5 Best Places for Breakfast in Nungambakkam, Chennai
Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five places in Nungambakkam that Google marks as serving breakfast. It is for residents, office-goers and visitors who want a morning meal nearby, whether that is a quick paratha or a sit-down spread. The ranking comes from Google ratings weighted by review count, and each entry is built from listed hours, attributes and what reviewers mention. Opening times differ quite a bit, so check the hours of each place before you go.
#1
Sri Mathura Chat and Lassi
★ 4.4 (80 Google reviews)North Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Sri Mathura Chat and Lassi is a small vegetarian North Indian eatery on Dr Thirumoorthy Nagar Main Road, open from 8 am daily. Reviewers mention homely food that tastes close to home cooking, aloo and mixed veg parathas served with chole, meals and samosas. They describe it as a family-run shop with low prices that can get crowded because of its size. Takeaway, delivery and free street parking are listed.
Best for: Parathas and chole in the morning
- Address
- 19, Dr Thirumoorthy Nagar Main Rd, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–11 pm; Mon 8 am–11 pm; Sat 8 am–11 pm; Sun 8 am–10:30 pm; Thu 8 am–11 pm; Tue 8 am–11 pm; Wed 8 am–11 pm
#2
Dhadoom Restaurant
★ 4.3 (69 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Dhadoom Restaurant sits on the ground floor of Ispahani Center on Nungambakkam High Road and is open daily from 10 am to 11 pm. Reviewers mention a colourful room seating around thirty, a wide menu running from pizza to biryani, and weekday and Sunday offers. One found a paneer dish too spicy, and another felt portions were small. Google lists brunch, coffee, live music and a separate lounge for small groups.
Best for: Late brunch with a varied menu
- 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
#3
Meenam Restaurant
★ 4.2 (304 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹200–1,000 per person
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Meenam Restaurant is a South Indian restaurant at Harrisons on Valluvar Kottam High Road, open daily for lunch from 12 to 3 pm and dinner from 7 to 10:30 pm. Reviewers mention fish koliwada, mutton biryani and nandu rasam, and a setting with some history attached to the hotel. One reviewer felt rushed near the kitchen's closing time. Google lists great coffee and dessert, outdoor seating and full wheelchair access.
Best for: Traditional South Indian lunch
- Address
- Harrisons, Valluvar Kottam High Rd, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 12–3 pm, 7–10:30 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, listed as open 24 hours and sitting at the top end of the price range. Reviewers describe a buffet with a large spread of cuisines, attentive staff on good visits, and a signature gilli biryani they found average. Some recent visits drew complaints about uncleared plates and a disappointing hot chocolate order. Google lists great coffee, tea, desserts and cocktails.
Best for: Round-the-clock hotel buffet
- 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 serves Kerala food on Nungambakkam High Road opposite Kaveri Complex, open daily from 8:30 am to 11 pm. Reviewers mention prawns kizhi biryani, parottas, paal kappa and appam, and a Vishu sadhya. Several also raise concerns about hygiene, cold food and pricing, so experiences vary. Google lists breakfast and brunch, a good tea selection, healthy options and catering, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park.
Best for: Kerala breakfast and appam
- 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 “Breakfast”, 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
- Dhadoom Restaurant, Meenam Restaurant, Anise and ACHAYATHIS RESTAURANT take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Anise is listed as open 24 hours, so it works for a very early or very late visit.
- 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?
Sri Mathura Chat and Lassi ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.4 from 80 reviews. Dhadoom Restaurant is second at 4.3 from 69 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: Sri Mathura Chat and Lassi ₹1–200; Meenam Restaurant ₹200–1,000; 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 Sri Mathura Chat and Lassi, Dhadoom Restaurant, Meenam Restaurant, Anise and ACHAYATHIS RESTAURANT.
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