Ratna Cafe

South Indian Vegetarian

A Triplicane institution since 1948, Ratna Cafe has built its legendary reputation on the back of its extraordinary sambar. The sambar here has a cult following that borders on devotion, with regulars swearing that no other restaurant in Chennai comes close. The vada-sambar combo is the signature order, and the filter coffee is brewed to perfection. Mornings see breakfast queues stretching around the block, a testament to the enduring love Chennaites have for this no-nonsense eatery.