Amma Mess
அம்மா மெஸ்
A popular non-vegetarian canteen in Tallakulam, known for bone marrow and crab omelettes and fish curry. Prices are higher than a typical mess.
A well-known local spot on Alagar Koil Main Road, famous for its non-vegetarian dishes. The crab omelette, bone marrow omelette, mutton balls (kola urundai) and curry made with small ayirai fish are signatures, while mutton biryani and dry-fried mutton with parotta are also popular. The shop is crowded and has no parking, and lunch often involves a wait, although service is well reviewed. A single omelette costs about INR 230–300, more than at a typical mess. Some diners think the portions are small or that certain dish names don't match what is served, so it is best to focus on the mutton dishes and fish curry. It is about 2 km in a straight line from Meenakshi Amman Temple, and a tuk-tuk is the most convenient way to get there.
Opening hours
Daily 11:00–17:00 and 19:00–22:30
Nearby sights
- Gandhi Memorial Museum
- Goripalayam Dargah
- Pudhu Mandapam
- Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Madurai Flower Market (Mattuthavani)
- Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal
- St. Mary's Cathedral, Madurai
- Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam