Where to Eat
Must-Try Dishes
Steamed rice cakes, soft and fluffy, served with sambar and chutneys. Available at any local eatery, rupees 30-50.
Thin, crispy crepes made from fermented rice and lentil batter, various fillings. Available at any local eatery, rupees 40-80.
Savory fried lentil doughnuts, crispy outside, soft inside. Available at any local eatery, rupees 20-40.
Savory rice and lentil porridge, often with black pepper and cashews. Available at any local eatery, rupees 50-70.
Pan-fried rice and lentil dumplings, savory or sweet. Available at local tiffin shops, rupees 40-60.
Strong, frothy South Indian coffee, served hot. Available at any local eatery, rupees 20-30.
Flaky, layered flatbread served with a spicy, thin gravy. Popular evening snack, available at roadside stalls, rupees 60-100.
A cooling drink made with milk, almond gum, sarsaparilla syrup, and ice cream. Best from Madurai, but available in Natham, rupees 50-80.
Best Restaurants
Sri Balaji Bhavan
South Indian
Hotel Annapoorna
South Indian
Murugan Mess
South Indian, Non-vegetarian (limited)
Aasife Biriyani (Dindigul)
Biriyani, North Indian
Street Food Spots
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