7-Day Chennai Foodie Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kapaleeswarar Temple
   15 minutes (4.2 km) from Chennai International Airport

   Begin your food journey with a visit to the Kapaleeswarar Temple. Try local street food such as Pani Puri and Bhelpuri at Gnanambika Stores located nearby the temple. For lunch, head to Murugan Idli Shop and try the famous fluffy idlis and vadas. End the day with a traditional South Indian dinner at Ente Keralam.

2. Day 2: Mahabalipuram
   1 hour 20 minutes (56.5 km) from Chennai city center

   Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mahabalipuram and try the famous local seafood at Moonrakers Restaurant. After lunch, explore the various street food vendors and try the traditional Tamilian snack, Sundal. End the day with a dinner at the iconic Dakshin restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

3. Day 3: Sowcarpet
   30 minutes (8.6 km) from Chennai city center

   Visit the vibrant streets of Sowcarpet and try the famous North Indian chaat at Shree Gupta Bhavan. For lunch, try the delicious Biryani at Dindigul Thalappakatti. End the day with a traditional Chettinad cuisine at The Bangala.

4. Day 4: Anna Nagar
   20 minutes (7.3 km) from Chennai city center

   Start your day with hot and crispy Dosas at Sangeetha Veg Restaurant. For lunch, try the famous Andhra-style biryani at Nagarjuna. End the day with a dinner at the local favorite, Sukkubhai Biryani at the New Woodlands Hotel.

5. Day 5: Mylapore
   20 minutes (4.8 km) from Chennai city center

   Visit the historic Mylapore neighborhood and try the famous filter coffee at Saravana Bhavan. For lunch, head to the legendary Hotel Junior Kuppanna and try their famous mutton biryani. End the day with a dinner at the classic South Indian restaurant, Rayar's Mess.

6. Day 6: Adyar
   30 minutes (10 km) from Chennai city center

   Begin your day with a breakfast of Kuzhi Paniyaram at Murugan Idli Shop. Head to Mathura for a lunch of delicious North Indian cuisine. End the day with a dinner at the iconic and super affordable, Amma Chettinadu Restaurant.

7. Day 7: T. Nagar
   15 minutes (6 km) from Chennai city center

   Visit T. Nagar, known for its famous shopping destinations. Try some excellent South Indian breakfast at Murugan Idli Shop. For lunch, head to Buhari and try their famous brain fry and biryani. End the day with a dinner at the classic vegetarian restaurant, Sangeetha Vegetarian.

Recommendations

Don't miss the chance to try the famous filter coffee at Filter Coffee House and the delicious local sweets at Sri Krishna Sweets. Take a day trip to the nearby town of Kanchipuram, which is famous for its silk sarees and Kanchipuram idlis. To maximize your fun, try taking a food tour with a local guide to get a deeper understanding of Chennai's food culture.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Gnanambika Stores (30 minutes, INR 200)
• Murugan Idli Shop (1 hour, INR 300)
• Ente Keralam (1.5 hours, INR 800)
• Moonrakers Restaurant (1.5 hours, INR 1000)
• Dakshin Restaurant (2 hours, INR 1500)
• Shree Gupta Bhavan (30 minutes, INR 200)
• Dindigul Thalappakatti (1 hour, INR 500)
• The Bangala (2 hours, INR 1500)
• Sangeetha Veg Restaurant (1 hour, INR 300)
• Nagarjuna (1 hour, INR 500)
• New Woodlands Hotel (1.5 hours, INR 800)
• Saravana Bhavan (30 minutes, INR 150)
• Hotel Junior Kuppanna (1 hour, INR 700)
• Rayar's Mess (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Murugan Idli Shop (1 hour, INR 300)
• Mathura (1.5 hours, INR 800)
• Amma Chettinadu Restaurant (1.5 hours, INR 500)
• Buhari (1 hour, INR 500)
• Sangeetha Vegetarian (1.5 hours, INR 400)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 11,550

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