Hi Google users, I visited Menaka Restaurant for evening tiffin on 20-Oct-2023. The place gives me good vibes from my childhood, nostalgic Chennai. The moment I stepped into this restaurant it was as if I went back in time to the good old days of Madras. We had Sambar Vada, Bajji platter, Masala Dosa and Coffee. The highlight dish was Sambar Vada as it was very tasty. Masala Dosa was nicely prepared with a sufficient amount of Masala. A must visit place if you are in and around Chennai!!!

Visited this place after a long time for dinner. We had to wait for about half an hour and stepped into the restaurant by 9.45pm. I was surprised when I was told that the thali is still available. I was craving for a perfect meal at the end of the day after a hectic schedule. The thali was really a blessing. On seeing it, immediately started eating and hence, the photo was clicked in the middle of having dinner. The dishes were all served hot in a big plate with small dabaras unlike the katoris we find usually in other restaurants. We ordered the madras meal. It had 2 poori, their signature dish and favourite among many. The mix veg kurma was perfect, not spicy at all but the texture was smooth. The rice was served hot with ghee. We had Sambar and rasam which was typical karnataka style. The Kaara kulambu was not spicy as well. The potato, peas n raw banana curry was good. The chow chow kootu tasted yummy. The Appalam was a big one. The raita n curd were good too. Finally, there was vanilla ice-cream to complete the meal. The ice-cream was really creamy and delicious. Would definitely recommend this place for the hot and fresh meals especially for dinner. The staff were courteous and the service was good. Update about delivery: the mysore bonda was good. Had poori with potato masala, that tastes so yum. Must try.

I liked the traditional South Indian food here. Grape juice was nice but too sugary. But they should include more healthier options in thali like chapati instead of poori. The ambiance is little dull.