Chennai Hoppers Indian Restaurant

After having come across multiple reviews about this place, I decided to drop in on a Friday for lunch. We all were seated promptly and started off our orders with soup and appetisers — murungai keerai soup, goat paya soup, idli, cheppankizhangu (taro fritters) and the vanjaram podi varuval (king fish fry). Both the soups were good and they were served in huge bowls (two people can share easily), the taro fritters were crispy and were perfectly marinated to snack on. The idli with the sambhar and chutneys were really good. However, the king fish was a massive disappointment. Yes, the portions were generous (they give 2 pieces of fish) but the taste was dismal. I couldn’t taste any special masala or seasoning in the marinade except a lot of chilli powder and turmeric. For entrees, we had

A Fantastic Find with Incredible Flavor. We were thoroughly impressed with our experience at Chennai Hoppers. Despite it being a full house, the wait was brief, and we were rewarded with pleasant, efficient service and a cozy atmosphere perfect for our family gathering. The extensive menu made choosing a delight. Our standout dishes included: • Dum Goat Biryani (5/5): Perfectly cooked goat and basmati rice with incredible texture and flavor. • Kozhi 65 (5/5): Tender chicken in a generous portion that could easily be a meal itself. • 70mm Family Dosa (5/5): A crispy lentil crepe served with flavorful sambhar and chutney. • Uthiri Onion Pakoda (4/5): A very generous portion of onion fritters; our only note is that we'd prefer them a bit crispier. With its great prices, no hidden fees, and e

First time here and had a great experience. The food was delicious and the wait staff were very attentive. Every single dish we had was a hit and we will definitely be back!

This is a tiny restaurant with well done interiors. Made a reservation 45 min prior on a Sunday prior arrival and was seated right away. This place was full in no time. We ordered lamb Sukka, chicken kuttu parotta, Ambur biryani, dosa and mango lassi. Food was good quality, tasty and amazing aroma. Very authentic Chettinad food. Highly recommended.

The 70 CM dosa was superb and a show stopper but the condiments that go with it need to be more flavorful. This too bad since Dosa does not have flavor and it gets it from the condiments. I thank the management for giving a surprise birthday cake. Quite a class and they played a music with the name of the birthday girl in it. Very cute. The menu is so long that the chef has to cut corners, with less flavor in some and more in others. It might be a good idea to cut down the range of food offered or have the waiters explain in more detail the diverse menu. The latter works best perhaps when it is not crowded but still there are still some food items that are not as tasty as they should have been.