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I will be visiting family in Chennai from November 7th to November 28th. To keep things interesting I have decided to come up with a list of 21 Restaurants to visit. Your feedback and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
1) Murugan Idli shop - Idli, Vadai, Dosai 2) The Great Kabob Factory - - Non-veg Buffet 3) Barbeque Nation - Non-veg Prix Fix 4) Anjappar Chettinad - Nethili Fry, Crab Masala 5) Karaikudi Restaurant - Crab Masala, Mutton Brain Masala 6) Cholayil Sanjeevanam - Rajakeeyam meal 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) Last edited by bergcy : Sep 10th, 2009 at 01:30. |
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I recommend -
1. Cholayil Sanjeevanam - Adyar/Nungambakkam (Their USP is the health factor - Veg food with lot of greens, minimal oil and fats. Meals available for lunch is real tasty and healthy too). 2. Saravana bhavan - T Nagar/KK Nagar/etc. - Tasty traditional south indian fare. Their veg meals is my favorite. 3. Rasam - Purashawakkam - Again, a very traditional and authentic joint.
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Chennai
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Hi,
Following are my recommendations 1) Murugan Idli shop - Idli, Vadai, Dosai (Already referred by you) Speciality - Idly and Dosa flour is made by hand and not in a grinder and hence they are soft and tasty. 2) The Great Kabab Factory - - Non-vegetarian Buffet (Already referred by you) 3) Barbecue Nation, T Nagar - Best Buffet and Barbecued Starters (Already referred by Delhiwala) 4) Mouthfull Restaurant (Now Called Flame Grill), T nagar. Speciality - Grilled Lamb, Barbecue Chicken, Chicken lollypop, Chicken Roll and Pot Biriyani 5) Punjabi Dhaba, Cenatoph Road - Authentic Punjabi Food Recommendations from Ganeshs_16 6) Cholayil Sanjeevanam - Adyar/Nungambakkam (Their USP is the health factor - Veg food with lot of greens, minimal oil and fats. Meals available for lunch is real tasty and healthy too). 7) Saravana bhavan - T Nagar/KK Nagar/etc. - Tasty traditional south indian fare. Their veg meals is my favorite. 8) Rasam - Purashawakkam - Again, a very traditional and authentic joint 9) Vasantha Bhavan, Mylapore - Authentic south indian dishes (Speciality - Dosas) 7) Sangeetha group of Hotels, Sterling Road - Nungambakkam, Habibullah Road - T nagar, Authentic south indian dishes 8) Palayakkaran Restaurant - Bazullah Road, T Nagar, Traditional kerala Food - Speciality - Sadhya (Meals) 9) Kumarakom Restaurant - Kodambakkam High Road (Near Palmgrove Hotel) and Nandambakkam - Opposite to DLF IT Park, Traditional kerala Food - Speciality - Karimeen (This Fish is available only in Vembanadu Lake in Kumarakom and its flown in everyday fresh from there to chennai) 10) Karaikudi Restaurant - K K Nagar, Cathedral Road and Vijayaraghava Road, T Nagar - Authentic chettinad dishes. Speciality - Crab Masala and Mutton Brain Masala 11) Rathna Cafe - Triplicane, T nagar (Near TTD) and Velacherry - Speciality Authentic south indian dishes, Dont miss their Sambar. 12) Anjappar Restaurant - K K Nagar, Authentic chettinad dishes. Speciality - Crab Masala and Nethili Fry 13) Sangam Restaurant - Egmore Near Don Bosco and K K Nagar, Authentic chettinad dishes. Speciality - Crab Masala and Nethili Fry 14) Fisherman's Fare - Egmore and Anna Nagar, Buffet and Unlimited starters (Sea Food) Value for Money 15) Cascade Restaurant - Nungambakkam High Road, Best Chinese food. Value for money 16) Amaravathi Restaurant - Cathedral Road, Opposite to Music Academy - Authentic Andhra dishes. Speciality - Ayira Meen Kozhambu. Dont miss their Prawn fry and Chicken lollypop 17) Thalapakattu Biriyani - Original from Dindigul. Although lot of fakers are there, The original branch is in Anna Nagar. Authentic chettinad dishes. Speciality - Mutton Biriyani 18) There are three food courts in Chennai where you can try your hand in all the dishes (Tandoori, Chat Items, Chettinad dishes, South Indian snacks and dishes, Chinese, Italian, Arabian etc) Planet Yumm, Spencer's Plaza - Mount road 19) Food Court - Citi Center, Cathedral road, Mylapore. You can also catch up a movie in one of the INOX screens. 20) Ascendas food court - Taramani - Huge one compared to other too. Lots of choices including KFC, Mc Donalds, Pizza Hut etc 21) I am leaving the 21st day open becasue, if you try even 50% of this restaurants, there is a high chance of you running away at the sight of food. I myself feel like that after typing this list. All the very best and enjoy your stay in chennai. Need any more help, do keep writing and there are experts in Indiamike who can help you out. ![]() |
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Iowa, USA
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Thanks
Thanks so much for your time and recommendations. I am truly honored.
Please keep them coming! |
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Iowa, USA
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Updated List
Let me know if there is a way to edit the original post?
1) Murugan Idli shop - Idli, Vadai, Dosai 2) The Great Kabob Factory - - Non-veg Buffet 3) Barbeque Nation - Non-veg Prix Fix 4) Anjappar Chettinad - Nethili Fry, Crab Masala 5) Karaikudi Restaurant - Crab Masala, Mutton Brain Masala 6) Cholayil Sanjeevanam - Rajakeeyam meal 7) Ratna Cafe - Sambhar, Idli 8) Nala's Appa Kadai - Appam, Ceylon Egg Paratha 9) Saravana Bhavan - Thali meals 10) Rasam - Kongunad Special Thalifood 11) Sangeetha - Tiffin 12) Kumarakom - Kerala food, Karimeen 13) MoonRakers - Seafood in Mahaballipuram 14) Benjarong - Mein Kam, Gai pahd bai graprou, Fried ice cream 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) |
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Chennai
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Hi Bergcy,
Do try to come to Wonderland-The Coffee Experience in Shanthi Colony, Annanagar. We could have a coffee and you can tell me bout your food experiences and about your trip in India. Looking forward to seeing ya! Thanks, Sherill |
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Iowa, USA
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Final list
Can't wait for November 7th!
1) Murugan Idli shop - Idli, Vadai, Dosai 2) The Great Kabob Factory - - Non-veg Buffet 3) Barbeque Nation - Non-veg Prix Fix 4) Anjappar Chettinad - Nethili Fry, Crab Masala 5) Karaikudi Restaurant - Crab Masala, Mutton Brain Masala 6) Cholayil Sanjeevanam - Rajakeeyam meal 7) Ratna Cafe - Sambhar, Idli 8) Nala's Appa Kadai - Appam, Ceylon Egg Paratha 9) Saravana Bhavan - Thali meals 10) Rasam - Kongunad Special Thalifood 11) Sangeetha - Veg. Tiffin 12) Kumarakom - Kerala food, Karimeen 13) MoonRakers - Seafood in Mahaballipuram 14) Benjarong - Mein Kam, Gai pahd bai graprou, Fried ice cream 15) Wang's Kitchen - Noodles, Tiger Prawns 16) Mainland China - Crackling Spinach 17) Vasanth Dhaba - Tandoori, Tikka 18) Annalakshmi - Thali 19) Adyar AnanthaBhavan - Kozhakatais, Bonda 20) Spencer Plaza - Food Court 21) Ponnusamy Hotel - Chettinad |
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. Your feedback and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Careful with the weight,dear epicurian. ![]() |
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