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Middle Eastern restaurant in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
What should I order at Arab Street?
What to order
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Mutton Mandi Biryani
Recommended multiple times as a must-try for its amazing taste, authentic Arabian style, and tender, flavorful mutton.
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Shawarma
Frequently praised as a must-try item, with reviews highlighting its great taste, availability at lunch, and satisfying flavor.
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Charcoal Chicken
Recommended for being soft, well-marinated, evenly cooked, and having a fabulous flavor and taste.
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Kunafa
Mentioned as a recommended dessert for being pretty good and worth ordering early because it takes time to prepare.
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Moroccan Chicken
Highlighted for its stunning taste and strong recommendation from multiple reviews.
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Laham Kebab
Called out as a special mention and praised as one of the standout dishes in the restaurant.
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Granata Chicken
Recommended because reviewers found it especially delicious and one of the best items they tried.
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Mutton Briyani
Praised for its excellent taste and described as a memorable, highly enjoyable dish.
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Laham Shorba
Mentioned positively as a tasty soup that stood out among the dishes ordered.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 6:30 to 10:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 6:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 6:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 6:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 6:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 6:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 6:30 to 10:30 PM |
About Arab Street
Arab Street is a Middle Eastern restaurant in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, known for Arabic dishes like mandi, biryani, charcoal chicken, shawarma, kunafa, and muhalabiya. Reviewers consistently praise the authentic Arabian flavors, especially the mandi and biryani, along with the charcoal chicken and desserts. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, and many reviews mention friendly service and good value. It is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, with reservations recommended at lunch.
Amenities
Service options
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
Frequently asked
What is Arab Street known for?
Arab Street is best known for its mandi and biryani, especially mutton mandi biryani and mutton biryani, which reviewers repeatedly call authentic and worth the wait. Charcoal chicken, Lebanese shawarma, and kunafa also come up often as standout items.
What dishes are most recommended at Arab Street?
Reviewers most often recommend mutton mandi biryani, charcoal chicken, Lebanese shawarma, kunafa, and lamb or laham kebab. Other frequently praised items include Moroccan chicken, cream of mushroom soup, and dry fruit falooda, with several people saying the complimentary soup and desserts were memorable too.
What is the atmosphere like at Arab Street?
The vibe is casual, cozy, quiet, and a little trendy, with an Arabian-style ambience that people describe as lovely or authentic. It suits groups well, but it is also popular for solo dining and relaxed dinners.
Is Arab Street good value, and what is the price range?
With a listed price range of ₹200 to ₹1,200, many reviewers describe the restaurant as value for money, especially for mandi, biryani, and mixed platters. One group spent around ₹5,000 for seven people and still felt the food was worth it, while others called the quality affordable for the portion and taste.
When is the best time to visit Arab Street?
Lunch can be busy, and the restaurant recommends lunch reservations, so going early is a safer bet if you want mandi or biryani. Reviewers also note that some dishes, like kunafa, may need extra time or may sell out, and one person said the biryani was worth waiting about 30 minutes for after a sold-out rush.
Is parking available at Arab Street?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot is available.
Does Arab Street have vegetarian options?
Yes, Arab Street offers vegetarian options.
Is Arab Street kid-friendly?
Yes, Arab Street is good for kids.
