5 Best North Indian Restaurants in T Nagar, Chennai
Updated 05 October 2026 · 7 restaurants in T Nagar, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list ranks North Indian restaurants in and around T Nagar, Chennai, for shoppers, families and anyone staying near Pondy Bazaar or Anna Salai. The order comes from Google ratings weighted by review count. Each entry gives hours, the address area and what reviewers mention, so you can compare vegetarian, tandoori and fine-dining options before you go.
#1
T Nagar Park Restaurant
★ 4.6 (902 Google reviews)North Indian restaurant
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T Nagar Park Restaurant is on Gopathy Narayana Road near the Kannadasan Statue and opens daily for lunch from 12 to 4 pm and dinner from 7 to 11 pm. Reviewers mention an air-conditioned, quiet and private dining room, friendly staff, chicken lollipop in Manchurian style, butter chicken with garlic naan and tandoori prawns, and note that it is close to Pondy Bazaar.
Best for: Non-veg lunch near Pondy Bazaar
- Address
- 147, Gopathy Narayana Rd, near Kannadasan Statue, opposite Murugan Idly, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017
- Hours
- daily 12–4 pm, 7–11 pm
#2
J Hind
★ 4.5 (1,306 Google reviews)North Indian restaurant
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J Hind is on Sir Thyagaraya Road and opens daily for lunch from 12:30 to 3 pm and dinner from 7 to 11 pm. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a small place with good service and ambience, a set menu worth ordering, non-veg platters, bottle biryani and fresh breads, and some regulars visit often.
Best for: Set menu and platters
- Address
- 120, Sir Thyagaraya Rd, Drivers Colony, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017
- Hours
- daily 12:30–3 pm, 7–11 pm
#3
Pakwan Chennai
★ 4.3 (8,599 Google reviews)North Indian restaurant
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Pakwan Chennai is on the first floor on Gopathy Narayana Road and opens daily from 12 to 3:30 pm and 7 to 10:30 pm. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers describe a spacious, quiet pure vegetarian restaurant, mention paneer tikka and baingan ka bharta, and say the staff handled a large family group and adjusted a dish for a garlic allergy.
Best for: Pure vegetarian family meals
- Address
- 1st Floor, Pakwan Chennai, 10, Gopathy Narayana Rd, Parthasarathi Puram, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017
- Hours
- daily 12–3:30 pm, 7–10:30 pm
#4
Up North
★ 4.3 (537 Google reviews)North Indian restaurant
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Up North is at the Pullman hotel on Anna Salai, Teynampet, and opens daily for dinner from 7 to 11 pm. Google lists rooftop and outdoor seating, cocktails, wine, a private dining room and vegan options. Reviewers mention a view over the city, an airy dining room, lotus stem chaat, biryani, dal makhni and fish Amritsari, though one reviewer reported a reservation mix-up.
Best for: Hotel dinner with a view
- Address
- By Accor 636, Anna Salai, Pullman, Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600035
- Hours
- daily 7–11 pm
#5
Anu's Punjabi Dhaba
★ 4.2 (1,959 Google reviews)North Indian restaurant₹400–1,000 per person
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Anu's Punjabi Dhaba is on Avvai Shanmugham Salai in Gopalapuram and opens daily for lunch from 11 am to 4 pm and dinner from 6 to 11:30 pm, with a listed price range of ₹400 to 1,000. Google lists dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering. Reviewers mention butter naan with egg burji, tandoori chicken, jaljeera, pickled onions and a pleasant ambience, with mixed views on the mutton biryani.
Best for: Punjabi dhaba-style dinner
- Address
- 271, Avvai Shanmugham Salai, Pudupet, Gopalapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600086
- Hours
- daily 11 am–4 pm, 6–11:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 restaurants in T Nagar, Chennai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “North Indian restaurant”, ranked by weighted 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 05 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Book ahead at Up North: Google lists reservations as required.
- For an early start, Anu's Punjabi Dhaba 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?
T Nagar Park Restaurant ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 902 reviews. J Hind is second at 4.5 from 1,306 reviews.
Which restaurants in T Nagar, Chennai are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Anu's Punjabi Dhaba, at 11:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Anu's Punjabi Dhaba ₹400–1,000. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Up North and Anu's Punjabi Dhaba.
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