EAT

BON APPETIT! Indian, Chinese, Mexican, Continental, Italian..

Foodies in Coimbatore are known to travel long distances, if only to sample the best rasam-rice or biriyani in town. Adding to their sense of adventure is that they don’t have to leave the city to sample the world’s kitchens, be it Mexican, Thai, Chinese, Italian, American or Pan-Asian. But the best food in Kovai is typical south Indian: idlis, dosas, utthappam, rice, sambar, rasam and yoghurt either served on a sparkling stainless steel plate or a banana leaf. And not to forget, Madras Filter Coffee. There is a lot more... payasam, kootu, koozh, puttu... go out there and discover. The joy is also in the find!

COUUNTRY KITCHEN

1423/ A2, Sathy Main Road, 1st Floor, Bharathi Nagar, Ganapathy; Tel: 497-8800, 73971-40311, 11am-3.30pm & 6pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 300.

ENTE KERALAM

16, Abdul Raheem Road Race Course, Tel: 84899-24983. Avg meal for two, Rs 800. 12noon-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm.

SHREE ANANDHAAS

l Lakshmi Mill Junction Tel: 87540-97777 l Avinashi Road, Opp KMCH Tel: 98943-76666 l Sundarapuram Tel: 98941-83333 l Vadavalli Tel: 98947-76666 l RS Puram Tel: 98943-83333 l Near Gandhipuram Signal Tel: 98943-23333 l Brook Fields Food Court Tel: 82207-61144 l Sri Krishna Engg College Tel: 98940-29888 l Ram Nagar Tel: 96007-04444, 6.30am-10.45pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 180.

HOTEL JUNIOR KUPPANNA

l Raja Street, Townhall; Tel: 221-0671, 11am-11pm. l Nava India; Tel: 434-6999, 11am-11pm. l Civil Aerodrome Post; Tel: 498-0005, 7.30am-11pm. l Sarojini Street, Ramnagar;Tel: 223-5771, 11am-11pm. l Ganapathy; Tel: 438-4707, 11am-11pm. l Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 99408-22444, 11am-11pm.

KONGU MASALA

8/1 L, Race Course Mansion, Race Course, Near Thomas Park Bus Stop; Tel: 94431 31010, 12pm-4pm & 7-10.30pm.Avg meal for two, Rs 400.

HOTEL SRI SURYA

874, Ramanathapuram, Trichy Road Tel: 420-4440, 12pm-10pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 600.

KOVAI CHICKEN MAGIC

308, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel: 439-7540, 95786-07770, 11am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 150.

COURTALLAM BORDER RAHMATH KADAI

74, Race Course; Tel: 420-3777, 11.30am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

RUCCHI

18/86, East Arockiaswamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 497-5974, 11.30am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 150.

PEPPER CORNS

122, West Periaswamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 95855-44779, 11.30am-3.30pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 200.

WOODLAND

Park Inn, 37, Geetha Hall Road Tel: 230-1283 7am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 180.

SREE ANNAPOORNA SREE GOWRISHANKAR

l 418, Mettupalayam Road Tel: 439-2116 l 14 Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 437-7618 l 89, Hope College, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel: 439-7226 l699/700 TK Market Opp, Raja Street Tel: 435-5810 l 26 A, Arts College Road Tel: 221-5102 l Bharathy Nagar, Ganapathy Tel: 421-0128 l KMCH; Tel: 420-2024 l People’s Park; Tel: 439-2119. 6am-10pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 200-230.

HANEEFA RESTAURANT

Dr Rajendra Prasad Road, Nava India; Tel: 92444-00022, 92444-00033, 12.30pm3.30pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 200.

HOTEL ARRUNACHALA

1338, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel: 256-6555, 11.30am-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 260.

HOTEL RHR

l 27, RHR Buildings, State Bank Road Tel: 230-2736, 439-1391 l 1934, Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram Tel: 439-5736 l Royal Theatre Entrance Town HallTel: 436-2736, 5.30am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 190.

VALARMATHI

207/A, CSI Compound, Race Course Tel: 427-1190, 98434-11190, 12pm-4pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

THE VILLAGE

61, RR Layout, RS Puram, Tel: 98422-46111, 11am-3pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs.300.

NORTH INDIAN ZAFRAN

Aloft Coimbatore , 483, Kamaraj Road Upplipalayam Tel: 665-6000 7pm-11pm Wholesome goodness of Indian,South Indian and Mughlai cuisines served in a warm ambience with aesthetic décor. Avg meal for two Rs.1000 ++

PEACOCK

Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road, Neelambur Tel: 236-4343, 12pm-3pm & 7pm-11pm. A rich diversity of authentic Indian cuisine flavoured with spices and condiments from across the country. Offering exclusivity to guests with two private dining rooms. Avg meal for two, Rs 1500-2000.

BALLE BALLE

30, Bharathi Park, Second Cross, Alagesan Main Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 96553-12121, 1pm-4pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.

TANDOORI TONIGHT

490, 1st Floor, Avinashi Main Road, Nava India Tel: 495-9490/ 70944-74944. 12.30pm-4pm; 6.30pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 600.

THE GREAT KABAB FACTORY

Radisson Blu , 164-165, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel:222-6000 , 7pm – 11.30 pm One can experience mouth-watering kababs prepared in seven different styles, roasted on the tandoor or on a singhri, shallowfried in a tawa or a mahi tawa, deep-fried in a kadhai, steamed in pots or even grilled on a stone.Avg meal for two- Rs 2400++

THE PUNJAB EXPRESS

249, 1st Floor, TV Swamy Road East, RS Puram; Tel: 96543-07604, 12.30pm-10.30pm Authentic and traditional veg Punjabi food with a specialised difference and delicious dishes every time. Also available at Swiggy, Zomato and Ubereats. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

FAST FOOD DR GRILL RESTAURANT

The Grilled Chicken Experts l Avinashi Road; Tel: 420-2222 l Ramanatha Puram; Tel: 422-0344 l Saibaba Colony; Tel: 439-9699 Grill Starts at Rs 219. 11am-11pm.

MULTI-CUISINE

LATEST RECIPE

Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road, Neelambur Tel: 236-4343. Vibrant 24 hour dining, with world cuisine buffet and live stations for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also signature a la carte dishes. Large and lavish Sunday brunch. Avg meal for two, Rs 2200..

BARBEQUE NATION

Metro Park Inn, 1000, Raja Street, 6th Floor, Town Hall Tel: 96545-86060, 89398-78487, 12pm-3pm & 6.30pm-10pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

DOT.YUM

Aloft Coimbatore, 483, Kamaraj Road, Upplipalayam Tel: 665-6000, 24 hours. All-day dining restaurant serving buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Avg meal for two, Rs 1200

24/7 BYTES

Gokulam Park, 116/2, Avinashi Road, Mylampatti, Chinnayampalayam Post Tel: 262-6030. : 7am-10.30am & 12.30pm-3pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two Rs 850.

CITY HEIGHTS

Rooftop, SBS Grand, 58 DJ Nagar, Masakalipalayam Road, Hope College Tel: 433-4447, 6pm-12am. Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

WELCOMCAFE KOVAI

WelcomHotel Coimbatore, 1266/14,West Club Road, Race Course Tel: 222-6555. This colourful dining destination reflects the vibrancy of the textile city that is Coimbatore. It serves a sumptuous buffet and a la carte options that includes local flavours and favourites from across the world.Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

SMOKE ON THE WATER

Vivanta - COIMBATORE , 105, Race Course Road, Gopalapuram Tel: 668-1000, 7pm-11pm. An exotic grill and barbeque fine dining restaurant in al fresco setting, with lip-smacking delicacies grilled to perfection. Avg cost for two, Rs 2500+.

SEASONS

Radission Blu, 164-165, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel:222-6000 Open 24 hours. All day dining serves Global cuisine Buffet Breakfast ,lunch and dinner. Exotic Picnic Sunday brunch. Avg meal for two Rs.1200 ++

LATITUDE

Vivanta - COIMBATORE , 105, Race Course Road, Gopalapuram Tel: 668-1000, 7am-11.30pm. Stylish, yet informal, all-day diner with Continental, Indian and South Indian. Indoor or al fresco seating in lively ambience of easy charm and classic comfort of Indian and international cuisines. Avg cost for two, Rs 2000++

ANNALAKSHMI RESTAURANT

3rd Floor, Pazhamudir Nilayam Building, 41, Govt Arts College Road; Tel: 230-2142, 420-4213, 12noon-3.30pm & 6.30pm-9.30pm. State of art kitchen and banquet. High standards, Quality, Hygiene. Annalakshmi unique cuisine also at Chennai, Singapore, Malaysia and Australia. Avg meal for two, Rs 750.

TIFFINYS

Hotel Alankar Grande, 10, Ram Nagar Tel: 437-8888, Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

THE SLAVES

1010, Avinashi Road, Near Audi Showroom; Tel: 497-1597, 99422-86644, 98941-58777, 12pm-11pm,

CREAM CENTRE

180, TS Road, Race Course Tel: 434-8889, 98430-48091, 11am-3.30pm & 6.30pm-10.30pm. Sat & Sun 11.30am10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.

NARMADA

Sree Annapoorna Hotels, 75, East Arokiasamy Road, RS Puram Tel: 254-7722, 11.30am-3.30pm & 7pm-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 450.

GARDEN COUNTRY

Hotel Grand Tree, 65, Lajapathirai Street, Ramnagar; Te: 421-7121, 83005-20103, 8am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 700.

GOLDEN CROP

Hotel CAG Pride, 312, Bharathiar Road Tel: 431-7777, 12pm-3pm & 7.30pm-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

BAZAAR

Zone by The Park, 33/3, Near Lakshmi Mills Avinashi Road Tel: 400-5000. 24 hours. Avg meal for two, Rs 1200.

THE GREAT 80’S KITCHEN

3, SND Layout 2, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 496-1666, 496-1777, 11am-11pm. Good food and good music. This restaurant prides itself on its menu being fresh, organic and authentic with the food being prepared in a simple home manner in order to satisfy their customer’s heart and soul. Avg meal for two, Rs 200.

PALMS

Hotel Rathna Residency, 355, Variety Hall Road Tel: 422-5666, 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 850.

PEPPER BELLS

Svarga Residency, 85, 1A Arun Nagar, Maruthamalai Main Road, Vadavalli Tel: 242-6655, 242-7677. 6am-10am, 12noon5pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 400.

HONEY DEW

Hotel Chenthur Park, 10/1-9 Avinashi Road, Near Coimbatore Airport, SITRA Tel: 427-9111/ 333. Open 24 hours. Avg meal for two, Rs 550.

TIFFANYS

54, Nehru Stadium Tel: 422-0888, 77080-35888, 12.30pm-3.30pm & 7.30pm-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 250.

AJANTHA

Mesabel Hotel, 24, Grey Town Tel: 238-0216, 7am-4pm & 7pm-10pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 250.

ORCHID

Park Plaza, 90/62, Geetha Hall Road Tel: 436-4646, 7am-10.30am, 12-3pm, 7pm –10 pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 300.

PARUVAA

Heritage Inn, 73, Sivasamy Road, Ramanagar Tel: 223-1451, 7am-10.30am, 12.30pm-3pm & 7pm-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 950.

ROBOT THEME RESTAURANT

1078, 1st Floor, Senthil Towers, Avinashi Road; Tel: 89396-66464, 12 noon-11pm.

DINE AND WINE

Grand Plaza, 58B, Railway Station, Geetha Hall Road Tel: 230-2677, 7am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

ON THE GO

167, Race Course Road Tel: 452-0116/7 12.30pm-3pm. 7pm-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

HARI BHAVANAM

l2, Bharathi Colony, Peelamedu Tel: 439-8122, 11.45am-11pm l4th Street, Gandhipuram Tel: 98943-71111, 12noon-10.30pm. lRTO Office Tel: 98947-01300, 12noon-6.30pm. lGoldwins Tel: 90801-80000, 11.45am-11pm. lProzone Mall Tel: 77089-10005, 11am-10.30pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 300.

FOUR CUPS FUSION VEG DINING

Fortune Suites, 1st Floor, Above Poppat Jamal, 134, East Periasamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 77084-74764, 11am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

DEWZ

The Orbis Hotel, 1562 Avinashi Road, Hope College Tel: 439-9988, 12.30pm-3.30pm & 7.30pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 700.

NORTH WEST FRONTIER THAT’S Y FOOD

24/49, TV Swamy (East), RS Puram Tel: 436- 5117/8, 12.30pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

AFGHAN GRILL

The Residency Towers, 1076, Avinashi Road Tel: 224-1414, 7pm-12am Open-to-sky barbecue evening restaurant by the poolside. Open only for dinner in a romantic setting. Avg meal for two, Rs 2600.

CONTINENTAL THE FRENCH DOOR

102, West Bhashyakaralu Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-8400, 11am-11pm.

TIM’S BISTRO

156, Race Course Road Tel: 88835-03555, 88835-11300. 8am-11pm.

LEIDEN RESTAURANT

1433-A, Annai Illam, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel: 98949-93197, 11am-11pm.

BIRD ON TREE

28, Opposite circuit House,Kamaraj Road, Race Course; Tel: 98658-31000, 12pm-3pm &7pm-10.30pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.

CHETTINAD BUFFET THE RESTAURANT

369 A, Inside Blue Star Hotel, Nehru Street, Ramnagar Tel: 223-0635, 7.30am-10.30am, 12.30pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

SRI RAYAPPAS CHETTINAD

1/367, Bharathiar Road, Sidhapudur Tel: 98422-16000, 11am-10.30pm. ITALIAN

FAVOLA

Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road, Neelambur; Tel: 236-4343, 7pm-11pm. The authentic taste of Italy. Rustic interiors overlooking the pool. Stone fire oven pizzas, antipasti, pasta, salads, seafood, poultry, red meats, desserts and international wines. Avg meal for two, Rs 2200.

PIZZERIA

Bazaar, Zone by The Park, Avinashi Road; Tel: 400-5000, 11am-11pm. 10” thin crust wood fired pizzas made by the chef according to your wish of ingredients. Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

BOOM CAFE

54/37, Bharathi Park Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 73737 30715, 11am-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

PAN ASIAN PONZU

Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road, Neelambur Tel: 236-4343, 7pm-11pm. A variety of Thai, Japanese, Chinese and Mongolian cuisines with live cooking stations. Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

WOKERIE

Bazaar, Zone by The Park, 33/3, Near Lakshmi Mills, Avinashi Road; Tel: 400-5000, open 24 hours. Avg meal for two, Rs 800+tax.

CHINESE NINHAO

276B, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 244-5652, 10.30am-3.30pm & 6.30pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 700

CHINA VALLEY

1197, Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram Tel: 230-3279, 11am-3.30pm & 6pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 800

RED PEARL

Vivanta - COIMBATORE , 105, Race Course Road, Gopalapuram; Tel: 668-1000, 12.30pm-3pm & 7.30pm-11.30pm. China on a plate. One of the best Chinese restaurants in Coimbatore, serving the most authentic and exotic Oriental dishes. The best contemporary Chinese cuisine in a modern yet traditional setting. Avg meal for two, Rs 2500+.

CHIN CHIN

The Residency Towers, 1076, Avinashi Road Tel: 224-1414, 12.30pm3pm & 7.30pm-11.30pm. The best Chinese cuisine in town. Chef’s signature dishes like Drums of Heaven, Honey Chilly Lotus stem, Dimsums and Fried Ice Cream. Private dining room can seat 16 people. Avg meal for two, Rs 1750.

THE CASCADE

l 479 – B1 , Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 256-8888 l DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 435-8888, 12.30–3pm & 7pm–11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1200,

CAFÉS CHILL OUT ZONE

1010, Avinashi Road; Tel: 497-1597, 99422-86644, 98941-58777, 10am-10pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 400.

BREWBAKES

Vari Towers, Sir Shamnmugam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 420-0711, 11am-11pm, Avg cost for two, Rs 200.

LA PALETTE CAFE

370, Orchid Towers, Ist Floor, Alagesan Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 497-3793, 93847-37935, 10am-10pm.