Ratna Cafe

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.

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.

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.

Food tastes good I don't think there is any question in that. The idly practically dissolves in your mouth and the coffee tastes good too. However the ambience is very poor. Now I understand that Ratna Cafe is a very old restaurant but it's about time you renovate this place because the restroom sucks. And everything is just old and bad and unclean. So for ambience alone I give this place a 3 stars even though it deserves 5. Menu does have a lot of items but the best seller is idly and it's always crowded so keep that in mind. Service deserves a shoutout as despite the huge crowd food gets served before you know it. But avoid buying sweets here as it doesn't look fresh and it looks 4 days old.

"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!"

One of the Oldest Hotel in Chennai. located in Triplicane. Their trademark signature sambar with idly is most famous dish. Pure vegetarian food. Cost wise on the higher side. Busy place They claim they use organic vegetables. Difficult to find Parking during peak hours. Taste is good. Overall good

This place has very good tiffin items, their sambar idli is very good and dosa was good. The coffee is on point and nice. The cost seems to be on the expensive side but the taste would validate the pricing.