5 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists vegetarian restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai, from a breakfast-to-dinner South Indian spot to plated fine dining. Five businesses in the Google category Vegetarian restaurant qualified, and they are ranked by Google rating weighted by review count, so the order reflects both how well each is rated and how many people rated it. Each entry gives hours, address, listed services and what reviewers mention, including recurring complaints, to help families, office groups and visitors choose.
#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 on the first floor at 11 Haddows Road, above Nithya Amirtham, and serves lunch and dinner daily. Reviewers mention a soft cheese kulcha, parottas with jackfruit salona and a wide menu, while others were let down by the kadai paneer, portion sizes and waiting times. It is vegetarian only, with organic dishes, vegan options, delivery and full wheelchair access listed.
Best for: Vegetarian North Indian 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
Thanjai Bhavan at Nungambakkam
★ 4.5 (550 Google reviews)Vegetarian restaurant
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Thanjai Bhavan is on Valluvar Kottam High Road and is open daily from 7 am to 11 pm. Reviewers mention podi idli, set dosa, masala dosa and tea, with one noting tulsi-infused water on the table and podi sold to take home. They describe generous portions, friendly staff and quick service. One reviewer was unhappy with a parcel charge and the packaging used.
Best for: South Indian breakfast and podi idli
- Address
- No:144, Valluvar Kottam High Rd, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 7 am–11 pm
#3
Thulsi Restaurant - Pure Vegetarian
★ 4.4 (566 Google reviews)Vegetarian restaurant₹400–1,200 per person
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Thulsi is on the 3rd floor of Harrisons Hotel on Valluvar Kottam High Road and serves lunch and dinner daily, opening at 6:30 pm on Saturdays. Reviewers mention potato soup, spanakopita, panko fried veg rolls, cheese kurkure and a South Indian thali. Several reviewers report slow service and long waits. It identifies as women-owned and lists a private dining room and full wheelchair access.
Best for: Varied vegetarian starters and soups
- 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
#4
SpiceKlub (Chennai)
★ 4.2 (2,235 Google reviews)Vegetarian restaurant₹600–1,600 per person
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SpiceKlub is in H M Centre on Nungambakkam High Road and serves lunch and dinner every day. Reviewers mention molecular gastronomy touches and creative plating, with dahi vada, ragada chaat, chole kulche, a reworked vada pav and a galouti kebab topped with chilli caviar. Some reviewers found service slow or unhelpful with children and felt it was overpriced. It is vegetarian only, with Wi-Fi and catering listed.
Best for: Creative plated vegetarian dining
- Address
- H M Centre, 29, Nungambakkam High Rd, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- Fri 12–4 pm, 6:30–11 pm; Mon 12–3:30 pm, 6:30–11 pm; Sat 12–4 pm, 6:30–11 pm; Sun 12–4 pm, 6:30–11 pm; Thu 12–3:30 pm, 6:30–11 pm; Tue 12–3:30 pm, 6:30–11 pm; Wed 12–3:30 pm, 6:30–11 pm
#5
Cream Centre
★ 4.2 (4,129 Google reviews)Vegetarian restaurant₹400–1,200 per person
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Cream Centre is at 45 College Road and serves lunch and dinner daily. Reviewers mention onion rings, cheese nachos, orange cream soda, butter naan, paneer butter masala and sizzlers. Some felt portions were small, and a few found the food bland. One reviewer notes heavy traffic on College Road at peak hours, parking for a few cars in front and bike parking at the back.
Best for: Sizzlers and casual group meals
- Address
- 45, College Rd, Subba Road Avenue, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–3:30 pm, 7:30–10:30 pm; Mon 11 am–3:30 pm, 7–10:30 pm; Sat 11 am–3:30 pm, 7:30–11 pm; Sun 11 am–3:30 pm, 7:30–11 pm; Thu 11 am–3:30 pm, 7–10:30 pm; Tue 11 am–3:30 pm, 7–10:30 pm; Wed 11 am–3:30 pm, 7:30–10:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Vegetarian 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 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Book ahead at Thulsi Restaurant - Pure Vegetarian and SpiceKlub (Chennai): Google lists reservations as required.
- For an early start, Thulsi Restaurant - Pure Vegetarian opens at 6:30 am.
- Eternal Veg Fine Dine, Thanjai Bhavan at Nungambakkam, Thulsi Restaurant - Pure Vegetarian, SpiceKlub (Chennai) and Cream Centre 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. Thanjai Bhavan at Nungambakkam is second at 4.5 from 550 reviews.
Which restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Eternal Veg Fine Dine, at 11 pm.
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; SpiceKlub (Chennai) ₹600–1,600; Cream Centre ₹400–1,200. 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, SpiceKlub (Chennai) and Cream Centre.
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