Anise

The beauty of all day dining restaurant is that no matter what time your hunger pangs hits you, all you have to do is drive down and you will be gloriously fed. You don’t have to bother with reservations or stand in a queue waiting for your table like at standalone restaurants. At 24/7 places there is always a table vacant in dark hours of the night. The staff is always on alert too no matter how late it is and never fails to give a smooth yet prompt service. Chennai has a strong tourist trade all year round which is why there are so many great luxurious hotels dotted all over the map, including the very famous Taj Coromandel in Nungambakkam area. This prestigious hotel chain brings a wonderful all-day dining establishment called ‘Anise’. The restaurant is everything you expect of a Taj brand, posh and classy.

Anise easily proves why Taj is one of the top names in hotel industry. The attentive and polite staff completely makes your evening. You are made to feel welcome and are treated like a royalty. Décor is typical of a hotel restaurant. No bright or cheerful colours highlights the space, the décor is muted by the usage of subtle earthy tones. It’s the combination of pale brown upholstery with wooden finished room that comes off as laid back and cosy. Patrons feel relaxed in such comfy interiors. Set-up is casual chic. The restaurant maintains the welcoming vibe without compromising on elegance. Anise is ideal for a quiet power lunch with a business associate or even a cosy get-together with friends. It’s the kind of place where everyone feels comfortable and posh.

Keeping in mind the diverse well-travelled clientele, Anise features a multi-cuisine menu that trots all over the globe. It will not be cheap but it will be highly satisfying. It also caters to those with diet limitations. You may be lactose intolerant or not okay with gluten, worry not. Let Anise take care of you. You can begin with appetizers such as, crispy fish fingers, murgh malai kebab, chicken consommé, peri peri shrimps with chipotle dip, Cajun spiced vegetable quesadilla, seafood bisque and XO glazed gosht gilafi seekh. Main course features, croissant omelette, pizzas, pastas, risotto, burgers, morrocan style charmoula roast chicken, grilled fish, kofta shahpasand, dum ki nalli and nasi goreng. As grand finale opt for kulfi, gulab jamun, tiramisu and chocolate signature.