5 Underrated Restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai Worth Trying
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide picks out five smaller, lesser-known restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai that are worth a meal. It is aimed at residents, students and office-goers looking for dependable food beyond the well-known names in the area. The places are ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left a rating, so a high score backed by more reviews counts for more. Each entry notes the timings, address, service options and what reviewers mention most.
#1
GS Mughal Biryani
★ 4.9 (110 Google reviews)Indian restaurant₹400–600 per person
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GS Mughal Biryani is an Indian restaurant in Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, offering delivery, takeaway and dine-in for lunch and dinner. Reviewers mention mutton biryani with tender meat and fragrant, well-spiced rice, and one describes a Chicken 65 combo alongside it. Some have ordered it for small group catering, and regulars point to consistent quality over time. It is listed as casual, good for groups and kids, and accepts NFC mobile payments. Timings are not listed.
Best for: Mutton biryani for takeaway or catering
- Address
- Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- hours not listed
#2
Biriyani Zones Family Restaurant
★ 4.6 (84 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Biriyani Zones Family Restaurant is on Krishna Street off Valluvar Kottam High Road in Nungambakkam, open daily from 11:30 am to 11:30 pm. Reviewers mention flavourful, well-cooked biryani, with Hyderabad chicken biryani and Sholay chicken kebab singled out, plus tandoori and Schezwan fried rice. Several call it value for money with good quantity. One reviewer suggests the tandoori colour could be toned down and the basmati quality improved.
Best for: Late biryani dinners on a budget
- Address
- No:17, krishna street, Valluvar Kottam High Rd, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 11:30 am–11:30 pm
#3
Darjeeling Cafe
★ 4.5 (198 Google reviews)Chinese restaurant
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Darjeeling Cafe is a Chinese restaurant at 132, 4th Cross Street, Sterling Road, near Loyola College. It opens at noon daily and closes at 10 pm or 10:30 pm depending on the day. Reviewers mention momos, thukpa, khao suey, Thai curries and a non-veg momo platter in a small, cosy space. One reviewer had a poor experience with a fresh juice and slow service at billing. Wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance are listed.
Best for: Momos and thukpa near Sterling Road
- Address
- Sterling Road, 132, 4th Cross St, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- Fri 12–10:30 pm; Mon 12–10 pm; Sat 12–10:30 pm; Sun 12–10:30 pm; Thu 12–10:30 pm; Tue 12–10 pm; Wed 12–10 pm
#4
Sri Mathura Chat and Lassi
★ 4.4 (80 Google reviews)North Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Sri Mathura Chat and Lassi is a vegetarian North Indian eatery on Dr Thirumoorthy Nagar Main Road, open from 8 am until 11 pm most days and 10:30 pm on Sunday. Reviewers mention homely food, aloo paratha and mixed veg paratha with unlimited chole, rotis, samosa and full meals. It is a small, family-run spot that can get crowded. Breakfast, delivery, takeaway and free street parking are listed.
Best for: Homestyle parathas and quick breakfasts
- Address
- 19, Dr Thirumoorthy Nagar Main Rd, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–11 pm; Mon 8 am–11 pm; Sat 8 am–11 pm; Sun 8 am–10:30 pm; Thu 8 am–11 pm; Tue 8 am–11 pm; Wed 8 am–11 pm
#5
Jaffer Bhai Biryani
★ 4.4 (25 Google reviews)Biryani restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Jaffer Bhai Biryani is a biryani restaurant at 25 Greams Road, Thousand Lights West, open daily from 10:30 am to 10:30 pm for takeaway and dine-in. Reviewers mention chicken biryani and a beef biryani plate served with beef fry and kebab, and one advises checking whether egg is charged separately. Seating is limited and one reviewer notes having to stand and eat. One reviewer reported poor service at a catered event.
Best for: Quick, low-cost biryani on Greams Road
- Address
- 25, Greams Rd, Thousand Lights West, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006
- Hours
- daily 10:30 am–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 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, Sri Mathura Chat and Lassi opens at 8 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?
GS Mughal Biryani ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 110 reviews. Biriyani Zones Family Restaurant is second at 4.6 from 84 reviews.
Which restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Biriyani Zones Family Restaurant, at 11:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: GS Mughal Biryani ₹400–600; Sri Mathura Chat and Lassi ₹1–200; Jaffer Bhai Biryani ₹1–200. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Sri Mathura Chat and Lassi.
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