Andhra Pradesh · Culinary Guide
Tenali
An authoritative guide to the city's essential dishes, notable restaurants, and definitive street food.
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Andhra Pradesh · 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.
Tangy tamarind rice, a staple in Andhra cuisine, available at local messes, rupees 50-80
Spicy chutney made from sorrel leaves, served with meals, available at Andhra messes, rupees 30-50 (as part of meal)
Green gram dosa, often served with ginger chutney, available at breakfast stalls, rupees 40-60
Delicate paper-thin sweet made from rice starch, ghee, and jaggery, available at sweet shops, rupees 20-40 per piece
Sweet flatbread stuffed with lentil and jaggery paste, available at sweet shops, rupees 30-50 per piece
Full thali with rice, curries, dal, sambar, rasam, curd, available at local messes, rupees 80-150
Horse gram soup, rich and flavorful, available at some traditional Andhra restaurants, rupees 70-120
Where to experience the best of Tenali's dining scene.
A South Indian restaurant that serves authentic south indian cuisine. Located near old bus stand.
Where to find authentic local bites.
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