Mint Street Food Trail
The food paradise of George Town, Mint Street is one of Chennai's oldest and most vibrant commercial areas. The street and its surrounding lanes have been serving food for well over a century, with some stalls and shops tracing their origins to the pre-independence era. During Ramzan, the street transforms into a massive open-air food festival with haleem, kebabs, and biryani vendors lining every corner. Even on regular days, Mint Street offers an extraordinary variety, from the legendary Kalathi Rose Milk to piping hot dosas and spicy biryani.
Famous Stalls
Kalathi Rose Milk
Rose MilkThe original rose milk of Madras, served from the same spot for generations. The rose milk here uses a secret rose syrup recipe that has been passed down through the family. A Mint Street pilgrimage is incomplete without it.
₹20 - ₹40
Mohammed Ali's Haleem
Haleem (Ramzan Special)During the holy month of Ramzan, this stall serves rich, slow-cooked haleem made with wheat, lentils, and tender mutton. The haleem is garnished with fried onions, lemon, and coriander. Available only during Ramzan season.
₹80 - ₹200
Adam's Dosa
Tawa DosaA famous tawa dosa stall where crispy dosas are prepared on a large flat tawa and served with a fiery coconut chutney and sambar. The egg dosa here is particularly popular with regulars.
₹30 - ₹100
Mint Street Chaat Vendors
Pani Puri with a Madras TwistStreet-side chaat vendors who serve pani puri, bhel puri, and other chaat items with a distinctly Madras flavour profile, incorporating tamarind, jaggery, and curry leaf-infused water.
₹30 - ₹80
Akbar's Biryani
Small-batch BiryaniA small shop with big flavour, Akbar's serves biryani made in small batches for maximum freshness. The mutton biryani is cooked in a sealed pot and has a distinctive smoky aroma that draws customers from across the city.
₹100 - ₹250
