Must-see restaurants in South India

  • Ananda Bhavan

    Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)

    A classic, cheap pure-veg place opposite the Secretariat specialising in tiffin snacks, thalis and dosas.

  • Kamat Hotel

    Hyderabad

    A reliable choice for South Indian veg fare with moderate prices, though little in the way of ambience.

  • Spencer's

    Kodaikanal (Kodai)

    Convenient supermarket selling fresh Pastry Corner treats.

  • Bismi Hypermarket

    Alappuzha (Alleppey)

    Central full-service supermarket stocking everything from fresh fruit to pans and toiletries.

  • Hotel Sri Venkkatramana

    Tamil Nadu

    Good fresh veg food and an air-con hall; very popular with locals. The coffee is great!

  • Dining Halls

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    Huge dining halls on the hill at Tirupati feed thousands of pilgrims daily.

  • Spencer’s

    Chennai (Madras)

    Good supermarket convenient for Egmore and Central train stations.

  • Nilgiri's

    Puducherry (Pondicherry)

    Well-stocked, central air-con shop for groceries and toiletries.

  • Big Bazaar

    Chennai (Madras)

    Big, busy supermarket stocking international products.

  • Kurinji Maxx

    Tamil Nadu

    A handy, surprisingly well-stocked supermarket.

  • Nilgiri's

    Chennai (Madras)

    Handy supermarket for self-caterers.

  • Amma Naana

    Chennai (Madras)

    Well-stocked, upmarket supermarket.

  • Big Bazaar

    Chennai (Madras)

    Well-stocked, central supermarket.

  • Mocambo Cafe and Beer Bar

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    One of the iconic eateries of Mumbai, Mocambo Cafe and Beer Bar has recently undergone a revamp, bringing in new customers with its blissful air…

  • Outback Bar

    Arambol (Harmal)

    Among the many little clifftop restaurants, Outback is consistently good for seafood and is always a great place for a sundowner, preferably right after…

  • Moonrakers

    Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)

    A long-time Mamallapuram fixture with a menu leaning towards Indian and seafood. The food won't win any prizes but the three floors of tables keep busy…

  • DTPC Food Court

    Munnar

    Next to a small playground, the DTPC's outdoor food court includes a New York Chicken outlet, a dosa stand and a juice bar.

  • Vasantha Bhavan

    Tamil Nadu

    An inexpensive vegetarian joint serving all-veg thali lunches (₹90), plus evening dosas and uttapams.

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