Where to Eat
Must-Try Dishes
soft steamed rice cakes, served with sambar and chutneys, widely available at local eateries, rupees 30-50
thin, crispy crepes made from fermented batter, various fillings, available at any restaurant, rupees 50-150
a refreshing cold drink made with milk, almond gum, sarsaparilla syrup, and ice cream, famous at Famous Jigarthanda (Madurai), rupees 70-100
a thick dosa topped with minced mutton or chicken, specialty of Amma Mess (Madurai), rupees 200-300
flaky, layered flatbread, often served with salna (gravy), popular at street stalls and restaurants, rupees 40-80
strong, frothy South Indian coffee, served in a dabara-tumbler, available everywhere, rupees 20-40
a savory rice and lentil dish, often eaten for breakfast, available at most tiffin centers, rupees 40-70
savory fried lentil fritters, crispy outside, soft inside, served with chutneys, available at tea stalls, rupees 10-20
Best Restaurants
Murugan Idli Shop
South Indian
Amma Mess
Chettinad, Non-vegetarian
Annapoorna
South Indian, Vegetarian
Famous Jigarthanda
Desserts, Beverages
Street Food Spots
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