Dindigul Thalappakatti — Restaurant in Tamil Nadu

,👌The history of Dindigul is centered on the fort over the small rock hill and fort. Dindigul region was the border of the three prominent kingdoms of South India, the Pandyas, Cheras and Cholas. During the first century A.D., the Chola king Karikal Cholan captured the Pandya kingdom and Dindigul came under the Chola rule. During the sixth century, the Pallavas took over most provinces of Southern India and Dindugul was under the rule of Pallavas until Cholas regained the state in the 9th century and the Pandyas regained control by the 13th century.

In the 14th century, most of Tamil Nadu kingdoms were under Delhi Sultanites with Madurai Sultanate ruling this region between 1335–1378. By end of 1378 the Muslim rulers were defeated by Vijayanagara army and later established their rule.

In 1559 Madurai Nayaks, till then part of Vijayanagara empire became powerful and with Dindigul became a strategic gateway to their kingdom from North . After the death of King Viswanatha Nayak in 1563, Muthukrisna Nayakka became the king of kingdom in 1602 A.D who built the strong hill fort in 1605 A.D. He also built a fort at the bottom of the hill. Muthuveerappa Nayak and Thirumalai Nayak followed Muthukrishna Nayak. Dindigul came to prominence once again during Nayaks rule of Madurai under Thirumalai Nayak. After his immediate unsuccessful successors, Rani Mangammal became the ruler of the region who ruled efficiently.

Under Mysore Rayas and Hyder Ali

In 1742, the Mysore army under the leadership of Venkata Raya conquered Dindigul. He governed Dindigul as a representative of Maharaja of Mysore. There were Eighteen Palayams (a small region consists of few villages) during his reign and all these palayams were under Dindigul Semai with Dindiguls capital. These palayams wanted to be independent and refused to pay taxes to venkatarayer. In 1748, Venkatappa was made governor of the region in place of Venkatarayer, who also failed. In 1755, Mysore Maharaja sent Haider Ali to Dindigul to handle the situation. Later Haider Ali became the de facto ruler of Mysore and in 1777, he appointed Purshana Mirsaheb as governor of Dindigul. He strengthened the fort. His wife Ameer-um-Nisha-Begam died during her delivery and her tomb is now called Begambur. In 1783 British army, led by captain long invaded Dindigul. In 1784, after an agreement between the Mysore province and British army, Dindigul was restored by Mysore province. In 1788, Tipu Sultan, the Son of Haider Ali, was crowned as King of Dindigul.

Under British

In 1790, James Stewart of the British army gained control over Dindigul by invading it in the second war of Mysore. In a pact made in 1792, Tipu ceded Dindigul along with the fort to the English. Dindigul is the first region to come under English rule in the Madurai District. In 1798, the British army strengthened the hill fort with cannons and built sentinel rooms in every corner. The British army, under statten stayed at Dindigul fort from 1798 to 1859. After that Madurai was made headquarters of the British army and Dindigul was attached to it as a taluk. Dindigul was under the rule of the British Until India got our Independence on 15 August 1947.

The fort played a major role during the Polygar wars, between the Palayakarars, Tipu Sultan duo aided by the French against the British, during the last decades of the 18th century. The polygar of Virupachi, Gopal Nayak commanded the Dindugal division of Polygars, and during the wars aided the Sivaganga queen Queen Velu Nachiyar and her commanders Maruthu Pandiyar Brothers to stay in the fort after permission...

Visited this branch when we were returning from Munnar to Chennai to try Thalappakatti Briyani at their birth place.

First of all the location is easily accessible from the bypass when you are en route to Coimbatore or Trichy and has got a huge parking lot with clean restrooms.

The restaurant is huge and the atmosphere is good to enjoy the food. They have a curated menu which had some dishes that I had not seen in their Chennai outlets. We tried Mutton Briyani, Stick Chicken, Mutton Kola, Mutton Chukka, Karandi Omlete, Jigardhanda and their signature Falooda.

We were little disappointed with the quantity of all the items that is served here, as it was comparatively lesser than what is served in Chennai. Be it the Briyani or starters. Even the stick chicken, which normally has 5 pieces for a portion in Chennai they just served 3 here and upon asking, we were told that in Dindigul region they only serve 3 but for the same price they bill in Chennai which was a bummer. Similarly the Mutton chukka was also served in lesser quantity for the portion we ordered compared to Chennai.

The Taste of Briyani also didn’t fare well compared to what we get in Chennai as the Briyani had no flavor or aroma of ghee which is the usual thing that we are a fan of in Dindigul Thalappakatti’s Briyani. We dined around 12PM on a Tuesday and I’m sure we weren’t late, so it was quite disappointing to see their signature dish not at its best. My 11 year old son who usually prefers only Dindigul Thalappakatti Briyani stopped just with two spoons as he didn’t feel it like his usual one.

Their Jigardhanda is a complete write off and better not to order as it didn’t had the textures that usually separate the different elements in a Jigardhanda. It was just a glass of badam milk with blended ingredients and tasted the worst.

Overall a not so good experience in terms of the food taste and quantity but their service, employee’s attitude and the atmosphere were kind of saviors and it elevated the overall mood.

The management really needs to look at these things here and fix up if these are all issues of this...

Certainly! Here's an elaboration of the Google review for Dindigul Thalapakatti in Dindigul with a 4.5-star rating:

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Dindigul Thalapakatti in Dindigul, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the warm and inviting ambiance. The restaurant's decor and atmosphere really set the stage for a memorable meal.

Now, let's talk about the star of the show - the food. The flavors of the dishes I tried were nothing short of amazing. I couldn't resist ordering their renowned biryani, and it absolutely lived up to its reputation. The aroma of the spices and the tenderness of the meat were simply outstanding. Each bite was a delightful explosion of taste, and I found myself savoring every mouthful. The menu offered a variety of options to cater to different preferences, and everything we ordered was prepared to perfection.

The service was another highlight of the evening. The staff was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. They were quick to accommodate any special requests and made sure we had a memorable dining experience. It's clear that the team at Dindigul Thalapakatti takes pride in providing excellent service to their customers.

As for the 4.5-star rating, I would have given it a full 5 stars, but I believe there's always room for improvement, no matter how good the experience is. Perhaps a slightly wider range of dessert options could be considered to complete the meal perfectly.

In conclusion, Dindigul Thalapakatti in Dindigul is a culinary gem that deserves all the praise it receives. If you're a fan of authentic Indian cuisine, especially biryani, this place is a must-visit. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a delightful dining experience in Dindigul. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Raja provided us with excellent assistance during our visit. His attentive service enhanced our dining experience at the restaurant. We truly appreciated his professionalism and...