Welcome to Tirumala Foods on Canal Bank Road, Mylapore. Perhaps, the most popular joint for idli and dosa maavu (batter), if one goes by the feedback of people who cannot but shop only here.
The shop, located diagonally opposite the Nandalala space on Dr. Ranga Road, gets a steady footfall here and people must stand in a Q.
The proprietor of this shop is Suresh and he says he sticks to the quality that he set for his business.
Maavu for idly and dosa is on sale from 7 a.m. onwards, with grinding taking place round the clock. The shop closes at 12noon, re-opens at 4.45 p.m. and shuts for the day at about 10.15 p.m.
The shop also sells vada curry ( ready-to-eat) in small packets – for Rs.25.
The address – 1/2 Canal Bank Road, Mylapore. Call the proprietor at 6300501500 .
– By Baskar Seshadri