Gnanambika Canteen has been unanimously hailed as one of the best canteens around during the musical season. Located in T Nagar’s Vani Mahal, the unassuming, always-bustling space has some delectable dishes on its menu. The hot, fresh, simultaneously crunchy and soft keera vadais and vazhaipoo {banana flower} vadais are a must-try. Experiment with the beetroot idiyappam sprinkled with grated coconut, or stick with the tried-and-tested crispy dosai. Whatever your choice, you’re bound to come away planning your next visit. Though on the more expensive side, regulars insist the melt-in-your-mouth carrot halwa is worth every penny.
