It was the 12 months of the unique. The 12 months when micro-cuisines bought their share of the highlight. The F&B business made a comeback from the challenges of the pandemic that impacted the way in which we dined out via a lot of 2020 and 2021. From Peranakan delicacies to Anglo-Indian cuisine, a few of Chennai’s newest restaurants put the concentrate on fascinating cuisines, a wider reflection of town’s evolving palates. We spherical up a few of the most interesting new eating places, bars and cafes that opened their doorways in Chennai this 12 months.  

Here Are 8 Of Chennai’s Best New Restaurants In 2022:

1. Mr Ong

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One of India’s first Singapore delicacies eating places and doubtless the quickest technique to get to certainly one of Singapore’s vibrant hawker centres. Set on the sting of the lodge’s shimmering lily pond, this al-fresco restaurant can also be one of the vital romantic dinner venues in the city.  The Melaka-style laksa is certainly one of our favorite dishes on the menu that additionally consists of Singapore signatures just like the chilli crab.  

Where: Park Hyatt Chennai, Sardar Patel Road 

Also Read: 5 Hawker Centres You Must Visit When In Singapore

2. The Ministry of Chutneys

It could be a fast-disappearing delicacies however Anglo-Indian delicacies bought its rightful place within the highlight at The Ministry of Chutneys. The restaurant is among the many new F&B retailers which are a part of the utterly renovated all-new Radisson Blu Hotel GRT that is near the Chennai Airport. From coconut rice with ball curry to devilled prawns and the quintessential Anglo-Indian dessert – bread pudding, this restaurant is a celebration of certainly one of India’s first fusion cuisines 

Where: Radisson Blu Hotel GRT, GST Road 

3. Kai from the Sea

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‘Kai’ interprets to the ocean in Japanese. This seafood vacation spot affords contemporary and sustainable seafood, with sturdy ties to the native fishing neighborhood. Kai combines a fish store, a grab-and-go menu and an intimate high-quality eating area that serves seafood delicacies from internationally. We dig their Mangalore-style prawns ghee roast and their chewy Blondies served with caramel ice cream, which is completely definitely worth the drive 

Where: East Coast Road (Near the toll plaza)     

4. Sekhmet Lounge and Club

One of Chennai’s most ‘Instagrammed’ nightspots of 2022, Sekhmet takes its identify from the Egyptian lion-faced warrior goddess and is unfold over a number of ranges. It’s not only a spot the place Chennaites let their hair down. The meals menu is an enormous draw too with consolation choices like galouti kebabs to unique eats from internationally like their chimichurri grilled prawns.

Where: Chamiers Road, Alwarpet 

5. Pa Pa Ya

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Pa Pa Ya’s Chennai outpost launched in the direction of the top of the 12 months after teasing diners for some time. Positioned as a contemporary Asian bistro and tapas bar, this initiative from the House of Massive Restaurants has wowed diners throughout India with its radical interpretation of Asian delicacies. The restaurant’s sushi rolls, dimsums and desserts have already grow to be the discuss of the city. Pa Pa Ya combines varied cooking strategies and cultures from throughout Asia with its personal trendy take.

Where: Uttamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam  

Also Read: Best Standalone Restaurants And Bars In Anna Nagar, Chennai

6. The Entrance Cafe

Chennai’s cafe tradition has been certainly one of its most defining F&B tendencies over the previous couple of many years. Entrance Cafe is the cafe to affix Chennai’s atmospheric cafes and affords a refuge from the hustle of town. The meals menu takes you on a culinary journey internationally with hearty steaks, a Thai inexperienced curry that’s virtually spot on and chicken baos that make for the proper sharing plates.  

Where: Taylors Road, Kilpauk 

7. Pandan Club

Master Chef Sashi Chelliah’s first restaurant enterprise in India is devoted to Peranakan or Nyonya delicacies that dates again to the fifteenth Century. The restaurant serves a few of the quintessential Peranakan dishes in a chic setting. You will discover signature Peranakan design components like handmade ceramic tiles and rattan frames that complement the eating expertise. The Indonesian affect is obvious in dishes from Melaka (just like the Coconut Vegetable Curry at Pandan Club) with the beneficiant use of coconut milk.  
Where: Bazullah Road, T Nagar

8. Nght Mrkt

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Want a little bit of Bangkok hustle? You do not have to go away Chennai. This resto-bar is modelled on certainly one of Bangkok’s bustling night time markets with brilliant neon indicators and quirky road facet karts. The meals counters supply an eclectic combine. From Momo Mama, that flavours from Indonesia and Thailand to Teri Maki serves progressive sushi tacos combining the perfect of each Asian and Mexican delicacies. Bucket List, the cocktail bar additionally serves cocktails in Bangkok-style grab-and-go sachets.  

Where: Khader Nawaz Khan Road