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Chennai Palace Indian Restaurant

550 North East Road, Holden Hill SA 5088, Australia

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550 North East Road, Holden Hill SA 5088, Australia

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+61 8 7086 6880
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Chennai Palace Indian Restaurant

Chennai Palace delivers unapologetic South Indian staples in Holden Hill, from paper-thin dosas to fiery Chettinad gravies. Diners gravitate toward the bustling Thursday night buffet for rotating spreads of mutton starters and biryanis, while weekends bring a focused vegetarian layout piled with hot vadas, idlis, and coconut chutney. For private gatherings, an attached party hall easily handles milestone family banquets. It feels like stepping into a friend's dining room—complete with fresh kothu parotta and cooling sips of nannari sarbath.

  • Themed Regional Buffets: Rotating weeknight spreads featuring chicken 65 and biryanis alongside weekend breakfast and lunch layouts of idlis, vadas, and sambar.
  • Private Party Hall: A dedicated on-site hall with accommodating staff setup for milestone family celebrations and group gatherings.
  • South Indian Specialties: Specialties spanning crispy dosas, kothu parotta, chicken Chettinad, and traditional nannari sarbath.
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Why Choose Chennai Palace Indian Restaurant

Discover why Adelaide diners choose Chennai Palace for regional South Indian specialties, rotating buffets, and private celebrations.

  • Dynamic Buffet Spreads at Value Pricing

    Guests can feast across wide-ranging spreads during value-focused weekend breakfast/lunch and Thursday night rotations that combine South and North Indian staples.

    The best part is that they change their menu every Thursday, never repeat them. Amount charge is $33 AU so that's much pocket friendly when you have Veg, Non-Veg with Desserts in the same price.

    A to Z

  • Affordable Weekend Vegetarian Feasts

    Patrons looking for extensive weekend spreads enjoy complete breakfast and lunch selections prepared fresh at a budget-friendly rate.

    They have plenty of items in just $19.90 per person. Food was delicious and service very good. All food items like dosa, idly, vada, puri and sabji good

    Vinay Sahni

  • Dedicated Support for Milestone Gatherings

    Families celebrate key milestones seamlessly with attentive planning, room setup, and advice on group orders from accommodating team members.

    Recently we celebrated a huge milestone and had a huge booking. Both the aunty and uncle were so accomodating, helped me set up an area to give us enough space, gave their honest opinion on our order and the right serving and the two young boys helping us set up.

    Joachim Pereira

  • Private Event Hall for Parties

    The venue offers dedicated hall space and dependable catering so private functions and birthday celebrations run smoothly from beginning to end.

    great venue for small parties/ get togethers

    Vibs 6

  • Authentic Regional Culinary Specialties

    Diners savor distinctive regional specialties like dosas, kothu parotta, and Pallipalayam chicken that capture true home-style South Indian flavors.

    Authentic South Indian food – an absolute treat for anyone craving real South Indian cuisine. A must-try is the Pallipalayam Chicken, along with any variety of dosa, the Egg Veechu Paratha, and the Kothu Paratha.

    Mangala Rajendran

  • Homely and Welcoming Dining Environment

    Guests enjoy a warm, hospitable ambiance alongside traditional South Indian comforts, evoking the feeling of dining at home or back in Chennai.

    Lovely ambiance and homely environment. Highly recommend their service!

    Faria Tasnim

Authentic regional specialties crafted with traditional South Indian spices

  • Dosa

    From crispy dosas to flavorful sambhar, every dish is a masterpiece.

    dhruv honey

  • Kothu Paratha

    A must-try is the Pallipalayam Chicken, along with any variety of dosa, the Egg Veechu Paratha, and the Kothu Paratha.

    Mangala Rajendran

  • Chicken 65

    Start your meal with their crispy and flavorful chicken 65 and mutton starters

    Gaurav pathak

  • Chicken Chettinad

    The chicken Chettinad was the standout, bold, spicy, and full of flavour. Truly fantafabulous.

    Mehala Gunasekharan

Other favorites

Complementary sweets, drinks, and snacks to round out your meal

  • Falooda

    dessert Falooda

    Tania Heidenreich

  • Nannari Sarbath

    We ordered Nannari Sarbath after a very long time, and it brought back nostalgic memories of Chennai.

    Mangala Rajendran

  • Muruku

    PS Don't forget to get the muruku on your way out... Delicious 😋

    Jagathas Paran

  • Garlic Naan

    Garlic Naan

    Tania Heidenreich

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hosting assistance, guided tastings, and traditional touches that elevate your visit.

  • Dedicated Milestone Event & Space Setup Assistance

    Hosts receive hands-on assistance configuring event spaces for milestone gatherings, with team members advising on portion sizes and physically arranging areas to ensure large groups have comfortable room.

  • Guided Dish Recommendations & Spread Walkthroughs

    Weekend diners navigating the extensive spread receive one-on-one dish descriptions, flavor guidance, and personalized recommendations from floor staff to tailor their dining choices.

  • Traditional Nostalgic Refreshments & Departure Treats

    Guests ordering classic snacks can enjoy traditional regional accompaniments, such as nostalgic Nannari Sarbath and takeaway muruku snacks available upon departure.

  • Rotating Thursday Buffet Menus with Zero Dish Repetition

    Diners returning for regular weeknight spreads experience a continuously refreshed lineup, with rotated regional non-vegetarian, vegetarian, and dessert specialties crafted fresh each session.

Before you head over

Practical advice for navigating buffets, ordering specialties, and hosting events

  • Plan Ahead for Thursday Buffets

    Arrive early or book ahead for the Thursday night buffet, as it draws substantial local crowds for its rotating spread of South and North Indian dishes, starters, and biryanis.

  • Ask Staff for Weekend Buffet Guidance

    If you are dining during the weekend vegetarian breakfast and lunch buffets, feel free to ask staff for dish explanations and recommendations to help navigate the variety of dosas, idlis, and curries.

  • Coordinate Early for Party Hall Events

    When organizing celebrations in the dedicated function hall, coordinate setup details and catering requirements early with the hosts, who assist with layout planning and food portions.

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