Looking for a quick hunger fix in Chennai? Aye, aye! If you thought chaats were all the quick bites you could get, you obviously haven’t seen this list of 15 great eateries for the best chaats and much, much more!
1. Gangotree, Adyar
Also available in Alwarpet, Annanagar and T. Nagar
Treat your tastebuds to a gamut of flavours, be it spicy, sweet or tangy, at Gangotree. You won’t be disappointed.
What do foodies order? Pani Puri, Bhel Puri, Dahi Papri Chaat, Samosa, Dahi Puri
A picture of Bhel Puri from Google Images
2. Royal Sandwich, Alwarpet
Available only in Alwarpet
Need a sandwich? Here’s the perfect one. Sit back and let the magic of the wallet-friendly sandwiches from Royal Sandwich empower your senses.
What do foodies order? Paneer Cheese Grilled Sandwich, Tandoori Chicken Cheese Grilled, Chocolate Cheese Grilled, Browines Chocolate Sandwich Grilled, Corn Lays Mayo Grilled Sandwich
A picture of Grilled Corn Sandwich from Tarla Dalal
3. Wangs Kitchen, Royapettah
Also available in Adyar, Alwarpet, Annanagar, Chromepet, ECR-Kottivakkam, Egmore, Guindy, Karappakam, Kilpauk, KK Nagar, Madipakkam, Mogappair, Mylapore, Nungambakkam, OMR Perungudi, Perambur, Porur, Ramapuram, Saidapet, Vadapalani and Velachery
When Chinese food cravings captivate you, Wangs Kitchen comes to the rescue with their lip-smacking quick bites & meals!
What do foodies order? Chicken or Veg Szechwan Fried Rice, Chicken Fried Wontons, Chicken or Veg Wangs Special Fried Rice, Veg Spring Roll
A picture of wontons from BlogChef
4. The Sandwich Shop, T. Nagar
Also available in Madipakkam and Ramapuram
For sandwiches worth every rupee, order in from The Sandwich Shop. You may think they’re good for quick hunger satisfaction, but it’s actually as good as a full meal!
What do foodies order? Paneer Butter Masala Sandwich, 3 Layer Club Sandwich, Paneer Pizza Sandwich, Southwest Paneer Sandwich, Cheese Tandoori Veg Pizza Sandwich, Chocolate Pizza Sandwich
Order from The Sandwich Shop >
An image of Club Sandwich from Travablue
5. The Kati Roll Shop, OMR Perungudi
Also available in Adyar and Alwarpet
Q: What do you get when you take juicy chicken or veggies, slather them with mouth-watering marinade and wrap it all up in a soft wheat roti?
A: One of the many rolls from The Kati Roll Shop that you can’t miss out on!
What do foodies order? Paneer Roll, Anda Chicken Roll, Achari Paneer Roll, Chicken Tikka Roll, Anda Chicken Roll
Order from The Kati Roll Shop >
A picture of a roll from What’s up Life
6. Bayleaf OTG (On The Go), Besant Nagar
Also available in Gopalapuram
Bayleaf OTG serves a variety of quick bites like tikkas & cutlets, but the most-loved items on their menu are their rolls, hands down!
What do foodies order? Chicken Egg Roll, Chicken Tikka Roll, Paneer Tikka Roll, Achari Paneer Tikka Roll, Gobi Manchurian Roll
A picture of Paneer Roll from MomJunction
7. Sangeetha, Velachery
Also available in Medavakkam and OMR Perungudi
While Sangeetha is known for its purely South Indian vegetarian meals, foodies also love the lesser-known quick eats they serve. Have you tried the ones mentioned below?
What do foodies order? Puri with Side Dish, Veg Fried Rice, Gobi Manchurian, Samosa, Cheese Chilli Toast
A picture of Chola Puri from Pinterest
8. Mansukh’s Sweets and Snacks, T. Nagar
Also available in KK Nagar
The name says it all – Mansukh’s Sweets and Snacks is the chaat lover’s paradise! Whether it’s Gujarat’s Dabeli or Bombay’s Vada Pav you want for snacks, we’re sure you’ll love it all!
What do foodies order? Bombay Cheese Vada Pav, Khasta Kachori, Cheese Murukh Sandwich, Bombay Bhelpuri, Chilli Cheese Toast
Order from Mansukh’s Sweets and Snacks >
A picture of Vada Pav from HungryForever
9. Double Roti, Alwarpet
Also available in Annanagar and ECR – Kottivakkam
If you’re looking for quick eats of the international variety, Double Roti is your best bet. With their range of yummy burgers, pizzas, sandwiches & shakes, you’ve got a lot of interesting options to choose from!
What do foodies order? Area 69 Burger, Double Trouble Burger, Chipotle Chicken Burger, Illegal Burger, Southern Spice Burger
A picture of a burger with potato wedges from Hangouts
10. Bombaysthan, Besant Nagar
Also available in Kilpauk, Nungambakkam, T Nagar, Vadapalani and Velachery
You might like Bombaysthan for their slurpy falooda & fruity shakes, but it also serves some splendid sandwiches to go with your drink!
What do foodies order? Veg Cheese Grilled Sandwich, Paneer Bhaji Cheese Grilled Sandwich, Special Grilled Sandwich, Chilli Cheese Toast Sandwich, Mozzarella Veg Cheese Grilled Sandwich
An image of a sandwich from Pinterest
11. Hot Chips, Annanagar
Also available in Adyar, Karappakam, KK Nagar, Medavakkam, Porur, T Nagar and Velachery
Hot Chips serves quick veggie bites of all types from staple South Indian dishes to spicy chaats!
What do foodies order? Puri Masala, Veg Fried Rice & Gobi Manchurian Dry, Pav Bhaji, Bhel Puri, Samosa Chana
A picture of Gobi Manchurian from Desibantu
12. Hotel Saravana Bhavan, Vadapalani
Also available in Annanagar, Arumbakkam, Egmore, Guindy, KK Nagar, Kodambakkam, Madipakkam, Mogappair, Mylapore, OMR Perungudi, Porur, Purasawalkam, Royapettah and T Nagar
With humble origins in Chennai to having a global presence, Hotel Saravana Bhavan is every South Indian’s unanimous choice! There’s no reason why you shouldn’t try it too.
What do foodies order? Vegetable/Paneer/Mushroom Fried Rice, Vegetable Spring Roll, Cauliflower Manchurian, Onion/Plantain Bajji, Cauliflower Manchurian (Gravy), Pav Bhaji
Order from Hotel Saravana Bhavan >
A picture of Onion Bajji from Good To Know
13. Tibbs Frankie, Adyar
Also available in Alwarpet, Annanagar, Arumbakkam, Chromepet, Egmore, Guindy, Kilpauk, Kodambakkam, Mogappair, Nungambakkam, OMR Navalur, OMR Perungudi, Porur, Purasawalkam, Royapettah, Tambaram, Vadapalani and Velachery
For many of us, a Frankie from Tibbs Frankie is as satisfying to our cravings as a bowl of hot, soupy noodles! You just can’t say no to these heavenly rolls.
What do foodies order? Gobi Manchurian Frankie, Plain/Cheese/Egg Vada Pav
A picture of a Frankie from Swiggy
14. Chaa, OMR Perungudi
Available only in OMR Perungudi
Although we can’t say for sure, we think Chaa is named that way for both the lip-smacking chaats and the refreshing chai they serve. We think this will surely be your cup of tea 😉
What do foodies order? Corn Cheese Ball, Bhel Puri, Aloo Bonda, Dahi Papdi Chaat, Bread Bajji
A picture from Dahi Papdi Chaat from Archana’s Kitchen
15. Kati Roll Express, Porur
Available only in Porur
Don’t stop at the divine Kati rolls from Kati Roll Express. They also have a range of delightful ice creams that are a sweet surprise!
What do foodies order? Chilli Chicken Roll, Achari Paneer Tikka Roll, Hariyali Paneer Tikka Roll, Chicken Keema Roll, Chatpata Aloo Roll
Order from Kati Roll Express >
A picture of Chatpata Aloo Roll from Cosmic Bites
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