Eating Out

Chennai now has eating out options to suit different tastes and flavors. You get almost the entire
popular world cuisines thriving here. We give you information on the good buffets in the city, the
food festivals going on and also new eat outs in the city. You can help readers of this bulletin by
sharing wonderful experiences you have had recently at some of these restaurants. That will
surely make this section more authentic and complete.

Buffet at Tandoori Tadakka

Tandoori Tadakka specializes in Punjabi cuisine. Weekend lunch and dinner buffets are available
here for Rs.199 only. At 5, First Floor, North Usman Road, T Nagar, Chennai-17. Ph-4212 3961,
4212 5162

Buffet at Rs.350/- nett at The Royal Palate

At The Royal Palate in Ambica Empire, every 5th guest dines free which means that you go as five
but pay only for four. At 79, 100 Ft Road, Vadapalani. Ph:2362 1818/1986.

Gujarati & Rajasthani Thali at Rs.100

The new look Mansuk’s restaurant has a special offer during week days. Gujarati and Rajasthani
Thali are served at Rs.l00 per head. They also have several other north Indian dishes – stuffed
parothas, Bombay Chats, sandwiches, aFulka Chappaties, Combos, varieties of Pulav etc.
At 10, Ramaswamy street, T.Nagar. Ph:2434 1867, 2435 1258

Veg Buffet at Rs.75/- only at Dhabba Express

To celebrate 10th Annivesrsary, Dhabba Express is offering special veg buffet which has items like
sarson-ka Saag, Makki Ki roti, Punjabi, Kadhi etc., at Rs.75/- only.
At 9, Cenotoph Road, Teynampet, Chennai-18. Ph-2432 8211/12/13
Eldorado Building, 112, Nungambakkam, Ph-2820 3636, 93804 56666

Buffet at Rs.650 at Caramel

Over 50 dishes form the spread of the buffet being laid out at Caramel Restaurant in Asiana Hotel.
Cost of the buffet is Rs.650 per head for adults and Rs.350 for children (5 – 12 years). Taxes are
extra. As a special promotional offer, they are offering 15% off on your bill involving a group of
10 or more. Asiana Hotel is on OMR, in Semmencherry. Ph: 6741 1000

Iftar Feast at Sea Shell

Sea Shell Restaurant in the heart of the city has lined up special package of Arabic and Malabar
dishes such as Pal Kanchi, Alisa, Neyy Pathiri, Tharikanchi etc., for the Iftar feast during this
month of Ramazan. The cost of the Iftar feast is Rs.250. Sea Shell is located at 3, 3rd Avenue,
E-Block, Annanagar East, Chennai-102. Ph:2626 3355

Ramzan Special Food at Mughal’s Zaika Restaurant

During this month of Ramzan which has just started, authentic mughlai food is served here. The
items include mutton haleem, paya, nehari, Roogam Josh Mutton, Chicken dum bi8riyani & Veg
Biriyani, Chicken Tandoori, Irani, Afghani, Reshmi kababs, Mutton shami, Gulatti, Barah Kababs
etc. This place is at 8, Rajarathnam street, Behind Ega Theatre, Kilpauk. Ph-4285 8901 / 8902

Hyderabadi Food World in Anna Nagar

This is a new restaurant in town – just about a week old. The speciality here is Hyderabadi Dum
Biriyani. They have Indian, Chinese and Tandoori cuisines here. The address is, 145/AA-Block, 3rd
Avenue, Anna Nagar. Next to Vasantha Bhavan Hotel. Free home delivery and party orders are
also accepted by them. Ph-91765 11418 & 95001 50325.

The Best of Italian Cuisine at Courtyard by Marriott

Italian Chef Enrico Luise is at Courtyard by Marriott to create Italian cuisine preparations at their
most delicious. The festival is on till 7th September. At 564, Anna Salai, Teynampet. Ph:6676 4499

La Boulangerie – its Third Outlet in Chennai

La Boulangerie, the French Bakery started by a young French man, Alexis De Ducla, recently
opened its third outlet in the city, in Nungambakkam. La Boulangerie attempts to bring to Chennai
a breath of fresh air and innovation in the arena of bakery products. They have French pastries,
chocolate tarts, pepito, éclairs, viennoiseries, cakes, even chicken and vegetable puffs etc. The
bakery products are not too expensive. The three outlets of Boulangerie are located at Harrisons
Hotel (95000 59539), Luz Aavenue 95000 16199) and Nungambakkam (95000 59549).

Zero-Gravity Kababs at The Great Kabab Factory

People who are mortified at adding more flesh on their tummies can come here to The Great
Kabab Factory, knowing that the oils and ingredients used – olive oil, soya milk, tofu and sugar
substitutes – allow for great taste without compromising on your health concerns. The food
festival is going on at Radisson. 531, GST Road, St.Thomas Mount. Ph:2231 0101.

Amritsari Punjabi Food Festival at Olives

Olives in Deccan Plaza has a good spread of authentic Punjabi dishes till September 6. Chefs from
Ludhiana are supervising this festival of Punjabi food. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday food will be
served from 12 noon to 3 pm and 7 pm and 11 pm. Contact 6677 3333 & 98409 87713.

Vicenza – a Sandwich Shop on NM Road

Vicenza is a rather unpretentious place where you get the uncommon combination of pocket
friendly prices and delicious food. For people who are in a hurry, the submarines, hot dogs, baked
dishes and varieties of sandwiches are just the right answer. Vegetarians and non-vegetarians
alike can savor the delights available here. Vicenza is at 153, Nelson Manickam Road, opposite
Bank of Baroda. Contact numbers are, 6573 9535, 98843 79738.

Kitcha’s Kitchen – Tasty Street Food

Idli – Sambar, Dosai, Pongal, Poori, variety rice, tamarind rice and vegetable rice, curry leaf rice,
lemon rice, idiappam, chappattis are some of the popular dishes served at Kitcha’s Kitchen in
Alwarpet. What is special about the food here is that the dishes are served hot, good quality
ingredients are used in the cooking and to top it all, the price of their food is very reasonable. The
address is, 55/119, Alwarpet Street, Alwarpet.

Basil and The Wok

Basil and The Wok are two speciality restaurants in one Hotel – Country Inn and Suites, a unit of
NKK Hotels.
The Wok serves Chinese and Thai food, prepared by chefs who are experts in Oriental cuisine.
Basil is a hangout suitable for both business meetings over a quick bite and relaxed conversations
with friends, over snacks and coffee.
Country Inn and Suites is located at No. 3, Gandhi Irwin Road (next to CMDA building), Egmore.
For details, call 30242424, and for reservations, call 98840-64987.

Yamuna – New Vegetarian Restaurant on Mount Road

A new pure vegetarian restaurant opened on Mount Road, in the heart of the city on August 31st.
You can see what is getting cooked and authentic South Indian, North Indian, Chinese and select
Mediterranean cuisines are available here. There is adequate parking space available here.
Yamuna, which is a unit of Empee Group, is at 700, Anna Salai, (Near Anand Theatre), Thousand
Lights, Chennai-06. Ph: 2829 7111, 2829

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