It's my first time here in all these years 😅 I didn't have much expectations but the sambar was quite nice! We went for a long walk and stopped here for breakfast. The service was quick and given it to be a Sunday morning. The crowd pours in after 8 in the morning! They do have valet parking
Sambhar idly 👌. Not the best sambar idly in town. Definitely some hotels tastes better than this, but the highlight is the unlimited sambhar refills, even before you think of asking it. That is the unique point here.
Early morning beach walk and sambhar idly + Filter coffee would be bliss.
I visited this branch and was in love with it after my first bite. The taste of SAMBAR is mouth watering. You will literally drink sambar from the plate ( I'm not exaggerating). The staff here are super friendly and service here is also good. They have a small outlet of sweets and savories outside, which are also tasty. Parking is a lil bit problem. Except that, everything is perfect here.
Very Expensive! Average ambience!
Food tastes too good but very oily in the Adyar branch. The parking space is less and I struggled to park my bike.
Overall it will be a treat for vegetarians
The coffee here can never disappoint you. I remember how often we used to drive all the way from OMR to just have the Ratna Cafe coffee. You just cannot stop at 1. Do not miss the Dal Wadai or Bhajji as your snacking option. The mystery also got resolved when I finally got the sambar on my table in a vessel. I never noticed them bring it at the ground floor, non AC space. I finally got to experience it in the AC space on the first floor. They also have the best idli in comparison to other restraints I’ve been to. Don’t miss asking for red chutney here.
If you're seeking an authentic South Indian dining experience, this place should be on your list. I sampled several dishes during my visit, including the Andhra Kara Dosa, Idli with a generous bowl of Sambar, and Rava Dosa, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed.
The Andhra Kara Dosa was a delightful surprise. It had just the right amount of spiciness, adding a zing to the traditional dosa. The blend of flavors and spices in this dish was spot on, and it left me craving for more.
The Idli, served with a generous bowl of Sambar, was a true comfort food experience. The idlis were soft, fluffy, and perfectly complemented by the flavorful Sambar. It's the kind of dish that makes you feel at home, even if you're far from it.
The Rava Dosa at Ratna Cafe was another winner.
The place is very popular for its authentic South Indian food. The place is precisely located and offers a wide variety of items mainly for South Indian cuisine.
You should try their ghee Pongal, Masala dosa, and different types of idlies.
Janardhan Pala Bushanam
+4
Yesterday I was at Ratna Cafe located on Sardar Patel Road in Adyar for dinner with family. Thoroughly enjoyed the Idlis, Vada , Rava Dosa and Onion Uthappa along with the the signature Sambhar. Great Taste. Value for money. Parking is a constraint
I find this one as of the most dependable places for it's Food. Had tried the food here multiple times and it rarely disappointed, be it dine-in or delivery.
I had tried the south Indian meals, Chinese combo, parota, rava dosa, Idly, Chola poori and every item was top notch.
I was surprised they could make decently good dishes in varied cuisines. Being a south Indian Restaurant, I didn't except their Chola poori and Chinese combo to be good.
And their signature Idly sambar is amazing - I would say, one of the best sambar I have had in Chennai.
Service was a bit delayed and you need to follow up multiple times.
I hope it continues to maintain it's consistency in taste and quality.
Best coffee and thair vada in town! This place is a classic, has been around for eons and yet preserved its top notch taste quality over time.
வாசி நேசி
+5
Excellent food. The world famous sambar idli is still has the same taste and aroma. The icing on the cake is the hot jilebis ...straight from the pan....
They maintain authentic south indian food taste, hygiene, valet parking available.
We liked the food so much. The medhu vadas in this place are to die for. They're the best!
Pongal, masala dosa, and idli sambar were finger licking good. You have to visit this place.
Just when we were getting ready to have coffee, we accidentally spilled it over the table. The waiter was really kind to offer us another cup of coffee gratis. We were extremely happy with their service and hands down we are giving them full 5 stars. Keep it up!
This restaurant still brings back the memory of my visit to the Triplicane branch. If you've idlis, sambar and chutneys tasting great all of them together will only be wonderful. That is how it is here. Super soft idlis doused in excellent sambar that gets filled to ensure the whiteness of idlis is never seen. Combine this with vada and pongal you get a sumptuous breakfast to start your day. Of course no trip to a south Indian restaurant is complete without a filter coffee and that was delivered perfectly.
The service staff is super friendly and efficient.
Food tastes the same as it did in the original Triplicane joint which I have been going since 1991. The service is fast and efficient. Coffee still the best in town for me. Nothing can go wrong here with Idli and Sambhar - like ever. Retro feel which works for me in a breakfast spot.
The food and service are good. You can trust and eat in here. Only thing tat bothers are the curry leaves and tomato skin in sambar served for thattu idly. Too many of it, spoils the eating experience a bit.
Ulunthu vadai tasted good and was nice and soft even by 9pm.
We had idly, vada, onion rava dosa, onion uttapam and Pongal. Everything was really good.. sambhar was served really hot n well. Ofcourse it’s not the same as it used to be in 2000’s… but compared to other Branded restaurants in Chennai, I think this restaurant serves the breakfast really well with good taste.
We must definitely stop the comparison and have the food without any expectations. It’s a premium restaurant and serving its purpose well from valet parking, hygienic service, paper cups, food on banana leaf, wooden spoon, hot water… filter coffee was good and apt.. definitely must try … 😊
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