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If you are planning to come to Chennai and you are reading this piece of writing, you will surely gather ample knowledge about the best food in Chennai. Undoubtedly everyone knows Chennai is famous for Idli-Dosa. But, do you know that Chennai’s food culture has gone truly global? Yes, in Chennai you will not only get idli, Dosa but also you will get Korean to Russian Cuisine. So, if you are thinking that Chennai food is only idli and Dosa, you are doing wrong. Well, move on to the adjoined passage to know a few most popular foods in Chennai.

Here is a few most famous Chennai food that you must try

When you are in Chennai, you must taste different types of dishes which are the best food in Chennai. Now, go through the below points.

Filter Coffee

Filter Coffee

Well, after a long tiring journey, you definitely want a cup of coffee. So, you can start exploring Chennai food with filter coffee. Yes, the fresh aroma of the coffee will refresh your mind and you can start your trip with full energy. So, don’t forget to start with a cup of hot coffee which is undoubtedly pure bliss.

Idli

idli

Everybody knows how popular idli is in Chennai. If you have never tried this dish, you must try it once when you are in South India. It is perfect for breakfast. It is white in colour, soft from both inside and outside, fluffy and round in shape. With Idli, you will get chutney and sambar. These two add a wow factor to the entire dish. It is one of the most famous South Indian breakfasts that you must try. You will get curry leaves here which enhance the taste indeed. So, don’t forget to try this food.

Dosa

Dosa

Dosa is another most famous food in Chennai. You will get different types of Dosa here. Plain Dosa, masala Dosa and many more. People usually love to enjoy masala Dosa which is stuffed with potatoes, spices and fried onions. With this also, you will get chutney and sambar. Once you taste it, you will surely want to taste it again. So, add this dish to your food to taste list. People also enjoy breakfast with Dosa. So, you can also do that.

Sambar and Rasam rice

Sambar and Rasam rice

If you are looking for a good lunch item, you can try sambar and Rasam. Yes, the local people of Chennai prefer this dish as it is really tasty. Sambar is prepared with different spices, lentils, and pulses. Rasam is also prepared with different types of ingredients such as cumin, black paper, garlic, and tamarind. Rasam gives a vibrant, sour taste and if you enjoy this with rice, you will surely love it. If you want to try this in your home you will get Rasam powder in Chennai. You can prepare this in the winter season as your lunch or dinner. So, don’t think twice about tasting this dish.

Kuzhi Paniyaram

Kuzhi Paniyaram

It is another most famous food in Chennai. You can eat this in two ways, one is steamed and another one is fried. Kuzhi Paniyaram is prepared with idli batter in a small shape. After the fry, you need to enjoy this with sambar.

One of the most interesting things is, you will also get sweet Kuzhi Paniyaram which is prepared by using jaggery or sugar. So, don’t forget to taste this dish. Some people love to enjoy only fried Kuzhi Paniyaram and several others prefer to have it with a sugar dip.

Pongal

Pongal

Pongal is a wonderful dish that people enjoy at the time of breakfast. Just like Kuzhi paniyaram, you will get Pongal with a sweet and spicy taste. So, you will love to eat this item. The spicy Pongal is called Ven Pongal. It is super tasty with sambhar and chutney.

One of the most interesting things is, the sweet Pongal is given by the people as prasad in Temples. So, it is the most popular dish in Chennai.

Vadai/ Thayir vadai

Thayir vadai

It is an amazing food that you must try. If you try this once, you will love to enjoy this again and again. You will get the best taste of it when it is served hot and crispy. If you add curd and rice, the taste becomes double. Thayir Vadai can also be described easily, like south Indian dahi vada. It is a little spicy and not only locals but also tourists prefer having this dish. So, don’t think twice about tasting this vadai. You will surely love the taste.

Fish curry

Fish curry

Chennai is not only about veg dishes. Here you will also get non-veg items like fish curry. If you prefer enjoying seafood, you must try this fish curry. It is the best food to try in Chennai. So, don’t forget. Do you know why this dish is so popular? It is because of its wonderful flavours and mouth-watering taste. Once you taste you cannot resist yourself to taste once again. So, don’t hesitate to order this food in the restaurant.

Adai

Adai

Adai is similar to Dosa but it is a little thicker. Rice batter is used to prepare this food. So, you can easily try this out.

Biryani

biryani

Chennai has its own version of Biryani. So, if you are in Chennai and want to taste the flavour of this city, you must taste biryani. You will get two towns in Tamil Nadu – Ambur and Dindigul. These towns are famous for biryanis. The Dindigul version is prepared with the small grain Seeraga Samba rice. It is quite popular in Chennai. However, the Ambur version prepared for Muslim marriages is still the superb standard. Chennai’s famous Buhari Hotel might be popularly known outside the city only for creating Chicken 65. So, don’t forget to try this out. You will have an amazing experience no doubt.

Murukku Sandwich

Murikh sandwich

Crunchy murukkus are awesome in taste. You can enjoy this snack with tea and coffee as well. It is one of the best foods in Chennai, South India. Do you want to know the top places to eat this wonderful snack? Those are Links, purasawakkam, Ajanabi, Feastinn. So, you must try these places.

Meals

meals

The ‘Madras meals’ are quite tasty and a full platter of rice, pulses, sambar, sweets and roti. You can definitely enjoy this as a lunch thali. So, you can enjoy this meal one day when you are on your trip.

Bajji

Bajji

The Chennai trip is incomplete without sea beaches and Bajji. When you go to beaches to enjoy the evening, you will get to see the popularity of Bajjis. You will get Vazhaka, Urulai kilanku and several other different types of Bajjis. Your evening walk with tasty Bajiis will be awesome. You will get Bajji in Jannal Kadai, nair mess, make N Bhajji shop. So, try to come here and taste delicious bajjis.

Onion Pakoda

Onion Pakoda

Onion Pakoda is quite famous in Chennai. Spicy, crispy pakoda will surely melt your heart. Apart from onion pakoda, you will also get cabbage, capsicum and several vegetable pakodas as well.

Kothu Parotta

Kothu Parotta

You will have many opinions when it is kothu parotta. And all the opinions are positive and the same that is we all love this parotta. Here you will get minced veggies, chicken, eggs. With everything, this dish is fantastic in one word. With spicy sauce, this parotta tastes awesome. So, you can taste this dish.

Chaat

chaat

Your Chennai trip will be incomplete if you have not tried chaat in Chennai. It is one of the best street foods in Chennai that most people prefer enjoying. You will get different types of chaats. So, you have to visit the places where you can get delicious chaats. Kakada Ramprasad Chats and Sweets, Ganga Chats, Hemanth Chats are the best places to visit to explore different kinds of chaats.

Puttu

puttu

Puttu is another most popular dish which is made from rice flour and coconut. The top places to eat this dish are Nair mess, Maplai, Ente Keralam. So, don’t forget to visit these joints to enjoy flavourful puttu.

Uthappam

Uttapam

Uthappam is a famous food in Chennai. It is quite thicker and loaded with veggies. With sambar and chutney, this dish tastes awesome. If you are in Chennai, to explore the city, don’t miss this dish. You will surely love it. The top places to enjoy uthappam in Chennai are Sheena Bhai Tiffin centre, Anachi Dosai kadai, Sarvana Bhavan. So, come here and enjoy an amazing dish.

Street food in Chennai does not end here, you will get a lot of non-veg dishes as well. Such as Thukpa, Athouk, Atho, and many more. Thukpa is a famous street food in Chennai in which you will get a Tibetan touch. You will get this in Dallay, Instant Karma, Kailash kitchen and many more places.

Athouk is like Burmese salad where you will get boiled eggs, noodles, and spices. It tastes fantastic. At the Burma Bazar, you will get this dish. So, try to hop into this Bazar to enjoy this dish.

Atho is another most popular Burmese dish with spices, meats and veggies. Once you try you could not have asked for a better option. It is indeed too yummy!

So, you are feeling excited to grab a bite? Definitely, your answer will be yes! In that case, you need to make a plan to come to Chennai.

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Here are some popular questions people usually ask about Chennai food.

What is the most popular dish in Chennai?

You will get a wide range of dishes which includes veg and non-veg too. Idli, Dosa is quite famous.

Which sweet is famous in Chennai?

Undoubtedly, you will get a lot of sweet dishes in Chennai. Shree Mithai is one of the most famous sweets. Apart from this, you will also get pedas, Kalakand, rasmalai, Sandesh and many more.

So, these two are the most asked questions.

Now, after reading all the above passages, you are quite knowledgeable about Chennai food. So, what are you thinking about? Don’t hesitate to make a plan. Your Chennai trip will be amazing with mouth-watering dishes. Apart from dishes, you will also get many attractive places to visit in Chennai.

Well, start planning from today, pack your luggage and enjoy the trip to the fullest.

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