Where to eat ?

[Bala (Karthik)]

Visiting to TN after 5 years (for 3 weeks vacation). This time I would like to spend some time with family and friends/relatives in shopping and eating at Chennai. Suggestions please on the following.

** Small and Medium budget Restaurants (Veg or Non Veg)
** Textile shops for purchasing semi-formal, casual shirts and T shirts in a reasonable price

Suggestion 1: Don't go to Chennai
Otherwise, the concept of small/medium "no-frills" eat outs is nearing extinction. Murugan Idly kadai is the new "Small" na paathukkungalen
Triplicane Ratna Cafe-a yaaro pal theikkaadha sEt vaangittadha padichen/kelvi patten. You might want to check it out.
Mylapore maada veedhi la maami mess irukkardha solluva.

Anna Nahar main road (after Blue Star) Karthik tiffin center irukkum. Ippo metro'naala adhellaam irukkaadhu nu nenaikkaren. Heard Brilliant Tutorials vandi in T.Nahar is back.