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Restaurants · Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu

Ratna Cafe

  • CuisineSouth Indian
  • CategoryCasual Dining
  • Rating★ 4.5
  • Price$

Established in 1948, Ratna Cafe is a Chennai institution famous for its legendary sambar idli with a distinct tangy sambar recipe unchanged for decades. The no-frills setting is always packed with locals who swear by the breakfast here.

Practical information for Ratna Cafe
Price $
Hours 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Address 574, Triplicane High Road, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005

Signature dishes

  • Sambar Idli — ₹40 ($0.50)
  • Pongal with Chutney — ₹35 ($0.42)
  • Filter Coffee — ₹15 ($0.18)

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Known for
Legendary sambar idli since 1948

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Location

574, Triplicane High Road, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005

13.0570, 80.2755 View on map