Mathsya, Adyar
13 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/Chennai·20 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
A vegetarian restaurant with multiple Chennai branches, most discussed in Adyar, that many people recommend for South Indian and Udupi-style food, with one diner praising the authentic taste and old-school charm and another singling out the masala dosa. It offers both buffet and à la carte; commenters note it is fully vegetarian and generally crowded. Several diners warn against it, though, calling the food average or bland with limited variety, and a couple feel it is pricey for what you get, with one suspecting quality has declined over time.
Address
No 53, Mathsya Adayar Branch, 26, Gandhi Nagar 1st Main Rd, Opp : GRT Jewellers, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600020, India
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Masala dosa, Paneer butter masala, Kadubu idli
- Best for
- Vegetarian
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
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Simply recommends Mathsya.
Found the food just okay and the choices poor for the price at the Adyar branch.
Found it terrible with not much variety at all.
Good South Indian food and service, buffet and à la carte, won't rush long stays, has parking.
Veg buffets are average; Mathsya was the only saving grace but suspects it has declined.
Personal pick if eating at only one place
Would go for the masala dosa
Recommended for Udupi/Mangaluru dishes and Mysore foods, with many must-try items listed.
Lists Matsya among favorite restaurants.
Says it is good but fully vegetarian.
Agrees with the Mathsya recommendation.
Agrees with the recommendation, says it's very good.
Says it wasn't any better in their experience.
South Indian vegetarian restaurant suggested.
Likes their paneer butter masala.
Says the Adyar Matsya is terrible, unsure about T Nagar.
Felt the same negative way about Mathsya last year.
Says Mathsya is good but generally crowded.
Recommends the Mathsya in Adyar.
Considered these good options but felt they were overpriced for what they offer.
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