5 Affordable Restaurants in Porur, Chennai
Updated 17 September 2026 · 8 restaurants in Porur, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five affordable restaurants in Porur, Chennai, selected from eight candidates based on Google ratings and a price cap of ₹600 per person. The list helps locals find budget-friendly spots for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Reviews highlight specific strengths like home-style cooking, burger variety, and biryani consistency. Each entry includes opening hours, address, and payment options for easy planning.
#1
Nalam Home Food
★ 4.8 (82 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Nalam Home Food serves South Indian meals daily from 8:30 am to 9:30 pm. Reviewers praise the taste as similar to home cooking, noting hygienic packing and perfect portions. Regulars appreciate the polite service and healthy options suitable for solo dining or families. Located on Mount Poonamallee Rd, it offers affordable lunch boxes priced between ₹1 and ₹200. Free street parking and NFC payments are available for convenience.
Best for: Healthy home-style lunch
- Address
- 176, Mount Poonamallee Rd, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116
- Hours
- daily 8:30 am–9:30 pm
#2
BurgerMan Porur
★ 4.4 (1,169 Google reviews)Restaurant₹200–400 per person
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BurgerMan Porur operates daily from 12 pm to 11 pm, offering burgers, fries, and milkshakes. While some customers enjoy the smoky veggie burger and board games, others note inconsistent delivery temperatures and varying quality. The venue features a trendy atmosphere with table service, coffee, and vegetarian options. The location on Mount Poonamallee Rd accepts credit cards and reservations for groups.
Best for: Burgers and board games
- Address
- 124, Mount Poonamallee Rd, Adithi Colony, Sabari Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116
- Hours
- daily 12–11 pm
#3
TAWA WALA
★ 4.4 (39 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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TAWA WALA is a small, casual spot open from 7:30 am to 10:30 pm on 40 Feet Rd. Reviewers highlight good taste in chapatis, dosas, and chat items at very low rates. It is a self-service takeaway restaurant exclusively on Swiggy, though dine-in is possible. Customers find the food better than surrounding areas, making it a usual dinner or snack choice. Prices stay between ₹1 and ₹200, with free street parking available.
Best for: Budget-friendly breakfast
- Address
- 107, 40 Feet Rd, Lakshmi Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116
- Hours
- daily 7:30 am–10:30 pm
#4
Aasife Biriyani - Porur
★ 4.1 (82 Google reviews)Restaurant₹200–400 per person
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Aasife Biriyani in One Paramount offers biryani, dosa, and gulab jamun. Reviewers describe the food as flavorful and fresh, though some complain about long waiting times and inconsistent service. The venue is family-friendly with gender-neutral toilets and changing tables. It accepts credit cards, Google Pay, and reservations. Operating hours vary slightly by day, closing at 10 pm on weekends.
Best for: Family-friendly biryani
- Address
- One Paramount, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–11 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–11 pm; Tue 11 am–11 pm; Wed 11 am–11 pm
#5
Porur Junction ARCOT Biriyani
★ 4 (44 Google reviews)Indian restaurant₹200–400 per person
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Porur Junction ARCOT Biriyani is a takeaway-only spot on SH 55 known for consistent taste over two years. Reviewers mention the need to queue on weekends and note mixed feedback on value, with some citing expensive prices for meat portions. Others praise the quality compared to similar roadside options. The casual environment is suitable for groups and kids. Free street parking is available, and it accepts NFC mobile payments.
Best for: Consistent takeaway biryani
- Address
- 5/2, SH 55, Kungumam Nagar, Devi Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116
- Hours
- hours not listed
How we made this list
We looked at 8 restaurants in Porur, Chennai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google price range of ₹600 or less per person, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 17 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- BurgerMan Porur and Aasife Biriyani - Porur take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, TAWA WALA opens at 7:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Nalam Home Food ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 82 reviews. BurgerMan Porur is second at 4.4 from 1,169 reviews.
Which restaurants in Porur, Chennai are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is BurgerMan Porur, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Nalam Home Food ₹1–200; BurgerMan Porur ₹200–400; TAWA WALA ₹1–200; Aasife Biriyani - Porur ₹200–400; Porur Junction ARCOT Biriyani ₹200–400.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Nalam Home Food, BurgerMan Porur, TAWA WALA, Aasife Biriyani - Porur and Porur Junction ARCOT Biriyani.
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