BORN's flagship pan-Asian restaurant. Named after the Chinese character Fu (福) — happiness and good fortune, displayed upside-down to signal blessings have arrived. Asia's loudest, boldest, most layered food culture. Undiluted.
FUFU is the pan-Asian restaurant on CP Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet, Chennai — BORN's flagship and most ambitious concept. A direct response to what the founders call the "dilution of Asian flavours" in Chennai's dining scene. Raw fish remains pristine. Broths are slow-built and deeply layered. Chillies, garlic, and smoke are allowed to shine without compromise. The 94-seat restaurant spans Thai, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese cuisines — a full expression of Asia's bold food culture — with a 12-seater private dining room and a memorable bar programme that includes the legendary Mouthwash drink. "FUFU draws strongly from the spirit of the tiger — intensity, confidence, and presence." — Japtej Ahluwalia, Co-founder.
Best for
Groups who want breadth. Diners who want authentic pan-Asian flavours without compromise. Private dining events. Anyone seeking the best Thai, Japanese, or Korean food under one roof in Chennai.
Thai Green Curry
House-made green curry paste, coconut milk, fresh vegetables or protein. Balanced and aromatic.
Pad Thai
Wok-tossed rice noodles with tamarind, fish sauce, egg, bean sprouts. The Thai classic, done right.
Drunken Noodles
Spicy Thai stir-fried wide rice noodles — basil, chillies, and wok hei.
Bulgogi
Korean marinated barbecue — sweet, savoury, smoky. A crowd favourite at the grill.
Mapo Tofu
Sichuan-style soft tofu in a spicy, numbing broth. Fierce and satisfying.
Sushi & Raw Bar
Fresh-cut nigiri, sashimi, and signature rolls alongside a cured raw bar selection.
Dim Sum & Bao
Handmade dim sum and steamed bao — delicate, precise, and satisfying.
Okonomiyaki
Japanese savoury pancakes from the robata section — crispy, layered, and deeply umami.
Mouthwash Drink
A tall, sweet blue drink served over ice — created as a palate cleanser after bold Asian dishes. "You can't kiss after an Asian meal. At FUFU, now you can."
What Asian cuisines does FUFU in Chennai serve?
FUFU, the pan-Asian restaurant on CP Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet, serves Thai (green, red, yellow curries, Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles), Japanese (sushi, sashimi, robata grill, okonomiyaki, dim sum), Korean (bulgogi, sizzling bowls), and Sichuan Chinese (Mapo Tofu, Kung Pao). It is the broadest pan-Asian menu under one roof in Chennai.
What is the Mouthwash drink at FUFU?
The Mouthwash is FUFU's signature drink — a tall, sweet blue beverage served over ice, created as a palate cleanser after the bold garlic, ginger, chilli-heavy flavours of Asian cuisine. It was born from the joke: "You can't kiss after an Asian meal." At FUFU, now you can. It is the most talked-about drink on the menu.
Does FUFU have a private dining room in Chennai?
Yes. FUFU has a 12-seater private dining room within the 94-seat restaurant — suitable for intimate dinners, business lunches, or celebrations. Contact the restaurant via WhatsApp to enquire about private dining availability and any special requirements.
What is the price range at FUFU?
FUFU is priced at approximately ₹1,200 for two — positioned as upscale casual. Given the breadth of the menu (Thai curries, Japanese sushi and robata, Korean grill, Chinese dim sum) and the quality of the sourcing, it offers strong value for a pan-Asian restaurant of this ambition in Chennai.
Where is FUFU located in Chennai?
FUFU is located at 61/45, 3rd Floor, CP Ramaswamy Iyer Road, Alwarpet, Chennai — in the same building as Jolly Indian. BORN all week, 12 PM - 11 PM. Reserve via WhatsApp at +91 96000 37124.
Is FUFU better than a typical hotel pan-Asian restaurant in Chennai?
FUFU was built specifically as a response to the dilution of Asian flavours in Chennai's restaurant scene — including hotel interpretations. The kitchen commits to bold, undiluted flavours: raw fish is served pristine, broths are slow-built, and chillies, garlic, and smoke are not softened for local palates. It is a more genuine representation of pan-Asian cuisine than most hotel restaurants in the city.
Alwarpet, Chennai
61/45, 3rd Floor, CP Ramaswamy Iyer Road, Alwarpet
Chennai
BORN all week
12 PM - 11 PM
