Ratna Cafe Adyar Chennai Menu With Prices

Ratna Cafe is one of the most famous South Indian restaurants in Chennai, established in 1948. The restaurant is widely known for its legendary Sambar Idli, crispy dosa varieties, authentic Tamil Nadu meals and aromatic filter coffee.
The Ratna Cafe Adyar outlet on Adyar Bridge Road attracts thousands of customers every day who come to enjoy South Indian breakfast, tiffin dishes, meals, snacks, desserts and Indo-Chinese food.
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Below is the complete updated Ratna Cafe Adyar menu with prices and descriptions.
Ratna Cafe Adyar Outlet Information
Restaurant: Ratna Cafe (Estd. 1948)
Outlet: Adyar
Address: Adyar Bridge Road, Adyar, Chennai
Cuisine: South Indian, Indian, Indo Chinese
Average Cost: ₹300 for two people
Customer Rating: 4.7 ⭐ (56K+ ratings)
Most Popular Dishes at Ratna Cafe
Customers visiting Ratna Cafe most frequently order these dishes:
Sambar Idli
Ghee Pongal
Special Masala Dosa
Onion Rava Dosa
Ghee Roast Dosa
Sambar Vadai
Mini Tiffin
Special Filter Coffee
Ratna Cafe Tiffin Menu
| Item | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Plain Idly (2 Nos) | ₹75 | Cotton soft steamed idlies served with chutney and sambar. |
| Single Idly / Sambar Idly | ₹70 | Single serving idly served with sambar. |
| Ghee Pongal | ₹115 | Traditional rice and lentil dish cooked with ghee, pepper and cumin. |
| Poori Masala (2) | ₹125 | Deep fried poori served with potato masala and dal. |
| Medhu Vadai | ₹60 | Crispy urad dal fritter served with chutney and sambar. |
| Rava Khichdi | ₹105 | Semolina dish served with chutney and sambar. |
| Mini Tiffin | ₹225 | Idly, vadai, pongal, dosa, sweet, chutney and sambar combo. |
| Sevai | ₹85 | Traditional South Indian rice noodles. |
Ratna Cafe Dosa Menu
| Item | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Special Dosa | ₹130 | Classic crispy dosa served with chutneys and sambar. |
| Special Masala Dosa | ₹150 | Potato stuffed dosa served with chutneys and sambar. |
| Onion Rava Dosa | ₹170 | Crispy semolina dosa topped with onions and spices. |
| Ghee Roast | ₹195 | Thin crispy dosa roasted with aromatic ghee. |
| Plain Rava Dosa | ₹125 | Crispy semolina dosa served with chutneys. |
| Ghee Podi Dosa | ₹210 | Dosa topped with spicy podi powder and ghee. |
| Podi Dosa | ₹145 | Crispy dosa coated with podi spice mix. |
| Ghee Podi Masala Dosa | ₹220 | Masala dosa topped with podi spice and ghee. |
| Onion Rava Masala | ₹190 | Rava dosa filled with potato masala. |
| Onion Podi Dosa | ₹155 | Dosa topped with onions and podi spice. |
| Plain Oothappam | ₹125 | Thick South Indian pancake served with chutney. |
| Podi Masala Dosa | ₹170 | Masala dosa sprinkled with podi seasoning. |
| Rava Masala Dosa | ₹150 | Rava dosa stuffed with potato masala. |
Ratna Cafe Tiffin Specials
| Item | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ghee Podi Idly (2 Nos) | ₹140 | Idlies topped with spicy podi powder and ghee. |
| Sambar Vadai | ₹90 | Fried vada soaked in Ratna Cafe sambar. |
| Ghee Mini Idly | ₹140 | Mini idlies served with a bowl of sambar. |
| Parotta Kurma | ₹130 | Flaky parotta served with vegetable kurma. |
| Curd Vadai | ₹100 | Soft vada soaked in seasoned yogurt. |
| Chappati Kurma | ₹130 | Soft chapati served with vegetable gravy. |
| Paneer Masala Dosa | ₹210 | Crispy dosa stuffed with paneer masala filling. |
| Adai Aviyal | ₹180 | Lentil pancake served with vegetable aviyal. |
| Andhra Karam Dosa | ₹175 | Crispy dosa topped with spicy garlic chutney. |
| Tomato Podi Oothappam | ₹170 | Thick pancake topped with tomato and podi spice. |
| Set Dosa (2) With Vadacurry | ₹180 | Soft dosa served with Chettinad curry. |
| Mysore Masala Dosa | ₹200 | Crispy dosa with spicy chutney and potato filling. |
| Vegetable Oothappam | ₹140 | Thick pancake topped with mixed vegetables. |
Ratna Cafe Variety Rice Menu
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Sambar Rice | ₹110 |
| Curd Rice | ₹110 |
| Lemon Rice | ₹110 |
| Tamarind Rice | ₹110 |
| Tomato Rice | ₹110 |
Ratna Cafe South Indian Meals Menu
| Item | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Special South Indian Meals | ₹350 | Rice with sambar, rasam, poriyal, kootu, sweet and accompaniments. |
| Limited Madras Meals | ₹230 | Traditional Tamil Nadu meals with rice, sambar and sides. |
| Mini Meals Combo | ₹225 | Variety rice, curd rice, chapati and sides. |
| North Indian Meals | ₹400 | North Indian thali with curries and breads. |
| Meals Combo With Kozhambu | ₹120 | Rice served with kozhambu and sides. |
| Meals Combo With Rasam | ₹120 | Rice served with rasam and sides. |
Ratna Cafe Snacks Menu
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Chola Bhatura | ₹170 |
| Aloo Bhajji | ₹85 |
| Onion Bajji | ₹80 |
| Vazhakai Bhajji | ₹80 |
| Bonda | ₹80 |
| Samosa | ₹40 |
| Milagai Bhajji | ₹50 |
Ratna Cafe Beverages Menu
| Drink | Price |
|---|---|
| Special Filter Coffee | ₹65 |
| Badam Milk | ₹135 |
| Rose Milk | ₹110 |
| Milk | ₹58 |
Ratna Cafe Desserts Menu
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rasmalai | ₹98 |
| Rasgulla | ₹78 |
| Basunthi | ₹98 |
| Gulab Jamun | ₹78 |
| Hot Jilebi | ₹100 |
Why Ratna Cafe Is Famous
Ratna Cafe is famous for its signature Sambar Idli, crispy dosa varieties and authentic South Indian breakfast and meals. The restaurant has maintained its popularity for over 75 years and continues to be one of the most iconic restaurants in Chennai.
FAQs About Ratna Cafe Menu
What is the price of Sambar Idli at Ratna Cafe?
The price of Sambar Idli at Ratna Cafe is around ₹125.
What is Ratna Cafe famous for?
Ratna Cafe is famous for its legendary Sambar Idli served soaked in flavorful sambar.
What is the average cost at Ratna Cafe Adyar?
The average cost for two people is around ₹300.
Does Ratna Cafe serve Chinese food?
Yes, Ratna Cafe serves Indo-Chinese dishes including noodles, fried rice and starters.
Final Verdict
If you want authentic South Indian breakfast, tiffin and meals in Chennai, Ratna Cafe Adyar is one of the best restaurants to enjoy idli, dosa, pongal, vada, meals, snacks and filter coffee.
The restaurant remains a favorite destination for food lovers looking for traditional Tamil flavors and iconic South Indian dishes.
