Food in Chennai

Street food and local eats in Chennai

  • Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant

    A pioneering Chettinad restaurant chain from Chennai known for its spicy chicken chettinad and rich non vegetarian curries.

  • Dindigul Thalappakatti

    A well known biryani chain in Chennai famous for its signature mutton biryani made with seeraga samba rice.

  • Murugan Idli Shop

    A legendary idli chain in Chennai known for pillow soft idlis, crispy dosas and flavorful chutneys served with piping hot filter coffee.

  • Rayar's mess

    A decades old mess in Mylapore famous for its pongal, adai and filter coffee served on banana leaf.

  • Sangeetha Veg Restaurant

    A long running vegetarian chain in Chennai serving South Indian tiffin, meals and snacks in a clean, family friendly setting.

Must-Try Dishes in Chennai

Local food specialties and traditional favourites

Idli Sambar

Tamil

Steamed rice cakes with hot lentil stew and chutneys.

Dosa

Tamil

Thin fermented crepe served with chutney and sambar.

Ven Pongal

Tamil

Comforting rice-lentil dish tempered with pepper and ghee.

Filter Coffee

Tamil

Iconic metal-tumbler coffee with deep roast flavor.

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