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This page holds listings that were not moved to district articles when the city article was districtified. Many of them are likely to be obsolete. Ground Zero (talk) 18:48, 18 September 2025 (UTC)Reply

Music and dance

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  • Narada Gana Sabha ☎ 044 2499 3201 TT Krishnamachari Rd, Parthasarathypuram, Teynampet
  • Brahma Gana Sabha, ☏ +91 92821 06425, +91 98412 96684. Sivagami Pethachi Auditorium, M.Ct.M School, 179, Luz Church Road. 
  • GK Parigi, . In Cine Abinayam star night programme. 
  • Kalalayaa Art Academy, 2nd Floor, 100 ft Bye Pass Road, Velachery (Opposite Bharat Petroleum Petrol Bunk, Above Nuts & Spices), ☏ +91 98408 77546.  
  • Kartik Fine Arts, ☏ +91 44 2499 7788, +91 44 2495 2695. Narada Gana Sabha Hall, TTk Road. (30th Year Art Festival). 
  • The Music Academy, ☏ +91 44-2811 2231, +91 44-2811 5162, . No. 168, T.T.K. Road,Chennai - 600 014. 
  • Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall, Madras Seva Sadan, No 7, Harrington Road, Chetpet, ☏ +91 44 43561198, +91 42146632, .  
  • Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Dr. Nalli Gana Vihar, 20. Maharajapuram Santhanam Road, T.Nagar, ☏ +91 44 2814 0806. The 49th Art and Dance Festival & Pongal Nagaswara Isai Vizha And the 24th Natya Kala Conference. ₹50-500 (daily rates). 
  • Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha, Vani Mahal, 103, GN Chetty Road, ☏ +91 44 2815 2166. (The 25th Isai Iyal Nataka Vizha). 
  • VDS Arts Academy. MOP Vaishnava College for Women, Nungambakkam. Music and Bharatanatyam dance concerts throughout the year at 6:30PM, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday by young artists. Admission: free. 

Cinema

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  • Abhirami Cine Complex. Purasawalkam, in the Abirami Mega mall. 
  • AGS Cinemas OMR, Coromandel Plaza 87/1A, 5th Floor, Navalur.  
  • AGS Royal. Villivakkam. 
  • Devi Cineplex. In the heart of Chennai on Anna Salai. The Cineplex is a huge complex and a great architectural beauty. 
  • Ega Cinemas (formerly Ega Theatres), 810 Poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk, ☏ +91 9840499445 (bookings), +91 9940699336 (general enquiries), . Features Hindi, Tamil, other South Indian and English movies. The cinemas halls are air-conditioned. 
  • Escape Cinemas, Express Avenue, Royapettah, ☏ +91 44 4224 4224. 8 premier quality screens with 3D, Dolby Atmos and RDX technology. Each of the 8 screens has a different decor which adds to the style quotient of the place. 
  • Ganga Theatre Complex. Kolathur. 
  • Inox. Chennai Citi Centre, R.K.Salai 
  • Kamala Cinemas. Vadapalani, opposite the Green Park hotel. 
  • Mayajaal Cine Complex, #34 East Coast Road, Kanathur, . ECR. 14-screen multiplex, far away from the bustle of the city. Except in rare cases, reservation is not a must and seats can be booked at the counter. 
  • PVR. AMPA SkyWalk Mall, Nelson Manickam Rd. The Grand Mall,Velachery, Heritage RSL ECR. 
  • 13.122780.14751 Rakki Theatre. Ambattur. OSM directions 
  • Rohini Cinema Complex. Koyambedu. 
  • Sangam Cine Complex. In kilpauk. For tickets. 
  • Sathyam Cine Complex, Thiru-vi-ka Rd, ☏ +91 44 42244224. One of the best theaters. Provides quality food and the main screen is one of the biggest in India. Celebrities and cine stars frequent this complex. 
  • Shanti Cine Complex. Anna Salai 
  • S2 Thiagaraya Cinemas.  
  • Vetri Theatre. Chromepet. 
  • Palazzo IMAX (Palazzo Cinemas-Vadapalani), The Forum Vijaya Mall, NSK Salai, Arcot Road, Vadapalani (Auto, Taxi, Bus, Metro Train), ☏ +91 44 4224 4224.  (updated Jun 2018)
  • Prathana Drive-in Theatre, SH 49, Cholamandal Artists Village, Injambakkam, ☏ +91 44 2449 1402. Beachside drive-in cinema screening current movies and offering a casual restaurant & kids' play area. This theatre screens two shows per day. Check the weather before you head there, as the shows often get cancelled during rainy days. (updated Jun 2020)

Learn

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Chennai has dozens of different institutes of higher learning from arts to engineering. The city also offers plenty of opportunities to learn Yoga, Bhartanatyam, Carnatic music and the Bhagavad Gita.

Buy

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Books

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Chennai has a wide selection of rare books and maps in the many second-hand book stalls.

  • Alwar's Roadside bookshop. Opposite Kamadhenu theatre in Mylapore. 
  • Bookfield (opposite the LIC building on Anna Salai, Mount Road).  
  • Higginbothams. Anna Salai. 
  • Kennedys Book House. Anna Salai. 
  • Vendors near the Central Station
  • Vendors on Mount Rd outside Devi Theatre and the GPO (General Post Office)

For more current publications:

  • Giggles, Connemara Hotel Binny Rd. General books from a friendly shop keeper. 
  • Odyssey. Behind Gandhi Nagar Bus Stand, Adyar and Express Avenue,Royapettah 
  • Words & worth, No.E28, 2nd Avenue, Besant Nagar, ☏ +91 44 2446 8659. 10:00am - 8:30pm.  (updated Jun 2020)

Clothes

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  • Aavaranaa, 27/14, C V Raman Road, Alwarpet, ☏ +91 44 4500 0020, . Boutique clothing from natural fabrics for women. 
  • FabIndia, 3 Woods Rd. The Ilford House location at is probably the best in terms of choices and selections. This is the place to go for all your natural-dyed, hand loomed and hand made textiles. The prices have been going up the last few years, but FabIndia is the only source for this sort of textile in Chennai at any retail outlet. 
  • Handloom Exhibitions. Year-round there is always a handloom exhibition profiling the work of one state or the other. These temporary installations (you'll have to check the local papers to find out where they set up) generally have a good selection of interesting fabrics and textile products. And there is always the option to bargain, which makes it a better bet than oft-overpriced retail stores. The Royapettah YMCA (across from Royapettah Hospital) has a regular handloom exhibition. 
  • Just Casuals, Nungambakkam, 1, Sterling Rd., ☏ +91 44 28273882. A good place to head if you're in the mood for the Banana Republic/Abercrombie/Old Navy/Gap type stuff. They seem to get all the export rejects or overstocks. You'll find that all the brand tags are cut out due to some agreement with the manufacturer. The quality and prices are good, but unfortunately there's no bargaining possible. 
  • Raymond shop, 162 Anna Salai (Opposite to Spencers). There are several outlets of Raymond shop around Chennai. Custom tailored shirts, suits and other wardrobe accessories for men. 
  • Shanti Colony. Annanagar is a hub for "seconds" clothing as in the above description for "Just Casuals". 

Crafts

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  • Amethyst, Sundar Mahal, Padmavathi Rd, Jeypore Colony, Gopalapuram, ☏ +91 44 2820 3582. Handicrafts. 
  • Ashvita - Arts and Artifacts, 11 2nd St Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, ☏ +91 44 2847 6063. Art, jewellery, photo prints. 
  • Crafts and Weaves, #1, 1st Main Road, CIT Colony, Mylapore, ☏ +91 44 2466 0232. Handicrafts. 
  • Giri Stores. Adjacent to Kabaleeswarar Temple, (opposite the Radha Silk Emporium, Mylapore Tank). Hindu spiritual items like Rudraksha garlands, books, CDs & tapes for chanting, incense sticks, camphor and lamps. 
  • Hidesign, Ispahani Centre, Nungambakkam High Rd & Phase 3, Spencers Plaza. Leather goods. 
  • Jidoka Store, 1st Lane, Nungambakkam High Rd, ☏ +91 44 2822 3516, +91 44 2822 3317. Handicrafts. 
  • Manasthala, 12 Cenotaph Rd, ☏ +91 44 2433 2842. Terracotta ceramics. 
  • Poombukar, 108 Anna Salai, Plandmark (opposite the LIC building in Annasalai and next to Higgingbothams book store). They sell handicrafts. 
  • Poppat Jamals, Mount Rd Anna Salai (opp. Spencers Plaza). Crockery. 
  • Victoria Technical Institute, 180, (old No.765) Anna Salai (Close to Spencer Plaza), ☏ +91-44-2852 3141. 10AM-7:30PM. They have a huge display of handicraft items, paintings, wood carvings and metal work statues. ₹20 to any amount. 
  • Vimonisha Art Gallery, 12 Khadar Nawaz Khan Rd. Handicrafts. 

Art galleries

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Sarees

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  • Aavaranaa, 15, Ashoka Street, Alwarpet., ☏ +91 44 24988292.  
  • Co-Optex, No.350, Pantheon Road, Egmore (Close by Govt Museum and Connemara library), ☏ +91 44 28193175. State government operated store. Good place to buy authentic silk sarees and dhotis. They also sell other items like salwar sets, curtains, bedsheets, pillow covers, etc. 
  • Radha Silk Emporium (Rasi). Silk sarees, ethnic wear, arts & crafts in multiple locations. 
  • Revathy Stores, No. 7/8, RK Mutt Rd (Luz Bazaar Building), ☏ +91 44 24934328. Small store with a wide variety of Kalyani and Indian hand-loomed sarees. 
  • Shilpi, 29 C.P. Ramaswamy Rd. Alwarpet. 
  • Vardhrams and Son's Silks. Harington Rd, Chetpat. 
  • Palam silk, Old no. 67, New no. 153, Luz Church Road, Mylapore, ☏ +91 44-2499 0259. 10:00 am.  (updated Jun 2020)

Jewellery

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  • Aarthi Thanga Maligai, 60 East Kalamandapam Rd. Royapuram. Gold for reasonable prices. 
  • Aishwarya Jewellery. Mylapore Tank. Gold and silverware. 
  • B.B Jewellery, 6/127 Arcot Rd. Porur. Specializing in gold. 
  • Bapalal Jewellers. Kakani Towers, Cathedral Road. Diamond merchants. 
  • Jaipur Gems, 50 Cathedral Rd. Exclusive designer StarFire Diamond jewellery, authentic Jadau jewellery. 
  • Joyalukkas, 39 North Usman Rd. T'Nagar. India's largest exclusive jewellery mall, housing the worlds largest jewellery showroom of international retailer Joyalukkas amongst other world renowned retailers. 
  • Jugalkishore Jewellers. CP Ramaswaamy Road, Alwarpet. Traditional and antique jewellery. 
  • Kanishk. Usman Road, T'Nagar. Great value for money & wide range. 
  • N. Gopaldas, New No. 59, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore. Jewellers since 1929. For exclusive diamond jewellery. 
  • Narayana Pearls, Kasi Arcade, T.Nagar. Good collection. 
  • Rasvihar. 138 Luz Church Road, Mylapore. For exclusive contemporary jewellery. 
  • Tanishq, 100 Ft Bypass Road, near Velachery Lake, Velachery (close to Phoenix Market City mall). From the house of Titan. Gold, diamond and platinum jewellery. Trendy collections, transparent pricing and clear billing. Tanishq also operates other outlets in Adyar, Anna Nagar and T.Nagar. 
  • Vummidi Bangaru Jewellery, Nungambakkam. Features diamonds and gold. There is also a location T'Nagar. 
  • GRT Jewellers (GR Thangamaligai), T.Nagar (Auto, Taxi, Bus, Local Train). G. R. Thanga Maligai on Wikipedia G. R. Thanga Maligai (Q5512418) on Wikidata (updated Jun 2018)

Musical instruments

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  • Lakshman shruthi, Vadapalani Signal, Vadapalani. Musical instruments, CDs. 
  • Sapthaswara Musicals. Features Western and Indian musical instruments. 
  • Shruthi Musicals, 10 Harleys Rd., Kilpauk, ☏ +91 44 2660 3630.  
  • Sruthilayais, 93 Royapettah High Rd, Mylapore, ☏ +91 44 2499 4045, +91 44 2498 2625. Musical instruments. 

In addition to these there are several exhibitions at Das Community Hall (Cathedral Rd) and Shankara Hall (TTK Rd), where artisans display their work. Check the local newspapers for details and timings.

Eat

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Budget

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All these budget eateries serve only vegetarian food and are very cheap.

  • Cholayil Sanjeevanam, New No. 97, Old No.45, Nungambakkam High Road in Nungambakkam, ☏ +91 44 4549 0324. A popular vegetarian "health" restaurant that cooks its foods using ayurvedic principles. The food is truly delicious, and the concept is that they are cooked with low amounts of oil, using healthy ingredients. The chain also features ayurvedic and yogic classes. 
  • Eat N Drink, 570-N, Anna Salai, Teynampet (next to Courtyard Marriott). South Indian fast food, from masala dosas to uttapam and pongal. Fast, cheap, tasty and hygienic. ₹20-40. 
  • Geetha Café,. Pondy Bazaar. South Indian tiffin. 
  • Hot Chips. T.Nagar and Anna Nagar for budget priced South Indian tiffin, including North Indian chat (snack) items. 
  • Hotel Saravana Bhavan. Probably Chennai's best known vegetarian restaurant chain, with 25 branches in Chennai itself (incl. one next to Kapaleeswarar Temple). Pure vegetarian Indian food with high standards of hygiene. (updated Jun 2018)
  • Karpagambal Mess, Mylapore, opposite the Kapaleeswarar temple. Cheap and authentic South Indian Food. 
  • Kebab Junction, No. 19, Mount Road, Royapettah, NV (opp. Express Ave, near Melody theatre), ☏ +91 44 4215 8036.  
  • Mansuk's, T.Nagar.. Best for Bombay Chat, Lassi and an unlimited Gujarati Thali. 
  • Palimar, Parsn Complex, Mount Rd, Anna Salai. South Indian cuisine. 
  • Rathna Cafe, Triplicane. also Thiruvanmiyur, opposite the RTO. For fluffy hot idlis, hot vadai, delicious pongal dripping in ghee and accompanied by sambhar. Quality maintained for more than 100 years. More expensive than Murugan Idli shop. 
  • Sangeetha, No. 82, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam (at intersection of Valluvar Kottam High Rd and Nungambakkam High Rd). Vegetarian chain restaurant with a mix of good-quality and tasty South Indian, North Indian, and "Indo-Chinese" cuisine at very reasonable prices. 
  • The Spice Box, Thiruvanmyur, ☏ +91 44 4304 2365. Lunch deliveries and gourmet outdoor catering. Wholesome, innovative lunch-dinner in 6 options is great to try out. 
  • Sri Krishna Sweets, Mount Rd, Spencers Plaza, Adayar, Anna Salai, also at MG Rd, Shastri Nagar. Indian sweets & salad bar. North Indian "chat" (snack) items. 
  • Vasantha Bhavan (near Vadapalani Bus stand). Chain of vegetarian restaurants. 

Mid-range

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  • Aiwo (Vegetarian), 7 Rosy Towers, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam., ☏ +91 44 66514241. Fusion and health foods. A 14-course meal served on a conveyer belt that moves around the room. Various dishes served are supposed to be cooked in olive oil. Healthy tasty food for the health conscious. Table reservations. South Indian ₹199 per meal inclusive of taxes. 
  • Amaravathi (non-vegetarian), 1 Cathedral Road Gopalpuram, ☏ +91 44 28116416, +91 44 28110305. Daily 11AM-11PM. South Indian sea food cuisines and is known for its spicy Andhra food. Their famous Andhra meals, chicken and mutton biryani. Vazahapoo and keerai vadi are a must try. Chilly chicken, chili paneer, momos, soups, burgers, rolls, etc. Punjabi dishes like kadhai chicken, butter chicken, daal makhni, roti, butter naan, paneer butter masala, allu matar etc. Special fish prawns and Amaravathi chicken are the main dishs of the restaurant. Seating: 135 covers. Valet parking and take away. Table reservations. South Indian. Average for 2 persons ₹500. 
  • Amethyst cafe and restaurant, Sundar Mahal, Padmavathi Road, Jeypore Colony, Gopalapuram, ☏ +91 44 2820 3582, +91 44 28353581 (resv). Vegetarian. Multi-cuisine. Garden and patio cafe and restaurant with a mix of western (pastas, burgers) and Indian fare. Cuisines served by Amethyst are Coffee and International. It is a nice, cozy, romantic place to chill out on weekends. Their cuisine is nice and so is their interiors. It is a colonial house turned into a restaurant. Table reservations available. 
  • Amma, 1 Dr. Giri Rd, T Nagar (near Bharathi Raja Hospital), ☏ +91 44 28340242. 11:30AM-3:30PM and 7PM-10:30PM. Non-vegetarian South Indian. Known for authentic Chettinadu cuisine. Table reservations (non-vegetarian). Meals for 2 around ₹350. 
  • Anjappar. non-vegetarian South Indian. Speciality: Anjappar Popular Meals: White Rice, Chettinad Chicken, Mutton Gravy, Fish Gravy, Sambar, Rasam, Kootu, Porial, Keerai, Curd, Buttermilk, Appalam. Also famous for Spl. Mutton Dum Biriyani, Nattu Koli Biriyani and Chettinaad Fish Masala. Meals for two ₹500. 
  • Annalakshmi, 18/3, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Rd (Marshall Rd), Sigapi Achi Building I Floor, Egmore (Adjacent to Raja Muthaiah & Rani Meyyammai Hall), ☏ +91 44 228525109. Tu-Su noon-2:30PM, 7:30PM-9:45PM. Vegetarian. This is a must-try expensive South Indian food restaurant. Elegant ambience, friendly service and good food. Filling portions served. Best selling dishes- Elumichai Sevai, Badam-saffron milkshake. Elite crowd. Table reservations. South Indian. ₹1,000 for 2 meals. 
  • Anupama Southern Spice, 25, 1st Floor, G.N. Chetty Road, Thyagaraya Nagar, ☏ +91 44 31000733. Non-Vegetarian. Specialty Andhra Cuisine. Table reservations. South Indian. 
  • The Cascade, ☏ +91 44 2834 3030. Quality Inn Sabari, 1. floor, 29 Thirumalai Pillai Rd, T.Nagar. Chinese food 
  • The Chimney (non-vegetarian), ☏ +91 44 2472 5950. Liberty Park Hotel 9, 1st Main Road, U.I. Colony, Kodambakkam. Predominantly North-Indian kebabs & Chinese cuisines served. A very pleasant place on the cooler evenings when there's always a gentle breeze. Table reservations. Rooftop Dining 
  • Curry House, 2, Block AB, 11th Ave, Anna Nagar, ☏ +91 44 42611167, +91 44 42611168. Noon-3PM, 7PM-11PM. Non-vegetarian. Multi-cuisine. Chettinad, and Kerala delicacies. Good tandoori fare of the non-veg variety popular among the Punjabi's and found all over Delhi. Table reservations. Meals for two around ₹350. 
  • Dynasty, 315, Valluvarkottam High Rd, Nungambakkam (Harrisons Hotel), ☏ +91 44 22227775. Non-vegetarian. Good quality Chinese-Indian cuisine. Reservations available. Chinese food. 
  • Shanghai Annaachi, 9B, 1st Floor, Kakani Tower, New No. 34, Old No. 15, Khader Nawaz Khan Rd, ☏ +91 93 2357063. Chinese food 
  • Dhaba Express (non-vegetarian), 9 Cenotaph Rd, ☏ +91 44 2432 8212. 11AM-3PM, 7PM-11PM daily. Teynampet, and Nungambakkam High Rd. Cuisines served by Dhaba Express are North Indian. They serve Chicken Tikka Masala, Mutton Rogan Josh, Tandoori Aloo (starter), Naans and Roomali Rotis. Valet parking. Table reservations. Meals for two ₹500. 
  • ECR Dhaba, 9/76, Kunnukadu, East Coast Rd (Near Muttukadu Boat House), ☏ +91 44 44 27472943. 11AM-11:45PM. Non-vegetarian. Punjabi food. Table reservations. 
  • Coastline (non-vegetarian), 118, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, ☏ +91 44 28251128. South Indian seafood. Freshly done interiors, slow service but delicious food. Crab rasam, prawn or fish biryani. Vide variety of sea food offerings. Must-try place. Table reservations Meals for two ₹600. 
  • Barbeque Nation, Sri Devi Park hotel, . Buffet costs ₹1,000 per person, advance reservation is strongly recommended. 
  • Eden's, Harrisons Hotel, 315, Valluvarkottam High Road, Nungambakkam. Wonderful Continental cuisine, fully vegetarian. 
  • Gallopin Gooseberries. Burgers, sandwiches and entrees. Has two outlets: 
    1. 4/359,Gatsby Village, Mgr Road, +91 44 24493924
    2. 11, Shop 2, 2nd Floor, Greams Road, Landmark: Near Thousand Lights Police Station Phone: +91 44 28291077, 28292190
  • Gyan Vaishnav. Mount Road, near Anand Theatre. North Indian. 
  • Kadalivanam. Mogappair, 100% natural, fully vegetarian restaurant. 
  • Karaikudi, ☏ +91 44 2815 1021. VeeraRaghava Road, T. Nagar (also at Anna Nagar, Besant Nagar, Mylapore, Thiruvanmiyur) Chettinadu cuisine. 
  • Murugans Idli Shop. 2 locations: GN Chetty Road T. Nagar and Besant Nagar. Murugan Idli Shop is a chain restaurant, and the GN Chetty Road shop in particular is a well-kept secret among locals as a purveyor of high-quality food; on weekends, there is a long line for entry. South Indian. One meal is ₹20-40. 
  • Noodle House. A chain restaurant, whoese locations include: 1. Spencers Plaza, Anna Salai (Mount Road) and 2. the Intersection of Sterling Road and Nungambakkam High Road in Nungambakkam. Chinese. 
  • Pizzaurant. Velachery Road, Little Mount, Saidapet. Cuisine pizza & pasta. (Without MSG.) Home delivery for nearby areas, very Indian. 
  • Poonamallee, Breeze Hotel, 850, Poonamallee High Road, ☏ +91 44 2641 3334. +91 44 2643 0596. Multi-cuisine. 
  • Ponnusamy, Commander-in-Chief Road (opp Ethiraj College), Egmore. Chettinadu cuisine 
  • Rangis, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam. Chinese. 
  • Swati and Swayam, At Saravana Bhavan, Peters Road. South Indian. 

Splurge

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  • Cedars, Wallace Garden Road, Nungambakkam, ☏ +91 44 42182397. Dim lit ambience is beautiful with exquisite furnishing in Mediterranean style. They serve the most authentic Lebanese, Middle Eastern delicacies and some interesting Mediterranean cuisines. 
  • Kayal, Le Royal Meridien, 1, G.S.T. Road, St. Thomas Mount, ☏ +91 44 22314343, +91 44 43534545 (reservations). 7PM-11:30PM. Seafood restaurant. Coriander prawn, seafood platter, Kadia lobster, prawn biryani. Nice complimentary garlic bread with butter. very expensive. 
  • Dakshin, Park Sheraton Hotel and Towers, 132, T.T.K. Road, Alwarpet, ☏ +91 44 24994101. 12:30PM-2:45PM, 7:30PM-11:45PM. South Indian Cuisines- Dakshin offers the 'rare' pleasures of ethnic coastal and regional cuisines. The choicest cuisine of the four Southern states served in a regal setting. Live Carnatic Music. Expensive but excellent food- Starters include traditional, kuli paniyaram. Try the Idi appam or Appam with mutton stew. Desert: Kulfi. 
  • Southern Spice, Taj Coromandel, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, ☏ +91 44 55002827.  

Drink

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Mid-range

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  • Hudson, Harrisons Hotel, 315, Valluvar Kottam High Road, Nungambakkam, ☏ +91 44 4222 2777. Has two levels. Hudson Upper and H2O. Cramped seating providing very little privacy. The liquor stable is limited to the local brands and a bottle or two of scotch. 
  • Million Dollars, 100 Feet Rd. Hotel Ambica Empire, Vadapalani 
  • Star Rock. Kodambakkam High Road (Next to Palmgrove hotel), Nungambakkam 
  • Zero° bar, 29 Thirumalai Pillai Rd. Quality Inn Sabari, ground floor, T.Nagar 

Splurge

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  • Distil Bar. Taj Connemara, Binny Road 
  • Dublin. Park Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Chamiers Road, Alwarpet, +91 24994101 
  • Durrants Bar. Chola Sheraton, Cathedral Road, +91 28110101 
  • Above Sea Level, Hotel Raintree, St.Mary's Road, Alwarpet.  
  • 10 Downing Street, Kences Inn Hotel, North Boag Road, T Nagar.  
  • The Westminster, ☏ +91 44 2499 4101. Park Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Chamiers Road, Alwarpet 
  • Zara. Cathedral Road. 
  • Zodiac- Lounge Bar, The Accord Metropolitan, 35,G.N.Chetty Road, T'Nagar, ☏ +91 44 28161000. 11AM–midnight. Popular labels, ingenious cocktails, rare blends of liquor & a wide selection of hot and cold canapés. Seating capacity 76. 

Local specialities - soft drinks

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  • Fruit Bizz (Adyar signal), left corner building from ananda bhavan road to guindy. This is one of the best juice shops very famous in adyar region. Shop open from morning 10AM till 1AM. ₹30-50. 
  • NeerMoar. Spicy butter milk, with local seasoning. Available at most South Indian restaurants. 
  • Tender Coconut. Definitely try a tender coconut on a hot summer's day. Available on roadside stalls at ₹35 to 40, a coconut. 

Pharmacies

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  • Apollo Pharmacy, all over the city
  • Health & Glow, Spencers Plaza (Phase 3), Mount Road; Nungambakkam High Road
  • Madras Medical Mission[dead link], 24-hr pharmacy, Mogappiar
  • The Psychotherapy Clinic,26/1, Arcot Street, T.Nagar
  • My Mother Pharmacy,E.B.Colony
  • Parasu Dental Pharmacy 11, 3rd cross st Kasthurbha Nagar Adyar - 20 ph 4211 5000
  • MedPlus India, all over the city

Beauty parlors & hair salons

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  • Ayush, Anna Nagar (+91 26223102/26223446/26203862), Kilpauk (+91 52179635/26472298), Mylapore (+91 52067071/30907691) - Therapy includes Abhyangam, Abhyangam with Pichu, Abhyangam with local Pizhichil, Abhyangam with Thalam, Udvartanam, Abhyangam with Nasyam, Abhyangam with local Navarakizhi, Muka Lepam
  • Anushka,6, Thyagaraya Road, Pondy Bazaar, T.Nagar, +91 52179197
  • Celeste Beauty Salon, Spencer Plaza,(Mobile -9941130508) F-26, Phase 1, First floor
  • Dollys beauty parlour, Elcanso Plaza, Egmore, +91 9840118882
  • Green Trends, 1576, 13th Main Road, Anna Nagar (+91 26161534); Ashok Nagar (+91 52193636); Adyar (+91 24451759); Purusawakkam (+91 52174414); Taylors Road, Kilpauk (+91 26453331); T. Nagar (+91 28143886); Velachery (+91 22445590); Virugambakkam (+91 55511973) - Exotic natural treatments like Strawberry facial, Avocado Butter Massage Facial, Red Banana Facial, Baby-Corn under eye treatment! etc.
  • Jazzy, North Boag Road, T. Nagar
  • Lakme[dead link], Adayar (+91 24469730), Alwarpet (+91 24662481), Anna Nagar (+91 26268841), Ashok Nagar (+91 23750207), Kilpauk (+91 52179634), Nungambakkam (+91 28333050), T. Nagar (+91 28155577)
  • Naturals[dead link], Unisex beauty salon with more than 100 salons around Chennai.
  • Salon Nayana, GN Chetty Road, T. Nagar, +91 28256064
  • Style Mantra- Makeover Concepts, Nungambakkam (+91 28280066), R.K. Salai (+91 28110707)

Gyms

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  • Blue 'Boutique Gym'-329, TTK Road, Alwarpet.#24996045,24996064.
  • Body Sports Gym-Govindan Road, Saidapet. #9841151091
  • Gold's Gym 17, Kasturi Rangan Road Alwarpet, +91 44 42088201
  • Mind N Body 360 degree Fitness Studio - Ramapuram & Mugalivakkam. #9600030058, 8754409900, 044-42014949
  • O2 Gym, Kader Nawaz Road, Nungambakkam, Velachery
  • Soldiers Gym, Triplicane High Road, Triplicane (and on Anna Salai)
  • Talwalkars, Near Khader Nawaz Road, Nungambakkam
  • Talwalkars, 23rd Cross Street,Indira Nagar, Adyar