Nirvanaa — Restaurant in Zone 9 Teynampet

Hidden Gem on Sterling Road — A Must-Visit!

Visited Café Nirvana for a small birthday dinner with my friends (we were a group of 8), and I’m so glad we chose this place! We stumbled upon it on Google, checked their Instagram, and were instantly drawn to the vibe — and let me tell you, it did not disappoint.

📍 Location & Ambience: Tucked away in a quiet street on Sterling Road, the cafe has a beautiful, aesthetic interior with a cozy, dim-lit atmosphere — perfect for conversations and good food.

🥤 Drinks: I ordered the Virgin Piña Colada, Iced Tea, and Virgin Mojito. • The Piña Colada was the star — a perfect blend of pineapple and coconut milk. • The Mojito was refreshing but could’ve used a bit more sweetness.

🍽️ Starters: • Spinach & Feta Phyllo Cigars – Looked okaish. Slightly underwhelming and not crispy enough, despite the hype. • Malai Mushroom Kebab – Creamy, flavorful, and a total crowd-pleaser. • Dragon Chicken – Tasty and well-cooked. • Guntur Kataifi Prawns – This dish stole the show! Hands down the best thing I’ve eaten in a long time. The prawns were crispy and flavorful, but what blew me away was the unique desi-style coconut-mayo dip — absolutely addictive. • Cream Prawn Doughnut – Surprisingly good! Soft doughnut paired with a creamy prawn filling that tasted like a gourmet sandwich.

🍝 Main Course: • Creamy Chicken Bechamel Pasta – One of the best pastas I’ve had in a long time! • Aglio Olio Veg Pasta – Just okay, nothing special. • Broccoli & Beef Stir Fry – Delicious and flavorful, though slightly saucier than expected. • Tenderloin Steak – Beef was cooked really well and wasn’t chewy — great dish overall. • Chicken Chow Mein (Street-Style) – Surprisingly amazing! I don’t usually love chow mein, but this one hit the spot. • French Fries – Crisp, fresh, and served in cute plating.

🍕 Sadly, we couldn’t try the pizzas as they were sold out by 7 PM — so go early if you’re craving one!

🎂 Extra Perks: I called ahead and found out they allow outside cakes, which was perfect for our celebration.

💰 Price & Service: The total bill came to about ₹6200, but thanks to a Zomato Dining offer, it came down to ₹4890 — very reasonable for 8 people! Service was a little slow, which was a minor downside, but nothing too frustrating. Bonus: they offer valet parking, which is super convenient.

Overall Experience: Beautiful ambience, delicious food, and some truly standout dishes. Yes, it’s slightly on the pricier side, but totally worth it for the experience. I’d definitely recommend Café Nirvana — and don’t forget to order the Guntur...

Tucked away on Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, there’s a cozy new spot that’s quietly stealing hearts ~ Cafe Nirvanaa. The ambiance is warm, charming, and just the right kind of quiet that makes conversations linger a little longer.

Here’s what we tried and honestly, it was a flavorful ride from start to finish:

Virgin Pina Colada Crispy Chilli Chicken – Not exactly crispy, but the flavor made up for it. Nimbu Fish Tikka – Tender, citrusy, and cooked just right. Katari Kunafa Prawns – That crunch! That aroma! So satisfying! Creamy White Sauce Pasta – Silky and rich, though the portion was more of a ‘me-time’ size than shareable. Cheesy Garlic Bread – Loved the crunchy baguette vibe, but the garlic took a day off definitely more cheese than zing. Old McDonald’s Farm Pizza – Generous, fully loaded, and enough to feed a small army (or a hungry table of cousins). Filter Coffee Leches – Oh my god, this was a magic, perfectly balanced, not too sweet, with that lovely coffee kick. Biscoff Basque Cheesecake – A revelation. Legit my new favorite cheesecake in Chennai. Mango Sticky Rice – A little letdown, mainly because the mango was a bit too tart, just needed that ripe, melt-in-mouth sweetness.

And the best part? All of this didn’t burn a hole in our wallets. We spent around ₹4K for four people and left with full bellies and fuller hearts. Totally worth it.

Go give it a try, please don’t skip dessert. You’ll...

Visited nirvana today and I loved the ambience , staff was courteous and kind. However I Felt very sad about the Instagram reviews which misled me cus the food needs a lot of improvement…

Firstly asked for an egg corn soup one by two and we got a chicken one - luckily my eggararian friend didn’t touch it. However this was a grave mistake and it could’ve been avoided. I asked them to cancel it from the bill cus I was put off.

My other orders: Nirvana chilli chicken - 4/5 flavorful, perfectly spiced Chicken schitznel- 2/5 not flavorful at all, chicken was overcooked , cheese on top wasn’t melted enough Thai broccoli starter - 2.5/5 - expected it to be a bit crispier , flavor was okay Corn nest - 3/5 - nice and the presentation was bang on Burnt garlic egg fried rice -3/5 nothing to rave about here , lacked flavor and it had an eggy smell Thai green curry veg - 3/5 - very average Thai curry I’ve eaten better Thai curries Jasmine rice - 4/5 perfectly cooked Chocolate cake- 5/5- was heavenly Biscoff cheesecake -4/5 - friend loved it and it def met expectations

Overall disappointed with the food flavor and in my opinion it needs immense improvement Staff behavior and care was very good Ambience...