What should I order at Hotel Crescent, Nungambakkam?
Hotel Crescent, Nungambakkam
Grilled Chicken
Mentioned multiple times as amazing, mouth-watering, and consistently good. Praised for great taste and affordability, making it a standout dish.
Parotta
Frequently recommended with descriptors like freshly made, crispy outside and soft inside. Often paired with chicken gravy or butter chicken, considered a go-to item.
Chicken Gravy / Chicken Masala
Highly praised for its consistent and authentic taste, with several reviewers mentioning it as their favorite pairing with parotta.
Mutton in Gravy
Described as super soft and flavorful, recommended especially for lunch along with freshly made parotta.
Malabar Biryani
Recommended based on review suggestions, noted for very good taste and enjoyed as a lunch option.
Ilaneer Paayasam and Aval Payasam
Mentioned as top-notch desserts, highly recommended by a reviewer praising their quality.
Buttery Caramel Custard
Highly praised dessert described as very yummy and irresistible, with one reviewer eating multiple portions.
Kozhi Porichathu (Chicken Fry)
Recommended as a great lunch option along with ghee rice, noted for good taste though slight variation from authentic coconut flavor was mentioned.
Bombay Falooda
Mentioned as a must-try dessert, indicating its popularity and favorable taste.
About Hotel Crescent, Nungambakkam
Hotel group restaurant cooking up north and south Indian, Chettinad, Chinese and barbecue dishes.
Amenities & services
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Google Pay
- Meal coupons
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Free breakfast
- Laundry service
- Room service
- Kid-friendly
- Kitchens in some rooms
Frequently asked questions
What is Hotel Crescent, Nungambakkam known for?
It is best known for Kerala-style food, especially shawarma, grill chicken, parotta, and mutton biriyani. Reviewers repeatedly mention rich traditional flavors, with the mutton thala curry, Kerala chicken fry, and Kerala mutton biriyani standing out for taste and value.
What dishes are most recommended at Hotel Crescent, Nungambakkam?
The most commonly recommended dishes are mutton thala curry, Kerala chicken fry, porotta, idiyappam, ghee rice with chicken curry, and Kerala mutton biriyani. Reviewers also call out grill chicken, shawarma, and the payasam desserts, especially ilaneer payasam and aval payasam.
What is the atmosphere like at Hotel Crescent, Nungambakkam?
The atmosphere is casual and trendy, but also busy and crowded, especially in its Nungambakkam location. It suits groups, tourists, college students, and solo diners, and reviewers note that the space can feel small and non-AC, though the ambience is still described as neat and comfortable.
Is Hotel Crescent, Nungambakkam good value for money?
Yes, many reviewers say it is worth the money, with good quantity as well as taste. The restaurant is a solid value choice for Kerala food in Chennai, especially if you want filling non-veg dishes like biriyani, parotta, and grilled chicken.
Do you need to plan ahead when visiting Hotel Crescent, Nungambakkam?
Yes, reviewers and listing data both suggest planning ahead because it is usually busy and a wait is common. It does accept reservations, which can help if you want to avoid waiting in the crowded Nungambakkam area.
Is parking available at Hotel Crescent, Nungambakkam?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking is available.
Does Hotel Crescent, Nungambakkam have vegetarian options?
Yes, Hotel Crescent, Nungambakkam offers vegetarian options.
Is Hotel Crescent, Nungambakkam kid-friendly?
Yes, Hotel Crescent, Nungambakkam is good for kids.
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