"Is this Chennai or China?" the ambience of the much-discussed restaurant Mainland China makes you wonder. Situated within Hotel Quality Inn Aruna (Nungambakkam), this place serves some of the best authentic Chinese cuisine in town.

Their buffet spread is the most appealing, with a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes lined up. An interesting collection of teas, served before the meal, is closely followed by sumptuous noodles, sweet-and-sour vegetables, or maybe the bean curd delight with tender chicken pieces in them. Before you've finished your meal you've already decided to come back!



Another restaurant that offers good Chinese food is The Cascade (Nungambakkam). The newly renovated place has two seating areas, including an alfresco setting. Every item on the menu is traditionally prepared and the service is quite prompt. But be sure to reach there early during weekends, else you might have to wait for a table.

If you are looking for something different, you could try Liu's Waldorf (Sardar Patel Road), a restaurant hidden within a complex you just might miss. For a late-night bite, or some fun dishes, walk in and you'd be blown away. They serve the best egg noodles in town, along with clear soups and a variety of other unique dishes. Dynasty (T Nagar) is yet another Chinese restaurant that has created a mark for itself, with delicious Chinese dishes.

Wang's Kitchen suits those who prefer a more casual setting. What started off as a small restaurant today has branches across the city that rustles up finger-licking Chinese food, including Haka noodles, veg Manchau soup, and hot and sour vegetables. If you want to dig into perfect American Chopsuey, with red or white sauce and tender vegetables or meat, Canton (Nungambakkam) is where you can head to.

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