I have told to many of my friends that I do not like chennai very much, But I should agree that I never told it with my full heart. Chennai is a very sentimental place for me, right from my school days I have been dreaming about moving to chennai for studies and Job. And off-course this made me move to this city from Bangalore after just spending 2 weeks in Bangalore. Some things which I like about chennai are my friends (and in general the native people of chennai), marina, Triplicane temple... hmm not a big list.
But one place which comes in my mind often even now is Kasi Vinayaga Mess. This mess is in Triplicane (actually very near to chepauk stadium). I often think that I was able to survive in chennai because of this place. During my stay in chepauk (for about 6 months) I have never hesitated to go to this mess everyday for lunch / dinner. I feel that the reason behind my love for this mess is that it tastes very close to home food and the food served here is consistently good especially sambhar and dhaal with ghee.
One may often need to wait for about 10-20 minutes to before having a meal here as meals are served in batches. This might sound silly, but never mind... and it is worth the wait. I have never stayed in chennai after 2007, but I hope I get a chance soon. Given that I have not had proper home food for about 9 months now... the very thought of home food and pictures of dosa/sambhar vadai :)) makes me happy.
