5 Best South Indian Restaurants in Mylapore, Chennai
Updated 17 September 2026 · 8 restaurants in Mylapore, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists the top five South Indian restaurants in Mylapore, Chennai, selected based on Google's weighted ratings from over 7,000 reviews. Whether you need a quick breakfast, a family meal, or authentic biryani, these spots cater to diverse tastes. The ranking reflects verified customer feedback on food quality, service, and hygiene. Each entry highlights specific menu strengths and operational details to help you choose the right spot for your visit.
#1
GOMATHI MESS
★ 4.5 (734 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Gomathi Mess operates daily from 7 to 10:30 am in a nondescript gully on Mandaveli St. Reviewers praise the exceptional taste of pongal, idli, vada, and khichadi, noting affordable pricing and healthy vegetarian options. The eatery offers takeaway and street-side dining, as there are no indoor facilities. Regulars point to the long queues and the necessity of standing outside to eat, but agree the food quality makes the wait worthwhile.
Best for: Breakfast crowds on Mandaveli St
- Address
- Shop No. 4, GOMATHI MESS, 29/2, Mandaveli St, Sankarapuram, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028
- Hours
- daily 7–10:30 am
#2
Vrindavan Restaurant
★ 4.3 (2,311 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Vrindavan Restaurant serves pure vegetarian food daily with hours spanning breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reviewers highlight the good ambience and hygienic setting, making it suitable for families. The meal with Obbattu is a specific favorite, alongside ghee rice and mushroom manchurian. While service is described as fast and staff helpful, some visitors noted that bottled water pricing is higher than standard MRP. Wheelchair accessibility is available throughout the premises.
Best for: Family dining and Obbattu meals
- Address
- 72-75, Dr Radha Krishnan Salai, CIT Colony, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
- Hours
- daily 7–10 am, 11:30 am–3:30 pm, 6:30–10:30 pm
#3
Krishna Restaurant
★ 4.3 (1,838 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Located within the New Woodland's Hotel, Krishna Restaurant offers a wide variety of South Indian dishes including Mysore masala dosa, soft idli with ghee and podi, and thali meals. Reviewers describe the food as fresh, delicious, and served quickly with efficient service. While many praise the excellent taste of curries and pooris, some have reported isolated issues with hygiene or service speed during quiet periods. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Authentic dosas and idli with ghee
- Address
- 72-75, Dr Radha Krishnan Salai, CIT Colony, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
- Hours
- daily 7 am–10 pm
#4
Malgudi - The Savera
★ 4.3 (708 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Malgudi - The Savera provides a calm and warm atmosphere for traditional South Indian dining, operating from noon to 3:30 pm and 7 to 11 pm. Reviewers appreciate the well-balanced thali and starters, describing the flavors as simple yet authentic. The setting is ideal for a slow meal with attentive service. Dishes like aapam and prawns are noted as delicious. The restaurant features wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilets.
Best for: Relaxed thali dining at The Savera
- Address
- 146, Ground Floor, Central Chennai, Dr Radha Krishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
- Hours
- daily 12:30–3:30 pm, 7–11 pm
#5
Seeragam
★ 4.2 (1,315 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Seeragam is a small, boutique-style restaurant known for its charming ambience and authentic Dindigul biryani, which reviewers find superior to other local options. The portions are large and prices are pocket-friendly. While the food is described as steaming hot and amazing, some visitors felt the service was slow, with sides arriving late. The location near Rangaiah Garden offers a dining spot for non-vegetarian dishes, though traffic noise can be a minor distraction.
Best for: Dindigul biryani and non-veg options
- Address
- 238, (187/1) Seeragam, 187/238, Royapettah High Rd, near Vidya Bharathi Kalyana Mandapam, Vinayagar Kovil, Rangaiah Garden, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–4 pm, 7–11 pm; Mon 11:30 am–4 pm, 7–11 pm; Sat 11:30 am–4 pm, 7–11 pm; Sun 11 am–4 pm, 7–11 pm; Thu 11:30 am–4 pm, 7–11 pm; Tue 11:30 am–4 pm, 7–11 pm; Wed 11:30 am–4 pm, 7–11 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 8 restaurants in Mylapore, Chennai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “South 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 17 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Vrindavan Restaurant opens at 6:30 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?
GOMATHI MESS ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.5 from 734 reviews. Vrindavan Restaurant is second at 4.3 from 2,311 reviews.
Which restaurants in Mylapore, Chennai are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Malgudi - The Savera, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: GOMATHI MESS ₹1–200. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for GOMATHI MESS.
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