Exploring Chennai as a Foodie

  1. 9:00 AM: Murugan Idli Shop
    10 minutes (3 km) from Egmore Railway Station

    Murugan Idli Shop is a must-visit place for all foodies. They serve the softest and fluffiest idlis that melt in your mouth. Don't forget to try their sambar and chutneys!

  2. 10:30 AM: Sangeetha Restaurant
    15 minutes (4 km) from Murugan Idli Shop

    Sangeetha Restaurant is famous for its South Indian breakfast dishes with a modern twist. They offer a wide range of dosas, vadas and uttapams. The ambience is classy and elegant.

  3. 12:00 PM: Annalakshmi Restaurant
    20 minutes (7 km) from Sangeetha Restaurant

    Annalakshmi Restaurant serves traditional South Indian vegetarian dishes. The food is served on a banana leaf and the dishes are unlimited. They also have handicrafts and souvenirs to buy.

  4. 2:00 PM: Amethyst Cafe
    15 minutes (4 km) from Annalakshmi Restaurant

    Amethyst Cafe is a trendy and chic cafe in the heart of the city. They offer a variety of salads, sandwiches and coffee. The ambience is charming with indoor and outdoor seating options.

  5. 4:00 PM: Zuka Choco-La
    20 minutes (5 km) from Amethyst Cafe

    Zuka Choco-La is a chocolate lover's paradise. They have a wide selection of handmade chocolates, cakes and pastries. Don't miss out on their hot chocolate drinks.

  6. 6:00 PM: Seena Bhai Tiffin Centre
    15 minutes (4 km) from Zuka Choco-La

    Seena Bhai Tiffin Centre is a street food joint that serves the most delicious egg dishes and parottas. The place is always crowded with locals and tourists alike. Try their famous egg kothu parotta.

  7. 8:00 PM: Murugan Chat Bhandar
    20 minutes (6 km) from Seena Bhai Tiffin Centre

    Murugan Chat Bhandar is a popular street food joint that serves chaats, pakoras and samosas. The taste of their chaats is delightful and the chutneys are exquisite.

Time and Cost Estimates:

  • Murugan Idli Shop (1 hour, INR 300)
  • Sangeetha Restaurant (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Annalakshmi Restaurant (2 hours, INR 700)
  • Amethyst Cafe (1 hour, INR 400)
  • Zuka Choco-La (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Seena Bhai Tiffin Centre (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Murugan Chat Bhandar (1 hour, INR 150)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2850

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, you can visit Marina Beach or Kapaleeshwarar Temple. If you have less time, you can skip Annalakshmi Restaurant and head straight to Amethyst Cafe. Don't forget to carry cash as most street food joints accept only cash.

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