Madras Restaurant — Restaurant in Uttar Pradesh

Madras restaurant is situated just about 50 m from Gandhi Ashram which is on main road in Hazratganj Lucknow. The restaurant is open all days from morning to evening to dine in and food parcel. The restaurant caters to mainly south indian dishes which can be had from breakfast till dinner. But in lunch time north Indian thali is also available. Selected Chinese dishes can also be ordered . The dishes are freshly prepared, genuine and served without much waiting time . Two persons can have their food between 200/- to 400/-. The seating arrangement is comfortable. Being properly ventilated the sitting area is odour free. The management has maintained the hygiene. Also the environment is peaceful and without any noise pollution. There is no tipping system as the payment is to be made directly on cash counter managed by owners. Equipped with toilet it has regular customers base. The writer happens to be one of them. May be due to winters I did not notice Manu customers when I visited last. The management maintains the service and food quality well. They are maintaining the quality of the food though they face labour problems right now which are temporary. Two dishes I ordered. Curd rice and masala dosa. Both...

One of the average South indian restaurants in the city offers a variety of dosas, medu vada, etc.

The price is a bit expensive compared to the quantity and ambiance they offer.

We ordered Medu vada, Madras special masala dosa, rava masala, and onion uttapam.If all the onion uttapamwas better.The taste potato masala dosa was not that authentic so did not like the taste.

Sambhar and chutney taste was ok, watery.

Medu vadas were oily looked like they deep fried it again to serve hot.

Overall, ok.

Washroom unhygienic and not maintained.

Staff friendly.

Atmosphere and...

This cafe had almost remained unchanged in last 35-40 years, barring the prices which too continue to be fair and reasonable. Quality of food is par excellence. the bigger, better famous joints in Hazratganj need to learn the art of south indian food from this place. If you are looking for star ambience then avoid, but if you are in need of decent tiffin which does not burn your pocket do venture into the lanes that lead you to madras cafe. A splendid, quiet place in the lanes of H'ganj which ties it's visitors with the glory...