Probably the best military hotel in the city, Velu Military Hotel is well-known and very popular amongst politicians and celebrities. Velu Ambalam started this hotel in 1955 on Eldams Road and today his grandson runs the joint. A well-known story about the hotel is how Velu, who lived nearby, had to get a whiff of the meen kuzhambu (fish gravy) when walking towards the restaurant and if he didn’t, he would dump the gravy and start cooking the whole thing again. This perfectly sums up this hotel which never compromises on its taste. The naatu kozhi biryani and mutton chukka are very popular here. Unlike other military hotels, the ambience is relatively better and the service is excellent. Priced moderately, this one won’t burn a hole in your pocket after a few trips here!
Must Try: Biryani, mutton chukka, prawn fry
Price: INR 250 for two