What is the best street food to try in Chennai?

3 ResponsesMar 21, 2025 9:44 AM •

Farha Fathima

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If you're in Chennai, you have to try the idlis and dosas at a local street-side joint,soft, crispy, and served with amazing chutneys. Also, don't miss out on kothu parotta; it's spicy, greasy, and absolutely delicious! If you’ve got a sweet tooth, jigarthanda is a must. Have you tried anything yet?

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Meera Sheik

Chennai has a vibrant street food scene with a mix of traditional South Indian flavors and unique local snacks. Some must-try street foods include: - Sundal – A healthy snack made with boiled chickpeas, coconut, and spices, commonly found at Marina Beach. - Murukku sandwich – A crunchy fusion dish with murukku as the base, filled with chutneys and vegetables. - Kothu parotta – A flavorful dish made by chopping parotta with eggs, meat, and spicy gravy. - Idiyappam with coconut milk – Soft string hoppers served with sweet coconut milk for a light yet delicious snack. - Atho – A Burmese-inspired dish made with noodles, vegetables, and tangy sauces, especially popular in the city's Burma Bazaar. - Podi idli – Mini idlis tossed in spicy podi (gunpowder) and ghee, perfect for a quick bite. - Boli – A sweet, golden flatbread filled with jaggery and dal, often enjoyed with banana. These street foods capture the essence of Chennai’s flavors and are best enjoyed fresh from roadside stalls.

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Emily Boesen

I love street food and I'm sure I'll try it when I go there. Although in fact I have some stomach problems that I am actively treating with Pharmacy B2B https://www.canadapharmacy.com/. I know that there is often a perception that street food can be unhealthy, but I think you need to assess your health and the places you eat. So I think by the time I go to Chennai, I will feel good and be able to try a lot of things.

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