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With branches in two of the most happening areas (i.e Besant Nagar and Nungambakkam), Cascade has given the foodies of Chennai a great place to dine. Consisting of both Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian, Cascade’s menu offers dishes varying across the entire Oriental region like Chinese, Thai, Taiwanese, etc.

Each section of their menu is quite long. There are a number of variations to choose from among the starters and the soups. The choice of the main course is quite mind boggling and the waiters at Cascade are extremely willing to help you out to make the right choice. They patiently explain to all your queries regarding each item.

Talking about the food, there is no particular dish I would point to as the best. But I must say, they are all delicious and it is a great experience trying out various oriental delicacies. One important aspect that you must consider before ordering is that, their portions are humongous and I’m not exaggerating. Just 1 main course (such as fried rice or noodles) and a side dish to go with it should more than suffice for 2 people. The first time I went there, I ended up ordering couple of stuff as I usually do, and that was more than enough to cover my meals for 2 days. Lol.

Though I am a vegetarian, I have to mention that the Non-Vegetarian having dinner at Cascade would be spoilt by the plethora of items to choose from, ranging from Seafood, Lamb and Lobster. But this need not, stop Vegetarians from going there. There are plenty of vegetarian stuff (various types of fried rice and noodles) to try out too, and you can ofcourse have a great time filling up yourself to the fullest.

Their ambiance is great, with mild lighting and great arrangement of tables. It seems perfect for a date with just 1 other person or a dining out with your family over the weekend or a hanging out as a gang. Though the price of each dish seems pricey, because of the sheer quantum of each dish, it gets compensated and actually works out very cost effective for a place of such caliber.

A meal for 2 people, would average between Rs. 200 to Rs. 300 depending on how much you can eat, which I would consider as very nominal considering the quality of the food and the place atmosphere itself. Believe me, its very relaxing. Go ahead and check it out, the next time you plan to dine out in Chennai.

The Nungambakkam branch of Cascade is situated on the main road itself before you turn left into Kadhar Nawaz Khan Road and you can find the Cascade at Besant Nagar just behind food world on the road parallel to the beach coming straight from the bus stand away from Adyar. Find the addresses below.

The Cascade, Kakani Tower (Basement), # 15, Khadar Nawaz Khan Road, Chennai - 600 006. Phone: 2825 3836.
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The Cascade, 4th Floor, E - 28 A 16th Cross Street (Ramaniyam Arcade), Besant Nagar, Chennai 600090.

It is one of Chennai’s very popular restaurants and is just a short walk from Elliot’s Beach. They have now opened up branches in Nungambakkam and Anna Nagar as well. For those people who are paranoid about non-vegetarian food, then this is just the place for you. Even though they serve only vegetarian, this place has something for everyone to have a satisfying meal. So don’t miss it.

Eden is a purely vegetarian cuisine and along with great quality food there is no compromise on the variety of dishes available. You’ve got the usual soups and starters. Then you’ll find yourself a reasonably long list of continental dishes which are lip-smackingly tasty. Also included in the menus is North Indian food such as Roti, quite a few side dishes and variations of Fried Rice.

I just can wait to recommend you to try out ‘Corn Florentine’ (Rs. 100) which you’ll find among the Continentals. It’s a baked cheese bowl along with spinach and corn. Its simply ‘yummy’. And I’ve confirmed that its not just me, but I know lot of people who love it. I don’t think I’ve ever had North Indian over here, but knowing Eden’s standard, I can say with some certainty that it would be among the best you’ve tried. Finally you’ve got a whole page of desserts and ice creams on the menu to finish off your meal at a high.

Apart from the food, the service is pretty good and waiters are friendly. But I must warn you, its popularity in food quality lures a lot of people from all over the city. So, if you are planning to come in as a group, you’d better make reservations to avoid getting disappointed. It gets really crowded at weekends at some people end up waiting for over an hour. Nevertheless, I believe that just speaks for Eden’s universal liking across all categories of people.

Its quite affordable especially for what it has got to offer. A meal for 2 people including everything from soups and starters to the desserts would work out to about Rs. 400. I would call that real value for money as there are few places that can give you such good food.

By now (if you are like any other normal foodie) I guess you would have the urge to find out what all the buzz is about. Go Right Ahead! You can find Eden by going straight down the road from the Besant Nagar Bus depot away from Adyar. Its right before the ICICI Bank on the Left. I’m sure anyone around there must be able to guide you.