A Guide: Eating out in Chennai

vrprabhu · 21st January 2010, 14:00

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Originally Posted by ikoneer

Yep, murugan idly' 'chinna vengaya oothappam' is very good. Another must try item in murugan idly is their 'sakkarai pongal', i personally do not like their idly's though

Guys, I am literally drooling here on my desk!!

More than six years since I left Madras - Nostalgia makes me remember the lip smacking "sundal" and "vadai" at the road corners - especially near Panagal Park. And haven't tasted steaming "vazhakka bajji" for decades now.... The "boli" shops in W.Mambalam used to serve wonderful snacks...

AbdulRahmanM · 25th January 2010, 15:12

Nalas Aappa kadai at Chromepet is very good. Though you have to wait for the appams, as they are instantly made, their appams with coconut milk and nethili fry are a must try.

Parking is a real pain if you are in a big car.

navan49 · 28th January 2010, 23:10

On the way from Airport parked in Balajee Bavan in Chrompet on the Highway.. Adecent restaurant with parking. Had a couple of Bondas and a Parotta. Both were nice and the ambience was also good.

nickatnite · 29th January 2010, 10:36

'Tangerine' in Alwarpet is a nice fusion food restaurant. Though the decor is plain and uninviting the food certainly makes up for it. Also, for really tasty biriyani, try 'kalyana biriyani' on Peters Road by the flyover.

AbdulRahmanM · 29th January 2010, 16:03

The best place to have Falooda in chennai is SNOFIELD pub, opposite to Music Academy, in the same complex as teh Palki restaurant.

navan49 · 30th January 2010, 00:18

Recently had been to Madurai and on the way had a lunch in New Sangeetha in Trichy. The south Indian meals was decent(Veg) in the new AC restaurant of theirs priced below 100.

slipstream · 30th January 2010, 23:31

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Originally Posted by nickatnite

'Tangerine' in Alwarpet is a nice fusion food restaurant.

they've just opened their 2nd branch at Ascendas, Chennai

arjunrudra · 31st January 2010, 08:45

Guys you should check out this restaurant just off khader nawaz khan road called tuscana. Its run by an italian chef and he also imports the ingredients from italy. The taste of italian food here at tuscana is truly amazing.

AbdulRahmanM · 1st February 2010, 15:38

Guys, i visited the nei podi dosa stall near Brilliant tutorials and found the food to be excellent. Also there is a new restaurant named AL-Barack at Tambaram Sanitorium, found the taste to be very good, especially dont miss the dragon chicken here.

ikoneer · 1st February 2010, 20:50

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Originally Posted by arjunrudra

Guys you should check out this restaurant just off khader nawaz khan road called tuscana. Its run by an italian chef and he also imports the ingredients from italy. The taste of italian food here at tuscana is truly amazing.

How is the cost arjun, hotel around knk road should be pretty expensive.

We used to go to gergio at besant nagar for an exotic cuisine.

navan49 · 1st February 2010, 21:46

Here again sappattu navan,

Had a decent meal in Mandap Restaurant in Madurai. It is almost on the other end opposite of Collage house Street. Seems Behind UC high School. Executive Non veg meal with Chicken curry and Seer fish fry. Good taste with a good ambiance.

nitrous · 2nd February 2010, 00:16

Those who like American food(

) should definitely try out 'Sparky's Diner' at Egmore.
The apple cobbler for dessert is amazing.
They have a dinner buffet on Fridays only.
Sparky's Diner - Never Trust A Skinny Chef

bblost · 24th February 2010, 20:31

San's Kitchen at Shastri Nagar (close to Besant Nagar) serves some very good non-veg food.

On my last rather short trip to Chennai, had my dinner there.
Three of us had 2 parrotta's, 4 or 5 appams (VERY GOOD), Fish kebab, Chicken Kabab (Very Good) and some mutton gravy.

Bill was about 500.
Very spicy food. But it very good and excellent VFM.

If you like continental food check out Little Italy in Nungambakkam.
Meal for two will easily cross a thousand rupees but they are worth it.
The pasta is excellent.

Proxima · 27th April 2010, 17:39

Guys, were planning for a team lunch this week. Would like it to be a buffet, @ around 300Rs per head.

Our office is in DLF, Manapakkam (nr Porur) and we dont want to travel too far. Does any one have any good recommendations?

AbdulRahmanM · 4th May 2010, 18:44

Sunday i visited Zaitoon , a restaurant at Besant Nagar, the ambience was good, but the food was not at all up to the mark and was a bit costly too. I would suggest everyone to avoid this.

25th January 2010, 15:12	#227
AbdulRahmanM BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 168 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Nalas Aappa kadai at Chromepet is very good. Though you have to wait for the appams, as they are instantly made, their appams with coconut milk and nethili fry are a must try. Parking is a real pain if you are in a big car.
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28th January 2010, 23:10	#228
navan49 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 1,000 Thanked: 73 Times View My Garage	On the way from Airport parked in Balajee Bavan in Chrompet on the Highway.. Adecent restaurant with parking. Had a couple of Bondas and a Parotta. Both were nice and the ambience was also good.
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29th January 2010, 10:36	#229
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	'Tangerine' in Alwarpet is a nice fusion food restaurant. Though the decor is plain and uninviting the food certainly makes up for it. Also, for really tasty biriyani, try 'kalyana biriyani' on Peters Road by the flyover.
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29th January 2010, 16:03	#230
AbdulRahmanM BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 168 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	The best place to have Falooda in chennai is SNOFIELD pub, opposite to Music Academy, in the same complex as teh Palki restaurant.
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30th January 2010, 00:18	#231
navan49 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 1,000 Thanked: 73 Times View My Garage	Recently had been to Madurai and on the way had a lunch in New Sangeetha in Trichy. The south Indian meals was decent(Veg) in the new AC restaurant of theirs priced below 100.
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31st January 2010, 08:45	#233
arjunrudra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gurgaon/Chennai Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 197 Times View My Garage	Guys you should check out this restaurant just off khader nawaz khan road called tuscana. Its run by an italian chef and he also imports the ingredients from italy. The taste of italian food here at tuscana is truly amazing.
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1st February 2010, 15:38	#234
AbdulRahmanM BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 168 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Guys, i visited the nei podi dosa stall near Brilliant tutorials and found the food to be excellent. Also there is a new restaurant named AL-Barack at Tambaram Sanitorium, found the taste to be very good, especially dont miss the dragon chicken here.
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1st February 2010, 21:46	#236
navan49 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 1,000 Thanked: 73 Times View My Garage	Here again sappattu navan, Had a decent meal in Mandap Restaurant in Madurai. It is almost on the other end opposite of Collage house Street. Seems Behind UC high School. Executive Non veg meal with Chicken curry and Seer fish fry. Good taste with a good ambiance.
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2nd February 2010, 00:16	#237
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Those who like American food() should definitely try out 'Sparky's Diner' at Egmore. The apple cobbler for dessert is amazing. They have a dinner buffet on Fridays only. Sparky's Diner - Never Trust A Skinny Chef
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24th February 2010, 20:31	#238
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,008 Thanked: 15,366 Times View My Garage	San's Kitchen at Shastri Nagar (close to Besant Nagar) serves some very good non-veg food. On my last rather short trip to Chennai, had my dinner there. Three of us had 2 parrotta's, 4 or 5 appams (VERY GOOD), Fish kebab, Chicken Kabab (Very Good) and some mutton gravy. Bill was about 500. Very spicy food. But it very good and excellent VFM. If you like continental food check out Little Italy in Nungambakkam. Meal for two will easily cross a thousand rupees but they are worth it. The pasta is excellent. Last edited by bblost : 24th February 2010 at 20:32.
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27th April 2010, 17:39	#239
Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 910 Thanked: 302 Times	Guys, were planning for a team lunch this week. Would like it to be a buffet, @ around 300Rs per head. Our office is in DLF, Manapakkam (nr Porur) and we dont want to travel too far. Does any one have any good recommendations?
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4th May 2010, 18:44	#240
AbdulRahmanM BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 168 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Sunday i visited Zaitoon , a restaurant at Besant Nagar, the ambience was good, but the food was not at all up to the mark and was a bit costly too. I would suggest everyone to avoid this.
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