5 Best Buffet Restaurants in Porur, Chennai
Updated 17 September 2026 · 5 restaurants in Porur, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five best buffet restaurants in Porur, Chennai, selected based on Google's 'All you can eat' category and user ratings. The list helps families, groups, and solo diners find dining spots with varied menus. Each entry focuses on specific offerings, hours, and what reviewers mention about food quality and service. The selection covers pure veg, biryani specialists, and barbecue options, all located within Porur.
#1
Hotel Nagarathaar (Pure Veg)
★ 4.7 (2,602 Google reviews)Vegetarian restaurant
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Hotel Nagarathaar (Pure Veg) offers a pure vegetarian all-you-can-eat experience daily from 7 am to 10 pm. Reviewers describe the food as delicious, fresh, and full of flavor, with dishes prepared well and served hot. The space is compact yet comfortable, often noted as clean with a pleasant atmosphere. Staff are frequently mentioned as friendly and polite. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with options for solo dining, groups, and takeaway. Regulars point to the consistency in taste and quality over the years.
Best for: Family-friendly pure veg buffet
- Address
- 813, Pushpammal Street, Ramya Nagar, Porur Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600116/9444564928, Ramya Nagar, Mugalivakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116
- Hours
- daily 7 am–10 pm
#2
Sudar Restaurant
★ 4.1 (1,426 Google reviews)Biryani restaurant₹200–400 per person
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Sudar Restaurant operates daily from 12 pm to 11 pm, offering an all-you-can-eat menu. While some reviewers note the chicken Chettinad is delicious, others find the biryani average or lacking spice. The atmosphere is described as quiet and suitable for families. Attributes include free street parking, credit card acceptance, and a restroom. Reviewers mention egg varieties like omelettes and kalakki as good options, though some express dissatisfaction with food quality relative to cost.
Best for: Biryani and chicken specialties
- Address
- No. 189, Porur, Mount Poonamallee Rd, Mugalivakkam, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116
- Hours
- daily 12–11 pm
#3
Geetham Veg Restaurant - Porur
★ 4.1 (2,914 Google reviews)Restaurant₹200–400 per person
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Geetham Veg Restaurant - Porur is open daily from 6 am to 12 am, serving all-you-can-eat vegetarian meals. Reviewers highlight the Tamil Nadu meals as being at their best, with outstanding service from courteous staff. The location offers wheelchair-accessible seating and ample parking. While some praise the food choices and ambience, others recall inconsistent experiences at other branches. The spot is suitable for breakfast, lunch, and late-night dining, with vegan and vegetarian options available alongside great coffee and desserts.
Best for: Traditional Tamil Nadu meals
- Address
- New No 3, Geetham Veg Restaurant - Porur, Old 1/496, 10, Mount Poonamallee Rd, Iyyappanthangal, Ayyappanthangal, Tamil Nadu 600056
- Hours
- daily 6 am–12 am
#4
Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant
★ 4.1 (6,968 Google reviews)Indian restaurant₹400–1,600 per person
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Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant serves all-you-can-eat Indian food from 11 am until 1 am on weekdays, closing at 10:30 pm on Sundays. It is popular for biryani, though reviews vary on value. One reviewer noted the biryani was exceptionally good and rich in flavour, while another mentioned limited meat pieces in mutton and chicken dishes. The venue features a cozy, quiet ambience suitable for families and groups, with counter and table service, plus a restroom and dessert options.
Best for: Biryani-focused group dining
- Address
- New Door No.21 A, Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant, Plot No.C2A, Arcot Rd, Kamala Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–1 am; Mon 11 am–1 am; Sat 11 am–1 am; Sun 11 am–10:30 pm; Thu 11 am–1 am; Tue 11 am–1 am; Wed 11 am–1 am
#5
AB's - Absolute Barbecues
★ 4.1 (12,512 Google reviews)Barbecue restaurant₹800–1,000 per person
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AB's - Absolute Barbecues offers an all-you-can-eat buffet daily from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm. Reviewers appreciate the starters served fresh off the grill, specifically crispy corn and honey chicken, though some found the main course limited. The restaurant has wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking. Service can be slow for large groups, with some noting delays in non-veg service. Desserts are rated well, and the venue serves beer, cocktails, and healthy options.
Best for: Grilled starters and non-veg buffet
- Address
- Parvathi Avenue, 1, Sakthi Nagar New St, Parvathi Avenue, Sakthi Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116
- Hours
- daily 11:30 am–4:30 pm, 6:30–11:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in Porur, Chennai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “All you can eat”, 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
- Book ahead at AB's - Absolute Barbecues: Google lists reservations as required.
- For an early start, Geetham Veg Restaurant - Porur opens at 6 am.
- Hotel Nagarathaar (Pure Veg) is a pure vegetarian place.
- 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?
Hotel Nagarathaar (Pure Veg) ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 2,602 reviews. Sudar Restaurant is second at 4.1 from 1,426 reviews.
Which restaurants in Porur, Chennai are open late?
Geetham Veg Restaurant - Porur stays open until 12 am; Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant stays open until 1 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Sudar Restaurant ₹200–400; Geetham Veg Restaurant - Porur ₹200–400; Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant ₹400–1,600; AB's - Absolute Barbecues ₹800–1,000. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Hotel Nagarathaar (Pure Veg), Sudar Restaurant, Geetham Veg Restaurant - Porur, Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant and AB's - Absolute Barbecues.
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