Named after the foundational Japanese broth. Deep flavour. Honest technique. And behind an unmarked wall — Chennai's only hidden speakeasy.
Double Dashi is Chennai's most distinctive Japanese restaurant — and its best-kept secret. Named after dashi, the slow-built Japanese broth that underpins all great Japanese cooking, the kitchen is honest and deeply skilled. Ramen broths are simmered for hours, sashimi is sliced fresh, temaki rolled to order, gyoza arrive with the right amount of char. But there is another door. Behind an unmarked wall, Chennai's only hidden speakeasy operates on a completely different frequency. Two restaurants. One address. Most guests only ever find one.
Best for
Date nights. Ramen lovers. Craft mocktail evenings with Japanese-inspired zero-ABV drinks. Anyone seeking standalone Japanese dining in Chennai — and those curious enough to find the door.
Tonkotsu Ramen
Rich pork-bone broth simmered for hours. Deep, milky, and deeply satisfying.
Miso Ramen
House miso broth — earthy, complex, warming.
Shoyu Ramen
Soy-based clear broth. Clean, savoury, precise.
Sashimi & Temaki
Sliced sashimi and made-to-order temaki (hand rolls) using fresh-sourced fish.
Handmade Gyoza
Pan-seared and steamed. Made in-house, with the right amount of char.
Miso Caramel Cheesecake
A Japanese-inflected dessert with salted miso caramel — praised by The Hindu.
Yakult-based Mocktails
Unique drinks inspired by Japan's beloved Yakult culture. Non-alcoholic.
Hidden Speakeasy Bar
Japanese-inspired craft zero-ABV drinks and mocktails behind an unmarked door. Chennai's only concealed bar experience.
Yakitori
Japanese skewered and grilled — a staple of the izakaya tradition.
Is there really a hidden speakeasy bar at Double Dashi?
Yes. Double Dashi conceals a hidden bar behind an unmarked wall — it is the only concealed bar concept in Chennai. The bar serves Japanese-inspired craft mocktails and zero-ABV drinks, including the signature Yakult-based mocktail range. Most guests who visit the Japanese restaurant never find it.
What types of ramen does Double Dashi serve?
Double Dashi, Chennai's best Japanese restaurant for ramen, serves three house-simmered broths: Tonkotsu (rich pork-bone broth), Miso (earthy and complex), and Shoyu (soy-based, clean and savoury). All broths are simmered for hours and noodles are cooked to order.
Where is Double Dashi located in Chennai?
Double Dashi operates at two locations in Chennai: Annanagar (3rd Floor, Block A, 2nd Avenue, Anna Nagar — contact 8925992162) and Alwarpet (4/27, First St, Cenotaph Rd — contact 8925992163). The Alwarpet location is inside the Double Roti building.
What drinks does Double Dashi serve?
Double Dashi is a zero-alcohol venue. The bar programme features Japanese-inspired craft mocktails and zero-ABV drinks — most notably the Yakult-based mocktails, unique to Double Dashi and inspired by Japan's beloved Yakult culture. The hidden bar serves these alongside the full Japanese food menu in a neon-lit izakaya atmosphere.
What is the difference between Double Dashi and Double Roti?
Double Roti is a smash burger bar — casual, bold, American comfort food. Double Dashi is the Japanese restaurant co-located at the same buildings, with an entirely separate menu, identity, and ambience. At the Alwarpet location, Double Dashi is accessed through Double Roti. In Annanagar, Double Dashi occupies the 3rd Floor.
Is Double Dashi good for a date night in Chennai?
Double Dashi is one of Chennai's top date night restaurants. The focused Japanese menu with clean, honest flavours creates the right conditions for conversation. And for something truly memorable, discovering the hidden speakeasy bar together is an experience unlike any other restaurant in the city.
Annanagar
3rd Floor, Block A, 2nd Avenue, A 2, 6th St, Anna Nagar
Chennai
BORN all week
12:30 PM - 4 PM & 6:30 PM - 11 PM
Alwarpet
4/27, First St, Cenotaph Rd, Alwarpet
Chennai 600018
BORN all week
12:30 PM - 4 PM & 6:30 PM - 11 PM
