Chennai (Madras)
This famed vegetarian chain is brilliant for excellent-value South Indian thalis (lunchtime only here) and simple, authentic South Indian breakfasts of…
Must-see restaurants in Tamil Nadu
Kodaikanal (Kodai)
This open-sided cafe whips up soulful Italian, Indian and Middle Eastern dishes including breakfasts and sabich (Israeli aubergine-and-egg pita sandwiches…
Tiruvannamalai
In a peaceful, shady courtyard of plastic chairs and wooden tables, friendly Tasty Café does well-prepared Indian and continental food, including pizza,…
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Fabulous French and creole cooking – such as the fantastic prawn curry – is the order of the day at this atmospheric courtyard restaurant at the heart of…
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
The Radisson's pool-side 'cafe' offers everything from American pancakes to grilled tofu, Indian veg dishes, pan-Asian cuisine and a fantastic breakfast…
Kodaikanal (Kodai)
Definitely the place to come for a splash-out buffet-dinner fill-up: a huge variety of excellent Indian and continental dishes in limitless quantity…
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
Though it looks like a beach shack, the Wharf is actually the Radisson's gourmet multicuisine seaside restaurant, with a strong emphasis on fresh seafood.
Kodaikanal (Kodai)
Pick up oven-fresh muffins, croissants, cakes, cinnamon swirls and sandwiches at this popular bakery, or squeeze on to the benches with a cuppa.
Chennai (Madras)
Dependably delish, Chennai's famous vegetarian chain doles out epically good South Indian thalis and breakfasts (idli and vada ₹45 to ₹70, dosa ₹70 to…
Chennai (Madras)
An immensely popular Asian and Southeast-Asian street-food-style spot that's usually packed with fashionable foodies and waiters in cheeky-sloganed T…
Chennai (Madras)
Cycle-mad decor includes wheels on lamps, chandeliers made from chains and bikes dangling in the window. But this place is more than just a gimmick: there…
Chennai (Madras)
Upscale Dakshin specialises in the cuisines of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. Traditional sculptures, mirrored pillars and…
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
A health-focused, all-veg hideaway cafe in the hushed back garden of a zany design shop. With a limited menu, the main draws are the creative salad …
Tamil Nadu
Amazingly, this spruced-up 7th-floor hotel restaurant is the only one in Kanyakumari with a proper sea view. There are plenty of Indian veg and nonveg…
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
Two friendly brothers run this cute blue-and-yellow-walled spot sprinkled with colourful artwork and wood carvings, and with daily seafood specials…
Chennai (Madras)
Down a dusty narrow alley off Arundale St, shoebox-sized Rayars has been pulling in ravenous crowds for over 70 years with its crispy evening bonda …
Chennai (Madras)
You take what you're given from the chap in the 'window shop', a fast-and-furious hole-in-the-wall famous for its hot crispy bhajias (vegetable fritters),…
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
Some of Mamallapuram's best continental food. The pasta, pizza, sizzlers, crepes and momos (Tibetan dumplings) are genuine and tasty, service is exuberant…
Chennai (Madras)
Often crowded and cramped, Ratna is famous for its scrumptious idli accompanied by hearty doses of its signature sambar (soupy lentil dish with cubed…
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Pondy's only seafront cafe is good for croissants, cakes, salads, baguettes, breakfasts and organic South Indian coffee (hot or iced), plus welcome fresh…
Chennai (Madras)
Tuscana turns out authentic thin-crust pizzas with toppings like prosciutto, mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes, as well as more creative takes such as…
Kodaikanal (Kodai)
An always-busy hole-in-the-wall turned contemporary lounge with a signature-plastered bar, Muncheez is all about a short, simple menu of wraps, burgers,…
Chennai (Madras)
The Fortel hotel's restaurant has an impressive range of Indian veg and nonveg dishes, including great biryanis and all-day snacks. It's tranquil and…
Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
Ooty's branch of the much-loved Tamil Nadu chain – known for its pristine kitchens and brilliantly fresh ingredients – delivers the South Indian goods…
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
For an authentically good, wallet-friendly South Indian fill-up, swing by this simple, packed-out veg restaurant pumping out morning idli, vada and dosa,…
Tamil Nadu
Tucked away inside the stylish Sparsa Resort, 1km west of Kanyakumari's centre, lime-themed Auroma turns out tasty, refined tandoori and South Indian fare…
Chennai (Madras)
Big flavours are rustled up in a starkly simple setting at this no-nonsense, forever-busy spot, pocketed away in a lane opposite the Chepauk cricket…
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Join the seafront crowds for creamy, authentic Italian gelato in tropical-tastic flavours like mango, watermelon and guava – or try something more exotic,…
Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
With a long list of nonveg tandoori and curry dishes, this is Ooty's best place to satisfy your meat craving. There's indoor/outdoor seating, and the…
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Snack to your heart's content on cheap, South Indian favourites – dosas, vadas, uttapams and ₹20 filter coffee – at this Pondy institution. It's also,…
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Hot-pink-and-turquoise tables, lively wall murals and a white-pillared colonnade adorn this easy-going courtyard cafe serving hearty healthy breakfasts,…
Tamil Nadu
Tasty, fuss-free idlis, dosas, thalis and other South Indian favourites at this popular, reliable, Chennai-born veg chain. There's another branch opposite…
Aaranya Roof Garden Restaurant
Tamil Nadu
The Darling Residency, 1.5km south of Vellore Fort entrance, has four restaurants, including this cool, breezy rooftop spot offering good veg and nonveg…
Tamil Nadu
It’s as if the Sangam started in Kashmir, trekked south across India, and stopped here to offer tasty veg and nonveg picks from every province along the…
Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
Shinkow’s is an Ooty institution. The simple, tasty chicken, pork, beef, seafood, veg, noodle and rice dishes are reliably good and quick to arrive at…
Tiruvannamalai
This pure-veg restaurant downstairs at Hotel Arunachala has very good simple South Indian dishes, such as idlis, dosas and thalis (₹80 to ₹100).
Chennai (Madras)
An oasis of air-conditioning and tasty, cheap South Indian food in the George Town area, this place manages to be busy and exceptionally clean at the same…
Chennai (Madras)
Those in the know generally agree that this particular branch of the small Madurai-born Murugan chain serves some of the best idli, dosa, uttapam and…
Kodaikanal (Kodai)
Cheap, fast and clean, pure-veg Tava has a wide all-Indian menu; try the spicy, cauliflower-stuffed gobi paratha or sev puri (crisp, puffy fried bread…
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