AMMA RESTAURANT was opened in 1983 in Chennai, and was named after Dr. MGR's wife Mrs. JANAKIAMMAL, who was endearingly called AMMA (which means mother) by their followers.
Mr. Chinnaiah, the founder of this restaurant was born at a small village called AMMANKURCHI, in Pudukottai district, located in the CHETTINADU area in the Southern State of Tamil Nadu, INDIA. He had the privilege of serving Dr. M.G. Ramachandran (M.G.R) as his head Chef for more than two decades.
AMMA RESTAURANT was the vision of just one man's dream - The great Dr MGR (Ex-Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, and Matinee idol). Due to Chinnaiah's loyalty, sincerity and culinary talents, Dr. MGR aided the opening of a restaurant at the premises of the Member of Legislative Assembly Hostel (MLA's Hostel). ((Mr Chinnaiah the founder of Amma Restuarant seen here with
Dr. M.G. Ramachandran (M.G.R) and Mrs. Janakiammal))
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