Southern Spice (Taj Coromandel)
சதர்ன் ஸ்பைஸ்
A fine South Indian restaurant inside the Taj Coromandel hotel, where you can sample seafood thalis and flavors from various southern states.
Located inside the Taj Coromandel hotel in Nungambakkam, this restaurant specializes in dishes from across South India, including Chettinad flavors. Frequently mentioned highlights include crab rasam, appam with mutton stew, seafood thali, and elaneer payasam (tender coconut dessert). The setting is elegant, featuring classical instrumental music performances and staff dressed in traditional attire, making it suitable for formal dinners; booking in advance is recommended. About 3,000–4,000 INR for two people, though thalis and seafood can be more expensive, and some guests find the vegetarian thali overpriced. The hotel is on MG Road, and taking a taxi to the entrance is the most convenient option.
Opening hours
Open for lunch and dinner; it is recommended to confirm with the hotel before booking
Nearby sights
- Valluvar Kottam
- Government Museum, Chennai
- Parthasarathy Temple
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Vivekanandar Illam (Ice House)
- Marina Beach
- San Thome Basilica
- Fort St. George