menu contender for the city’s vibrant dining scene [].
Owner and chef Anil Annepu said whatnow.com he expects AnTeNa Kitchen to debut on March 27–28, 2026. Texas permitting records list the location as 2082 N US‑183, Suite 130 in Leander (part of the Austin metro). tdlr.texas.gov Permit and reporting documents show roughly 2,680 square feet for the tenant space and an estimated $150,000 finish‑out. hoodline.com The concept frames itself as a bridge between India and North America, explicitly blending Andhra and Telangana traditions with North American technique in its menu materials. hoodline.com A sample menu preview lists specific plates such as golden Brussels sprouts tossed in garlic ghee, creamed malai chicken bites with mint essence, bone‑in goat bites glazed with chili‑infused ghee, and tangy shrimp tempura with a sorrel reduction. whatnow.com Construction began Aug. 5, 2025 and the tenant finish‑out was recorded complete in early February 2026, after an earlier target of November 2025 was pushed back, according to Community Impact and state records. communityimpact.com Pre‑opening updates, photos and reservation information are being posted to the restaurant’s official channels, including the Instagram handle linked from its site. whatnow.com
