Kodaikanal Restaurants

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Food of Kodaikanal

Chocolates, Sandwiches, Brownies, cheeses and some hot 'chai' are the most sought after eateries of Kodaikanal. Other than these, there is a lot that stands out in this town such as locally produced organic foods, a rich and spicy dash of Punjabi cuisine, popular items of Tibetan cuisine, an absolutely lip-smacking variety of Biryanis, as well as an elaborate Gujarati platter. Find local and traditional platters here too, with essentials like Dosas, idilis, Upma, Parota, Sambhar, Rasam, Paysam, Kesari, Sweet pongal and lots more.

Here are the top 12 restaurants in Kodaikanal:

Altaf's Cafe

INR 100 -300

8.30AM-9:30PM

Dolphin's Nose Road, Vattakanal, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India

A restaurant dealing mainly in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines for the hungry and tired travelers of Kodaikanal.

Pastry Corner

INR 100-200

10AM-2PM & 3PM-6PM

Annasalai(Bazaar Road), Maratta Complex, Next to Astoria Veg Restaurant, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu 624101, India

Pick up great picnic sandwiches and yummy muffins and croissants at this highly popular bakery, or squeeze onto the benches with a cup to watch the world go by.

Hotel Astoria

INR 150-300

7 AM - 10 PM

Bazaar Road, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India

Crowded with tourists and locals, Astoria is almost impossible to get through during the lunch hours when it serves the all-you-can-eat thalis.

Patel Restaurant

INR 80-150

lunch & dinner

Anna Salai, Bazaar Road, Kodaikanal

If you're a Gujarati lusting after excellent dishes from your cuisine, Patel's is the place to be.

Hilltop Towers

INR 100-200

lunch & dinner

Club Road, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India

For a wide variety of Biryanis, ranging from vegetarian to chicken to seafood specialties, visit Hilltop's Biryani.

Royal Tibet

INR 80-200

lunch & dinner

Poet Tyagaraja Road, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu - 624101, India

Drop by this place if you're craving for the traditional, steamed momos or dumplings.

Hotel New Punjab

INR 100-400

12.30 - 10 PM

PT Road, 7 Roads Junction, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

According to the locals, this restaurant serves the best tandoori chicken in the whole of South India. Other North Indian dishes are also supposed to be really good.

Tava

INR 300

11 AM - 9:30 PM

Satya Complex,Poet Tyagaraja Rd,Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu,624101

Tava offers an extensive vegetarian menu, which is also very cheaply priced.

Pot Luck

INR 350

11 AM -7:30 PM, Wed-Mon

Near 7 Road Junction, Poet Tyagaraja Rd, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India

Attached to a pottery shop, this restaurant serves mainly breakfast items and snacks such as pancakes, omelets etc., on a tiny terrace giving a very pleasant view.

Eco Nut

10:30 AM - 6 PM(Sunday Closed)

Poet Tyagaraja Road, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

This interesting shop sells a wide range of local organic food, such as whole-wheat bread, muffins, marmalade, spices and oils, herbs and herb remedies.

Cloud Street

INR 175-300

9am-11am, 12pm-3pm & 5pm-9pm

Poet Tyagaraja Road, 1st Floor, Opposite Govt. Tourist office, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

Cloud Street offers a perfect blend of Italian, Spanish and Mexican cuisine in its menu. The wood-burnt, thin crust pizzas and the Spanish omelet are a must have at this restaurant.