For Foodies Out there!

Along with Egmore, Tondiarpet and Triplicane, Purasawalkam was one of the four “Old Towns” from where Madras began. In existence since early 1693, this area was once covered in paddy fields. Over the years it slowly developed into a residential area. Then, in the 1980s, it turned into the commercial hub it is today. There are a surfeit of schools, temples and churches, and the residents are a mix of Anglo Indians, South Indians and North Indians.

This amalgamation of cultures is reflected in the food on offer , dishes with both North and South Indian influences, can be seen . Most of the places have been around for decades and every resident has their favourite haunt.

these are few food destination where each and every individual must step in. 

Hotel Sri Rama’s

This little restaurant with a sweet shop attached has been around since 1950. Now managed by the grandson of the founder, they continue to serve Palakkad cuisine at competitive rates. As there’s no time for a proper meal, coffee will have to do. 

Welcome Hotel
Welcome Hotel is to Purasawalkam what Ratna Cafe is to Triplicane. The long walk has whetted appetites; many order idli or uthapam with the signature sambhar with a vadai. It arrives at just the right temperature to dig in .

Old Lala Topi Walah High Class Sweets 

The name is intriguing but the man behind the counter is none too forthcoming with details about the store unfortunately. The sweets and samosa are displayed in charming old-fashioned glass cases. The counter itself is made of glass containers which hold a variety of murukkus and boondi.

Mehtaa’s Vada Pav 

The branch of the Sowcarpet Mehtaa’s makes their famous brand of vada pav more accessible. Run by the third generation of the Mehtaa family, the food here is as good as the Sowcarpet branch. An added bonus there’s even an air-conditioned space where you can savour the chaat they so excel at.