Ratna Cafe

Very good restaurant. We visited this place in the night around 8:30pm. Was quite crowded. We ordered idly with sambar and sambar vada, basundhi, filter coffee. The sambar was as always top notch and with more quantity. We also had a set of poori. Poori was very soft and the potato side was always tasty. Sambar vada had 2 pieces in it , the size of vada was big in size. It was very filling for one person.Basundhi was so good, chill and nice to finish as a dessert. The staffs and service was good and quick, didn't need to wait for long time. We sat in the AC area in the ground floor. Non- AC is also available. Handwashing area is a bit dirt but otherwise fine with everything else. Must try place!

Seems like a famous place but when I ate their idli, it was pretty average. I mean , there wasn't anything special in it. Just a normal Idli whuch you'd get anywhere. I would rate Sangeetha restaurant better compared to this, taste wise as well as accompaniment (3 types of chutneys)

Best place in Chennai to have proper authentic south Indian food by far! Loved the Sambar here... It was just perfect. I had Idli smbar, Vada sambar, Pongal, dosa for breakfast. Everything tasted perfect and very fresh. The filter coffee was just wow. Also went here again to have lunch. Again.. Loved the lunch here, the proper south Indian food tasted sooo delicious. And the prices are very much affordable. Much much recommended to have breakfast n lunch here if you want to taste heavenly sambar.

What a food…! Excellent taste and texture. Idly sambar combo was a must try item. This place is situated near marina beach so while going that way all you guys go there and try it out. I swear it’s been a nice experience.

"Visited this quaint restaurant and had an amazing experience! Their signature Sambar Idli is a must-try, tastes exactly like homemade Sambar. The flavors are spot on and the idlis are soft and fluffy.A comforting and delicious meal!"

Ratna Cafe Hands down, one of the best dining experiences Everything about this restaurant was great... ok atmosphere with really nice people This restaurant exceeded all expectations, offering a complete and satisfying dining experience

Ratna cafe located in the midst of Triplicane market. It's a pure veg restaurant serving tiffins, lunch and dinner. The food quality and taste is very good. Went in for lunch around 2:30pm got the table easily , they have AC and Non AC sections in the same level. There is no price difference in the menu for AC, so one can comfortably seat and have their meal. I initially didn't know about it but the manager on duty suggested I can sit inside aswell. AC dining hall was centrally cooled and was pleasant, service boys were also good and took the order properly and served perfectly. Food taste was also good, one can blindly go here for any meals. Prices are a little premium and fine as we sit inside a AC dining hall and hygeine and cleanliness is good. Highly recommended if you are in triplicane and looking for veg food.

Ratna Café in Triplicane is nothing short of a Chennai icon, and after my recent visit, I can see exactly why it has such a legendary reputation. The moment you step inside, you’re greeted with the comforting aroma of freshly prepared sambhar – a fragrance that instantly makes you hungry. I ordered their famous dosa with sambhar, and it was pure perfection. The dosa was crisp on the outside, soft inside, and served piping hot. But the real star was the sambhar – rich, aromatic, and so flavorful that I found myself asking for extra servings without hesitation. It’s the kind of sambhar you could happily drink like soup! The service was quick and friendly, and the ambience, though simple, is full of old-world charm that reflects decades of tradition. There’s a sense of history here – like every bite connects you to generations of South Indian culinary excellence. If you’re in Chennai and haven’t tried Ratna Café’s dosa and sambhar yet, you’re missing out on a timeless classic. This place isn’t just a restaurant – it’s a taste of Chennai’s soul.