Tirunelveli Parotta Kadai, Velachery
5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Chennai·6 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
People recommend Tirunelveli Parotta Kadai, with branches in Velachery and Pallikaranai, mainly for its parotta served with multiple types of salna. One commenter praises it as close to authentic Tirunelveli-style parotta and says the egg kothu idiyappam is a must try, while another was very impressed by the four different salnas on offer. One diner also highlights the biryani and kalakki, though the same commenter warns to expect a wait, and another feels the Velachery branch is not as good as parotta down south.
Address
Tirunelveli Parotta Kadai, Delli Building, 33, Taramani Link Rd, Tansi Nagar, Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Parotta, Biryani, Kalakki
The evidence
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Calls it decent for Chennai, though says real parotta is better down south.
Best for parotta, biryani and kalakki with four salnas; expect a 15-30 minute wait.
Says they give four types of salna with each parotta; better eaten at the shop.
Was very impressed by the Velachery branch, which offers four different salnas to choose from.
Finds the Pallikaranai branch close to authentic Tirunelveli parotta with three salnas; recommends egg kothu idiyappam.
Says the Velachery branch is bad and nothing like southern parotta.
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Last verified 24/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.