A lot has been described about how in Chennai, or Madras as some still lovingly call it, time steps aside and lets people have a peep into its history. From alluring monuments to restaurants serving iconic dishes, Ninan’s Restaurant at YMCA Esplanade fits the bill. Here people are left satisfied with delicious caramel custard and lip-smacking biryani, along with a history lesson.
Nestled in the decades-old YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) Esplanade is Ninan’s Restaurant, an old mystic hotel that gives off the vibe of old Madras charm and simplicity. Replacing the first Iranian hotel in the city in 1956, K.A. Ninan embarked on the journey of providing homely food to people of all walks of life at a minimal price.
