Tamil Nadu · Culinary Guide
Chettinad
An authoritative guide to the city's essential dishes, notable restaurants, and definitive street food.
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Tamil Nadu · Culinary Guide
An authoritative guide to the city's essential dishes, notable restaurants, and definitive street food.
Dishes locals love — click any dish to explore where else it's popular across India.
spicy, aromatic chicken curry, available at most local restaurants and heritage hotels, rupees 300-600
savory or sweet steamed rice dumplings, often served with chutneys, available at street stalls and small eateries, rupees 50-100
tangy, spicy vegetable or fish curry, found in local restaurants, rupees 150-300
sweet rice dumplings soaked in sweetened milk, a dessert, available at some sweet shops and restaurants, rupees 80-150
sweet fried rice cake, a traditional Chettinad dessert, found in local sweet shops, rupees 40-80 per piece
crispy, savory lentil fritters, popular street snack, available at tea stalls, rupees 20-40 per piece
Where to experience the best of Chettinad's dining scene.
A simple and affordable restaurant serving delicious South Indian food. A favorite among locals. Located near the bus stand.
Where to find authentic local bites.
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