Visiting Madurai Soon? Try These Top 8 Street Food Delicacies

Madurai is a bustling temple town nestled in the heart of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. In addition to being renowned for its ornate temple complex, Madurai also boasts a diverse and thriving street food scene.

From the succulent bun parotta, a soft and pillowy flatbread, to the crispy and flavour-packed keerai vada, the town offers food lovers and aficionados a plethora of specialties to dig their teeth into.

Drop by Madurai Bun Parotta Kadai or the Sri Meenakshi Madurai Bun Parotta stall to sample the enticing bun parotta, which is a staple of Madurai cuisine. Madurai cuisine, in general, is treasured across the country because it seamlessly incorporates various influences, such as Mughlai and Sri Lankan, into a single wholesome cuisine. It also offers a wide range of dishes, from hearty meats to simple appams to invigorating sweet drinks, including the delectable jigarthanda.

Check out the top 8 street food specialties of Madurai.

Being situated in South India, dosa is naturally a fixture in the cuisine of Madurai. However, a particularly unique version of dosa, known as kari dosai, is savoured by the locals of Madurai.

Unlike regular dosas, this special dosa comprises three layers; the bottom layer is a plain dosa, while the middle layer holds an egg omelette, and the upper layer is made of minced meat. Relished with sambar and chutney, the rich flavours of the layers help craft an explosive and an unforgettable dish.

Recommendations: Konar Mess, Konar Kadai

Type: Non-Vegetarian

Cost for Two: ₹200-400 approx.