Like every metro across the globe, Chennai too has been seeing a rapid increase in the number of restaurants serving international cuisine. But very rarely does it feel like we have been transported to that country for a meal.
We make our way through the bustling Sterling road in Nungambakkam to step into a calm and colourful Morocco at Ignna by Midnight Sun. The sandstone coloured walls, teal decor, greenery and lighting that changes every day make the place selfie-friendly. “Morocco has a rich culture and thriving nightlife and I wanted to bring that to Chennai. When I was designing the place, I envisioned it to be apt for sundowners and romantic dinners to see the sky turn pink and purple. So we decided to name it Ignna which means sky in Tamazight, a local Moroccan dialect,” says Thirukumaran Roopkumar, creative director and founder of Midnight Sun. As the weather gets cooler, the open roof ambience is pleasant and air blowers built into the walls keep pesky mosquitoes away. There is an open bar counter and a wood-fired oven that fills the air with the warm aroma of freshly-baked breads.
