Murugan Idli Shop (T. Nagar)

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Murugan Idli Shop (T. Nagar)

This is another chain of restaurants, with three different locations in Chennai. Famous for its idly – an Indian savoury cake, similar to semolina, served with coconut and sambar – and its dosa, a crepe, usually filled with potato curry, made from rice and lentils. This place serves some of the best South Indian food in Chennai.

Useful Information

Address: 2/5, Gopathi Narayanaswami Chetty Road, T. Nagar, Chennai,
Phone: +91 95970 86501
More Info: https://muruganidlishop.com
Opening House: Daily 7am–11:30pm
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Dining

South Indian cuisine, often reflecting Dravidian traditions, features an array of mainly vegetarian dishes typically eaten with steamed rice. Tamil cuisine, known for its bold use of spices, aims to balance all six tastes—sweet, sour, bitter, salty, astringent, and pungent—in a meal. A traditional Thali sometimes served on a banana leaf, is a feast of diverse flavours and textures, so observing local dining etiquette can be insightful. In Chennai, the term 'hotel' frequently denotes a restaurant, and signage will usually indicate whether meat is served. While upscale hotels often house excellent restaurants with lavish lunch buffets, the street stalls offer an equally rich culinary experience. Be sure to explore different times of day, as some dishes are exclusive to breakfast or night-time dining.