5 Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai
Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five family-friendly restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai, for families planning a lunch or dinner out together. We began with the six local restaurants that Google lists as family friendly and ranked them by Google rating, weighted by the number of reviews. Opinions on several of these places are mixed, so each entry sets out timings, services and what reviewers mention, good and bad, to help you choose the right table for your group.
#1
Eternal Veg Fine Dine
★ 4.6 (1,479 Google reviews)Vegetarian restaurant₹200–1,000 per person
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Eternal Veg Fine Dine is a pure-vegetarian restaurant on the first floor at Haddows Road, open daily for lunch from 12 to 3:30 pm and dinner from 7 to 11 pm. Reviewers mention a soft cheese kulcha, soft parottas and jackfruit salona, and friendly staff with a wide menu. Others report long waits outside, uneven dishes and small portions, so experiences vary. It has wheelchair access and vegan options.
Best for: Vegetarian family dinners
- Address
- 1st Floor, Eternal Veg Fine Dine, 11, Haddows Rd, above Nithya Amirtham, Thousand Lights West, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 12–3:30 pm, 7–11 pm
#2
Thulsi Restaurant - Pure Vegetarian
★ 4.4 (566 Google reviews)Vegetarian restaurant₹400–1,200 per person
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Thulsi Restaurant - Pure Vegetarian is a women-owned restaurant on the third floor of Harrisons Hotel on Valluvar Kottam High Road, serving lunch and dinner daily. Reviewers mention a wide choice of soups, starters and mains, including potato soup, cheese kurkure, spanakopita and panko-fried veg rolls, plus a South Indian thali. Some reviewers report slow service and waits for water, so allow extra time.
Best for: Varied veg starters and thalis
- Address
- 3rd Floor, Thulsi Restaurant - Pure Vegetarian, Harrisons Hotel, 315, Valluvar Kottam High Rd, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- Fri 12–3:30 pm, 7–11 pm; Mon 12–3:30 pm, 7–11 pm; Sat 12–3:30 pm, 6:30–11 pm; Sun 12–3:30 pm, 7–11 pm; Thu 12–3:30 pm, 7–11 pm; Tue 12–3:30 pm, 7–11 pm; Wed 12–3:30 pm, 7–11 pm
#3
Dhadoom Restaurant
★ 4.3 (69 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Dhadoom Restaurant is on the ground floor of Ispahani Center on Nungambakkam High Road, open daily from 10 am to 11 pm. Reviewers describe a colourful room seating about 30 people, a separate lounge for 10 to 15 guests and a menu running from pizza to biryani. They mention cheesy jalapeno poppers, weekday and Sunday offers, and decent pricing, though portions can be small.
Best for: Small group get-togethers
- Address
- Ground Floor, Dhadoom Restaurant, Ispahani Center, 123, Nungambakkam High Rd, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006
- Hours
- daily 10 am–11 pm
#4
Anise
★ 4.2 (252 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹2,000+ per person
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Anise is a South Indian restaurant on Uthamar Gandhi Road that is open 24 hours and sits in the top Google price band. Reviewers describe it as a buffet restaurant at Taj Coromandel with a large selection of cuisines and attentive staff, and mention a gilli biryani and a festive dessert on Diwali. Some recent visits were disappointing, with slow plate clearing and underwhelming drinks.
Best for: Buffet meals for special occasions
- Address
- 37, Uthamar Gandhi Rd, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily Open 24 hours
#5
ACHAYATHIS RESTAURANT
★ 4.1 (2,358 Google reviews)Kerala restaurant₹200–400 per person
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ACHAYATHIS RESTAURANT is a Kerala restaurant on Nungambakkam High Road opposite Kaveri Complex, open daily from 8:30 am to 11 pm in a lower price band. Reviewers mention prawns kizhi biryani, parottas, paal kappa and appam, and a Vishu sadhya. Several reviewers raise concerns about hygiene, cold food and an unannounced extra charge, so check your bill. It offers catering and delivery.
Best for: Kerala-style lunches and biryani
- Address
- Nungambakkam High Rd, opposite KAVERI COMPLEX, Ponnangipuram, Subba Road Avenue, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 8:30 am–11 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Family friendly”, 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 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Book ahead at Thulsi Restaurant - Pure Vegetarian: Google lists reservations as required.
- Anise is listed as open 24 hours, so it works for a very early or very late visit.
- Eternal Veg Fine Dine and Thulsi Restaurant - Pure Vegetarian are pure vegetarian places.
- 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?
Eternal Veg Fine Dine ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 1,479 reviews. Thulsi Restaurant - Pure Vegetarian is second at 4.4 from 566 reviews.
Which restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai are open late?
Anise is listed as open 24 hours.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Eternal Veg Fine Dine ₹200–1,000; Thulsi Restaurant - Pure Vegetarian ₹400–1,200; Anise ₹2,000+; ACHAYATHIS RESTAURANT ₹200–400. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Eternal Veg Fine Dine, Thulsi Restaurant - Pure Vegetarian, Dhadoom Restaurant, Anise and ACHAYATHIS RESTAURANT.
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