5 Restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai for Late-Night Food
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai that Google tags for late-night food. It helps students, office crowds and anyone looking for a meal after the usual dinner hours. Five qualifying places were considered, and the list is ranked from Google ratings weighted by review count. Each entry gives timings, the address and what reviewers mention about the food and service. Timings vary widely, so check the hours below before heading out late.
#1
Crescent Restaurant, Loyola
★ 4.5 (1,860 Google reviews)Family restaurant₹200–1,400 per person
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Crescent Restaurant is a family restaurant on Tank Bund Road near Loyola College, open until 1 am every night. Reviewers mention soup, steak, pasta and ramen, along with Kerala vegetarian meals and fish meals, and describe tabletop football to pass the wait. One reviewer had a long wait at lunch and a table without air conditioning. Google lists reservations, desserts and a setting suited to groups and students.
Best for: Late dinners with a group
- Address
- 44, Tank Bund Rd, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- Fri 1:30 pm–1 am; Mon 11 am–1 am; Sat 11 am–1 am; Sun 11 am–1 am; Thu 11 am–1 am; Tue 11 am–1 am; Wed 11 am–1 am
#2
Dhadoom Restaurant
★ 4.3 (69 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Dhadoom Restaurant is on the ground floor of Ispahani Center on Nungambakkam High Road, open daily from 10 am to 11 pm. Reviewers describe a colourful room seating around thirty, a separate lounge for smaller groups and a menu running from pizza to biryani. They mention cheesy jalapeño poppers and day-specific offers. One reviewer found the chilli garlic paneer very spicy and portions small.
Best for: Varied menu with weekday offers
- 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
SpiceKlub (Chennai)
★ 4.2 (2,235 Google reviews)Vegetarian restaurant₹600–1,600 per person
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SpiceKlub is a vegetarian restaurant at H M Centre on Nungambakkam High Road, open for lunch and for dinner until 11 pm. Reviewers mention molecular gastronomy touches, kulcha, ragda chaat, chole kulche, dahi vada and a reworked vada pav. Some found the service slow or not child-friendly and felt it was pricey for the ambience. Google lists vegan options, Wi-Fi and a cozy, quiet setting.
Best for: Creative vegetarian Indian dinner
- 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
#4
SS Hyderabad Biryani Nungambakkam
★ 4.2 (5,966 Google reviews)Indian restaurant₹200–400 per person
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SS Hyderabad Biryani is on Valluvar Kottam High Road, open daily until 11 pm and from 9:30 am on Sundays. Reviewers mention flavourful biryani with tender chicken, Afghani chicken, Hyderabadi butter chicken, chicken lollipop and a complimentary bread halwa with raita. They describe generous portions, though one found the brinjal curry oily. Google notes there is usually a wait.
Best for: Biryani with generous portions
- Address
- No: 109, Valluvar Kottam High Rd, Ponnangipuram, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–11 pm; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 9:30 am–11 pm; Thu 11 am–11 pm; Tue 11 am–11 pm; Wed 10 am–11 pm
#5
Anise
★ 4.2 (252 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹2,000+ per person
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Anise is a South Indian restaurant at Taj Coromandel on Uthamar Gandhi Road, listed as open 24 hours and in the higher price bracket. Reviewers mention a buffet with a wide selection of cuisines, attentive staff and a signature gilli biryani they found average. One reviewer said used plates were slow to be cleared, and another was disappointed with a late-night hot chocolate order. Google lists cocktails, coffee and dessert.
Best for: Round-the-clock hotel dining
- Address
- 37, Uthamar Gandhi Rd, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily Open 24 hours
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 listed on Google as “Late-night food”, 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
- Book ahead at SpiceKlub (Chennai): Google lists reservations as required.
- Anise is listed as open 24 hours, so it works for a very early or very late visit.
- SpiceKlub (Chennai) is a pure vegetarian place.
- 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?
Crescent Restaurant, Loyola ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.5 from 1,860 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. Crescent Restaurant, Loyola stays open until 1 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Crescent Restaurant, Loyola ₹200–1,400; SpiceKlub (Chennai) ₹600–1,600; SS Hyderabad Biryani Nungambakkam ₹200–400; Anise ₹2,000+. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Crescent Restaurant, Loyola, Dhadoom Restaurant, SpiceKlub (Chennai), SS Hyderabad Biryani Nungambakkam and Anise.
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