Chennai – October 4, 2024: Six restaurants across Taj hotels in Chennai have been awarded the prestigious Tripadvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards for Restaurants 2024, recognizing their commitment to delivering unique dining experiences. The restaurants are Southern Spice, Golden Dragon, Anise and Chipstead at Taj Coromandel, Chennai; and Raintree and The Verandah at Taj Connemara, Chennai. These celebrated dining establishments, spanning various cuisines and culinary styles, have been delighting guests with exceptional cuisine and impeccable service, over several decades. Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
“I am delighted that several of our restaurants have won the Tripadvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards 2024. This recognition is a testament to the excellence of our cuisine, the rich heritage of our restaurants and the dedication of our teams to serving our guests. We thank our patrons for their continued support and trust, and we remain committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences across all our restaurants.”
Sarabjeet Singh, Senior Vice President- Operations
Taj Coromandel, an iconic landmark in the heart of the Chennai, celebrates five decades of unparalleled hospitality and timeless sophistication. From glorious menus from around the world to hip nightspots, the unique Taj culinary experience can be enjoyed in all its glory at Taj Coromandel. Southern Spice, the country’s most iconic South Indian specialty restaurant, offers guests the quintessential South-Indian dining experience showcasing the culinary legacy of the four Southern States of India - Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Golden Dragon, one of the first restaurants to introduce fine Sichuan cuisine to Chennai, today boasts one of the most extraordinary repertoires of Chinese cuisine with an expat master chef, Lian at the helm of the kitchen. Anise, named after the popular Indian spice star anise, is a contemporary all-day-dining restaurant that serves a variety of world flavours, from regional and Italian to Mediterranean, European and coastal dishes. Chipstead, the stylish bar and lounge offers guests to unwind over music, heady concoctions and sparkling conversations.
Taj Connemara, 127+ Years old - South India’s oldest hotel, is a proud relic of the colonial era with its deep historical roots and stands as a testament to the heritage of the city. Two celebrated restaurants, Raintree and The Verandah made it to the list of the Tripadvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards. Raintree is a well-known address for bonafide Chettinad cuisine, giving culinary adventurers an authentic taste of the Chettinad province of Tamil Nadu, with bursts of pleasant surprises, while The Verandah is an all-day dining multi-cuisine restaurant well known for its global cuisine. The highlight of this restaurant is the unique Anglo-Indian menu, which is reminiscent of the ‘days of the Raj’.