Where to Eat
Must-Try Dishes
A unique street food snack with crispy vadai, grated carrots, beetroot, and chutneys. Get it from any street vendor near the bus stand, rupees 40-60.
A spicy, flavorful biryani made with short-grain rice and local spices, often with chicken or mutton. Try it at Selvi Mess, rupees 200-350.
Staple South Indian breakfast items, served with various chutneys and sambar. Available at any local tiffin center, rupees 30-80.
Strong, frothy South Indian coffee, a must-try after any meal. Available at most restaurants and small cafes, rupees 20-40.
Soft, lacy rice pancakes served with sweet coconut milk or a savory stew. Find it at traditional South Indian restaurants, rupees 80-150.
Savory or sweet steamed rice and lentil dumplings, often served with chutney. Available at tiffin centers, rupees 50-100.
Best Restaurants
Saravana Bhavan
South Indian
Selvi Mess
Kongu Non-Vegetarian
Hotel Junior Kuppanna
Kongu Non-Vegetarian
The Cascade (Radisson Salem)
Multi-cuisine
Street Food Spots
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