If You Live For Spicy Food, You Have To Dine At Tenali-The Andhra Kitchen

This place will change the way you look at South Indian food.

If your idea of South Indian food is a masala dosa, idli sambhar or rasam vada, then you seriously need to eat a meal at Tenali-The Andhra Kitchen in Green Park. We stumbled upon this eatery while strolling in the market, and are we glad we decided to check it out for its spicy and flavourful Andhra food!

Pic Credits: Tenali-The Andhra Kitchen

A lot of North Indians assume that anything South Indian is strictly vegetarian. Well, that perspective will undergo a 360 degree change once you dine at Tenali. With an extensive menu consisting of vegetarian AND non-vegetarian delicacies, this restaurant promises a 'meaty' extravaganza to its customers. Our recommendations? The Spicy Chicken Curry and Mutton Fry, staple dishes of the Andhra cuisine and oh so delicious.

Pic Credits: Tenali-The Andhra Kitchen

Tenali sources spices from Andhra, and the chef (from the same region) makes use of them while preparing the dishes so as to ensure authentic taste and flavours. It is amazing how such simple spices can dramatically elevate a dish such as a chicken or mutton curry. If you're looking for a fiery appetiser, go for the Chicken Fry, which is deep fried and has a tender interior and crisp exterior. Other popular dishes on the menu include the Chicken Korma (Andhra style of course) and Gongura Mutton. They serve a thali as well, which includes sambhar, rasam, lemon rice, dry vegetable, and a chicken and mutton dish. What you need after all that spice is buttermilk to give your stomach some relief from the heat, so make sure you order that in the end.

Pic Credits: Tenali-The Andhra Kitchen

Located in the Green Park Market, Tenali-The Andhra Kitchen has sparkling clean, no-fuss interiors, and is clearly all about hygiene and good food. The walls are decorated with some hand-painted murals of farm folk and palms that compliment the regional vibe of the restaurant. Visit this place for a nice Sunday family brunch on a weekend!

Where: S 31, 2nd Floor, Main Market, Green Park, New Delhi
When: 12:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Cost For Two: Rs 600 approx.