India’s first tapas bar is the hottest spot in Chennai’s night life. The menu features a tough to choose from selection of melt in the mouth tapas (both authentic Spanish as well as TexMex) while colourful barmen mix up heady cocktails. The buzz of life and laughter creates an easy camaraderie amongst regulars and visitors. Zara hums with music; while popular bands perform often, the resident DJ is a whiz at spinning tracks.

Love thy neighbour is the theme in this restaurant that features the distinctive cuisine of the neighbouring state of Kerala. The name of the restaurant translates to ‘My Kerala’ and the menu is true to traditional recipes made using not just authentic ingredients, but also timehonoured techniques. So appams here will taste just the way a chechi would make back in Kottayam and the Syrian Christian fish curry would be well, Syrian Christian. Vegetarians can be assured that their food is as pure as it is in Thrissur and Palakkad.

Chef’s pick: Mapilla Biryani     Hours 12:30 pm - 02:45 pm 07:00 pm - 11:45 pm     1, Kasturi EstateKasturi Ranga Road 1st Street, Poes Garden Chennai - 600 018                   +91 44 4232 8585

This fine dining restaurant showcases cuisine fromthe major provinces of China: Beijing, Schezwan, Shangdong and Guangdong.   Each dish brings alive the unique flavour and texture, aroma and taste of a different region, which is so differentfrom the generic Chinese food that is generally served in most places.   A meal in China Town is a memorable experience; besides the food that is faultlessly prepared and served, the ambience and service make it the perfect place for the perfect meal.

Chef’s pick: Hunan Chicken

 Hours
12:30 pm - 02:45 pm &  07:00 pm - 11:45 pm