Murugan Idli Shop

• ★★★★★

  Murugan Idli Shop is a renowned South Indian restaurant chain famous for its soft, fluffy idlis and authentic vegetarian cuisine. Originating from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, in the 1960s as Murugan Coffee Nilayam, it expanded significantly under Mr. S. Manoharan in 1991, adding specialties like ghee pongal, dosas, and jigarthanda. Origins The chain began serving coffee, snacks, and idlis in Madurai, with the first Chennai outlet opening in 2003 near Elliot's Beach. It emphasizes traditional recipes without preservatives, using banana leaves for serving and hand-eating customs. Menu Highlights Signat

  Aniruddha Datta · 7 months ago

• ★★☆☆☆

  I visited Murugan Idli Shop recently and honestly my experience was just average. The items are a bit expensive compared to other similar restaurants, but the taste felt normal and not worth the hype. Also, I had to wait nearly 15 minutes to get my order, which was disappointing. The environment was not comfortable at all. It was very crowded and noisy, and it felt more like a fish market than a peaceful place to eat. Seating was also not that great and overall the place didn’t feel well-managed during rush time. Food was okay, but nothing special. Overall, it’s fine to try one time, but I’m n

  gowthami pemma · 5 months ago

• ★★★☆☆

  **Murugan Idli Kadai – Besant Nagar** The food and service are excellent, and I have no complaints about the restaurant itself. They have recently introduced **Moringa (Murungai) Soup**, which is served in the outdoor area near the car park. The soup is excellent and is a welcome addition to the menu. However, there is a severe stench, stagnant dirty water, and flies near the **two-wheeler parking area on the south side** and along the **way out leading to 7th Avenue**. Unfortunately, the unpleasant smell in the outdoor serving area significantly detracts from the experience of enjoying the ot

  Muthukumar srihari · Edited 3 months ago

• ★☆☆☆☆

  I visited Murugan Idli Shop recently and had a very disappointing experience. The food taste was very poor and did not meet the expectations at all. The coconut chutney seemed spoiled, which was very concerning and affected the overall dining experience. The prices are quite high compared to the quality and quantity of food served. For the amount charged, the food is definitely not worth it. Service was average, and overall I felt the restaurant is relying more on its brand name than on maintaining food quality. I would not recommend this place unless they improve the taste, freshness, and val

  vinodh selvaraj · 4 months ago

• ★★★☆☆

  This is just an okay restaurant for idli and dosa varieties. They serve a wide variety of chutneys. We tried the Garlic Ghee Podi, Curry Leaf Podi, and Ghee Podi Onion Uttapam, along with a few other items. Unfortunately, not even one dish felt like a "wow" for us. The prices are definitely on the higher side. Overall, it's worth a onetime visit just for the experience. They also sell different varieties of podi in containers, priced at around ₹150 each. My observation was that they seemed to direct lower income customers to the basement dining area.

  Lalam Govind · 2 months ago

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