My favourite place for meals in Pondy! Quick service, lip smacking food, absolute value for money. The best biriyani as well!
The most satisfying meal I've had in pondicherry 😭♥️ I'm dying to come back already!
A must visit for people visiting Pondi, sea food spread and quality is really nice. Service is top notch and paan at end of the meal was icing on the cake. Must visit
Their Naatu kozhi biryani and netholi fried is the best. We have tried almost all of their outlets. There is something about their rice and curry taste that makes you want more.
Also if you are not familiar eating in south Indian restaurants, remember after the main food you get more rice to have with rasam so keep a little space for that!
I craved for sea food and found this place on Zomato. I ordered Prawns masala with white rice and fried viraal. Having my food on banana leaf itself enlightens my mood. So the Prawns masala had a thick gravy and it was very flavourful. The fried viraal was well cooked and had a crisp coating. The food was filling. Got my food in no time. Service was quick. I had an amazing lunch experience here.
A pleasant family restaurant put up in 2 floors. Biriyani tasted good (chicken biriyani, natukozhi biriyani, prawn Biriyani) The rice tasted same but chicken and prawn were cooked well. Nethelli fry was perfect. Kamatchi chicken was delicious too. The biriyani comes with a bowl of plain rice and rasam. Actually the quantity of Biriyani is less and so the plain rice is served along with rasam and chicken gravy which is the highlight. It was simply superb. Service was quick and good. Costed Rs.1380 for 5 people. Overall a nice experience and will definitely come back. A must try if you visit Pondy!
We had it here while coming back from Paradise beach. While entering Pondicherry, this restaurant is just off the main road, as soon as you come down from a flyover. The hoardings are big enough not to miss. I hope I’m describing the correct location for my current review.
We had skipped breakfast that day so we were damn hungry. We were hunting for a place which would serve us meals. Not even Biryani, we wanted meals. I was okay with veg meals but not the others but to the others respite we got a place which served non veg meals. We were quick to order three meals and a brain fry.
Meals came with two veg side dishes, both were good. A chicken, mutton and fish curry. They all tasted very good too. There wasn’t much masala, there wasn’t any piece but it was flavorful. Brain fry was average for me, the quantity was less and was also spiced up a lot. I’ve had better ones. But in all it was a terrific lunch for our starved stomachs.
I have been there for lunch... We searched for food kind of home made the driver suggested this place soo we tried here... Ambience is okayish only.. but the food was really good... I opted for meals they offering some veg Curry's and fish, chicken, mutton gravies alone without any pcs since we ordered starter's 2plate seer fish fry well marinated masala yummy... But pepper prawn was rubbery... Chicken 65 is fine... Egg briyani also excellent... Must try categories
The place has a separate parking lot on the busy street which is impressive. They have 2 floors dining and both the floors were full. We had to wait for sometime to get the table. The staff was quick in taking orders and bringing it to our table. The food is good and quantity is sufficient which is why the crowd.
The place is not costly keeping in mind the taste and the quantity .
The ambiance is always clean and hygienic
Very good food. Biryani was awesome. We had chicken Biryani.
Also had meals. It comes with 3 types of gravy Chicken, mutton and fish. Fish gravy is too good.
Prawns Kamatchi is also very tasty.
Service is quick and Staff is courteous.
Hotel Kamatchi exceeded my expectations with its delectable offerings. The Mutton Biryani was a burst of traditional spices, while the Kuttu Parota and Egg Kuttu Parota added a flaky twist. The real star, however, was the Country Chicken—succulent and flavorful, making every bite a delight. A must-visit for those craving authentic and mouthwatering dishes.
We tried mutton biriyani, Kamatchi signature chicken biriyani. I won't say they are excellent. But it was good. Also tried sura puttu (subtle in a good way), kadai ( excellent masala), mutton also good in biriyani and side dishes... Prawn masala was moderate one ... Meen Kamatchi is another signature dish... Very satisfied with that one... Previously their Ilaneer Payasam was good... Now a days it's moderate... Still, it's one of the must try restaurants.... Service was good. They were very helpful in choosing items. They have huge car parking area at the back of the restaurant. You won't get some of the dishes at late afternoon... So better visit early..
One of my favourite food spot in Pondicherry...
KAMATCHI RESTAURANT....
We ordered Mutton Biryani and Chicken Biryani and jigarthanda....
If u r interested in biryani..
I'd recommend the Mutton Biryani over the Chicken.....
it perfectly captures the Tamil biryani flavor. Both were prepared in the classic dum style..
Staffs behaviour was really good...
It was really a nice experience.
Food is Excellent must try non veg and also at last rasam awesome
We tried natu Kohli briyani, chicken 65 was Excellent, prawns kamatchi, natu Kozhi roast, white rice, rasam all were Excellent ans must try but crowded and need to wait for it we waited around 20 mins and it was worth waiting and had our lunch, quantity, price and taste all were excellent. 😎😄😄😄
Location: Located beside the flyover in 100 feet road.
Parking: Sufficient 2 and 4 wheeler parking. Securities can guide with the parking.
Ambience: Visited around the closing time 3.30pm. Not crowded. Got seats immediately. Seatings are less and they could get packed during peak hours. They have a waiting area as well. Decent Ambience !!
Service: Very Good. Gives proper explanation of each item in the menu and provided recommendations as well.
Food: Only Briyani and Fish starters were available during closing hours. I tried chicken briyani and Fish Kamatchi. Both of them are good but bit spicy. Fish Kamatchi is comparatively spicier. Briyani is made from seeraga samba rice and Fish Kamatchi comes with boneless small tender pieces of fish covered with masala.
Price: Decent price for the quantity offered. Must try place in Pondicherry
Visited in July 2023 for lunch with family.
Go to restaurant for NV meals in Puducherry.
Had the following
Mutton Biriyani 4/5
Chicken Biriyani 3/5
NV Meals(Chicken kulambu, Mutton Kulambu, Fish Kulambu, Rasam, Butter milk, Poriyal, Kootu, Thuvaiyal, Pickle) 5/5
Mutton Chukka 5/5
Kamatchi Chicken dry 4/5
Egg poriyal 5/5
Karandi omelette 3/5
Decent ambience. Good seating arrangements.
Parking space available back of the restaurant building.
Beeda sold separately outside the restaurant for Rs. 30 each.
Superb chettinad style food...awesome taste...good service.... reasonable prices
One of the best biryanis we had in our entire trip to Chennai and Pondicherry.
Mutton biryani and chicken Sukha are a must try.
This is the best nonveg hotel. You will get veriety of non veg food . We tried fish meals and fish curry that was awesome. Though the place is crowded but you will get quick service. Waiting time is less. You may need to stand sometime to get your seat .
Service was awesome.
Best thing is they have CAR parking that's much needed in pondicherry.
We had mutton biryani, kadai biryani, sura puttu and mutton sukka! Tasty but a spicy, good food altogether!
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