Samarkand
If you miss north Indian food, head to Samarkand for a smorgasbord of kebabs and curries.
Budget
Koshy's
The left of Koshy's is the heart of the restaurant, serving very decent snacks and meals, coffee and beer.
Café Pascucci
Café Pascucci (Tel 91 80 40912134) is a convenient stop for sandwiches, burgers and coffees.
Empire
Empire on Church Street, is a favorite for chicken dosas.
Midrange
South Indies
South Indies, as the name suggests, does south Indian food, all vegetarian. Be prepared to be surprised.
Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove (Tel 91 80 25596149) specialises in Kerala dishes: try the wafer-thin appams with a fish or mutton stew.
Koshy's
Koshy's is a city institution: The air-conditioned half on the right serves food that's a throwback to an earlier era.
luxury
Olive Beach
Frequently voted the best standalone restaurant in the city, Olive Beach serves excellent Mediterranean food.
Karavalli
Karavalli, set in a faux Mangalorean house at the Gateway Hotel, draws from the culinary gems of the four southern states to present a menu that makes it hard to make up your mind.
Samarkand
If you miss north Indian food, head to Samarkand for a smorgasbord of kebabs and curries.
Hotel Nandhini
A cheaper option is Hotel Nandhini (from Rs 2100) on St Mark's Road.
Budget
Hotel Empire
Hotel Empire (from Rs 1530) on Infantry Road has all the basic facilities and the bonus of an excellent location.
Woodlands
Woodlands Hotel (from Rs 1600) on Richmond Circle is another well-connected option.
Hotel Nandhini
A cheaper option is Hotel Nandhini (from Rs 2100) on St Mark's Road.
Midrange
I145
I145 (from Rs 4250) is well located for the stadium, economical and stylish.
Chancery
A short walk from the stadium, the Chancery (from Rs 5000 for early birds) is a well-equipped hotel that's complete value for money.
Museum Inn
Museum Inn (from Rs 3000), with comfortable rooms and earnest service, is very close to the stadium.
Luxury
The Oberoi
Right down the road from the stadium is The Oberoi Bangalore (from Rs 10,000), a five-star hotel with all the trappings and 2.8acres of gardens.
ITC Gardenia
The newest five-star hotel in town is the ITC Gardenia (from Rs 13,000), an architectural marvel with superb restaurants.
The Park
Round the corner from the Oberoi is The Park (from Rs 8600), a boutique hotel with cosy rooms and excellent service.
Pecos
Pecos (Tel 91 80 25586047), a long-time favourite with beer-drinkers, plays classic rock.
Budget
Pecos
Pecos (Tel 91 80 25586047), a long-time favourite with beer-drinkers, plays classic rock.
Plan B
Plan B (Tel 91 9739902745) has a friendly atmosphere and lots of choice in short eats.
Midrange
13th Floor
The 13th Floor cocktail lounge (Tel 91 80 41783333), as the name suggests, lets its magnificent view set the tone for a night of partying.
Windsor Pub
Windsor Pub (Tel 91 80 22258847) has a great vibe, super food and serves only beer.
Luxury
City Bar
City Bar, at the UB City Mall (Tel 91 80 42773636) has great drinks and a cool atmosphere.
I-bar
I-bar at the Park Hotel hosts theme nights that are very popular with the city's happening set.
Getting around Chennai
Public transport services are aplenty, with buses, autorickshaws, call taxis, suburban trains and the MRTS (Mass Rapid Transport System) plying till midnight. The suburban railway network is connected to 35 stations across the city, while the MRTS starts at the ...
Weather in Chennai
29 °C | Partly Cloudy If one could find fault with Chennai, it has to be its weather. The summer months are probably the most oppressive as temperatures shoot up to the 40s. Humidity too is at an all-time high so drink lots of water. Chennai is a bit more conservative than Delhi and Mumbai, so for women, it is best to avoid wearing very revealing clothing.
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