Best Kothu Parotta in Chennai

Kothu Parotta is the ultimate late-night street food of Chennai, a dish of shredded flatbread. The flaky parotta is chopped on a hot griddle alongside eggs, meat, and spicy gravy. The rhythmic sound of the metal blades chopping the bread is the soundtrack of Chennai evenings. It is intensely flavorful, greasy in the best way, and highly customizable to spice preference. It is usually served with a side of extra spicy salna gravy.

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Kothu Parotta is the ultimate late-night street food of Chennai, a dish of shredded flatbread. The flaky parotta is chopped on a hot griddle alongside eggs, meat, and spicy gravy. The rhythmic sound of the metal blades chopping the bread is the soundtrack of Chennai evenings. It is intensely flavorful, greasy in the best way, and highly customizable to spice preference. It is usually served with a side of extra spicy salna gravy.

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10.0/ 10

Rawther Biryani

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Rawther Biryani is known for its distinct aroma of cloves and cinnamon served with sweet bread pudding. The style is unique.Egmore
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12:30 for Rawther community style.
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20.0/ 10

Velu Military Hotel

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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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30.0/ 10

National Mess

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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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40.0/ 10

Junior Kuppanna

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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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50.0/ 10

Ambur Star Briyani

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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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60.0/ 10

SS Hyderabad Biryani

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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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70.0/ 10

Moonlight Takeaway

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Moonlight Takeaway offers a quick, affordable, and very authentic way to experience the dish. It is popular for takeaway.T. Nagar
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21:00 for quick spicy non-veg sides.
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80.0/ 10

Charminar Biryani Centre

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Charminar Biryani Centre is a legendary street-side stall known for being famous and spicy. The energy is raw.Royapettah
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13:00 for famous budget biryani.
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90.0/ 10

Bismi Biryani

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Bismi Biryani is known for being less oily than other commercial versions focusing on natural aroma. It is a popular choice.T. Nagar
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13:00 for less oily version.
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Aasife Biriyani

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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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110.0/ 10

Madurai Kumar Mess

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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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120.0/ 10

Ya Mohideen Biryani

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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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130.0/ 10

Sukhu Bhai Biriyani

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Sukhu Bhai Biriyani is a rustic and deeply satisfying experience that reflects the city's diverse fabric. The flavor is dense.Alandur
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19:30 for intense flavor density.
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140.0/ 10

Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant

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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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150.0/ 10

Buhari Hotel

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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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