NAIR MESS

I had veg meals along with mutton kurma, mutton fry, mutton brain fry, vanjaram fish fry, prawn thokku, mutton thalakari, sura puttu, fish curry and an omlette. The meals along with mutton curry was amazing. The piece in mutton curry could have had more meat. The brain fry, vanjaram fish fry and prawn thokku were really good. The mutton fry had long ginger pieces which was wierd. The sura puttu was also good. The omlette tasted good along with rice. It had a good coconut flavor as it was cooked in coconut oil. The thalakari was decent. The fish curry was very bad though. I felt it didn't have enough flavor and it was somewhere in the middle between Kerala style fish curry and South Tamilnadu fish curry. The vanjaram fish fry was ₹310 which felt expensive. Overall around ₹1000 per person is a pretty expensive, but food and taste wise it's good certainly!

Nair mess is definitely a must experience restuarant. The food was very delicious. The vanjaram fish fry was the thinnest and juiciest one that I have ever tried. Mutton fry and prawn masala were worth the try. The mutton gravy was unique in taste with good and soft mutton pieces in them. The only downside is the ever crowded atmosphere, a bit expensive menu and a lack of proper parking.

Probably the first time I stepped out of a restaurant without a bloated tummy or acidity. The rice served was absolutely comforting. The meal had a mutton gravy which had a solid piece of mutton. As add on, I had omelette and prawns masala. One may feel the portion is little - but at ₹100+, it’s fine. Fish curry was yummy. Overall a good meal, far better than the ones around.

The food at this hotel was really good in terms of taste and quality – definitely well-prepared and enjoyable. However, the portion sizes felt a bit small compared to the price, so it didn’t feel like the best value for money. Another challenge was parking – it was quite difficult to find a spot, which made the arrival experience less convenient. Overall, a pleasant stay mainly because of the food, but parking and value for money could be improved.

A Hidden Gem with Homely Flavors This place runs on a minimal menu—so minimal, in fact, that there’s no menu handed out at all. I went with the veg thali, adding mutton curry and king fish fry on the side, and I must say, it didn’t disappoint. The food was flavorful, the portions generous, and the service incredibly warm. The staff made sure my plate was never empty, constantly topping up every item without even asking. The place is clean, hygienic, and has a welcoming vibe throughout. While the food isn’t rooted in any distinct Chennai-specific cuisine, it’s definitely a satisfying experience overall. Worth a visit if you’re looking for a hearty, no-frills meal served with genuine hospitality.

Very hygienic and neatly maintained space. Food here is not spicy. We ordered mutton meals, fish fry, prawns thokku, mutton sukka and omelet. Mutton curry was mildly spiced. Meat was tender and delicious. Curry is cooked coconut based masala and tempered with coconutoil. Vanjaram fish fry was fried in coconutoil well balanced and perfectly spiced fish. Very crispy exterior, soft and flaky fish. Prawn sukka stir fried in coconutoil and onion masala. Sweet after taste from prawns and onion was delicious. Mutton stir-fried in coconutoil with a blend of red chillies masala paste was a typical kerala style dish Egg omelet must try fresh and very hot. Bottle water, Rice, rasam, sambar, vegetable stir-fry and kootu is unlimited. Rice and veggies quality was superb, can't get better than this. I must mention the staff here they are very quick and service is top class. Must visit place if your in chennai or traveling to Chennai located opposite to chepaku stadium.

Side dishes vera level! Fish fry, prawns thookku, mutton sukka all were delicious. Meals and Mutton Biryani are there only for lunch. Meals was not tasty. Tried mutton kurma with meals and adjusted. One should visit for the side dishes. Nair Mess, the Kerala restaurant.

Visited Nair Mess for lunch and had a great experience! We tried their normal meals, vanjiram fish fry, and vanjiram fish curry. The taste was absolutely authentic and flavorful — especially the fish fry, which was perfectly crispy and well-spiced. The fish curry had a rich, traditional flavor that paired wonderfully with the rice. Though the price is slightly on the higher side, the quality and taste really stand out. A must-visit place in Chennai for anyone craving delicious South Indian non-veg meals!