Taste of Chennai holds a really special place for me and my family. My father grew up in Tamil Nadu, and he is very particular when it comes to South Indian food, especially biryani. After eating here, he genuinely said it was the best biryani he has had in a very long time. According to him, the flavors were incredibly authentic and instantly reminded him of his childhood and the food he grew up eating in India.
The biryani itself is deeply flavorful, aromatic, and cooked perfectly. The rice, spices, and meat come together in a way that feels traditional and comforting rather than overly adjusted or watered down. You can tell a lot of care goes into preparing the food, and it shows in every bite.
Beyond the food, the staff truly makes the experience even better. Everyone is kind, sweet, and welcoming, and they make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. They’re happy to help with recommendations and always check in to make sure everything is going well.
If you’re looking for authentic South Indian flavors and a biryani that truly transports you, Taste of Chennai is absolutely worth visiting.
Fantastic food and service. The Chicken Kothu Parotta was delicious. The masala dosa was some of the best I've had. All chutneys and the dal were great. The chicken curry thali was also very good. Great portion sizes and prices.
Be careful with spice levels, the food here is South Indian spicy.
This is our favorite restaurant, they have the best biriyani, flavorful chili chicken, and juicy chicken tikka. I also really like the dosas here. We really appreciate Jothi and her staff for always having great customer service, they have always gone above and beyond for us. Thank you so much! ☺️
Dosa was absolutely good. But Very pricy compared to other Indian places. For a masala chai 2.29 dollar is not worth it and the size of the tea cup is very small which can give you 50 ml of tea . At least when you pay 2.50 dollar for a small dunkins coffee / tea , you will get a decent size 200 ml. I will recommend any place if the basic drink gives the cheapest option.😀