5 Underrated Restaurants in Mylapore, Chennai Worth Trying
Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 restaurants in Mylapore, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list picks out five restaurants in Mylapore, Chennai that score well on Google but have not yet collected many reviews. Only places rated 4.4 or higher with fewer than 400 reviews qualified, and six made the cut before ranking by rating. It is meant for locals and visitors who want to try somewhere beyond the most crowded names near the temple streets. Each entry gives timings, address and what reviewers mention about the food and service.
#1
Zoya's Cafe
★ 4.8 (69 Google reviews)Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Zoya's Cafe on Ponnambala Vadhyar St in Vinayaka Nagar Colony opens daily from 4 to 10 pm and sits in the lowest price band on Google. It offers dine-in and takeaway, suits solo diners and groups, and is listed as good for kids. Reviewers mention the pizza bun as a standout, affordable prices, a clean and hygienic space, and a hardworking, responsive team. It works well for a quick evening snack.
Best for: Budget evening snacks
- Address
- 27MC+43C Zoya's Cafe, Ponnambala Vadhyar St, Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
- Hours
- daily 4–10 pm
#2
Rakshas Kaimanam
★ 4.7 (68 Google reviews)Restaurant₹200–400 per person
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Rakshas Kaimanam is a small basement restaurant on Venkatesa Agraharam Rd, open daily for lunch from 12 to 3:30 pm and dinner from 6:30 to 11 pm. It identifies as women-owned, serves halal food and is cash only apart from Google Pay. Reviewers mention chicken dum biryani with tender meat and fragrant basmati, seeraga samba biryani and Japan chicken. Seating is limited to a handful of places and there is no parking, so delivery is a popular option.
Best for: Biryani by delivery
- Address
- 2, Venkatesa Agraharam Rd, Alamelu Manga Puram, Sankarapuram, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
- Hours
- daily 12–3:30 pm, 6:30–11 pm
#3
Nithya Amirtham - Thuritham - Mylapore
★ 4.6 (328 Google reviews)Indian restaurant
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Nithya Amirtham - Thuritham on N Mada St near Kapaleeswarar temple opens from 9 am until 11 pm, and until 11:30 pm on Saturdays. It is a Bangalore-style self-service restaurant. Reviewers mention benne masala dosa, ghee pongal, red rice dosa, thatte idly and medhu vada, with crisp dosas and quick service even when crowded. One reviewer finds the portions pricey for the quantity and the food on the sweeter side.
Best for: Breakfast after a temple visit
- Address
- No.44, Kapaleeswarar, Nithya Amirtham - Thuritham - Mylapore, N Mada St, Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–11 pm; Mon 9 am–11 pm; Sat 9 am–11:30 pm; Sun 9 am–11 pm; Thu 9 am–11 pm; Tue 9 am–11 pm; Wed 9 am–11 pm
#4
Hotel Udhaya
★ 4.6 (106 Google reviews)Shawarma restaurant
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Hotel Udhaya is a shawarma restaurant on PS Sivasamy Salai in Sullivan Garden. Its hours are not listed, so check before going. Reviewers mention chicken 65 biryani, fish fingers, mixed fried chicken, plate shawarma and Chettinad chicken gravy with naan. They describe polite staff, a peaceful area and prices that suit college students. One takeaway customer found the mayonnaise served with the fish fingers had gone off, though the fish itself was fresh.
Best for: Shawarma and fried chicken
- Address
- 95/54, PS Sivasamy Salai, Nagarathinam Colony, Sullivan Garden, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
- Hours
- hours not listed
#5
Sowmyas Kitchen
★ 4.6 (68 Google reviews)Food manufacturing supply
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Sowmyas Kitchen on Mandaveli Lane, next to Ruba Fashion, runs daily from 8 am to 9 pm and is listed on Google as a food manufacturing supplier with delivery. It identifies as women-owned. Reviewers mention soft arisi upma kozhukattai, mani kozhukattai and mattar paneer, and describe the food as homely and healthy with prompt dinner delivery. One reviewer feels the lunch quantity is modest. Free street parking is available.
Best for: Home-style meals delivered
- Address
- 52, Mandaveli Lane, next to Ruba Fashion, Alamelu Manga Puram, Sankarapuram, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
- Hours
- daily 8 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Mylapore, Chennai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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
- For an early start, Rakshas Kaimanam opens at 6:30 am.
- Carry cash for Rakshas Kaimanam, which Google lists as cash only.
- 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?
Zoya's Cafe ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 69 reviews. Rakshas Kaimanam is second at 4.7 from 68 reviews.
Which restaurants in Mylapore, Chennai are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Nithya Amirtham - Thuritham - Mylapore, at 11:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Zoya's Cafe ₹1–200; Rakshas Kaimanam ₹200–400. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Rakshas Kaimanam and Sowmyas Kitchen.
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