There’s no better time than Diwali to satisfy your sugar cravings. Chennai’s sweet shops come alive during Diwali. While most households in Chennai still make at least some sweets in-house, the wide variety of sweets makes it a convenient option for you to outsource the sweets. There are few cities in India that can match Chennai’s variety of sweets, from time-tested South Indian sweets to traditional sweets of Rajasthan to Bengali favourites. You will be troubled with the choice:
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10 Sweet Shops In Chennai You Must Try:
1. Gorgeous Dessert:
This shop started a few decades ago in the Adyar area of South Chennai and then became a chain of sweet shops across the city. They offer one of the largest sweet menus with sweets from across India. We favor their Mysore Pak (Cashew Mysore Pak is a house speciality), which has the right texture, and their traditional South Indian-style laddus with a hint of camphor.
Where: Gandhi Nagar, Adyar
2. Shri Krishna Sweets:
The journey of Krishna Sweets started a few decades ago in Coimbatore but has now become synonymous with Chennai. It is their signature Mysorepa (a melt-in-the-mouth version of Mysore Pak) that has earned it a loyal following of fans across India. But be sure to check out other favorites like coconut laddu too.
Where: Venkatnarayan Road, T Nagar
3. Kakra Ramprasad
If you ask us to choose our favorite almond milk in Chennai, it would be the sinful Kakra version. When sweet shops opened in the city’s bustling Mint Street in the 1950s, Kakra Jalebi became an instant favourite. We would recommend you to visit their more accessible Kilpauk outlet where you can taste their signature Kesar Baati with spongy texture and attractive saffron notes.
Where: Ormes Road, Kilpauk
4. Mr. Sweets:
If you are like me and you can make some Kaju Katli in less time, then Shree Sweets should be on your list. Their Kesar Kaju Katli with its rich saffron flavor is one of the best in the city. Sri is also popular with its almond milk and milk sweets like delicious rasmalai.
Where: Dr. TV Road, Chetpet
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5. Gangotri Sweets:
One of the most famous chaat and sweet shops in Chennai since it was established in the 1990s, Gangotri is famous for its range of milk sweets. We are fond of their pedas, their kalakand and their delicious version of chanar payesh.
Where: Cathedral Road
6. Basha Halwawala:
This simple sweet shop with eighty years of heritage in the busy Jam Market area of Triplicane sells one of the most delicious halwa in Chennai. Dum Ka Rot is a favorite in the region and consists of semolina mixed with sugar, ghee and khoya to form a unique layer that is formed over coals on the lid during the cooking process. Regulars also swear by their gulab jamun and gajar ka halwa.
Where: Fakir Saheb Street, Janbazar, Triplicane
7. KC Das:
Looking for authentic Bengali Mishti? KC Das is a person with almost no brain. It remains one of India’s most popular destinations for Bengali sweets with its fail-proof rasgullas. Apart from their famous Rasgullas, there is much more available here. Their Chanar Payesh and Kala Jamun are a must try.
Where: Moores Road, College Road
8. Luscious:
This low-profile sweet shop has retained its traditional tastes and flavors over the decades. One of their specialties is Paal Khowa – if you like milk based sweets that are extremely sweet then this is a treat for you. Other popular sweets here are Adhirasam and Vella Cheedai (crunchy sweet balls made from jaggery and rice flour).
Where: Venkatraman Street, T Nagar
9. Adyar Anand Bhavan:
Popularly known as A2B, it is one of the oldest sweet shop brands in Chennai which started in Adyar (hence the name). It has grown into a large chain with outlets across South India. Some of her favorites are paneer jamun, moti ke laddu and bombay halwa.
Where: Lattice Bridge Road, Adyar
10. Perambur Srinivas Sweets:
A chain with several outlets including Perambur. They offer a wide range of sweets including favorites like Soan Papdi and Badam Halwa. Their combo packs and baskets are ideal for gifting or sharing with your loved ones.
Where: Perambur High Road
