5 Underrated Restaurants in T Nagar, Chennai Worth Trying
Updated 18 September 2026 · 5 restaurants in T Nagar, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five underrated restaurants in T Nagar, Chennai, for those seeking quality dining without the crowds. The selection includes businesses rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. These spots offer distinct experiences, from buffets to specific biryani specialties. Whether you need a family lunch or a quick evening meal, this list highlights local favorites based on recent customer feedback in the T Nagar area.
#1
CARNABY RESTAURANT(THE RESIDENCY TOWERS)
★ 4.7 (251 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Carnaby Restaurant at The Residency Towers operates daily from 7 am to 11 pm. Reviewers praise the wide variety of dishes and changing buffet menus that keep visits exciting. Service is often highlighted as outstanding, with staff remembering guest preferences. While some note occasional delays between courses, the food quality, including Chittinad Chicken, remains high. The venue offers wheelchair-accessible parking and toilets.
Best for: Buffet lunches with attentive service
- Address
- 115, Sir Thyagaraya Rd, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017
- Hours
- daily 7 am–11 pm
#2
Saiyee Bhavan
★ 4.7 (48 Google reviews)Family restaurant
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Saiyee Bhavan on Anandan Street is a family restaurant open daily between 7:30 am and 8:30 pm. Visitors describe the food as excellent with nice taste and affordable prices. Regulars appreciate the good service, with one reviewer specifically noting a kind waiter. While some mention limited menu choices and suggest adding more options, the overall experience is clean and decent, making it a frequent choice for locals.
Best for: Affordable family meals
- Address
- 1 Anandan Street, N Usman Rd, next to Pantaloons AK Jewellery, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–8:30 pm; Mon 7:30 am–8:30 pm; Sat 7:30 am–8:30 pm; Sun 7:30 am–8:30 pm; Thu 7:30 am–8:30 pm; Tue 7:30 am–8 pm; Wed 7:30 am–8:30 pm
#3
VB World By Namma Veedu Vasanta Bhavan - T Nagar, Chennai
★ 4.7 (37 Google reviews)Vegetarian restaurant
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VB World By Namma Veedu Vasanta Bhavan is a vegetarian restaurant located on Sir Thyagaraya Rd. Reviewers highlight the lovely ambience and great food, ranging from Hydrabadi Dum Biriyani to Veg Chukka and desserts. One guest mentions a polite host who explained dishes clearly. While a few note the place appears closed on maps, others praise the Dynamite prawns, which are a vegetarian version of the dish, and the competitive taste compared to Chettinad food.
Best for: Vegetarian and Hyderabadi biryani
- Address
- DOOR NO. 117, VB World By Namma Veedu Vasanta Bhavan - T Nagar, Chennai, CITI TOWER, Sir Thyagaraya Rd, Drivers Colony, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017
- Hours
- hours not listed
#4
D'CRUZ BIRYANI RESTAURANT
★ 4.6 (197 Google reviews)Restaurant
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D'CRUZ Biryani Restaurant on New Boag Rd is open daily from 11 am to 11:30 pm. It is described as a cozy place with a wide variety of food. Reviewers frequently praise the taste and service, specifically mentioning chicken fried rice, butter naan, and Chettinad chicken. One visitor noted the clean atmosphere, though another mentioned flies around the dining area. The outlet has expanded from a takeaway shop to a full restaurant.
Best for: Cozy biryani and Chettinad chicken
- Address
- No. 1/2 & 1, 3, New Boag Rd, CIT Nagar West, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600035·, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017
- Hours
- daily 11 am–11:30 pm
#5
Ali Bhai Biryani (Taste Of bhai Biryani)
★ 4.6 (55 Google reviews)Biryani restaurant
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Ali Bhai Biryani on Kodambakkam High Rd is a biryani restaurant operating from 10 am to 11 pm on most days. Reviewers call the beef biryani the best in the area, noting high quantities of beef pieces and tasty preparation at prices like 70 or 100 rupees. The taste is described as next level with good behavior from staff. However, some customers report timing issues, stating the shop closes early or runs out of stock before closing time.
Best for: Cost-effective beef and chicken biryani
- Address
- 182, Kodambakkam High Rd, Kakkan Colony, Kamarajapuram, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 10 am–10:30 pm; Sat 10 am–10:30 pm; Sun 11 am–11 pm; Thu 10 am–10:30 pm; Tue 11 am–11 pm; Wed 10 am–10:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in T Nagar, 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 18 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, CARNABY RESTAURANT(THE RESIDENCY TOWERS) opens at 7 am.
- VB World By Namma Veedu Vasanta Bhavan - T Nagar, 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?
CARNABY RESTAURANT(THE RESIDENCY TOWERS) ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 251 reviews. Saiyee Bhavan is second at 4.7 from 48 reviews.
Which restaurants in T Nagar, Chennai are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is D'CRUZ BIRYANI RESTAURANT, at 11:30 pm.
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