9 Best South Indian Restaurants In Chennai

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1. Avartana

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2. Crimson Chakra

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3. Savya Rasa

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4. Ponnusamy Hotel

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5. Ratna Café

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6. Murugan Idli Shop

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7. The Flying Elephant

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8. Prems Graama Bhojanam

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9. Southern Spice

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