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Thiruvannamalai Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Thiruvannamalai
Tiruvannamalai (Tamil: Tiruvaṇṇāmalai IPA: [ˈtiɾɯʋaɳːaːmalɛi̯], also Thiruvannamalai or Trinomali and Trinomalee during British times) is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and a part of Tondaimandalam (Tondai Nadu) region. The city is administered by a special grade municipality that covers an area of 13.64 km (5.27 sq mi) and a population of 145,278 and urban agglomeration had a population of 398,780 in 2011. It is the administrative headquarters of Tiruvannamalai District. Roadways are the major mode of transport in Tiruvannamalai, while the city also has rail connectivity. Chennai International Airport is the nearest domestic and international airport to the town. Tiruvannamalai is named after the central deity of the Annamalaiyar Temple, Annamalaiyar. The Karthigai Deepam festival is celebrated during the day of the full moon between November and December, and a huge beacon is lit atop the Annamalai hill. The event is witnessed by three million pilgrims. On the day preceding each full moon, pilgrims circumnavigate the temple base and the Annamalai hills in a worship called Girivalam, a practice carried out by one million pilgrims yearly.
Things to do in Thiruvannamalai
1. Aakash Inn Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 77 reviews
This is the restaurant in the Hotel Arpanaa.
Reviewed By 131gayathrik
I am regular to this hotel. This is one of the best hotel in town. Very friendly staff and amazing food! I love their masala milk and actually everything they serve. Chola poori and their meals is my favourite. They are the best!
2. Hotel Kanna
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By SangeethaAnbalagan - Chennai (Madras), India
Myself along with my parents visited Tiruvannamalai - Arunachaleswarar temple, got to have dinner & Eve Tea at this restaurant.
Evening we ordered coffee, Ice cream & Milk shake, the taste was good but was a bit costly. After having good dharshan at Arunachaleswara temple, dropped in to the same hotel for dinner. Ordered for Tandoori Roti & Kada Veg costed Rs.60, the taste was good. Best place for dining out for vegetatians
3. Auro Usha Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By DrKuchroo
I haven't ever undergone any such BAD experience as I underwent at Auro Usha Restaurant more than a couple of times whenever I visited Tiruvannamalai. Even Highway Dhabas also follow some Standard and professional ethics. In the name of so called Chinese/Italian Cuisine the restaurant serves some thing disgusting, un-palatable & not upto the Customer's delight. The service is very casual, unprofessional and not customer friendly. I have observed that the Restaurant does not bother about all these issues as indicated above. I, recently re-visited this Restaurant for some Chines Cuisine in the Lunch in July'17 after about 3 years, thinking that they must have improved by now. It was giving a deserted look inside the dining hall and we were the only two diners there in the Restaurant. But to my shocking surprise it has further worsened. We had to abandon eating just after having one or two bites because of the distaste and the horrible serving. We did bring this issue to the notice of their available staff including a Lady (who is supposed to be the owner) but they did not pay any attention to our complaint and instead promptly served the bill to us. I felt insulted & cheated. I had to pay just for a discourtesy.
4. Tasty Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Mugunthan2015 - Chennai (Madras), India
I went to this restaurant for a dinner to have usual Indian food. But found none available. The dishes are probably planned keeping in my mind the foreigner visitors who stay in near by guest houses/home stays/apartments. The prices also seemed bit on the higher side but should be cheaper for foreigners. .
It is located at 500 m on a cut road on Tiruvannamalai-Chengam route near Govt arts college bus stop. From Ramanashram it is at 1km.
5. The Dreaming Tree
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By spudnit - Manchester, United Kingdom
Fairly pricey for what it actually is, bit of a westernised trap in all honesty but it’s very much like that sort of vibe around the area it is in. Staff proceeded to clean entire restaurant whilst having customers inside which wasn’t ideal. Atmosphere and Seating was lacking and pretty uncomfortable also. Literally everyone sat in silence, it was like a doctors waiting room. They forgot a few items on our order a number of times also which was quite annoying. May have helped if they wrote stuff down. Food was fairly tasty but a little gimmicky. Chickpea burger was okay, wasn’t as advertised though with fries. Soul in a bowl was okay but very very salty. Houmous was bland and served with tortilla wraps which was disappointing. Lassi and juices could be bigger for price
6. Sparsa Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Gopi_RGC - Bengaluru, India
Visited with family and chose this ecotel vegetarian resort. Thoroughly enjoyed this nicely maintained with friendly staff. Very surprised, in first place, to find a good resort in Thiruvannamalai. After checking in we further liked it and extended our stay in this peaceful town not so far from maddening crowd of cities. The rooms are big enough with good decor. A sit out or patio would have made the room even better. We had chosen the AP plan, but got bored with the fixed menu on offer on this. The food at the restaurant otherwise was good and prepared well. Highly recommend to visit this place. Will surely visit again during winter time when this place should be even better.
7. Arpanaa Offering Comfort Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By vprashaanthi - Chennai (Madras), India
I had been to this restaurant before and once again visited yesterday for dinner and today morning for breakfast. The ambience and also the food quality is very good
8. Tiru German Bakery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Zen M
The restaurant looks very cool.
Nice setting, eclectic decor.
The food is ok, but they are usually very busy and they are a bit unorganized.. our dishes came in bits and pieces and we had to wait for close to 1 hour.
Although the place is nice, we did not bother going back; there are other nice restaurants in the same area, near Ramana Ashram.
9. Raman Ashram Guest House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By oshylu - Chennai (Madras), India
Normally it is not easy to find out accommodation here in seasonal timing .. unless your a foreigner, VIP or celebrity. . Illayaraja Tamil musician have a separate isolated accommodation here people are saying and also I have seen his car .. nice food .. only guest can access food hall... otherwise you can't .. maintenance is good .. staying here is prestigious one.? Visit once and try to stay ..here .. feel the experience. . Because it is not easy to describe. . General opinion not suits ... I think so ..
10. Wangs Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Akash78 - Mumbai, India
Was in Mahindra City for a meeting and went to Wangs Kitchen for lunch at the recommendation of colleagues. Ordered mixed fried rice, chicken noodles, chicken manchurian and chicken drumsticks.
The food was pretty average. Looked good with decent servings but lacked flavour. It was neither Chinese nor Indian Chinese. Surely not visiting again.
The waiter had a real tough time to understand English or Hindi.
