Anbagam Mess

What to eat: Mutton Briyani, Nattu Koli (organic chicken) chops, Mutton chukka

Location: Anbagam Mess, Keela Veli Veedi (East Veli Street), Madurai


Verdict: After spending several hours in Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, we decided to eat in a local restaurant where local peoples visit. There are 2 choices near mahal... 1) Amsavalli Bhavan 2) Anbagam Mess. My wife voted for Anbagam as the taste in Amsavalli is not like as it was before 10 years. So we all walked to Anbagam on East Veli St. It was not a famous one among tourists, but known well among the locals.

We opted for the A/C hall to dine-in. I asked for a menu card, but came to know later they never had suchone. So just ordered for mutton briyani, nattu kozhi chops, mutton chukka and neimeen varuval. Mutton Briyani was made of seera samba rice which is very flavourful. Mutton shukka comes in a small plate (but its very cheap at 115 rs for A/C rate). All were warm and tasted yummy. 

Finally bought some briyani parcel for my wife's patty and brother. Parcel rates are cheaper that dining in A/C hall (Ex, Mutton briyani is just 140rs in non A/C or parcel, whereas it is 170rs whilst dining in A/C hall). Strongly recommend this mess (mess is a local term for "restaurant" in Tamil Nadu) instead of high end ones like Amma mess (too costly for general madurai people), Chandran Mess and Kumar Mess.

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Bill for parcel

Bill for A/C dining.