Chennai is the city which is situated at the bay of Bengal. This city is in south India. Here most of the south Indians residents with their family. As we all know that this is the city of south Indians then obviously here you can get only south Indian dishes like idli, dosa, etc. but its not here you can also get some spicy and tasty food also which are famous across the city. So, let’s see some of the famous street food in Chennai.
Top 10 Street Food in Chennai
Pani Puri
It is the king of street food not even in Chennai but also in all the cities across India. It is a spicy and delicious dish which is filled with mixture of boiled potatoes with spices and masala and is served with dipping in the tamarind water. This is famous across the city and every vendor have different styles to make it.
Best Place to Try:- Mini Street
Samosa Chaat
It is also one of the famous food in the Chennai. This dish is made by every vendor in a unique and different styles. Samosa is a deep fried snack which have a filling of boiled potatoes with spices and mixtures and after that this is served by adding chopped onions and other salad vegetables by adding dahi and chutney on it and lastly garnished with coriander. Believe me this is very tasty and you will like it very much. Try this also whenever you go to Chennai.
Best Place to Try:- Hemanth Chaat or Ganga Chaat
Idli
Idli is one of the famous dish of south Indians. Chennai is the best place to try for tasting actual taste of south Indian food. You can get this everywhere in the city at any time. Hence, becomes one of the famous street food of Chennai. You can’t afford to taste this delicious dish whenever you visit to Chennai.
Best Place to Try:- Murugan Idli
Dosa
Dosa is the dish which is made by the batter of rice and then toast on the low flame. It is filled with the mixture of the boiled potatoes and is served with sambhar and coconut chutney. This is also the famous street food in the Chennai. You can get this anywhere and at anytime to satisfy your food carving.
Best Place to Try:- Remix Dosa
Uthapam
It is made by the batter of rice as same dosa’s batter and includes vegetables like onion, tomato, etc with added masala and spices. This dish is famous and delicious one. You can get this dish anywhere and at anytime to stop your carvings.
Best Place to Try:- Mini Street
Jalebi
It is a sweet dish which is famous among street food. It is best served with Rabri which adds taste and falvour to the dish. This is best eaten after dinner and also at anytime according to your carvings and preference. You can get this anywhere in the city.
Best Place to Try:- Ram Prasad Jalebi Stall
Kulfi
Kulfi is the one of the famous sweet dish which is liked by one and all. There are many varieties of the Kulfi and is made by every vendor in a unique and different way. You can get this everywhere in the city.
Best Place to Try:- Mini Street
Kothu Parotta
This is the dish which gives you a same taste either you try in expensive restaurant or on street stalls. This dish is made by mixture of many vegetables with added spices and masala. This is also famous among street food and is available everywhere in the city.
Best Place to Try:- Thambi Vilas
Idipayyam
This dish is like a noodles. If you like to eat noodles then obviously you will like this dish also. It is similar to noodles and is make with rice and served with curry or with coconut milk. This dish is available everywhere and at anytime to stop your carvings.
Best Place to Try:- Srinivasan Road
Sundal
This is the one of the famous street food in Chennai. This dish is admired by one and all. It is the unique one and have very delicious taste. It is made by mixed chickpeas which is mixed with onion and spices and is served in a paper cone. You can get this everywhere and at anytime in the city.
Best Place to Try:- Marina Beach
