5 Best Buffet Restaurants in Tambaram, Chennai
Updated 17 September 2026 · 8 restaurants in Tambaram, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists the top five buffet restaurants in Tambaram, Chennai, selected by Google's all-you-can-eat tag and customer ratings. We reviewed eight qualifying businesses to help families, solo diners, and groups find places for breakfast, lunch, or late-night meals. The list includes options for vegetarians, Halal food lovers, and those seeking budget-friendly South Indian meals or biryani. All details are based on verified Google data and reviewer feedback.
#1
FAZARI RESTAURANT TAMBARAM
★ 4.3 (6,841 Google reviews)Family restaurant₹200–1,400 per person
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FAZARI RESTAURANT TAMBARAM offers an all-you-can-eat experience with a rating of 4.3 from over 6,800 reviews. Open daily from 11:30 am to 11:30 pm, it serves lunch, dinner, and late-night food. Reviewers mention the Mandi Mutton Biryani is mildly spiced with tender mutton, while others praise the Butter Chicken and Fish Fingers. The price range is ₹200–1,400. Attributes include wheelchair access, great coffee, and a private dining room.
Best for: Family dining with biryani and coffee
- Address
- 28, Grand Southern Trunk Rd, West Tambaram, Irumbuliyur, Tambaram, Tamil Nadu 600045
- Hours
- daily 11:30 am–11:30 pm
#2
The Cafe Chennai
★ 4.1 (349 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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The Cafe Chennai is a South Indian spot in East Tambaram rated 4.1, open daily from 6 am to 11 pm. With prices from ₹1 to ₹200, it serves vegetarian-only options including breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Regulars point to the excellent food quality and satisfying quantities, calling it a great value. Reviewers highlight the tasty mini idly for takeaway, though some note issues with parcel service and broken plates.
Best for: Vegetarian breakfast and value meals
- Address
- 108/127, The Cafe Chennai, Bharatha, Bharathamadha St, East Tambaram, Tambaram, Tamil Nadu 600059
- Hours
- daily 6 am–11 pm
#3
Kadaai king
★ 4.1 (422 Google reviews)Restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Kadaai king is a restaurant in West Tambaram operating from 1 pm to 11:30 pm on most days, closed on Tuesdays. Rated 4.1, it offers all-you-can-eat options with prices between ₹1 and ₹200. Reviewers describe the open-air kitchen with a coal grill smell. Popular items include Beef Chukka, Beef Fried Rice, and Schezwan Beef Noodles. While some praise the juicy chilli chicken, others find the noise levels high and parking difficult.
Best for: Halal grill and spicy beef dishes
- Address
- New no-115, Kadaai king, Gandhi Rd, opposite Vijay jewellery shop, West Tambaram, Tambaram, Tamil Nadu 600045
- Hours
- Fri 1–11:30 pm; Mon 1–11:30 pm; Sat 1–11:30 pm; Sun 1–5 pm; Thu 1–11:30 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 1–11:30 pm
#4
Hotel Annavaasal, Tambaram Corporation
★ 4.1 (476 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Hotel Annavaasal, Tambaram Corporation serves South Indian cuisine in Madanapuram, open daily from 7 am to 11 pm. Rated 4.1 with prices from ₹1 to ₹200, it features vegetarian-only options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reviewers mention the sambar rice and tomato rice are good, and the dragon paneer is spicy and slightly sweet. While some praise the delicious food and reasonable prices, others note the atmosphere can be noisy and dusty.
Best for: Budget-friendly South Indian lunch
- Address
- 11A, Madanapuram Main Rd, Madanapuram, Shanthi Nagar, Tambaram, Corporation, Mudichur, Tamil Nadu 600048
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–11 pm; Mon 7 am–11 pm; Sat 7 am–11:30 pm; Sun 7 am–11 pm; Thu 7 am–11 pm; Tue 7 am–11 pm; Wed 7 am–11 pm
#5
Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant
★ 4.1 (8,177 Google reviews)Indian restaurant₹400–1,400 per person
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Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant is an Indian spot on Grand Southern Trunk Rd, open daily from 11 am to 11 pm. Rated 4.1 from over 8,000 reviews, it charges ₹400–1,400 for all-you-can-eat meals. Reviewers praise the flavorful seeraga samba rice with tender chicken and authentic spices. While some enjoyed the mutton biryani and moru moru fish, others reported empty dining halls and long wait times for orders placed via Swiggy.
Best for: Authentic Dindigul-style biryani
- Address
- Ground & First Floor, Old No.104, New, 26, Grand Southern Trunk Rd, Kadaperi, Tambaram, Tamil Nadu 600045
- Hours
- daily 11 am–11 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 8 restaurants in Tambaram, 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
- FAZARI RESTAURANT TAMBARAM and Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, The Cafe Chennai opens at 6 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?
FAZARI RESTAURANT TAMBARAM ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.3 from 6,841 reviews. The Cafe Chennai is second at 4.1 from 349 reviews.
Which restaurants in Tambaram, Chennai are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is FAZARI RESTAURANT TAMBARAM, at 11:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: FAZARI RESTAURANT TAMBARAM ₹200–1,400; The Cafe Chennai ₹1–200; Kadaai king ₹1–200; Hotel Annavaasal, Tambaram Corporation ₹1–200; Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant ₹400–1,400.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for FAZARI RESTAURANT TAMBARAM, The Cafe Chennai, Kadaai king, Hotel Annavaasal, Tambaram Corporation and Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant.
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