Ever want to go out but aren’t able to decide on a place as you crave some comfort food while the others want oriental or even regional Indian? MKC – Madras Kitchen Company, the newest addition to Chennai’s culinary scene is the answer to all your gastronomic desires.
Located at Level 1 of The Westin Chennai Velachery, this all-day hangout is a tribute to the evolution of Madras through its food choices from the older generations to the millennials.
For individuals looking for high-quality comfort food in a relaxed & fun ambience, MKC offers a wide range of affordable regional Indian and Oriental street-eats complemented with BETTER-FOR-YOU beverages. It’s comfort food that celebrates regional Indian cuisine and influences from pan orient. With countless vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, MKC is every food lover’s dream come true.
Alongside, the non-alcoholic beverage program inspires healthy living through BETTER-FOR-YOU specialty beverages such as cold pressed juices, Indian teas, Tisanes and great quality coffees.
The design and service at MKC create an environment that is relaxed, fun, casual and uncomplicated. An element of Madras can be found in the ambience, presentation, decor and the menu. Those who have seen Madras turn into Chennai are sure to feel nostalgic when ordering local specials such as the Masala Bovonto and Paneer Soda. The menu is designed in a way that allows you to order sharing plates and that way you get a taste of a lot more.
Some of the exciting menu options in small plates range from Amul cheese and crushed guntur chilies toast, the MKC style vada pav served with dry coconut garlic chutney and fried green chili to the Thai shrimp garlic toast and various kinds of pan seared Baos, steamed dumplings to cabbage rolls and wraps.
Among large plates the quinoa tawa pulao, aloo chole with kulcha, seasonal saag with makki roti, MKC special biryani and much more will leave you spoilt for choice.
Indulge in designer drinks that are named after a key ingredient in Tamil, such as the Tēṅkāy (coconut), Mallakai (jasmine), Aṉṉāci (pineapple) and much more.
Round up your meal on a sweet note with MKC’s signature desserts like the Coorg Coffee Tiramisu, the Madras Kitchen sundae, the Shahi tukda with a pistachio sauce anglasie, among others.
Order all these delectable and instagrammable dishes and drinks from a quirky looking menu carrying the look and feel of a newspaper.
Lakshmanan Ramanathan, General Manager, The Westin Chennai Velachery says” We are very excited to introduce MKC – Madras Kitchen Company to the food lovers of Chennai. This outlet is a concept the city has not seen before and will be a game changer in the culinary world. Several restaurants celebrate the cuisine of Chennai but not many celebrate the city’s spirit. And that’s where MKC steps in. It’s all about reminiscing the nostalgia, the global spirit, the filter coffee and a lot more. The moods of Chennai have been brought to life here through design elements and will appeal to all generations”.
AVERAGE COST FOR TWO – 1200
CONTACT NUMBER OF THE RESTAURANT – + 91 89398 92001
TIMING – 12 Noon to 12 Midnight
ADDRESS – Level 1, The Westin Chennai Velachery, 154 Velachery Main Road, Chennai – 600042-Raja
