5 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Tambaram, Chennai
Updated 18 September 2026 · 9 restaurants in Tambaram, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists the top five vegetarian restaurants in Tambaram, Chennai, selected from nine businesses ranked by weighted Google ratings. The list helps residents and visitors find reliable dining spots for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Each entry is based on verified operating hours, location details, and consistent customer feedback regarding food quality and service.
#1
Hotel ApoorvaA {pure veg}
★ 4.4 (279 Google reviews)Vegetarian restaurant
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Hotel ApoorvaA operates daily from 6:30 am to 11 pm on Grand Southern Trunk Rd in Chromepet. Reviewers describe it as a family-friendly spot with good ambience and quick service. Regulars praise the variety rice, noodles, dosa, and onion bajji, though some note issues with undercooked batter on specific items. A large group found the spl menu, including nool parotta and various parotta types, to be excellent. The place offers big parking and a neat dining environment.
Best for: Family meals and parotta
- Address
- 406, Grand Southern Trunk Rd, Lakshman Nagar, Chromepet, Tambaram, Tamil Nadu 600044
- Hours
- daily 6:30 am–11 pm
#2
Namma Veedu Vasanta Bhavan
★ 4.3 (11,178 Google reviews)Vegetarian restaurant
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Namma Veedu Vasanta Bhavan is open daily 6:30 am to 11:30 pm near MIT Road in Chromepet and features a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Visitors highlight the tasty dosa and delicious paneer pizza, with children enjoying sushi. The Korean paneer and newly launched satti soru are frequently recommended. The chutney refills without question. Some families have hosted engagement ceremonies here, citing excellent coordination and professional support from the management for events.
Best for: Breakfast and event hosting
- Address
- Grand Southern Trunk Rd, near MIT Road, Chromepet, Tambaram, Tamil Nadu 600044
- Hours
- daily 6:30 am–11:30 pm
#3
SpiceZen - Absolute VEG Restaurant
★ 4.3 (1,227 Google reviews)Vegetarian restaurant
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SpiceZen - Absolute VEG Restaurant is located on Grand Southern Trunk Rd opposite Govt. T B Sanitorium Hospital in Tambaram Sanatorium, operating from 11 am to 10 pm. It is a small venue where reviewers found the plating and taste of pasta, paneer noodles, and hot and sour soup to be very good. The veg platter, mac and cheese pasta, and sizzling brownie are noted as must-tries. While some find the interiors unappealing, others appreciate the quality food at reasonable prices.
Best for: Asian and Italian vegetarian dishes
- Address
- (Ground Floor), 9, Grand Southern Trunk Rd, opp. Govt. T B Sanitorium Hospital, Tambaram Sanatoruim, Tambaram, Tamil Nadu 600047
- Hours
- daily 11 am–10 pm
#4
Balaji mess pure vegetarian
★ 4.3 (485 Google reviews)Vegetarian restaurant
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Balaji mess pure vegetarian is situated on Balavinayagar Koil St in Sri Ram Colony, Tambaram, open daily from 7:30 am to 10:30 pm. Known as the oldest mess in the area, it offers high options for variety rice and veg meals at affordable prices around ₹50. Reviewers value the quick service and variety of fresh dishes like lemon rice, tamarind rice, and curd rice. The space is described as cramped with limited parking on a public road, suitable for quick refreshments near the station.
Best for: Affordable variety rice and meals
- Address
- 1, Balavinayagar Koil St, Sri Ram Colony, Tambaram, Tamil Nadu 600047
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–10:30 pm; Mon 7:30 am–10:30 pm; Sat 7:30 am–10:30 pm; Sun 7:30–11 am; Thu 7:30 am–10:30 pm; Tue 7:30 am–10:30 pm; Wed 7:30 am–10:30 pm
#5
HOTEL SARAVANA BHAVAN (pure veg)
★ 4.4 (43 Google reviews)Vegetarian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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HOTEL SARAVANA BHAVAN (pure veg) is located at Varadharaaja Theatre on Nehru St in Chitlapakkam, Tambaram, open daily 6:30 am to 11 pm. It offers kerbside pickup, delivery, and drive-through options. Reviewers consistently describe the food as delicious, tasty, and of good quality at an affordable price range of ₹1–200. Regular visitors appreciate the good quantity and value, calling it a low-budget option suitable for kids and solo dining.
Best for: Budget-friendly tasty meals
- Address
- VARADHARAJA THEATRE, 81, Nehru St, State Bank Of India Colony, Chitlapakkam, Tambaram, Tamil Nadu 600064
- Hours
- daily 6:30 am–11 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 9 restaurants in Tambaram, 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 18 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Hotel ApoorvaA {pure veg} opens at 6:30 am.
- Hotel ApoorvaA {pure veg}, Namma Veedu Vasanta Bhavan, SpiceZen - Absolute VEG Restaurant, Balaji mess pure vegetarian and HOTEL SARAVANA BHAVAN (pure veg) 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?
Hotel ApoorvaA {pure veg} ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.4 from 279 reviews. Namma Veedu Vasanta Bhavan is second at 4.3 from 11,178 reviews.
Which restaurants in Tambaram, Chennai are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Namma Veedu Vasanta Bhavan, at 11:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: HOTEL SARAVANA BHAVAN (pure veg) ₹1–200. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for HOTEL SARAVANA BHAVAN (pure veg).
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