7-Day Foodie Itinerary for Chennai

1. Day 1: Kapaleeswarar Temple
   20 minutes (6.6 km) from Chennai International Airport

   Visit the ancient temple and enjoy traditional South Indian vegetarian breakfast at Murugan Idli Shop.

2. Day 2: Mylapore
   10 minutes (3.5 km) from Kapaleeswarar Temple

   Experience the street food at Sundari Akka's stall, Try the famous filter coffee from Saravana Bhavan.

3. Day 3: Anna Nagar
   18 minutes (8.8 km) from Mylapore

   Brunch at Bombay Brasserie to try some delectable fusion cuisine. Visit Namma Veedu Vasantha Bhavan for traditional North Indian chaat dishes.

4. Day 4: Adyar
   10 minutes (3.5 km) from Anna Nagar

   Head to The Folly for a rooftop dining experience. Have Chettinad chicken from Aachi Kitchen.

5. Day 5: Velachery
   25 minutes (12.5 km) from Adyar

   The breakfast at Sandy's Chocolate Laboratory is a must-try!. Dinner at Khandani Rajdhani Pay a visit to Grand Sweetsfor their famous cheedais.

6. Day 6: T Nagar
   30 minutes (12.5 km) from Velachery

   Shop at T-Nagar's famous street shops and visit The Marina for some Chindian good cafeteria. Grab a quick bite at Ratna Cafe.

7. Day 7: Vadapalani
   20 minutes (9.5 km) from T Nagar

   Visit the legendary Murugan Idli Shop for breakfast yet again. Enjoy some of the best briyanis at Biryani Zone.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Murugan Idli Shop (1 hour, INR 300)
• Sundari Akka's stall (1 hour, INR 100)
• Saravana Bhavan (1 hour, INR 200)
• Bombay Brasserie (2 hours, INR 500)
• Namma Veedu Vasantha Bhavan (1 hour, INR 250)
• The Folly (2 hours, INR 900)
• Aachi Kitchen (1 hour, INR 350)
• Sandy's Chocolate Laboratory (1 hour, INR 500)
• Khandani Rajdhani (2 hours, INR 600)
• Grand Sweets (30 minutes, INR 150)
• Ratna Cafe (1 hour, INR 200)
• Biryani Zone (1 hour, INR 400)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 3900

Useful Tips

You can add a visit to the famous Marina beach before or after visiting T-Nagar. Bayleaf is an excellent spot for some authentic Chettinad cuisine in Adyar. You can also visit the Madras Coffee House in Anna Nagar for some of the city's finest filter coffees and quick bites. If you have less time, reduce a day to explore some of the smaller suburbs. If you have more time, you can visit Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO world heritage site located 50km from Chennai where you can indulge in some seafood.