Tasty Garden
★★★★★
"We visited this place recently. Staff are very friendly and the unique thing about this restaurant is the multiple food options. My kids enjoyed it. We had juice and chicken. Both items tasted good. We will definitely visit again."
— Billy G.
All-day family restaurant · Sithalapakkam, Chennai
★★★½ 3.4 · 32 reviews
Tasty Garden Cafeteriafried rice, wraps & brownies, all day.
An easygoing, all-cuisine spot on the Mambakkam–Medavakkam Main Road — bright orange booths, marble tables and a menu built for families with mixed appetites.
What we're known for
The chicken fried rice is the reason people come back
Set along the Mambakkam–Medavakkam Main Road in Sithalapakkam, Tasty Garden Cafeteria brings an easygoing, all-day family restaurant to this corner of Chennai. The menu runs from morning coffee and quick bites through hearty mains and desserts, served in a bright, casual room built for relaxed meals with the family.
The kitchen's chicken fried rice is a genuine draw — well-flavoured and served in generous quantity. Fried chicken, popcorn chicken and crisp tenders keep the savoury side lively, while the dessert counter wins over younger diners with fudgy brownies and ice cream. Meals arrive nicely presented, and the staff stay attentive and polite — checking in without hovering.
On the menu
Several cuisines, one relaxed room
Alongside the signature fried rice there are noodles and gravy dishes, shawarma, the Garden Wrap, the Tasty Garden Burger, chicken tenders and popcorn chicken, momos, sandwiches, bread omelette, pizza, pasta and soups. To drink, expect fresh juices, milkshakes, lassi and coolers — with brownies and ice cream to finish.
Chicken fried rice
Noodles & gravies
Shawarma
Garden Wrap
Tasty Garden Burger
Chicken tenders
Popcorn chicken
Momos
Sandwiches
Bread omelette
Pizza & pasta
Soups
Juices & shakes
Brownies & ice cream
Enjoy it as a sit-down dine-in visit, packed as takeaway or parcel, or ordered to your door through Swiggy and Zomato — the same menu travels whether you're eating in or at home.
Why locals choose us
Honest value, plus a menu for everyone
Value on the plate
Prices sit at nominal levels for a sit-down meal, and the desserts in particular come in cheaper than a dedicated sweet or bakery shop nearby — fudgy brownies and ice creams affordable enough for an everyday treat. Portions back that up: the chicken fried rice arrives in a quantity that reads as honest value, so a family order stretches comfortably.
Range for mixed tables
Rather than committing everyone to one cuisine, the kitchen keeps rice and noodles, wraps and burgers, shawarma, snacks and full desserts on a single menu — the breadth that lets adults and children order what each actually wants. A proper dining room, a versatile all-day spread and easy prices make it a practical choice for a casual family outing close to home.
In their words
What happy guests say
★★★★★
"We were recommended to come here and I am so pleased we did. The food and atmosphere were truly amazing, and the staff were always on hand, asking if we needed anything while keeping a polite distance. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough."
— Howard I.
★★★★★
"The only restaurant that cares for its customers in my locality. Starting from tea, coffee, juice, starters and main dishes, everything is served with real professionalism to give you the best."
— Abraham P.
★★★★★
"Yummy chicken fried rice. Good quantity, best quality. Highly recommended!"
— Jeri J.
★★★★★
"Good atmosphere. Food tastes are really good. Ice creams are loved by children. Can be a good place to hang out."
— Jerlin I.
★★★★★
"Brownie tasty and fudgy, affordable price when compared to outside shops."
— Krishna K.
Overall rating 3.4 out of 5, based on 32 reviews. Quotes shown are from guests' own words.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What food items does Tasty Garden serve?
The menu spans several cuisines under one roof: chicken fried rice, noodles and gravy dishes, shawarma, the Garden Wrap, the Tasty Garden Burger, chicken tenders and popcorn chicken, momos, sandwiches, bread omelette, pizza, pasta and soups — plus fresh juices, milkshakes, lassi, coolers, brownies and ice cream.
Does the restaurant have fried rice and fried chicken?
Yes. The chicken fried rice is the signature dish — well-flavoured and served in generous quantity — and the savoury side also includes fried chicken, crisp tenders and popcorn chicken.
Do they serve shawarma and Garden wraps in Sithalapakkam?
Yes. Shawarma and the house Garden Wrap are both on the menu, alongside the Tasty Garden Burger for anyone in the mood for something handheld.
Are there vegetarian options on the menu?
Yes. The menu includes veg starters, soups, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, momos and a full range of juices, shakes and desserts, so vegetarians have plenty to choose from.
What desserts like brownies and ice cream are available?
The dessert counter serves fudgy brownies and ice cream — a favourite with children and priced more affordably than nearby dedicated sweet or bakery shops.
Is there a kids-friendly menu?
It's a family restaurant built with kids in mind — the wide all-cuisine spread, snacks like popcorn chicken and tenders, and the ice cream and brownies make it easy for younger diners, all in a clean, comfortable room with cushioned orange booths.
Opening hours
Open early, open late
- Monday7:00am – 11:00pm
- Tuesday7:00am – 11:00pm
- Wednesday7:00am – 11:00pm
- Thursday7:00am – 11:00pm
- Friday7:00am – 11:00pm
- Saturday7:00am – 11:00pm
- Sunday11:00am – 11:00pm
Handy for an early breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack run or a late dinner.
Find us
On the Main Road, Sithalapakkam
No.2/450, Mambakkam – Medavakkam Main Road,Sithalapakkam, Chennai,
Tamil Nadu 600126, India
It sits directly on the Mambakkam–Medavakkam Main Road, easy to reach from the surrounding neighbourhoods. Prefer to eat at home? The full menu is available as takeaway and parcel from the counter, or delivered through Swiggy and Zomato.
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