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Amaravathi
Amaravathi serves hot Andhran specialities on banana leaves. Try the biryani or mango prawn masala (an Andhran interpretation of a Keralan classic), but we'd stay away from the mutton-bone soup.
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Amethyst
Sitting on the patio amid the gardens of this heritage house will make you feel like someone else entirely. Tea comes with cucumber-and-mint-chutney sandwiches at teatime.
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Benjarong
From the finely crafted furniture and calming ambience to the attentive service and superbly presented food, this Thai restaurant is an experience. Most mains are around Rs200 , and the three-course special lunch will make you feel like royalty.
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Coconut Lagoon
Excellent Keralan and Goan fare with a focus on seafood delicacies, such as kari meen polli chathu (fish masala steamed in banana leaf).
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EcoCafé
So-so food in an atmospheric garden, under arty lamps hanging from an almond tree.
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Gallopin' Gooseberry
This American diner-style place does fab Cajun, mushroom and tikka burgers, as well as pasta and sandwiches. It also delivers. The Fruit Shop next door has exotic juices and shakes.
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Gyan Vaishnava Punjabi Dhaba
When asked about his excellent pure-veg Punjabi, Jain and other Northern dishes, Mr Vaishnava opened his arms and said, 'I'm giving quality… with love.' And that's the truth.
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Hotel Comfort
The menu is typical Indian and Chinese, but the rooftop garden is cosy and relaxed, with lots of plants around and great views. You can get a cold beer here, too.
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Hotel Saravana Bhavan, Egmore
Dependably delish, 'meals' at the Saravana Bhavans.
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Hotel Saravana Bhavan, George Town
Dependably delish, 'meals' at the Saravana Bhavans.
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Hotel Saravana Bhavan, Mylapore
Dependably delish, 'meals' at the Saravana Bhavans, although this locale has some 'special meals' if you're willing to pay a bit more.
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Hotel Saravana Bhavan, Thousand Lights
This branch is more upscale than some of the others, with a buffet and silver cutlery.
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Hotel Saravana Bhavan, Triplicane
Dependably delish, 'meals' at the Saravana Bhavans.
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Kitchen K
Earth tones, clay pots and wrought-iron chairs make for a soothing ambience at this café serving Hyderabadi and Northern dishes. Cake Walk next door has tiramisu, apple pie and black forest cake, among other indulgences.
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Ponnusamy Hotel
This well-known nonveg place serves curry, biryani (steamed rice with meat or vegetables) and Chettinad specialities. Unusual dishes include pigeon fry and rabbit masala.
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Suriya Sweets
Chennai's second-favourite sweets, with an organic veggie market.
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Vasanta Bhavan
Excellent 'meals'. The older Vasantha Bhavan down the street at No 10 is not as good but has more charm and also sweets.
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Zara's
An ultra-cool tapas bar with a genuine Spanish flavour, it has everything from squid and olives to tortilla and sangria. Make reservations on weekends.
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