Karthik Dhaba, Sector 47
22 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/Chandigarh·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 15 threads.
What people say, in short
Karthik Dhaba in Sector 47 is one of the most frequently recommended South Indian spots in Chandigarh, with many people calling it the best in the city and praising its budget-friendly, authentic food and filter coffee. However, it is divisive: several commenters warn it is overhyped, and some find the taste disappointing or far from authentic. One diner felt it was pricey, a couple of commenters say the ambience is not much to look at, and one suggests other Sector 47 places run by South Indian families may be more authentic. Other South Indian restaurants named Karthik operate in the tricity, including one in Sector 15; this page covers the one in Sector 47.
Address
Karthik South Indian Restaurant, SCO 50, Sector 47 D, Sector 47, Chandigarh, 160047, India
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Filter coffee
- Best for
- Budget, Vegetarian
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Recommends Karthik 47, especially the premium outlet.
Economical and authentic South Indian; the whole belt has South Indian shops and groceries.
Had the worst sambar there and doesn't get the hype.
Warned others off after a bad experience.
This commenter strongly disagrees with the praise, insisting Karthik is not good at all.
Recommends Karthik, noting it has multiple locations to search online.
Calls it a great place alongside cheap dosas elsewhere.
Recommends it.
Tried it after recommendations and was disappointed, nearly gave up on South Indian food in the city.
Says Karthik in Sector 47 is the best hands down.
Visits this restaurant every single trip to Chandigarh despite living in Gurgaon.
A commenter says the Sector 47D branch is honestly amazing.
Especially likes their filter coffee.
Called a good option for south Indian food.
Disagrees that Karthik looks decent enough for the occasion.
Also finds it overhyped and plans to try the suggested alternatives.
Ranks Kartik Sector 47 first among South Indian spots.
Found the bill for two on the pricey side.
Says it tops everyone.
Says Karthik 47 is their pick.
Tried it and found the food very bad.
Always recommends Kartik in Sector 47.
Their premium Sector 47 outlet looks good and decent; note there are multiple outlets there.
Recommends it.
Recommends it for South Indian food.
Simply recommends Karthik.
Suggests Karthik outlets in Sector 47 and 15.
Recommends Karthik for sit-down dining in Sector 47.
Recommends Karthik in Sector 47.
Always hit or miss.
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