List of yummy food places in Chennai

chennaichap · Feb 27th, 2008, 19:58

and for those who cant tolerate the Indian spicy food , can try sparky s American diner .

rcmaiden9 · Feb 27th, 2008, 23:29

yeah man sparky's is a really good place... u get proper american, mexican n italian food and in their style as well... so a good place for ppl with a bland taste to chill out...

Nick-H · Feb 27th, 2008, 23:44

Reminder about the plain English....

Plain English, not SMS lingo, please

travelswithmyghds · Feb 28th, 2008, 14:19

For the best vegetarian chinese food in Chennai, try Flowerdrum. I am struggling to remember the exact location, but if anyone has any ideas, it's on the top floor of a slightly run-down shopping mall up near the Chennai Museum?? Their dim sum is awesome!

madan80 · Apr 3rd, 2008, 09:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by travelswithmyghds

For the best vegetarian chinese food in Chennai, try Flowerdrum. I am struggling to remember the exact location, but if anyone has any ideas, it's on the top floor of a slightly run-down shopping mall up near the Chennai Museum?? Their dim sum is awesome!

Prince Plaza - pantheon road- opposite the Museum.

mirjamd · May 12th, 2008, 13:14

I can highly recommend 'Something Fishy'. It is on the roof of the hotel 'Inn Chennai' on Mount Road (Close to Gemini flyover and next to the Mercedes Benz showroom).
The restaurant serves delicious fish (as the name suggests

), but for vegetarians there is also plenty of yummy stuff. The staff is really helpful and friendly and they will do anything to prepare the food according to your wishes. The owners are a couple: The woman was the first female chef for Taj and the man was the personal chef of a sheik of Dubai.

And best of all: they have chocolate mousse to die for as dessert

Only open for dinner unfortunately...

zaksnet · May 26th, 2008, 21:48

All you have mentioned do exist.

New Not To Be Missed Places

1) Mainland China For Chinese food. In Aruna Tulip Hotel On Sterling Road.
2)Something Fishy - For all your Sea Food. "A Connoisseur's Treat" In Inn Chennai - Mount Road.
3)Zamindar - For Andhra food. In Shanti Colony opp:Sundram Medical.
4)Cedars - Place is meant for mediterranean food, but a mix of continental, Italian, american breakfast, pizza - Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kotturpuram
4)Barbecue Nation - Shri Devi Park Hotel, No-1 Hanumantha Road, North Usman Road, T Nagar.Chennai-17.http://barbeque-nation.com/location.htm
http://barbeque-nation.com/location.htm
5)French Loaf - French Bakery - Harrington Road.
6)La Boulangerie - French Bakery 1982, 15th Main Road Anna Nagar West, Chennai 40 - Tel:044-42633040
7)Little Italy Restaurant - 044 42601234
8)Casa Piccola - Euro Restaurant - http://www.casapiccola.com/chennai.shtml
9)Sparkys Diner Restaurant - America in Chennai - Never Trust a Skinny Cheff. East Spurtank Road,Chetpet, Chennai, 44 42122406‎
10)Bella Ciao -Certainly the best Italian food you will find in southern India. 140 Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam
Phone: 044-28330085
JUST DIAL 44-26444444 When in Chennai to get Address and Telephone #'s of places in Town.
11)Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore - #55 Thirumalai Pillai Road
T. Nagar - Phone: 044-39122587, 39122588
12)Don Pepe - If you like Mocktail Margaritas, Fajitas, Tortillas and Enchiladas this is the most authentic Mexican place in town to head to. 73,Cathedral Road,Gopalpuram, Chennai
Tel: 44 28110413‎

The List above is out my Gastronomical experience. Will continue to contribute.

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Originally Posted by Earthling

How about a list of restaurants / food / snack / take-away places in Chennai that you visited and found worth recommending? I think it may be great for expats or out-of-towners staying in Chennai or for returning Chennaiites.

Mods if such a thread has been done before, my apologies in advance.

I'll start off with mine:

1. Eden The link has a mention of Eden among others
Good veg food. No meat. Home cooked feel. On top of Maharaja store in Besant Nagar (I think its Maharaja. If it's not Maharaja its the one a few metres from Maharaja). Sorry, thats the best for location. You could always google the address if you plan on visiting. I'd guess Rs 200 pp

2. Fruit Shop on Greames Road
Diagonally opposite the big temple in Besant Nagar. Yummy ice fresh fruit juices. No added sugar option. Rs 25~100 (or more). Has branches

3. Annalakshmi
On Mount Road, veg fine dining. Run by volunteers like doctors and lawyers who cook as well as serve (don't know about cleaning). Highly recommended. Pay as you like.

Disclaimer: I've not visited Chennai in a while so some if not all may have closed..

abhi182 · May 27th, 2008, 00:02

just returned from dinner (& under the table beer) at Kebab court on ECR (opposite Prarthana Drive-in)
Fairly decent Avadhi cuisine (think kakori/shami kebabs and Mutton Rogan Josh)

Coming to think of it, Chennai seriously lacks Avadhi cuisine joints
I have feasted on better Avadhi (Lucknow) food in New Jersey than in Chennai

Nick-H · May 27th, 2008, 00:18

Sounds interesting. Anything there for my veggie wife?

Radjesh · May 27th, 2008, 00:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhi182

just returned from dinner (& under the table beer) at Kebab court on ECR (opposite Prarthana Drive-in)
Fairly decent Avadhi cuisine (think kakori/shami kebabs and Mutton Rogan Josh)

Coming to think of it, Chennai seriously lacks Avadhi cuisine joints
I have feasted on better Avadhi (Lucknow) food in New Jersey than in Chennai

Do they still serve beer under the table on ECR? I thought they long discontinued that tradition...

abhi182 · May 27th, 2008, 01:03

They are back at it now

Nick-H · May 27th, 2008, 01:09

You mean staggering onto your bike at the local TASMAC isn't good enough for you?

.

vinatara · May 29th, 2008, 20:21

Not sure if someone has mentioned this before in this thread - The New Yorkers, in Gemini Circle, is a good, less expensive & small place for pure Veggie + mexican food. It may not be authentic mexican but good enough for a try!

cutegaldiya · Jun 9th, 2008, 14:36

when u go to chennai...we always go to spencer plaza...and there are many restrurents with varriety of foods....

bigfamily · Yesterday, 22:18

The Cholayil Sanjeevanam in Chennai is a unique experience.A must try atleast once for everyone. Mind you, it is a health conscious restaurant dont expect a treat for your tongue here. and all you dieters NO NO this is not a reduce-belly-fat-in-10-days way of eating, its just a balanced diet.

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chennaichap Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 18	and for those who cant tolerate the Indian spicy food , can try sparky s American diner .

Feb 27th, 2008, 23:29	#62
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Feb 28th, 2008, 14:19	#64
travelswithmyghds Take me home, country roads... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 13	For the best vegetarian chinese food in Chennai, try Flowerdrum. I am struggling to remember the exact location, but if anyone has any ideas, it's on the top floor of a slightly run-down shopping mall up near the Chennai Museum?? Their dim sum is awesome!

May 12th, 2008, 13:14	#66
mirjamd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 136	I can highly recommend 'Something Fishy'. It is on the roof of the hotel 'Inn Chennai' on Mount Road (Close to Gemini flyover and next to the Mercedes Benz showroom). The restaurant serves delicious fish (as the name suggests ), but for vegetarians there is also plenty of yummy stuff. The staff is really helpful and friendly and they will do anything to prepare the food according to your wishes. The owners are a couple: The woman was the first female chef for Taj and the man was the personal chef of a sheik of Dubai. And best of all: they have chocolate mousse to die for as dessert Only open for dinner unfortunately...

May 27th, 2008, 00:18	#69
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,220	Sounds interesting. Anything there for my veggie wife?

May 27th, 2008, 01:03	#71
abhi182 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Madras! Posts: 78	They are back at it now

May 27th, 2008, 01:09	#72
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,220	You mean staggering onto your bike at the local TASMAC isn't good enough for you? .

May 29th, 2008, 20:21	#73
vinatara The Observer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 17	Not sure if someone has mentioned this before in this thread - The New Yorkers, in Gemini Circle, is a good, less expensive & small place for pure Veggie + mexican food. It may not be authentic mexican but good enough for a try!

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bigfamily Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 3	The Cholayil Sanjeevanam in Chennai is a unique experience.A must try atleast once for everyone. Mind you, it is a health conscious restaurant dont expect a treat for your tongue here. and all you dieters NO NO this is not a reduce-belly-fat-in-10-days way of eating, its just a balanced diet.

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