Best Chicken 65 in Chennai

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Velu Military Hotel serves a rustic and unapologetically spicy version on a banana leaf. It is very affordable. — Nungambakkam

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13:00 for rustic high-heat meals.

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Ponnusamy Hotel is notorious for its intense spice levels and proprietary spice blend unchanged for decades. The institution is historic. — Egmore

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13:00 for legendary non-veg meals.

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National Mess serves a fiery, aromatic, and no-holds-barred experience meant to be eaten with rice. The location is near the stadium. — Chepauk

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13:00 for rustic no-holds-barred experience.

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Karaikudi focuses on the traditional spice ratios of the region making the curry notably earthy. It uses stone flower. — Mylapore

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20:00 for traditional spice ratios.

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Maplai prepares the dish with high-quality oils and premium spices offering a cleaner experience. The techniques are refined. — Nungambakkam

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20:00 for premium ingredients and techniques.

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Junior Kuppanna serves exceptionally tender chicken in a rich, oily, and intensely flavorful gravy. It follows rural traditions. — T. Nagar

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13:00 for hand-ground masalas.

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Amma Chettinad Restaurant cooks chicken in small batches to maintain the integrity of the fresh spice paste. It feels homestyle. — T. Nagar

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13:00 for small batch integrity.

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Ambur Star Briyani focuses on the quality of the meat which is exceptionally tender. The style is lighter. — T. Nagar

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13:00 for the lighter Ambur style.

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SS Hyderabad Biryani serves a very popular and affordable Basmati-style biryani with massive portions. The rice is spicy. — Kodambakkam

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13:00 for massive portions and spicy flavor.

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Aasife Biriyani serves a thick, masala-rich gravy with tender meat as a staple side. The chain is popular. — St. Thomas Mount

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13:00 for consistent and reliable flavor.

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Madurai Kumar Mess offers a more rustic and aggressive version of the dish with dominant pepper heat. The energy is high. — Vadapalani

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19:30 for bold peppery flavors.

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Southern Spice employs chefs trained in the Karaikudi region using traditional stone-ground masalas. The depth of flavor is rare. — Nungambakkam

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20:00 for celebration dining.

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Ya Mohideen Biryani is a cult-favorite institution where the rice is incredibly flavorful and moist. It is often sold out. — Pallavaram

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12:30 before the cult favorite sells out.

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Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant serves a gold standard version known for high heat and heavy use of pepper. The gravy is thick. — Nungambakkam

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13:00 for the thick spicy masala gravy.

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Buhari Hotel serves a classic Madras Style biryani that is aromatic and well-balanced. It is a grand old-world venue. — Anna Salai

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20:00 for the birthplace of Chicken 65.

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