Even though rice and sambar are staple, fast food joints are aplenty. Most restaurants serve all cuisines.

For wholesome, home-cooked vegetarian meal, head to Annalakshmi (Race Course), part of an international chain known for charming ambience and personalised service. Geetha Restaurant (Mettupalayam Road), Achi Mess (Rajendraprasad Road, Tatabad) and RHR (State Bank Road) are other alternatives.

Meat eaters have Afghan's Grill, the open-air poolside barbecue at The Residency (Avinashi Road) that specialises in the North West Frontier cuisine.

Chin Chin (Avinashi Road) serves not-too-bad Chinese fare. The Coffee Pot, again at The Residency, offers a variety of cuisine including buffet meals.