One of Chennai’s favourite joints for vegetarian south indian food. The recommended dishes here is their sambar vada and how they pour sambar from a jug (now replaced by a vessel).
Personal feedback, not my most favourite but would love to keep going back once in a while.
Parking could be a hassle and attracts lot of crowd on weekends for breakfast.
Simple and modest dining ambience and inexpensive.
Went to this place after a long time wait to taste the very greatly said stuff about the place which is their sambar....Who ever who knows about Chennai will say Ratna Cafe Sambar is the best...I also heard this thing and wanted to try it but couldn't go several times and I finally accomplished....Their service was too good have never seen such great service in the past few months...In ordered Sambar Idli and Ghee Masala Dosa....Sambar Idli was very soft and moderately hot....Their ghee masala dosa doesn't even require any sides...It's too good...Now about the most greatly spoken sambar....It consist of Small onions and dal and it was grinded with coconut to give a special taste....It was one of the best sambar I ever had...But I would have told it's the only one if it had been more hot...Ratna Cafe Sambar is GOAT
Went for dinner with family and tried the Iconic sambar idli, Puri , set dosai , dhai vada and filter coffee.........The iconic Sambar idli worth every bit of the hype ...... The place which make you feel as if idli is the side dish to the sambar...... The best sambar you could ever taste in Chennai..... Every item was tasty.... Only draw back is the lack of parking space....
Went here for their idli sambar😋 50 bucks and such a drooling breakfast. The sambar was piping hot and so yum! Loved it. The vadai was too good, crispy and tasty. A must try place in Mylapore!📍
Ratna cafe is known for their Hot Sambar and Idlies. Really Loved every bite of Idly Sambar. Rose Milk was Average.
虽然金奈没有什么好玩的，但Ratna Cafe的南印度菜却带来巨大惊喜，一下子提高了我对金奈的好感度。
他家在金奈有70年历史，以Sambar酱汁而闻名，属于南印旧式饭堂风格。
1）Idly Sambar：偏清新的Sambar酱汁，搭配发酵米糕Idly，是最标准的泰米尔主食。
2）Ghee Paper Roast：泰米尔特色的巨大超薄黄油烤Dosa，卖相超美，表皮脆而光滑，颜值与味道俱佳。
3）Paneer 65：泰米尔特色炸奶酪，又香又脆，特别好吃。
4）Medhu Vada：南印度甜甜圈（其实是咸味）搭配酱汁，感觉像中国的面窝窝。
5）Chola Poori：鹰嘴豆咖喱配空心大饼，这道菜源于旁遮普、遍布于全印度、并不只属于泰米尔，但他家做得实在太香了！连续两份都被大家瞬间抢光。
6）Rose Milk：泰米尔特色玫瑰牛奶，很香甜。
7）Onion Rava Dosa：跟洋葱一起煎的Dosa，为了味道融合，形态是压扁的。
8）甜品：店里有几十款甜点，颜值很高，但一如既往地甜到齁。
整餐饭点了满满一桌，还不断加菜，吃得心满意足，人均仅仅花了25元人民币。
这间店已经被我列入金奈必吃餐厅！南印度美食，一点都不比北印度差啊！
PS：他家在金奈有数间店，这间Mylapore分店靠近著名的Kapaleeshwarar Temple，并且附近是夜市，地理位置较好。
Drooling over sambar?
Any south Indian could relate to breakfast at home never completing without sambar.
Ratna cafe is a legacy.
How can I skip visiting ratna cafe? That too when they have opened an outlet at walkable distance from my place.
Took my parents and enjoyed their spread. Anything with their sambar. Ghee mini 14 idly or sambar idly? Paniyaram or Stuffed dosa?
Each dish competing with each other and its difficult to choose your favourite.
Quick service. Quality food. Price reasonable.
Anytime and everytime for my family.
#Happyfooding
Good South Indian food.
Would highly recommend Pongal and dosas.
Tasty Sambar.
Quick online delivery.
Supposedly the filter coffee is tasty ...
Have not visited the place yet.
Quick service
Amazing food
Drooolllingggg sambar.
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Must try:
Sambar idly. LIKE DUH!!
Chole batura.♥️
Oothappam(kaaram)♥️♥️
Onion podi set dosa.
Been ordering regularly from here. They read instructions and follow it. Super sambar, idli and medhu vadai. Quality never varies. Will not eat idlies from anywhere else!
On a fine evening when Mylapore called us for a filter coffee, we wanted to visit one of the authentic places for it around!!
Ordered filter coffee, I'm a hater of coffee but I loved it here , strong and perfect and enjoyed every sip!!
Sambar vada with its traditional taste was mind blowing, loved it totally! Wow to this sambhar!!
Curd vada was kinda okay!!
Should visit this place once again for its sambhar idly which is the trademark of it!!
Suda suda idly sambar kinda mornings😋
In the frame : Idly sambar with medhu vadai
Idly sambar - 48.INR
Medhu Vadai - 30.INR
For authentic South Indian breakfast ratna cafe is a must!!!
Simple place in Mylapore to have South Indian food. Ambiance is goo and neat. Service was quick and staff were good enough. Parking for a four wheeler is problem. Must tries are Sambar Vada, Rava Masala Dosa and Filter coffee.
A nice simple place to have some good south indian food.
The quality and taste of the food here is good and up to the level.
The food here is very light and you wont get saturated.
However they have a usual list of south indian menu which we often find is most restaurants.
This is a must visit palace if you are a Sambhar lover like me, the sambar here is just out of the world.
My picks : Sambar vada, Sambar idli and filter coffee.
Not very sure why the kilpauk branch didn't stand up to the quality present here. This place is just wow they have not compromised on quality for a long time now. Best sambar idli place in chennai. And the moru moru vada is beyond doubt the best piece you can bite into. Cost is also very nominal.
People will fall in love with tis sambar! They are well known for their sambar! their staffs are very much friendly! Their coffee was also loving!
Being a fan of their Triplicane branch one evening around 7ish entered this place with kids... Few tables were free..
Ordered their famous sambar idli and sambar vadai...
Kids loved the sambar vadai....
Then ghee roast was good but felt the size is small for the amount they charged....
Kuzhi paniyaram was ok only...felt like made of big Rawa...
And Didn't like their Jamun - the last 1 star reduced for this...
Service was good - place is neat
Will recommend and will go again but stick with what we wanted...
Soft like cotton ball idlies and overwhelming sambar takes your taste buds to the next level. This was in my wish list for a long time and today I just ticked it off..
Must try Rasam vadai. It's amazingggg.
We ordered medhu vadai, idly sambar, Rasam vadai and the taste is mind blowing. Little costly for two idly but worth it.
Ratna cafe is predominantly meant for idly sambar. I tried their idly sambar, dosa and Pongal. It's worth trying this place. Price is right for the taste of the food.
Clean and quick service. The only con we found is, its hard to park the vehicle.
Vfm:4.5/5
Visited this place after having it for a lot of time in my bucket list.
And was pretty much satisfied.
But was never full even after eating a lot.
Awaiting the next visit
Hi. Was there on Sunday at about 10 in morning. Had amazing idlis, vadas, dosas with their speciality sambhar poured on top of the idlis. Not to miss. Their coffee was good, but would definitely rate the Sangeetha coffee to be top class, better than Ratna Cafe.
Ratna cafe then you should definitely try out their sambar . Filter coffee and their pipping hot jelabis . Service is prompt.value for money
Have your breakfast here on your way back from the beach after watching sunrise. Great authentic South Indian food. Waiters know Hindi, which was a relief. Filter coffee is also good. Service is prompt.
They have one of the best vegetarian meals in the town.
It was a complete meal. No compromise on quality.
The veg briyani here is good too.
I have been here, ordered food. They never disappoint.
Must try place at mylapore.
I have had only lunch here.
I will surely try having breakfast and dinner here because of so many good reviews about their sambar.
When in Mylapore , you should try out Ratna Cafe . I should say that this is one of the legendary joints in the area . They don’t have an impressive ambiance however what’s impressive here is the Sambar ! I tried out their Idly, Dosa , Pongal and Vada and they were all yummy and you would know why from my previous sentence . The Idly was soft and non sticky . The Dosa was crisp with some yummy masala within . The vada was crispy and fluffy as well . They definitely know what they are making .
If you are just stopping with a meal here, you are making a mistake . Try our the yumazing filter coffee as well . The service was not quite prompt owing to the crowd at any point of time .
Food : 4/5
Service : 4/5
Ambiance : 3/5
Value for money : 4/5
- Foodie From Madras
It's nice pocket friendly place to have your coffee craving fulfilled on the go.
No place to sit and drink, so the only option is take away.
Can be seen from main road easily.
The food taste matched my expectations, meals had more variety, only drawback was there was no sweet dish as a part of meals
Best Ratna cafe branch in Chennai... OMG!! Idly sambar😍😍 best ever ... It's the best idly sambar u will ever get in Chennai. Servers here are so friendly and the sambar u get is fresh and hot af.. idli Sambar is the must try to eat in here😋😋😋
Authentic South Indian food in heart of Chennai ❤️ One of my best experience ever in south India food. Sambar was magical 😍 after full fledged meals if u miss their filter coffee then you’ve missed a big part of your visit.
Since 1948 serving the best sambar ,where taste has been maintained over the years.
This restaurant is especially known for their authentic taste of idly sambar ,vada, filter coffee & ghee dosa in chennai.
Overpriced but it's worth to pay for such delightful idly sambar.
Hot jalebi was perfect 👌🏻
Certain drawbacks - can improve their ambience and parking facilities.
During peak hours it's very difficult to park four wheelers.
Must visit this place in chennai if you are a super foodie.
prompt delivery excellent service
Mylapore , a place famous for temples is also famous for its Ratna cafe. Their sambar idly and dosas are definitely worth trying! A bit over pricy though, but worth it.
ordered 3 dosa & 3 plate idly but given only two sambar nd 2 chutney very worst in giving side dish for tiffin item fooling people in take-away food
A legendary restaurant that started operating first in Triplicane slowly has started spreading its wings. Mylaporeans are a lucky lot as there is one outlet right here in Alamelu Manga Puram. There is nothing else to say about the food but excellent. Their sambar is outstanding and when coupled with Idly, Vadai or Dosai, turns your tongue into a playground for sensory delights. The price is also very reasonable and so be wary of getting addicted.
Delicious food but portion size can be increased.
The evergreen ratna_cafe 's idly sambar is a must try! The unchanged taste of the traditional sambar and soft idly, since 1948 .
Ps. It's said that Subramania Bharatiyar used to eat this idly sambar quite often in tripilicane Ratna cafe.
The bliss is Wen you have the hot hot filter kaapi right after the idly.
Great food. Shud get better packaging. food grows cold before it reaches.
Homely Food. Everything is quite sufficient. But the Porial Qty. is too small. they can improve. I am a regular online customer
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ordere ghee podi idli combo ( Ghee podi idli 2 pc mango lassi).. tasty... sambhar yummy..
If you're a tourist in Chennai, find the nearest Ratna Cafe and have the idli sambar. I eat here every time I'm in chennai.
And so, on a clear and cool Sunday morning in the August of 2023, I found myself automatically searching for this branch of the Ratna cafe after a pleasant visit to the nearby mylapore temple.
The idli sambar here is simply the best. Their sambar has a unique flavour and texture that I have not found anywhere else. The fact that it's unlimited is a real bonus.
I also tried the poori masala, filter coffee, and the basundi. They were all also tasty but not as great as the idly sambar and I'd rather recommend the filter coffee at Adyar Ananda Bhavan (A2B).
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+4
The place is located next to Kapaleeshwar temple and quite famous in locality. The parking will always be a issue due to busy street of temple . The staff was quick to take order and serve the same. This place is for aunthentic south Indian tiffen items and good for snacking or breakfast. The food is good but can be much better . The place is pocket friendly and they have branches all over Chennai and if i m not wrong the Triplicane branch being their oldest and comes under legendary outlets . Over all its a good place to try some South Indian delicacies
Had our breakfast in this famous restaurant and it was very good. The restaurant is near empty when we went. The lady server attended our table was very polite and humble.The sambar Idly we ordered was served with the sambar poured over the Idli. In the middle of service, we ordered with another male staff who didn't understood the order propely brought something different. The girl apologized to us. However it wasn't a big deal as we are ok with the food and we like that too. Quality of food is good. Not much spicy. Average 200 rupees for 1 person. They don't have enough parking space and the security is very polite too. Our bikes were parked neatly by him. Thanks.
Completely loved the Idli Vada dip, taste was too good and the way they keep refilling Sambhar was really nice. Also the coffee was amazing.
Also tried ghee paper roast, didn't like that much and also the cost was a little too much for that.
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Ratna Cafe. The cozy atmosphere, paired with delicious offerings, made it a delightful visit. The service was prompt, and the staff's friendly demeanor added to the overall positive impression. I highly recommend Ratna Cafe for a great dining experience.
My second visit and go place after kapaleeswar temple for breakfast. Went in at 7 am and had idli with sambhar, masala dosa and filter coffee. Idlis were good, sambhar was alright but like the way they pour it on the idli. Masala dosa was decent as usual. Sambhar is ok but you get better sambhar in other restaurants. Filter coffee was good. Nothing can beat traditional south indian food.
I recently visited Ratna Cafe in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and it was an exceptional experience! The coffee was aromatic and rich, the idli was soft and flavorful, and the chole bhature was absolutely delightful. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff added to the overall charm. A must-visit for anyone craving delicious South Indian and North Indian delights. A solid 5-star rating!
I went for a trip with my friends to Tamilnadu. We visited Ratna cafe to have our breakfast. I ate idli sambar, it was so delicious. At last we had rasmalai and Gulab jamun, it was great.
Went to this Ratna cafe outlet on a Saturday evening around 7:15-7:30 pm for dinner...Was a little surprised to find seats due to the rush outside in South & North Mada street...The options for Saturday evening was good across North Indian and South Indian items...We had Poori masala which was good and masala was tasty...The chola poori was small compared to other restaurants but taste wise was fine...Idiyappam, Appam, Kuzhi paniyaram (Kara paniyaram/Appam) are wonderful and must try here...Mini coffee was a little more than the mini...cost wise this restaurant charges you average/ and not too high which is decent enough
If you ever come to Chennai visit this place . Once I visited here they served me well and the food quality was awesome I would love to recommend this for the people who loves south Indian dishes
I have been in to this place when I'm staying at Chennai, The food served by them is very good and they are customer friendly.Must try item here is Sambar Idly, The taste of Sambar here is amazing.
I consider myself lucky that I had eat at this restaurant, I'd come here to visit and went to restaurants in the surrounding area but the food here was really very good and the service here is also really good.
Thank you Ratna cafe!! 😊❤️
Its famous for sambar and idly. The Samar is the trade dish here. Tiffin sambar is good different taste. Try atleast once for good taste.
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