Charcoal Grill in Chennai: Inside the Menu at Hibachi Coal House

There is a reason people search for "charcoal grill chicken near me" rather than just "restaurant near me" — they are after one particular flavour, the kind that only comes from live coals. At Hibachi Coal House in Pondy Bazaar, T. Nagar, our signature grill dishes are fired over live charcoal for exactly that reason.

Here is an honest walk through the menu: what comes off the grill, what comes off the range, and what to order the first time you visit.

Why charcoal changes the grill section

Charcoal gives dry, radiant heat. It sears a marinated skewer fast, and the fat dripping onto the coals comes back as smoke. That is what separates our tandoor and barbecue plates from the same dishes cooked on a gas surface. The rest of the kitchen — gravies, noodles, breads — is cooked conventionally, as it should be.

Tandoor and kababs

• Chicken tikka — spiced yoghurt marinade, tandoor grilled
• Tangri kabab — drumsticks marinated in hung curd and spices
• Hariyali kabab — mint and coriander green marinade
• Malai and reshmi kababs — cream and cardamom, mild and soft
• Tandoori chicken — available as quarter, half or full
• See every kabab with its price on the menu

Barbecue specials

Two barbecue plates anchor the grill: peri peri barbecue chicken, hot and tangy, and al faham barbecue chicken, the Middle-Eastern style char-grill. Both are also the base of our Hibachi Coal Special plates, which pair three kababs with roti, fries and salad — the easiest single order if you are eating alone.

Fried rice, noodles and gravies

Away from the coals, the menu covers veg, paneer, mushroom, egg and chicken fried rice and noodles, plus a full main-course section — paneer butter masala, palak paneer, kadai vegetable and gobi manchurian on the vegetarian side; chicken butter masala, kadai chicken, mutton rogan josh and mutton pepper masala on the other. Naan, roti, paratha and rumali roti come from the tandoor.

Vegetarian plates worth ordering

Paneer tikka and malai broccoli come off the tandoor; dragon paneer, corn cheese balls and gobi manchurian cover the starters; and there are paneer burritos, paneer quesadillas and grilled veg sandwiches for something lighter.

Ready to taste it yourself?

• Find us: 3, Sivagnanam Street, Pondy Bazaar, T. Nagar, Chennai — a short walk from Panagal Park.
• Reserve a table: weekend and evening tables fill up first.
• Order online: build your tray and confirm over WhatsApp in seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes charcoal grilling different from regular grilling?

Charcoal gives higher, drier heat and returns the dripping fat as smoke, which is what gives our kababs and barbecue chicken their char. Our signature grill dishes are fired over live charcoal for that reason.

What should I order on a first visit to Hibachi Coal House?

The Hibachi Coal Special chicken plate is the easiest single order — three kababs with roti, fries and salad. For sharing, a mix of tandoori chicken, hariyali kabab and a fried rice works well.

Are prices the same for dine-in and takeaway?

Yes. Every dish and price is listed on our menu page and applies to both dine-in and takeaway.

Does Hibachi Coal House have vegetarian options on the grill menu?

Yes — paneer tikka and malai broccoli come off the tandoor, alongside vegetarian starters, fried rice, noodles, gravies and breads.