Must-see restaurants in Madurai

  • Murugan Idli Shop

    Madurai

    Though it now has multiple Chennai branches, Murugan is Madurai born and bred. Here you can put the fluffy signature idli and chutneys to the test, and…

  • Sri Sabareesh

    Madurai

    Decked with old-Madurai photos, Sri Sabareesh is a popular pure-veg cheapie that rustles up good South Indian thalis (₹90), dosa, idli, uttapam and vada,…

  • Garden All Day

    Madurai

    If you're splashing out, the panoramic all-day restaurant at Gateway Hotel, 6km southwest of central Madurai, works up an astounding array of delicious…

  • Banyan Restaurant

    Madurai

    Set in the green-clad Kerala-inspired grounds of the top-end Heritage Madurai hotel, this elegant eatery does beautifully spiced pan-Indian dishes, along…

  • Kumar Mess

    Madurai

    The nondescript facade leads into a casual dining space with impeccable service, where a long list of meat dishes is the main attraction. The chicken dosa…