Thai food has become popular among Chennai's huge ex-pat community and a rising number of well-heeled customers. To try several of Thailand's iconic dishes, we've hand-picked five of the city's top eateries.
Since its inception in the 2000s, Lotus Thai has been Chennai's most opulent Thai dining destination. A few years ago, the restaurant had a thorough renovation. The all-blue color scheme is inspired by the Blue Water lily, while the dazzling golden lotuses conjure up thoughts of Thai temples. The menu is continuously changing and strives to strike a mix between classic Thai dishes, comfort food, and progressive Thai cuisine. The southern-style yellow prawn curry is a popular main course, while vegetarians will like the water chestnut and bell pepper cornetto with a sun-dried chile jam. The creativity doesn't end with the main courses; take, for example, the sticky rice pudding with lychee gelato.
The name Benjarong comes from traditional Thai pottery that means 'five colors.' Exotic cuisines were the domain of premium hotels in Chennai in the year 2000. Benjarong was a daring move in many respects, a restaurant that kept true to Thai culinary traditions. The restaurant has undergone a transformation but has yet to depart from its original design. It's the same with the restaurant's cuisine, which continues to introduce new dishes derived from Thailand's four culinary regions, such as Gai Hor Bai Toey (Chicken in pandan leaves) and Thab Thim Krob (Water chestnut rubies in coconut milk).
Benjarong and Lotus dominated the Thai restaurant industry in Chennai for a long time. Absolute Thai adds a whole new level to the experience by making a genuine effort to serve real Thai cuisine in a fantastic setting. Except for some extremely interesting light fixtures, the furnishings are informal and nearly minimalist, and the service is lightning fast. The restaurant sticks to tried-and-true Thai classics like creamy coconut soup and a variety of curries, including green curry, which we suggest (Kaeng Kiew Wan). The two fail-safe items on their menu are the Som Tham (Papaya salad) and the steamed pumpkin dessert (San Koya Phak thong).
Soy Soi focuses on street food from Southeast Asia's food markets. Before selecting the menu, the culinary crew spent weeks traveling through some of the region's gastronomic highlights. Bangkok, for example, is one of the greatest cities in the world for cuisine. One of Soy Soi's hallmark meals is gra pao kai dao (minced chicken with holy basil served with rice and an egg), which is one of the city's most famous street foods. The interiors are colorful and have several layers. Small plate options abound at the restaurant; the Thai-inspired Sriracha Tofu and curried chicken with Thai green curry sauce are also popular.
Flower Drum shattered the stereotype that Asian and Thai food was exclusive for non-vegetarians. Flower Drum initially opened its doors in the Egmore neighborhood more than a decade ago, but its bigger, larger restaurant in South Chennai is currently the most popular. The restaurant's extensive cuisine includes Chinese and Thai specialties. The Thai part of the menu offers a variety of curries (we recommend the hot red curry) as well as the Tom Yum Faan, a fried rice dish flavored with Tom Yum paste.
Lotus Thai
Since its inception in the 2000s, Lotus Thai has been Chennai's most opulent Thai dining destination. A few years ago, the restaurant had a thorough renovation. The all-blue color scheme is inspired by the Blue Water lily, while the dazzling golden lotuses conjure up thoughts of Thai temples. The menu is continuously changing and strives to strike a mix between classic Thai dishes, comfort food, and progressive Thai cuisine. The southern-style yellow prawn curry is a popular main course, while vegetarians will like the water chestnut and bell pepper cornetto with a sun-dried chile jam. The creativity doesn't end with the main courses; take, for example, the sticky rice pudding with lychee gelato.
Benjarong
The name Benjarong comes from traditional Thai pottery that means 'five colors.' Exotic cuisines were the domain of premium hotels in Chennai in the year 2000. Benjarong was a daring move in many respects, a restaurant that kept true to Thai culinary traditions. The restaurant has undergone a transformation but has yet to depart from its original design. It's the same with the restaurant's cuisine, which continues to introduce new dishes derived from Thailand's four culinary regions, such as Gai Hor Bai Toey (Chicken in pandan leaves) and Thab Thim Krob (Water chestnut rubies in coconut milk).
Absolute Thai
Benjarong and Lotus dominated the Thai restaurant industry in Chennai for a long time. Absolute Thai adds a whole new level to the experience by making a genuine effort to serve real Thai cuisine in a fantastic setting. Except for some extremely interesting light fixtures, the furnishings are informal and nearly minimalist, and the service is lightning fast. The restaurant sticks to tried-and-true Thai classics like creamy coconut soup and a variety of curries, including green curry, which we suggest (Kaeng Kiew Wan). The two fail-safe items on their menu are the Som Tham (Papaya salad) and the steamed pumpkin dessert (San Koya Phak thong).
Soy Soi
Soy Soi focuses on street food from Southeast Asia's food markets. Before selecting the menu, the culinary crew spent weeks traveling through some of the region's gastronomic highlights. Bangkok, for example, is one of the greatest cities in the world for cuisine. One of Soy Soi's hallmark meals is gra pao kai dao (minced chicken with holy basil served with rice and an egg), which is one of the city's most famous street foods. The interiors are colorful and have several layers. Small plate options abound at the restaurant; the Thai-inspired Sriracha Tofu and curried chicken with Thai green curry sauce are also popular.
Flower Drum
Flower Drum shattered the stereotype that Asian and Thai food was exclusive for non-vegetarians. Flower Drum initially opened its doors in the Egmore neighborhood more than a decade ago, but its bigger, larger restaurant in South Chennai is currently the most popular. The restaurant's extensive cuisine includes Chinese and Thai specialties. The Thai part of the menu offers a variety of curries (we recommend the hot red curry) as well as the Tom Yum Faan, a fried rice dish flavored with Tom Yum paste.
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