How do you prefer eating your meals? Do you enjoy relishing food on steel plates or do you love a lavish food fiesta where dishes are served in aesthetically pleasing ceramic bowls and plates? Well, many Indians prefer serving dishes on a banana leaf and there are several reasons behind it. On this episode of Tere Gully Mein, our guest Regena Cassandrra took us to explore Chennai’s bustling lanes, touristy places, and famous restaurants to devour the yummiest local cuisine and also shared why banana leaves are great to eat food on.
Regena Cassandrra Debunked Myths About Chennai
We live in a wonderful country! Surrounded by a melting pot of cultures, rich history, unique traditions, and diversity everywhere, India is home to places that are very different from each other yet so similar in many aspects. When in Chennai, we must explore like a Chennaite, or at least try to be like a local to enjoy beautiful experiences.
On this Tere Gully Mein episode, Regena Cassandrra walked on the famous Marina Beach and busted a list of myths about Chennai. From local culture to food preferences to usual weather conditions, she clarified some famous yet false notions about this South Indian city.
Responding to a myth about people in Chennai eating food only on banana leaves, she shared that everyone should follow this particular method while having meals. The actor explained that banana leaves absorb vitamin D from the sun. This is the reason elders place a leaf on every plate before indulging in a feast. After elaborating on this health benefit, she busted the myth, stating that not all Chennaites eat food on banana leaves only.
The Actor Recommended Must-Visit Restaurants In Chennai
If you are planning a trip to this scenic city and looking for the best places to gorge on the most mouth-watering local delicacies, Regena Cassandrra shared a list of restaurants to explore here. She suggested a local mobile seafood truck built on a bus located near Marina Beach. Just a few days ago, she relished Prawn 65, Egg Fried Rice, and Seer Fish Fry from this place.
In this episode, she visited Nair Mess and recommended it to indulge in a gastronomic feast of authentic South Indian food. Some of Regena’s favourite food joints in Chennai are Marina and Aeseo.
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Watch this Tere Gully Mein episode featuring Regena Cassandrra and let us know how you liked it.
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