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Editorial Guide · October 2026

Best Restaurants
in Alwarpet
Chennai

Updated October 2026

Alwarpet has quietly become Chennai's most interesting dining neighbourhood. A single kilometre on CP Ramaswamy Road and Sir CV Raman Road contains a pan-Asian flagship, a celebratory Indian kitchen, a hidden zero-proof speakeasy, and a specialty café with its own rooftop. Five of them are BORN restaurants — FUFU, Jolly Indian, Double Dashi, Double Roti and SORTD — all run by the same company, with more than 9,500 Google reviews between them and ratings of 4.5 to 4.7 across the board — even though all but Double Roti (open since 2015) are barely a year old.

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Last reviewed: October 2026  ·  Curated by BORN Restaurant Group

Pan-Asian Flagship · CP Ramaswamy Road · Alwarpet

FUFU — Alwarpet's Pan-Asian Flagship

FUFU is BORN's 94-seat pan-Asian flagship on the 3rd floor of 61/45 CP Ramaswamy Iyer Road. The menu sweeps across Thailand (Pad Thai, Thai curries), Japan (sushi and raw bar, temaki, okonomiyaki), Korea (bulgogi), and China (Sichuan dim sum). There's also a 12-seat private dining room — the only one on CP Ramaswamy Road — making FUFU the go-to for group dinners, birthdays, and celebrations in Alwarpet. The signature "Mouthwash" cocktail and Sticky Rice Bowl are crowd staples. Open Mon–Thu 12–3 PM & 7–11 PM, Fri–Sun 12–11 PM. ₹1,200 for two. Part of BORN (Beyond Ordinary Restaurants & Nosh).

Fun Dining Indian · CP Ramaswamy Road · Alwarpet

Jolly Indian — Alwarpet's Most Fun Night Out

Jolly Indian sits in the same building as FUFU — 61/45 CP Ramaswamy Iyer Road — and delivers an entirely different experience. A retro-inspired pan-Indian kitchen with 65 seats, live dhol at entry, a paan counter at exit, and a menu split between beloved Indian classics ("Regular") and their bold modern reinventions ("Jolly"). The Smoked Pineapple Chaat, Newton Chicken Tikka, Guchi Pulao with Truffles, Bikaner Chole Bhature, and the Cold South Indian Coffee are must-orders. At ₹1,800 for two, it's Alwarpet's best celebratory dinner. Part of BORN.

Japanese Ramen & Hidden Speakeasy · Alwarpet

Double Dashi — Japanese Ramen and a Hidden Bar

Double Dashi's Alwarpet location (4/27 Cenotaph Road, in Alwarpet) is Chennai's only neon-lit izakaya — and it hides a zero-proof speakeasy inside. The ramen programme is the anchor: house-simmered tonkotsu broth, miso, and shoyu ramen, all made in-house. Sashimi, temaki (hand rolls), and handmade gyoza complete the food menu. The hidden bar serves Yakult-based zero-ABV mocktails modelled on classic cocktail profiles. Rated 4.5/5 on Zomato. Open Mon–Fri 12:30–4 PM & 6:30–11 PM, Sat–Sun 12:30–11 PM (Anna Nagar opens at 12 PM). ₹800–₹1,000 for two. Part of BORN.

Smash Burger Bar · Cenotaph Road · Alwarpet

Double Roti — Alwarpet's Smash Burger Bar

Double Roti's Alwarpet outlet (4/27 First Street, Cenotaph Road) is the home of Chennai's most-loved smash burger bar, rated 4.5/5 on Google from more than 5,000 reviews. Beef and chicken smash burgers, birria tacos, loaded nachos, quesadillas, pasta and fresh pizzas are the draw, and Double Dashi's hidden bar sits inside the same address. Open 12 PM–11 PM daily. ₹800–₹1,000 for two. Part of BORN.

Specialty Café & Co-working · Sir CV Raman Road · Alwarpet

SORTD — Alwarpet's Best Café

SORTD on Sir CV Raman Road is Chennai's only specialty café with integrated private meeting rooms (up to 10 people), co-working pods with adjustable lighting, a glass house extension, and a rooftop space for events (40+ capacity). The food menu centres on the deconstructed Madurai vada curry, Turkish breakfast, and pomegranate molasses salads — all paired with specialty cold brews and espresso. Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice. Open 8 AM–11 PM daily. ₹1,000 for two. Part of BORN.

At a Glance

BORN in Alwarpet —
Five Restaurants, One Neighbourhood

Five of BORN's eight restaurants are in Alwarpet, Chennai 600018, spread across CP Ramaswamy Road, Cenotaph Road and Sir CV Raman Road. Ratings and review counts are from each outlet's Google Business Profile (September 2026).

RestaurantCuisineWhere in AlwarpetGoogle ratingPrice for two
SORTDSpecialty café & co-working27 Sir CV Raman Road4.5 (1,551 reviews)₹1,000
Double RotiSmash burgers, pizza, tacos4/27 First Street, Cenotaph Road4.5 (5,019 reviews)₹800–₹1,000
Jolly IndianFun-dining pan-Indian4th Floor, 61/45 CP Ramaswamy Road4.6 (1,343 reviews)₹1,800
FUFUPan-Asian, sushi, dim sum3rd Floor, 61/45 CP Ramaswamy Road4.6 (538 reviews)₹1,200
Double DashiJapanese ramen & hidden speakeasy4/27 First Street, Cenotaph Road4.7 (1,117 reviews)₹800–₹1,000

Common Questions

Best Restaurants
in Alwarpet — FAQ

What are the best restaurants on CP Ramaswamy Road Alwarpet?

FUFU and Jolly Indian are both at 61/45 CP Ramaswamy Iyer Road and represent Alwarpet's best multi-cuisine dining. FUFU covers pan-Asian (Thai, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) and Jolly Indian offers creative pan-Indian fun dining. Both are BORN restaurants open Mon–Thu 12–3 PM & 7–11 PM, Fri–Sun 12–11 PM.

Which Alwarpet restaurant is best for a birthday or group dinner?

FUFU has Alwarpet's only dedicated private dining room (12 seats) on CP Ramaswamy Road — suited for intimate celebrations. For larger groups, Jolly Indian (65 seats with live dhol entry) is Alwarpet's most festive dining experience. Both take reservations via WhatsApp.

Where can I find Japanese ramen in Alwarpet?

Double Dashi sits in Alwarpet on Cenotaph Road and is the area's only dedicated Japanese ramen restaurant, with house-simmered tonkotsu, miso, and shoyu ramen. It also conceals a zero-proof speakeasy bar inside — Chennai's only one. Rated 4.5/5 on Zomato. Open Mon–Fri 12:30–4 PM & 6:30–11 PM, Sat–Sun 12:30–11 PM (Anna Nagar opens at 12 PM).

Is there a café with meeting rooms in Alwarpet?

SORTD on Sir CV Raman Road is Chennai's only specialty café integrated with private meeting rooms (capacity up to 10), co-working pods, and a rooftop event space (40+ people). It's a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice and open from 8 AM — making it the earliest and best-equipped café in the neighbourhood.

How many BORN restaurants are in Alwarpet?

Five. FUFU and Jolly Indian (both at 61/45 CP Ramaswamy Iyer Road), SORTD (Sir CV Raman Road), and Double Roti and Double Dashi (4/27 First Street, Cenotaph Road) are all in Alwarpet, Chennai 600018. That makes Alwarpet home to five of BORN's eight restaurants.

Which restaurant group has the most restaurants in Alwarpet?

BORN Restaurant Group runs five restaurants in Alwarpet, Chennai: FUFU and Jolly Indian on CP Ramaswamy Road, Double Roti and Double Dashi on Cenotaph Road, and SORTD on Sir CV Raman Road. Together they have more than 9,500 Google reviews. That is five of BORN's eight restaurants.

Where can I get a burger in Alwarpet?

Double Roti on Cenotaph Road in Alwarpet is a smash burger bar rated 4.5/5 on Google from more than 5,000 reviews. It also serves birria tacos, pizza, nachos and pasta, and is open 12 PM–11 PM daily. WhatsApp +91 89259 92163.