Street food in Chennai is not confined to vegetarian food but also includes a variety of non-vegetarian options that are extremely delicious and popular among the people in the region. And, believe us, when we say there is more to non-vegetarian street food in Chennai than just fish, we truly mean it.
Here’s a list of non-veg dishes you must try off the streets of Chennai.
Athouk
Athouk is a Burmese egg salad served with Mohinga, a traditional Burmese soup. Locals also like a noodle-based variant of Athouk. It's an ancient recipe from Burma's far-flung reaches that has smoothly assimilated into Chennai's cuisine. At a variety of stalls in Burma Bazar, you will get athouk. It will cost INR 150-200 for two.
Kothu Parotta
Parotta is a flour-based flatbread similar to Laccha parathas in North India. The shredded parotta, on the other hand, is known as Kothu Parotta. But that's not all, the shredded parotta is combined with veggies, eggs and meat. The best places to get kothu parotta are Maplai, Thambi Vilas and Madurai Kumar Mess. Kothu Parotta costs INR 350-400 for two.
Atho
Atho is another popular Burmese dish in Chennai. Atho is an orange noodle meal with a variety of spices, vegetables and meat. While veg Atho is available at numerous eateries in Chennai, people prefer Egg Atho and Chicken Atho. Atho Man, Atho Corner and Mulberry Star Burma Atho shop are the top places to check out atho. Atho costs around INR 200-250 for two.
Thukpa
Thukpa, a non-vegetarian street food imported from Tibet, is a famous non-vegetarian street snack in Chennai. Thukpa is basically noodle soup. Thukpa is typically served in a beef broth with a variety of veggies and beef chunks in a bowl. Dallay, Instant Karma and Kailash Kitchen serve the best thukpa in Chennai. Thukpa costs INR 250-300 for two.
So, which one of them are you yet to try?