Hotel Sri Aryaas - Pure Veg Restaurant — Restaurant in Puducherry

Oh, what a delightful Tuesday lunch outing for our family of 4 when returning from Cuddalore towards Chennai. We wanted a pure veg lunch so entered Sri Aryaas restaurant! We bravely ordered three South Indian meals and a paneer tikka biryani, expecting a traditional feast. Instead, we got a magical fusion surprise:

Paneer Tikka Biryani: fried rice tossed with an entire paneer tikka and a colorful medley of barely cooked bell peppers and onions—because who needs proper cooking when you can have a veggie salad masquerading as biryani? The spice mix was an adventurous blend—star anise met cinnamon, apparently on a quest to confuse our taste buds by crashing a kurma party. The biryani portion? Let’s just say it was the perfect size for a mouse, not for one person.

As for the South Indian meals, the salt must have taken a day off because the sambar and rasam were so bland, they redefined “authentic” into “barely there.” All this culinary magic for just ₹160 each—what a steal! Truly, a lunch experience we’ll never forget (or want to repeat).

One additional star was for Butterscotch Ice cream scoop which was delicious and...

Quality is deteriorating day by day post renovation. Rates have been increased. Looks crowded always, so people think it s good, but it s not so. South Indian food is ok but north indian and Chinese dishes are waste. 11/11/22 Got parcel, the quantity of the food is coming down. Potato masala is very very average. No taste. Regular customers can feel the change in quality and quantity in recent times. Definitely not worth for the cost. 2 stars only for sambhar and chutney. 29/11/23 Got a parcel of Sambar Rice, quantity is very low not even sufficient for a kid which cost 60rs. They have started AC dining in 1st floor. Better avoid North Indian dishes, they are definitely not...

Traditional south Indian hotel good for filling your tummy. It is crowded, cramped. You may have to share your table with other strangers.

You get served basic lunch on banana leaf. While you are eating, don't be surprised if the staff keep large buckets of rice or sambhar next to your plate!!

Other hungry customers desperately be waiting for seat. It is difficult to enjoy your meal when someone is standing next to you and eagerly waiting for you to finish your lunch.

Staff seems to be too eager to get you the bill and...