The 31 best spots for veg biryani in Madurai

The chicken biryani was good and the quantity was decent. The chukka and the mutton kola are definitely worth a try, but the quantity is less for the price. They give the dishes with a mutton kolambu which is spicy and flavourful. The food comes quick and the restaurant was hygienic. It can get very crowded during lunch hour. I was a little disappointed with the service as there were a few issues.

If you’re in Madurai and craving some proper non-veg South Indian food, Kumar Mess is a must-try! We ordered mutton biriyani, kadai 65, nattu kozhi pepper roast, kalakki, and paneer soda – and everything was full of flavour and spice, just how it should be. The place was busy but service was quick and staff were helpful. Prices are fair for the quality and portions. Totally worth it. A solid spot for anyone wanting real local flavours.

This place is well kept, it's neat and welcoming. They have a quick service and good staff. Mutton biriyani and kola are something which should be tried from here. For me both did justice to the price tag and it tastes good. The chicken biriyani is expensive for its small quantity and the mutton chukka has less quantity for the price. However, I still feel this place is not to be missed as the mutton dishes do justice to your Palate.

The meals to my surprise was all veg dishes, you need to order nv dishes separately. you have no non veg meals option if you want to eat something light. They do give 3-4 gravy along with meal, mostly so so exception was the mutton gravy. Palatable, good for one time lunch. Doesn't live to the hype though.

I absolutely love the mutton biryani over here, I love the portion size & the succulent meat. The other non veg options are sometimes a hit or a miss, we tried the prawns pepper fry & it was okayish, could have been better. The service was quick.

Worst experience of my life! Very bad taste — the biryani had no spice and wasn’t cooked well. No AC, and they still charged GST even though customers said not to — total scam! They served 4 pieces of “rabbit chicken” — we thought it was normal chicken at first, but later they said it was rabbit! What the hell! They charged ₹350 — way too expensive for such tasteless food. Totally a waste of time and money.

I have purchased Chettinad chicken gravy today Price is very high and quantity very low and they are charged Parcel charges 5% around Rs. 8.75, Small plastic bag price Rs.8.75 I will ask to Ponmeni branch manager he will replying using very worst word.. I don't like this Ponmeni branch

Did our dinner here at our one night in madurai. Mutton Kola and chicken pallipalayam were served cold, not much of a taste also. Mutton Chukka was good. But the nicest dish here was crab Kari Dose. May be the best version of Kari Dose I've had was this. Enjoyed every bite of it.

Overall another disappointing experience from a popular restaurant. My friends dined in at the place and got me a parcel of plain biriyani and mutton chukka. Plain biriyani was decent enough with a unique flavour I’ve never had before. There were lots of nitpicky things while eating which was irritable. Mutton chukka was one of the worst I’ve had which was way too oily and it got me cloyed after a point. Initially I thought the tiniest container in which it was packed to be gravy for the biriyani before my friends confirmed it has the chukka itself 😂. And the feedback for dine-in was that most of the dishes were below average. Especially the mutton brian fry was inedible and raw. Heard kudal fry was the only good dish. Service was poor with expectation for a tip. Prices are on the steeper side.

Good experience.. Tried their meals and mutton biriyani with kola Aruna’s and crab omelette.. Biriyani was good and it’s actually enough for two! Crab omelette was equally good as is the kola urundai.. A bit crowded and hygiene is only ok ok! Everyone asks for tip even the cleaning staff as well as the security guards which I found a bit annoying!

The food was too good. I feel quanity is bit less for the price.the service is top notch

Hyped by a lot of vlogers on YT and over priced for sure. Food was average. Lime soda was charged ₹80/- 😡 unreasonable. Meals ₹145/- (rice along with 2 curries and a few gravy options) Aiyra fish gravy tastes ok, for a small portion at ₹270 can't digest! Sp.sea food omelette ₹330/- tastes average, charged exorbitantly. Nattukozhi biriyani was ok, but not worth at ₹385/- doubt if its nattukozhi or broiler! Overall the place looked congested (1st floor ac dining). Exorbitantly priced local dining with average taste! Experience yourselves.

Visited this place in Madurai for lunch and went for the nonveg meal. The fish fry, brain fry, and suvarotti were all well prepared and flavourful. A satisfying experience overall.

Recently visited a vegetarian hotel and ordered lunch meals. The food was very tasty, reminiscent of homemade dishes with less spice. The staff were humble and quick to serve, which made the experience pleasant. The hotel offers both AC and non-AC options, and the ambiance is very good. However, parking a car can be a bit challenging. If you're in Madurai, it's definitely worth a visit!"

Mutton biryani was good. Taste may be Madurai, not Chennai, Salem or Dindigul. Quantity a little bit less for a person. Considering that the price is a little bit high. Service is very good. Though Parotta was not available, they made four parota parcel specially for me. The entrance look is not good. But inside though old is classic. Overall good.

Have seen this 3.8 rating over 1000+ reviews and gone their for Lunch around 2.30 pm.. The hotel was totally empty.. Ordered couple of items from their verbal menu.. Mutton Chukka 2/5 Fish Fry 3/5 Muttton Soup 3.5/5 Naatukozhi Biryani 3/5 Fish Biryani 3/5 Milagu Sutta Kozhi 2.5/5 Kola urundai 3.5/5 Would say, they need to improve in terms of taste and the ambience. Have seen the article of their hotel in their wall, but it was published in 2009 /2008.. Almost 15 years ago..

Very, very worst Hotal old Stock food. Staff route behaviour

Usually this shop provide a good quality of Biriyani with yummy test...but yesterday the taste was not upto the level and dosa makes disappointed

Excellent food and service. Was passing through Madurai and someone recommended this restaurant for Chettinad food, so I took a chance and stopped in. The Nattukoli soup (first time I had eaten such a dish) was rich and flavourful. Fish biryani too was very flavorful. The people working here were very attentive and kind. Highly recommend this place.

I order to parcel. Not give the plate or leaf. I try to contact the restaurant but can't take the phone

It has both veg and non-veg. Avoid this place if you are a pure vegetarian. They charge Rs. 120 for veg meal, unlimited servings. Veg options are very less and food tastes ok. Very difficult to get parking.

One of the Good Authentic Non Veg Foods of Madurai . Had Chicken Briyani, Chicken 65, Brain Fry, Non Veg Meals ,Nethili Fish Gravy, Mutton Chukka, Mutton Kola. All the Food We Had for Lunch Was Really Good. Non AC Dining at Ground Floor AC Dining at First Floor. No Lift was There . Price Was Affordable and Service was Ok. No Menu Card was There but Waiter Was Efficient to Hold the Menu Titles. Management Need to Work on Washroom too. Parking Need to Do in the Corporation Area Before the Hotel and They ll Charge 20. I Hope the Hotel Needs to Work on That Part.

Food is good service too slow (particularly in ac) and servers not good enough and shrewd to do prompt service that's missing absolutely when we had non veg meals we asked for rasam and butter milk to drink rather than to eat, as we ate meals with non veg gravies. So rasam and butter milk is basic part of Meals while we asked to give it to us for drink the server gave rasam and when enquired about buttermilk he was staring at us like anything without uttering a word it took us by a shock and after a minute he said buttermilk is not available, such unacceptable behavior. The place is not the same I think like it had to be in the entrance small shop.

Im giving lesd stars only because they don't provide menu card.. also the server asks for tips even his service was just ok.. Food was tasty.. price was reasonable...

Had mutton meals which came with unlimited rice, mutton and chicken gravies, veggies and mutton chukka, then had mutton kola, mutton brain, mutton egg, egg vadiyal, etc. The taste of all the items was absolutely amazing.

We went to eat authentic madurai spicy food but unfortunately it is not the right place. Also they wont add any extra spice even though you requested they will serve which already cooked. Very very worst experience. Cost wise also too much.

Worst Hotel Experience Ever! Me along with my family went on last sunday & server treated in a very bad way. He said, another family is waiting in the car to occupy the space and asked us to go & sit somewhere. It is fine for us to switch places but all about is the respect & manners. Everyone will pay for whatever is the bill amount. He (Server) treated us in a very very disrespectful manner. We left without eating & went to another decent hotel & ate our dinner peacefully with full respect & we paid our BILL amount also! TREAT EVERYONE EQUALLY!

They gave pepper kolumbu for parotta, no salamander. It tasted bland. We also ordered kodal fry, it had very few pieces, we returned it. Severati was ok.

Very costly but not worthy with respect to taste . Chicken kari dosa price - 252 but gravy also not good..

We had a dinner here, really food taste is too good especially the mutton Kari Dosa is awesome and elumbu roast is tastiest one. If you can visit here try the food here. Cost wise bit high otherwise foods are good and worthy.

Very limited dish at 9 pm. Food is also not so delicious. Very average not met the expectations. Better avoid.

My most favourite place for karidosa. Their vengaaya Kari is ultimate.

Excellent Food Anytime for a Non Veg Lover ! The Special Kari Dosa is Unbeatable ! Ask for Chicken Gravy for add on taste. Taste the Mutta Kari Poriyal 👌🏻 Idiyappam & Gravy as starter. If you are looking to order plain dosa ‘ don’t forget to mention less oil, if not you will find enough to apply in your head 🤣. Rest all stands the best !

Well served .. Quality food.. Parking facility was not available

The cost of the food is too much and the quantity is very small

Ordered special mutton biriyani but no chalna was provided. Quality was also not upto the mark. Highly dissatisfied and hectic experience ever.

Paid ₹307 for one mutton briyani.. It's too hot.. no kuruma and no raita too.. Not even worth for even ₹100

Very bad franchise of Thalappakatti.... Never ever try for it... Ordered eight parota and the gravy quantity was not even enough for two parota... Taste was pathatic...

Price is high. Taste also not good.. Quantity ok..

A good place to eat a briyani with a authentic way

Taste of Briyani is good and recommended.

Just take away available here. No dine in. Only Delivery here.

The hotel is a little old but they try to give their best. Rooms are spacious and have a message chair. The staff is also helpful. One issue, the restaurant doesn't serve ala Carte in the restaurant... One has to order in the room or opt for a buffet. Meenakshi temple is a 10-12 mins walk and one can easily get auto to reach there. Nearby restaurants like Sabreesh are very good. Overall, a good place if you want a good location with decent rooms.

Excellent stay! The location is perfect, just opposite the railway station and close to the temple. The highlight for me was the exceptionally fast room service — my orders always arrived hot and fresh in no time. The staff were polite and attentive, making the stay very comfortable. However, I was not fully satisfied with the food taste, though I’m sure this is something the team will improve soon. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Madurai!

I had a wonderful experience during my stay at this hotel. The property is located right in the heart of Madurai and is very close to the Meenakshi Amman Temple, which made getting around extremely convenient. The massage chair available in the property was incredibly relaxing and especially helpful after a long day of travel. The hotel was also very child-friendly — when I requested food for my 8-month-old baby, the staff happily prepared it with great care. The regular menu was excellent as well, and every meal we had was delicious. On top of that, the ambience of the hotel was warm and welcoming, which made the entire stay even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!

Cons: 1. Continuous loud vibrations in room due to building air conditioner units. We developed headache due to the vibrations. Even the staff and manager are aware of it still using the room. First upon complaining they said will shut it at 9 pm but until 10:30 pm it was still creating uncomfortable vibrations. We could not even lie down on bed due to this 2. Food is not worth eating. There are very limited options at first for a vegetarian. Those also their cooking taste was not good at all. We ordered sweet corn soup and mushroom 65. Both were below average taste, in fact mushroom did not feel like mushroom 65 at all, more of a besan pakoda only. Chef doesnot know what is mushroom 65 perhaps. 3. Breakfast buffet had a decent spread but again quality was not very upto mark. Like they had aloo paratha in buffet but no aloo in that paratha. That was the only north indian item in menu. South Indian dishes like vada, idly, upma, dosa were of OK OK quality and taste nothing very good or bad in it Pros: close to station Massage chair in room (only service positive thing we saw)

Although the Hotel is quite old and feels dated, it is maintained quite well. Food is average. The best part about this hotel is it's warm hospitality! Each & every person is very polite, always smiling & always eager to help the guests. And last but not the least, every room has an amazing massage chair! Deserves a 5 star!

It is a decent hotel, supposedly better one closest to Meenakshi Amman temple. But just makes you think which pilgrimage you are on! The difference seems to be a personal electric massager in the room, though the hygiene of that thing is very suspect.

Excellent stay with pleasant hospitality. location is good and great comfort staying. Special mention about Kajol at restaurant who took great care of guests. Reception desk was quick and efficient. Good value for money spent.

Food and service were excellent. Staff very attentive and helpful. Atmosphere was very good. Overall a n amazing experience.

The food was very much below average. Right from thier soups to the main course. We had specifically ordered them to get food hot. I don't know what happened all the dishes were served at once with 2 dishes being cold

Went for dinner. Their candle light setup was really nice. Food is top notch. 👌🏻

It’s possibly our 8th or 9th stay with GRT and Aharam has always been the high point of our stay with them. Though the staff changes way too much - it’s always been a pleasure - this time round we had Aarti, who is a lovely person with the sweetest mannerism and Gobind (who has been a constant). They were able to accommodate our request for a late dinner on first day and served us with a lovely meal the second time round. Breakfast spread is amazing - hats off to Chef and baking staff- dinner the chettinad chicken , garlic naan, butter chicken(kids menu) and the Hakka noodles were real good. Thank you so much for hosting us

A pretty average restaurant inside a good hotel. The service is really slow. And stewards seem to be unclear of their responsibilities - who should take order, who should check status of readiness of the dish, etc. The food tastes average, and we found the portions to be less - two chicken gravy dishes were not enough for 4 people. Their cream of chicken soup actually smelt of cream/milk. We ordered ala carte for lunch and dinner. We even looked around for options outside the hotel but there are practically no family type places nearby.

Food was good staff was very good organised

No buffet available, only ala carta menu is available. Restaurant is too good. Menu items are less.

We went there with great expectations, & we weren't disappointed. First off we bought moroccon bbq - it was tangy & cooked well. Didn't quite like the mayo though. Cheese naan & paneer butter masala - it was my favourite here really tasty & met all my expectations - sweet paneer gravy & soft naan! koji dajaj rice with chicken - the rice was bland for me & the chicken was tasty! Had a blast eating this dish. At last we had Nool paratha - it was really good but they didn't provide any sort of gravy for it and our tummy was full already. Overall for a restaurant this huge the price was decent and the quality and quantity was surprising! Would definitely love to visit again!

I had an amazing meal at Zaitoon Restaurant in Rameswaram. I’ve always been a fan of Zaitoon because of their authentic flavors—the taste, quality, and quantity are always top notch. We were actually hunting for the perfect lunch spot in Rameswaram and were so confused about where to go. The moment I spotted Zaitoon, I didn’t even think twice—we went straight in. I ordered BBQ Chicken Biryani, Moroccan Dajaj Meshwi, and two drinks. The food was exceptional, just like I expected. The flavors were rich and satisfying, and the portions were generous. The only thing I feel they could improve is the staff interaction. They weren’t very approachable or attentive, and it was a bit difficult for them to understand what we were asking. Also, no one came over to check if we needed anything else, which felt a little odd. But to be fair, the restaurant was fully packed, so they were probably very busy. Apart from that, the atmosphere was good, and the food absolutely made up for everything. I will definitely revisit and recommend it to others!

I most loved their service towards customers. Food was good and delicious. So much of crowd, but they handle every customer with humble.

I recently visited Zaitoon Restaurant and was impressed by both the food and the atmosphere. From the moment I walked in, the warm lighting set the tone for a cozy dining experience. We started with Crispy babycorn and spl chicken bbq. For the main course, we tried the prawn gravy with malabar paratha creamy, rich, and absolutely delicious, Vegetable Biryani, which was fragrant and full of well-balanced spices. My favourite part is the dessert. The service was excellent — the staff were attentive without being intrusive, and our food arrived quickly despite the restaurant being quite busy. Prices were reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. Must try and will definitely dine in again.

Nice ambiance to have with family.. Staffs are very polite to handle the customers. One of the good Arabian style in Madurai..

We found this restaurant on Google and we was very well surprised by the quality of the food and the elegance of the space. Very nice restaurant for one special dinner.

I really love that hotel and food...but last time that server and parking security make me a irritate... Waiting time was too high even table also free.. Customer service only need a lot of improvements.. Otherwise best hotel in madurai

One of the most popular vegetarian restaurants in the city, celebrated for its extensive South Indian thalis and authentic local flavors. Pure vegetarian. I give one star less coz its very crowded esp during peak hours and sometimes people stand near the table to take over once it is free. It really annoys the ones sitting down and eating. Also they keep starring at us. Really not ok with that. Food taste is ultimate. Lots of vegetarian options. mini meals, thalis, dosas, paneer dishes, Chinese veg options like Schezwan paneer noodles—overall, a varied and flavorful menu. Average cost is quite budget-friendly—around ₹200 for two—making it excellent value.

We recently dined at your restaurant and ordered North Indian cuisine. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The Paneer Butter Masala was overly sweet, while the Aloo and Gobhi Sabji tasted more like a curry dish. Additionally, the Singapuri Noodles had fruits added, which was unexpected and not typical of the dish. We hope you take our feedback constructively and make necessary improvements.

Had lunch at Hotel Sree Sabaress. The vegetarian Indian meal was served warm and tasted really nice. Service was good, making it a satisfying experience overall.

The food was really good and had local touch in it. Lots of food items like coconut soup ice cream n paan were complimentary with the thali and it had amazing vegetables which were must to taste items. We ordered special meal thali that had all of this included which costed around 219 rupees per person per plate.

Today I visited Hotel Sree Sabarees on Kamaraj Salai Road, Madurai, along with my boss, a colleague, and our driver, while returning from a customer visit. We decided to stop there for lunch, and it turned out to be a good choice. For anyone visiting Madurai and searching specifically for pure vegetarian options, this is definitely a place to consider. The food was fresh, tasty, and served quickly, making it convenient for travelers as well.

Lunch is classic banana-leaf fare: hot rice, sambar/rasam that change by the day, two simple veggies, appalam and curd, with refills that appear without waving. Service is brisk, prices are sensible, and the dining hall is kept clean despite the constant turnover. Crowd notes: peak hours mean shared tables and a little noise; parking around Periyar side lanes can be tricky. The parcel counter moves quickly if you’re catching a bus/train.

Food was delicious and the service was excellent and I will recommend who wants to test the Tamil traditional food..

I recently dined at this restaurant and had mixed feelings. The food was delicious - we ordered parotta, Madura chicken, and fried rice, and all dishes tasted great. However, the major letdown was the complete lack of hygiene inside the restaurant. The atmosphere was unclean and unpleasant. While the food was good, the unhygienic conditions were a major concern. Improvement in cleanliness and ambiance would greatly enhance the dining experience.

The food tasted good. Hygiene was a major concern. It was late and there were no other options available. Else would've chosen some other restaurants. Taking delivery is a better option, as you won't have to witness the unhygienic conditions

Good tastes best quality.... Not satisfied with their hygiene... High quantity for low price... Good service.... But they ask for tip always.... Good quality for low prise.. is at the main place in madurai... Is one of the famous hotel in madurai ..... ...... ...... ....... .... . ... .. Madurai famous porota and different varieties of chalna a great combo.... .... .. .. ... . Grill with lots of mayonas.... 😍🔥

Went here after watching a video about food. Ordered kothu porotta, kalakki/valiyal, mutton chukka.. I am not a mutton fan normally but this was the best chukka I have ever had.. Food was very tasty.. Place was full with people having biryani n meals even at 4.30pm..wanted to try their famous ceylon porotta but it was not there.. One thing they should try to concentrate is on cleanliness. There was a lady sweeping our floor when we were having food and that's not a good sight, at least for me, when I am having the best chukka in my life. 😊

I've been going here for almost three decades 🙂 my best place for muttai parotta. Their ginger chicken with koottu is amazing and is a must try. From a humble start as a roadside restaurant, they have grown into such size with their food taste. Though there is no car park available in front as the street is congested, late at night you will get space for a carpark. You can also call this street the food Street of goripalayam. It's filled with so many restaurants.

Really one of the nightmares for me.. too much colour liquid in the food... Sorry for this review... Had the worst experience on one of the memorable dinner nights...

Fantastic parota making skills. Extraordinary chicken curry for parota. I liked the plain parota with chicken curry.. some chicken stuffed parota was decent enough which some might love it just like my wife did . Place and making doesn't look hygenic, would compromise for the taste once in a while

Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant Is located in KK Nagar, Madurai. The ambience is neat. They play light music. Seating arrangement is good. No car parking facility. Chicken briyani is not that much tasty. Price is reasonable.

Honestly, the experience didn’t live up to the hype or the reputation this restaurant carries. Based on the reviews and the way it’s advertised, I expected a lot more in terms of taste and overall value. We ordered just a biryani and a side dish, and the bill came close to ₹800 — for that price, the quality and flavor were quite underwhelming. The food was not bad, but definitely not worth the premium cost. If you're someone expecting rich Chettinad flavors or a memorable dining experience, this might fall short. The ambiance and service were okay, but for a place that markets itself as authentic, the dishes lacked the depth and uniqueness you'd expect. Would suggest exploring other local options in Madurai if you're after true Chettinad taste at a better value.

Have been here couple of times and wanting to review about this place. It is a nice restaurant for both veg/Non-vegetarian. First of all, food is great and delicious. Ambience is great and comfortable. The only minus is their service- sometimes the service is very poor and the wait time is too high even though there aren’t many customers in the room. Service could be improved. Other than that, a good place to spend on your dinner.

The expectations were so high with this place. The name conjured up images of chettinad chicken and biryani. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to its reputation or expectation. We were in Madurai for a 24 hour turn around and found this online and figured we can take a chance. Sadly, the place wasn't all that clean, the biryani we had wasn't very good and the chicken too did not bring back any fond memories of chettinad cuisine. I reckon once upon a time it had something going for it, and hope in the future they. can spruce things up and surprise us all. As the old saying goes - once bitten, twice, shy. (Will do more due diligence before choosing a place out of sheer nostalgia or sentiment!)

The place is decent with AC. Food is average. Nothing out of the ordinary. Has parking space for 6 cars. Service is average.The sweet and salt lemon soda is great. Surprisingly they don't serve Ghee and didn't have it in stoke. That's what I was made to understand

The food here is excellent! I highly recommend the Biriyani and Chicken Chettinad — both dishes were full of authentic flavor and cooked to perfection. However, the service could use improvement. The waiters and servers would benefit from better training in hospitality to enhance the overall dining experience.

Very worst experience in this anjappar branch. Food was nice but service was very bad . They swirhed the order and didn't here inspite of many call made by me .when complaint made to manager they also simply watched. Next time will never go to this restaurant for rude behavior of the manager. Will not recommend this hotel to any one even the food was nice. Management should take care of this

Price high good service testy Biryani

The food is Fantastic. But the services are ok.

Good

Briyani is better to taste.oh

Nalla suvaiya priyani

It's ok to spend time there comfortable seating facilities a clean restrooms, washroom, meats (HALAL INDIAN) live music are available there And not to much crowed we can have a privacy dining there.Service was really nice.Taste is good . only thing that waiting for too long it was really hard to wait with hungry tummy.The restaurant should take more care in it. price was expensive but not that much worth for this quantity. 🤐🤐🤐🤐 Free delivery option available here...:-)

I visit your, vishal de mall branch with my family, all are very hungry when enter into.. worst ever experience... hair in briyani another one with dark colour highly tosted chicken piece in briyani. Friend rice with too salty another one is no salt. Old tomoto ketchup and bad service. Guys deliver food first plate next. . I tell them about food quality but no use I got bill Rs. 1500+ from them without eating ordered food well. I pay with pain. :-(:-(:-( Actual rating. BIG ZERO. I hate this Restaurant. People visting vishal mall please avoid this restaurant Please dont waste your hard earned money.

The food is very expensive and of less quantity as well as quality Occasionally the food tastes good. Service is worst.

Poor service. Average taste. Person who was taking the order was not even paying attention to customers while taking the order. Rude behavior and no cleanliness. he was cleaning the nose and serving food to customers without washing hands.

If you want to fill your stomach completely then you have to spend minimum 500 rupess. For the same amount you can get buffet

Worst management behaviour and worst food quality. We found insect on our food, but they not even ready to apologise. :(

Tasty food but too costly... Good service from staff Tasty food and quick service They have very costly menu

I tried the ghee podi idli, onion uttapam, the masala dosa, vadai and also the ghee halwa. I’d say the ghee podi idli is a must try and cannot be missed. The idli was soft and delicious. The dosa and uttapam were decent as well. The ghee halwa is sweet and sticky, a good way to finish the meal. They serve these with three types of chutney, along with the traditional coconut chutney and sambar. The bad parts for me were that my vadai was raw on one side which was disappointing. The cleanliness of the floor could also be better. Worth a try if you’re in Madurai.

One of the best south indian places I've gone to. The podi idli and dosa were just 👌. I didn't like the jigarthanda very much but that's personal preference. Service was awesome, ambience was also great. I ordered through zomato too and it was brilliant even when cold. A bit on the expensive side though.

Ordered their signature ghee podi idli & normal idli, with filter coffee . Their podi idli was excellent with ghee and spicy podi flavor. Their complimentary chutnies were excellent and little spicy. Must try Madurai 's Famous JigarThanda from murugan Idli. It was excellent. Filter coffee was excellent. All chutnies were excellent. service was bit delayed, Card payments accepted. The main Issue if you are going is there is no car parking , we tried a lot to get a car parking at-last parked the car near a temple and paid 100 rs for car parking. The management should find a solution for this. so plan accordingly.

Had breakfast here with my family and the experience was good overall. We tried idli, dosa, uthappam, vada, and jigarthanda – all of them were tasty and of good quality, though the prices were slightly on the higher side. Their special chutney was flavorful, and the podi idli and podi dosa were the highlights. The place was neat and clean with good service. Jigarthanda was also nice, but it’s prepared outside and served only after billing, which makes it inconvenient to order as a dessert after the meal.

The ghee podi idlis are great. The service seemed a little too brash be it with their attitude or service. Had a very long wait time with no management of crowd. The branch near meenakshi temple offered a better experience altogether.

Murugan Idli Shop (Tamil: முருகன் இட்லி கடை) is a chain of restaurants, founded in the city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India. It specializes in Idli. The chain has seventeen restaurants in Chennai, three restaurants in Madurai, one in kolar, two in Singapore and one in Adelaide, Australia. Podi idli is worth trying and also chakkara pongal, wheat halwa.1

They serve best ghee idli podi with four types of chatini. Try the onion uthappam, it is nice and crispy. One of the must try food in Madurai. I came at 7am, they just opened. They served us with care.

Rooms- had booked for 3A+1C. Room had one King size bed with extra bed. Sofa was available but not of much use. Feel room size is smaller against appears in pics. However, bathroom and cleanliness were great. All basic toiletries, kettle, etc were adequate. Service- Average service even at cafeteria or high tea area. Only good part was baggage service. A lot of scope for improvement. Location- Decent location and peaceful as is below a bridge. Easy to get auto. Not much far from Amman temple.

My stay at this hotel was excellent. The staff were polite, attentive, and made me feel welcome throughout. Their professionalism and friendly approach truly enhanced the overall experience. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with all essential amenities. The complimentary buffet breakfast was fresh, flavorful, and had a good variety of options. I genuinely appreciate the attention to detail and the value provided, and I would happily recommend this hotel to others.

A wonderful hotel with a nice restaurant. The breakfast spread was great ! The rooms are clean, and the overall service was good. There is also a hi-tea in the evenings - usually a couple of interesting snacks with coffee/tea. This is on-the-house, and is quite popular with the guests. Location of the hotel - it is besides a flyover, and may not be the best location. A bit hard to get to. However, It is only a few kms away from the places to see,

Best hotel to stay in Madurai. Staff and hospitality is top class. Special thanks to Chef Pandi kumar for baking a delicious cake for our celebration. We ll definitely visit again

the rooms are fine but less amenities are there as per the price. Food wise breakfast was good but lunch and dinner menu is so less for vegetarian people. Service wise too I felt much slower than my usual visits to other hotels of the same star rating.

The team is very nice. Front desk. House keeping, room service, they all make you feel happy and cared for. Food is a issue, its pretty average. But may still go there next time.

Well maintained property. Convienient location with easy access to various places in the city. Neat, clean and well furnished rooms.Staff were helpful and courteous and went out of way to make our stay comfortable. Restaurant, Bar and in room dining available. Quality of food was average for the prices charged. Ample parking space with EV charging facility available.Overall highly satisfied with the stay.

I was at their shop around 10:30pm and when i asked for Parota, the waiter said we are out , but we have kottu parotta. Thats my first signal for me to get out of the place. But then i decided to order kottu parotta, he took it feom hot box and served it and when i had it, it tasted like cardboard. Then i tried omlette and i got the burnt omlette. It shows the skill of the guy at the stove. The good omlette should look golden color and with a dusting of jeera and pepper. I don’t recommend this place.

Bun Parotta Cravings Sorted in Madurai I had been planning a food tour to Madurai for quite some time, and finally got the chance to explore a few of the most hyped spots in the city. We reached Madurai around 5 PM, and just as expected, our gut started growling. I had bookmarked a few places on Google Maps, and this one was close by — so we headed straight there. We ordered their famous bun parotta, thalakari, mutton kari dosa, and mutton chukka fry. To be honest, the bun parotta was a hit — soft inside, crispy outside, exactly how I like it. They served four varieties of salna (gravy) with it, and all of them paired well, but I still personally prefer the Kongu belt-style gravies for parotta. Thalakari was well-cooked — the meat was juicy and flavorful. Mutton kari dosa turned out to be a surprise winner — soft, not too greasy, and had a great balance of spice and texture. The only letdown was the mutton chukka fry, which was below average — lacked depth in flavor. Overall, a solid place to satisfy your bun parotta cravings when you’re in Madurai. Nothing too fancy, but hits the spot if you’re hungry and in the mood for something classic and local.

We visited Madurai Bun Parotta Kadai for dinner and tried their famous bun parotta with mutton chukka, along with a variety of gravies they served on the side. Every dish was absolutely delicious the flavors were spot on, and everything tasted exceptional. One thing I genuinely regret is I didn't ask the service anna name who served us, his hospitality was amazing. He recommended us that we should come back the next afternoon to try their mutton and chicken biryani before leaving Madurai. I'm so glad we took his advice, because returning for lunch was the best decision we made on the trip. The biryani was outstanding, and the mutton gravy that came with it was equally impressive. We even had parotta again for lunch because we simply couldn't resist. As someone from Chennai, I know I’m really going to miss this place. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to Madurai Bun Parotta Kadai!

Too many parota spots here in madurai and I must say, the bun Parota here is definitely not to miss. Making the parota is treat to the eye first, you can watch that and then get to the eating part. Airy, flaky parota with tasty salna. Do the chukka to side. Also try the mutton thala kari double roast. Nool Parota here is also a killer.

Muxh hiped .. just go there only for the bun parota .. but not everyone can handle it Just order one and if you like it then go for it Kottu parota is average Biriani is good

Had the bun porotta. It was just okay. Nothing worth the hype. We also ordered the chicken drumsticks which was 120₹ per piece. Total waste. No flavour at all. The place was too crowded. And everything felt really rushed.

Karidosa Rs 250/- Price vs taste not worth. Illai mutton parotta Rs 250. Three mutton piece. Taste is not that much. Please if you want to eat good nonveg then don't go to YouTube famous restaurant in madurai. Just hype. Not worthy.

I went after watching many reviews about this hotel in yt and insta. Frankly, it was disappointing mainly biryani which was the hype known. The ambience was great and service was good. Out of the dishes I ordered, the Fish fingers and Schezwan Chicken Fried rice was good and other dishes were average.

Totally disappointed with this place! The tumbler they used had a bad odour and there was flies in our banana leaf. We had grill chicken which was mid and we ate naan and paneer butter masala which wasn't good at all! The gravy wasn't sweet and the naan was chewy. Then we had kari dosa which was ₹200 and the most disgusting kari dosa ever! The dosa was dry and tasted bland, it had very less meat in it overall it was the worst one we have eaten so far!

As I visited Madurai, I went to this Krishna mess for our lunch. This place has three floors. We went to the second floor for dining as there was no place available in ground and first floor. The management of crowd was too poor. We were waiting to get a table but a few people who came after us directly went and stood behind people who were eating. Then after getting a table we ordered for briyani (Pura briyani, Vaankozhi briyani and plain briyani), lolipop chicken and nattu kozhi pepper fry. They also serve kola urundai from hot pack which was not even warm.All briyani tasted the same which was just ok. The pigeon (pura) was seperately cooked and just placed on the briyani. Nothing much special. Price was quite high too. Ambiance of this place was good. Overall , the Quantity was less and taste was average.

Only positive is the ambience which is well suited for families. Other then that nothing seems good. There hospitality is too poor. Staff’s are rude and not customer-friendly. The dishes which we ordered tastes average. But the grill we got is too worst, smells bad and it feels like old chicken. It was a bad experience and feels disappointed.

The customer care and respect towards the customer is very poor. Not at all happy with their service. Whoever is working there has basic desency. There is no cleanliness at all. The hand wash area is inside the washroom where both men and women has their. No safety if we are using the washroom as everyone is coming inside.

The taste is good, and 1st floor ambience is good. We tried mutton Biriyani, Kola urundai, Mutton Chukka, Non-Veg meal with fish curry & nattu kozhi kulambu, all items are of excellent taste.

Good food .. but no proper hand wash available. Don’t know why

Had egg dosa and parotta. Preparation presentation service everything fine. I feel little bit salty in Gravy's. Otherwise ok

Kaaraikudi Mess, Madurai. Authentic Chettinad flavors, freshly made biriyanis, and a warm, decent ambience make Kaaraikudi Mess a standout in Madurai. The Rabit fry, Ayira meen kulambu and parotta are highlights, and the service is quick and friendly. Simple, delicious, and satisfying – a great spot for a hearty local meal!

It's right opposite the High Court and the food is quite good. There's good biryani and the chatti choru was nice. The meals are okay. It's usually not very busy outside of 1:30 to 2:15.

Located in othakadai. (3KM from mattuthavani bus stand. Very good Chettinadu special restaurant. All variety of Non veg items available. One of the best non veg restaurant in madurai.

A bit expensive, but worth it. I really like their balanced Biriyani without overdose of masala and chilli thats usually the case elsewhere, Just masala or more meat taste. Here you get some of the best balanced ones. I got addicted immediately, although it's a hit or miss if you order from home. Whenever I dine in here,Egg/Plain biriyani was awesome. Other Non Veg items I cannot comment as I'm eggetarian but my friend did enjoy fish finger, Kari Dosa, Crab lollipop! Easy recommendation if you are in Madurai!

Good food and serving good Suggestion to serve food hot esp biriyani and can increase quantity of biriyani accordingly. Thank you

Had good food and good time. Could do better on vegetarian options.

Good food at worst atmosphere. Had pongal + vada + coffee = 110Rs + 10 Rupees tips. Pongal is good meets my expectation. Vada as well is good but not hot. Coffee decoction is good but milk is mediocore that spoiled the coffee taste. Don't use mediocore milk brand milk pockets and use milk from paal pannai as used by hotels nearby for good taste. Service is good - very fast. Though not professional service, it is ok. The main negative is their maintenance of the hotel. It was too dirty and not even in clean shape. They should have provided closed AC dining for this price (its not cheap) but chose to keep the entire hotel front (30 feet) kept OPEN in front of main road - all the dust from buses/auto/biktes are happily entering into our food. More over the sofas/chairs are very old / pathetic and we could see very mediocore. Even small restaurants keep their hotel environment nice now a days, not expecting this from temple city chain.

From Taste, Service and Quality at a prime location they are very good special mention to starters and Juices. Taste from sangeeth to saravanas and now to well known sangeeth everything is good👍🏼

Taste was good... But they served wrong items... Not upto the mark at all.. Very noisy & not so clean also... Not like other Temple city outlets... very much disappointed.... Will never step in again...

I am 2 star not because food. Food was great here but in Madurai every service provider forces you to pay extra. This is only with tourists. The server at the restaurant forced us to pay the tip, even after refusing he was not moving forward with payment and only after adding extra he agreed.

Nice place for Lunch near the Railway station area. Parking can be a big hassle as it's a busy & crowded road. The Veg biryani was pretty good & quite spicy. We visited here towards the end of Lunch time. Lemon rice,cued rice & meals were ok. The coffee here was very good though & provided a nice end to the meal.

Don't go to this restaurant, they gave us and few other spoiled Jigardhanda then we asked to replace with fruit juice and guy was cutting rotten watermelon infront me it's self after shouting he just removed damaged one... Don't even go this hotel... Full of flies in suger. Dirty water

Nice and Tasty Foods with Good Ambience and Service. Tried Paneer Masala Dosai, Idly and Lemon Juice and it turned out to be Good Food. Food Rates are Average for All Foods served with More Options Available. AC , Non AC Services and Take Away Parcel Available. Not Sure of Parking Though

Its one of the good hotel for dinner and lunch. They serves biriyani with different varieties like bucket concept and regular biriyani. Also their special items like valai ilai parota is not as expected, it could have been better in taste. Price is reasonable and would recommend for a try once.

Good place to dine with your friends and family. Briyani was delicious and fingerlicking. Can't wait to go there again. Some restaurants might not have food in the evening like 4 or 5 pm. But here you can get it anytime. Overall it was a good place. Compact and complete

Very bad service.. I paid for 3 mutton Biryani.. but they parcelled 2 mutton and chicken briyani.. mutton briyani also doesn't have any pieces..

hotel is one of best hotel in madurai, they resone for good taste and resanable price.

Food quality is a great question and quality is not up to mark, mostly they served me yesterday briyani. One good thing is their kind quality service. If u prefer service over food you can visit

Worst service. They are focusing only online customers.. No repose for walk in customer. I think in future ,they will run business through online....Sure hotel is loosing thier walk in customers. At the time of my visit, a customer is eating biriyani with out water in table. He is asking water several times,, no one is responsing..better order food in online rather to go this hotel.

Moderate Taste. Good table service. The waiter was too gud he always had a smiling face and try to give the food as quick as possible.

Authentic Non-Veg Experience at Chandran Mess We were on the hunt for a proper non-veg meals spot in Madurai, and while the internet and some friends recommended Kumar Mess, a few locals and Madurai-based buddies strongly vouched for Chandran Mess in Thallakulam. Glad we listened. We reached around 1 PM — the place was jam-packed, a good sign. Luckily, we got a spot in the A/C hall without too much wait. Here’s what we ordered: • Mutton Biryani • Mutton Chukka • Meals • Nenju Elumbu Chops (Goat Ribs) • Mutton Kola • Viraal Fish Fry • Ayira Meen Kolambu Mutton biryani was decent — had that typical Madurai flavour, slightly subtle but still enjoyable. Mutton chukka was flavorful and well roasted. Viraal fish fry was average, nothing to rave about. The star of the meal was definitely the Nenju Elumbu Chops. Initially asked for a full plate, but the waiter wisely suggested half plate since we were just three — and even that was more than enough. Masala was robust, roasted perfectly, caramelized beautifully, and packed with flavour. The meat, apart from the bones, was juicy and tender. Absolute must-try. Mutton kola was solid too — had that authentic feel and good texture. Meals were good, especially the nattukozhi kulambu, which stood out. That said, as someone whose taste buds lean towards kongu-style flavours, the rest of the gravies didn’t hit the same high notes for me — perhaps a regional palate thing. Tried Ayira Meen Kolambu for the first time — and that was a pleasant surprise. Slight tang, rich curry, and the unique taste of Ayira Meen (which you’ll only find in Madurai) paired really well with white rice. Definitely something worth trying when you’re here. Overall, a good, authentic Madurai non-veg experience. Just wish the gravies had more punch (from a Kongu guy’s perspective). Still, for certain dishes like nenju elumbu and ayira meen, this place is worth a visit

Been here before and unfortunately had to stop here and this time (nowadays) like all others say this place is definitely not worth the hype and costly. Had some items in the menu and only the Kola urundai was slightly better. Had Seer fish (neymeen/Vanjiram) which was not fresh and also not properly marinated in masala, obviously a very small and thin slice. Ayirai meen kuzhambu was very average, provided a very small portion with very few fishes. Mutton liver fry - only 6 small pieces in the plate, looked like it was counted before serving and also under cooked. I usually don't write this much for an average restaurant, but this one is a real disappointment. Better hotels are out there with better taste and quality. We people from Madurai know this this is for the outsiders who take time to check the Google reviews before trying out. We had to stop here as other hotels nearby were full and what a tragedy this was!

Everything is ok. Only one concern. They are not telling about the fish price with the meals. They will ask chicken meals or fish meals and not telling thay the fish price is separate with that of meals.apart from that it was a nice place. Kola is must try. Mutton biryani was soo good and must be paired with chika.

I recently visited this restaurant and had a great experience. The fried king fish was perfectly cooked and had a delicious crispy coating. The prawns masala was full of flavor and had just the right amount of spice. The kola urundai was a unique and tasty dish that I had never tried before. And finally, the crab meat omelette was a great twist on a classic dish. The only reason I am giving this restaurant a 4-star review instead of a 5-star review is because the rate was a bit high. However, the delicious food made up for it. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal with unique and flavorful dishes.

Very over-hyped and over priced. Don't go behind the reviews. You'll end up paying lot that too not for something great as you see in any of the reels. I had non-veg meals, with meat balls and mutton Chukka. Chukka was average, but the mutton balls was good.

Chandran mess had mixed off reviews in the past and I had it personally, but now it’s truly a great experience having a meal in there. Visited a weekday, it’s crowded and we had to wait for a few minutes to get a table. Ordered mutton Briyani and Non-Veg meals which they severed three type of gravies Mutton, Chicken and Fish all of them delicious and it’s like home made. Fish fry must try. Their service is improved a lot and it’s a good and food experience.

A great spot to sample traditional Madurai dishes, with menu prices ranging from ₹230 to ₹270. However, the portion sizes are quite too small, so if you have a big appetite, this might not be the best place for a full meal. It's ideal for those who want to explore a variety of flavors. The mutton and chicken biryanis are standout dishes, and the kola urundai is absolutely the best 😋.

Tried non-veg meals with mutton kola urundai and mutton chukka for side dishes. Tasted like a homemade. Worst service and an okayish atmosphere.

Staffs are nice. Price was very fair. Briyani eaters no need to hesitate for ask white rice they given without we ask.

Had mutton biriyani with mutton sukka and karandi omelet. The staff was very polite. The service was good. Food was awesome. Especially biriyani was flavourful. I recommend visiting this place.

One of the worst experience...They having Gpay but they won't accept it because they want to pay extra charges 30 rupees for 500. At the end , I travelled 3km for withdrawing cash and paid to them.

Usually I like Anbagam biryani but last time biryani taste was not so good. Could concentrate in taste. And it is usually rush we have to wait to have lunch.

This place deserves 5star in 2024. The taste, the quality, the quantity of food is really good. If ordered briyani, we can get extra rice unlimited with non veg gravies, rasam and buttermilk. Good hospitality. Truely underrated for the quality it offers.

Food taste is ok Quantity is very less Cost is high Service is good Mutton chukka was like masala powder mixed in palm and gingely oil. Piece tasted good. It was very different from the usual mutton chukka. It was good but not like mutton chukka. Mutton biriyani quantity was too less. Less than 1/4 th of a plate. Pieces were good. Taste was good Overall felt was on the costly side.

The food was tasty. Service was polite and helpful, but could have been better, since there was some confusion regarding availability of some items on the menu. Ambience was fine. But the wash area was not very impressive.

One of the worst restaurant in Madurai, I had never eaten such a worst AYIRAMEEN KULAMBU in my Life, Pls Don't waste your money by eating in this restaurant, I had also told to the cashier but he is not responding to customer feedback. Such a worst restaurant in madurai. Madurai is Famous for Taste Of Food but these kind of restaurants are very commercial. Very very bad experience

Awesome food. Really loved the mutton pepper fry and the biryani. Ambience is decent and good service too. They are very kid friendly and have got good options for the kids too with less spices.

Atmosphere of Hotel is in City place. Food quality is normal. Taste is also normal. They takes more time to deliver food. Inside of the restaurant is good.

Food items are little over priced. Plain biriyani for Rs.130 is a shocking thing. Taste is average. Madurai poricha kozhi and Nandu Omelette are never miss items. Parking available but not wallet. Amenities are good. Restroom available.

Very bad food ..,..........had brain roast nattu kozhi chukka with non veg meals everything was just roasted with onions and given no masala or flavour..........very costly too. They have lost their traditional taste.

Ambience and family room quite small but service is class.. briyani is worth but pricy and favourite is Crab soup and ayira meen gravy..and full meals for noon is worth spending...in satisfied with people and food..give a try

My worst ever experience at this place today i had been with my family for dinner the quantity was not sufficient even for my 5year old son. Quality of food was okay! Food was reheated it dint taste fresh. Mutton pieces was sufficient but rice quantity was very less as mentioned not sufficient for my 5year old. Mutton biriyani half at 230 Chicken biryani 190 n 65 at 80 for 5 small pieces. My sincere suggestion pls don’t waste your money and fall for this scam. I should have alarmed when nobody was there inside the hotel that too at peak time.

Very worst experience.... Food quantity is very low ... Not enough... They charge 230 for mutton biryani but quantity is very less .. less than quater... Dont waste money here

Finally had the privilege of tasting one of the finest Dindigul-style biryanis right here in Madurai! Honestly, this matches up to the most popular joints in Dindigul itself. The best part — I no longer need to make the 160 km round trip just to satisfy my cravings. Thanks to "Dindigul Briyani Kadai", I can now enjoy authentic, flavorful Dindigul biryani in the very heart of Madurai!

Mutton quantity is enough but rice quantity is less for a person.. for that price if you provide little more briyani rice.. then it would be good

Best authentic Dindigul style briyani in town. Top notch quality and taste. Must try if you are around Periyar Area.

Price of one chicken biriyani parcel is rs 200. Along with it the following items were packed. 1. Curd mixed with onion & 2. Hot but less spicy kurma

Please friends don't go any one here briyani Always waste one briyani RS 180 not worth this amount second Rice 35 RS so avaide this briyani shop

The food quality is very very bad had order mutton briyani, ghee rice it was so terrible and mutton chukka (fairly okok) They need to change the chef at the earliest.

Very Very Worst Experience Foods are not Hygienic Hotel also Don't go There Pls search & Go near by Good Hotel In my Life I experienced this Very Worst Chicken Briyani Price Too Very Costly & Cheating

This not higenic in this hotel Briyani price are high rate but taste is tomato rice flavour very Worst hotel only target money 🤑 This hotel price not worthable rate in all food I am very Worst experience and not satisfied this hotel Briyani are make order to readymade briyani in server Worst hotel

Horrible food ! Very horrible. Briyani was average. But chicken 65 was SMELLING SO BAD. OH MY GOD. TRUST ME IT WAS JUST SO BAD !!!! DEFINITELY NOT RECOMMENDED.

I went to this restaurant without knowing. It's very bad. No one should go here. The prices are high and the quality is poor.

This is wat you get for 120rs wrost food

Worst experience. The food taste was soo poor. Not sure why people refer this hotel. The gravy was watery with no taste. They took 170 rs for mutton Chukka, but that had low quantity and not upto the Mark.

After visit BBQ. Next day planned to have lunch in Madurai Appu . Biriyani yummy , such a good taste i ever had tis kind of taste in chettinad restaurant. Soooper taste Biriyani and chettinad chicken also. Nice experience in Madurai Appu.

Worst restaurant ...total restaurant is like a cooker..fully I asked server to turn on the a.c. ..but ..it continues ..I Am..get totally sweat ..I ordered 2 briyanis..briyani is average ..and half tandoori I ordered that is awesome ...totally 5 out of 2 ..the service is not good and no ac on the hotel...nothing ..

Biriyani good taste;less qty ; more masala

Non Veg Special ... Yummy food

All food are traditionally good, service also good.

Value for money! Homely food

Good food homely taste

Super

Don’t go… there’s no Venu briyani there.. I don’t know whether it exists before but i went yesterday and some other briyani shop was there at the exact same location..

There is no such VENU BIRIYANI there.... Please don't go...