A Pondy Bazaar Food Guide: Where to Eat After Shopping in T. Nagar

Few places in Chennai capture the city's energy quite like Pondy Bazaar. Between the clothing stores on Usman Road, the street-side stalls and the crowds weaving through T. Nagar's busiest lanes, there is one thing every shopper eventually needs: somewhere to sit down, cool off and eat properly. This is a practical guide to doing that, and to what we serve at Hibachi Coal House on Sivagnanam Street.

Why Pondy Bazaar deserves a proper food stop

Pondy Bazaar is a full-day outing. Families come for school shopping, friends for festive outfit hunts, couples wander the pedestrian plaza in the evenings. After a few hours of walking, a quick snack rarely does the job — and the area's food scene is mostly built around fast bites rather than a proper meal.

Hibachi Coal House: a coal-fired grill in the middle of it

Hibachi Coal House is a live coal grill restaurant a short walk from the main Pondy Bazaar stretch. Our signature grill dishes are fired over live charcoal for a distinctive smoky flavour — tandoori chicken, hariyali, malai and reshmi kababs, and peri peri and al faham barbecue chicken — with an Indian and Asian menu around it.

A place to sit after a shopping trip

If you have spent the afternoon going store to store along Usman Road, this is a few minutes' walk away. Lunch runs 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, which is the quiet service, and the combo plates — a grill or main course with rice or bread — are the fastest option if you are eating between errands. Dinner runs 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

What is on the menu

• Coal-fired kababs and barbecue chicken from the tandoor section
• Vegetarian plates — paneer tikka, malai broccoli, dragon paneer, paneer gravies and breads
• Fried rice and noodles in veg, paneer, mushroom, egg and chicken versions
• Burritos, quesadillas and sandwiches for something lighter
• Every dish, description and price is listed on our menu page

Good for

• Shoppers wanting a proper sit-down break between stores
• Families eating together after a day out in T. Nagar
• Friend groups who want a shared platter and a table for a while
• Takeaway packed to hold its heat on the way home

Finding Hibachi Coal House in Pondy Bazaar

We are at 3, Sivagnanam Street, Pondy Bazaar, T. Nagar, Chennai 600017, just off the main stretch and a short walk from Panagal Park. It is easy to reach from Usman Road, North Usman Road or the nearby side streets.

Plan your visit

• Directions and local details: our Pondy Bazaar location page has the map, hours and phone number.
• Reserve a table: recommended on weekends, when Pondy Bazaar foot traffic peaks.
• Browse the charcoal grill menu before you head over.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I sit down and eat near Pondy Bazaar?

Hibachi Coal House is a sit-down coal grill restaurant at 3, Sivagnanam Street, just off the main Pondy Bazaar stretch, open for lunch and dinner every day.

Is there a BBQ or grill restaurant in T. Nagar?

Yes — Hibachi Coal House runs a tandoor and barbecue section whose signature dishes are fired over live charcoal, alongside a full Indian and Asian menu.

How close is Hibachi Coal House to the Pondy Bazaar shopping streets?

It is within Pondy Bazaar itself on Sivagnanam Street, walkable from Usman Road and the surrounding shopping areas.

Is Hibachi Coal House suitable for a family meal after shopping?

Yes. The dining room seats families and larger groups, and takeaway is available throughout opening hours.