CHENNAI HOPPERS
Featured Items
- Pallipalayam Chicken$18.95
Bone in chicken, grated coconut, red chili paste, garlic, curry leaves, whole red chili and spices, cooked in coconut oil.
- Chicken 65 Biryani$16.95
Flavorful biryani dum cooked saffron hued basmati rice, layered with fried chicken pieces.
- Naan$4.00+
(Contains gluten) Indian flat bread. Choice of plain/butter/garlic/mint/cheese/onion kulcha.
Hoppers Chef Special
Soups
Small Bites
- Street Samosa$8.95
(Vegan) Tri-folded puff pastry stuffed with potato, chilis, mint, cilantro & chat masala, deep fried.
- Chandni Chowk Chaat$10.95
From the street of Old Delhi, Chatpata chickpeas, spiced potatoes, fresh yogurt layered with Hoppers inspired sweet and spicy chutney, garnished with fine crisps.
- Kaalan Manchurian$12.95
(Vegan) Our very own recipe of mushrooms in dry manchurian sauce, Chennai style.
- Okra Karuku Muruku$11.95
(Vegan) Crispy fried okra.
- Kaaigari Pakoda$9.95
(Vegan) South Indian version of seasonal vegetable fritters.
- Cheppankizhangu 65$10.95
(Vegan) Fritters of Taro slices, gun powder & curry leaves; deep fried.
- Uthiri Onion Pakoda$7.95
(Vegan) Julienne onions, masala powders, curry leaves, crushed garlic & besan flour; deep fried.
- Vazhaipoo Kola Urundai$10.95
(Vegan) Dumplings of raw banana florets, green chilis, red onions, curry leaves & channa dal with curry masala powder; deep fried.
- Paneer Tikka Multani$13.95
(Contains dairy) Cottage cheese, marinated in spices and yogurt, grilled in tandoor.
- Kozhi 65$12.95
Cubes of chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, deep fried.
- Kozhi Lollipop$13.95
Chicken wings, battered in spices and deep fried.
- Aadu Chukka$17.95
(Spicy) Boneless lamb dry cooked in traditional masala Madurai style.
- Mutton Kola Urundai$13.95
Minced lamb cooked with aromatic spices; deep fried dumplings.
- Tawa Fish Fry$15.95
King fish rubbed with home spices and pan fried.
- Marina Poricha Nethili$12.95
Sardines marinated in aromatic spices and deep fried. SEASONAL
- Coconut Fish Fingers$11.95
Strips of Tilapia coated with grated coconut and in-house spices, deep fried.
- Shrimp Manchurian$14.95
Classic spicy, sweet and tangy Indo-Chinese dish
- Pudina Murg Dil Tikka$12.99
(Contains dairy; sesame) Mint and sesame coated, tandoori barbecued chunks of chicken served with chutney and relish.
Vegetarian
- Ennai Kathirikai$14.95
(Vegan; Spicy) Baby eggplant tossed in roasted spices, tomatoes, onions & coconut paste.
- Chettinadu Kalan Thengai Pattani Curry$15.95
(Vegan) Button mushrooms, green peas in a spicy coconut black pepper sauce.
- Chennai Avial$15.95
(Contains dairy) Raw banana, seasonal vegetables & green chilis cooked with fresh coconut & yogurt.
- Vendakkai Mandi$14.95
(Vegan) Okra sautéed with onion, tomatoes and roasted ground spices.
- Paneer Labadar$17.95
(Contains dairy) Grilled paneer cubes, onions and bell peppers in a creamy tomato sauce.
- Palak Methi Paneer$16.95
(Contains dairy) Tandoori cooked cottage cheese cubes simmered in cumin tempered creamy spinach gravy.
Poultry & Lambs
- Hoppers Ghee Roast$18.95
(Spicy; contains dairy) Chicken roasted in home ground dry masala, crushed peppers, tamarind, yogurt, jaggery and clarified butter.
- Pallipalayam Chicken$18.95
Bone in chicken, grated coconut, red chili paste, garlic, curry leaves, whole red chili and spices, cooked in coconut oil.
- Old Delhi Butter Chicken$18.95
(Contains dairy) Pulled tandoori chicken cooked in butter, tomato sauce & aromatic spices.
- Murg Tikka Masala$18.95
(Contains dairy) Cubes of chicken char grilled and cooked with onions and bell peppers in a creamy tomato sauce.
- Nilgiri Lamb Kurma$21.95
(Contains dairy) Cubes of lamb slowly simmered in coconut, fresh herbs & spices.
- Kashmiri Lamb Roganjosh$22.95
(Spicy) Chunks of lamb slow cooked in onion, tomato and kashmiri red chili sauce.
- Uppu Kari$20.95
Cubes of lamb tossed in traditional hand ground spices
- Nalli Pepper Fry$20.95Out of stock
(Spicy) Lamb shank cooked in spicy pepper sauce, madurai style.
Seafood
- Tawa Pompano$20.95
Pompano fish rubbed with home spices and pan fried.
- Madras Ilai Meen Varuthathu$16.95
(Spicy) Fish Fry; Catch of the day cooked in a traditional red sauce & coconut oil, wrapped in banana leaf and pan seared.
- Meen Thenga Aracha Kulambu$19.95
(Spicy) Coconut Fish Curry; Catch of the day cooked in a tangy tamarind sauce.
- Goan Fish Curry$19.95
Fresh catch of the day cooked in coconut, malt vinegar, ground spices & kokum.
- Yera Manga Kozhambu$22.95
(Spicy) Shrimp Mango Curry; A tangy shrimp curry cooked to perfection with raw mango & coconut.
- Milagu Yera Thokku$22.95
(Spicy) Shrimp Pepper Masala; Shrimp cooked in a tangy tomato sauce with caramelized onions & home ground spices.
Char Grilled (Tandoor)
- Malai Reshmi Kabob$17.95
(Contains dairy) Boneless chicken minced and delicately flavored with white pepper, yogurt & cream; grilled in tandoor.
- Dhaba Kalmi$15.95
(Contains dairy) Chicken drumsticks marinated with a mild house spice & yogurt, grilled in tandoor
- Cornish Hen$22.95
(Contains dairy) Whole Cornish hen rubbed with in-house spices; grilled in tandoor.
- Peshwari Boti Kabob$25.95
(Contains dairy) Lamb marinated in green papaya, red chili & ginger garlic paste, grilled in tandoor.
- Hoppers Pomfret$23.95
(Contains dairy) Whole silverline pomfret rubbed with house spices and cooked in tandoor.
- Mahi Mirch Tandoor$22.95
(Contains dairy) Tikka of fish in rich marinade of dill, crushed red chili, fennel, ginger, honey & a trace of mustard oil; grilled in tandoori.
- Lal Mirch Jhinga$23.95
Tandoor grilled king prawns in a marinade of roasted red chillies, with a hint of carom seeds.
Biryanis
- Dum Chicken Biryani$17.95
The perfect delicacy of made with the choicest cuts of chicken, dum cooked with saffron hued basmati rice.
- Chicken 65 Biryani$16.95
Flavorful biryani dum cooked saffron hued basmati rice, layered with fried chicken pieces.
- Dum Goat Biryani$19.95Out of stock
The perfect delicacy made with the choicest cuts of goat, dum cooked with saffron hued basmati rice.
- Dum Veg Biryani$14.95
The perfect delicacy of made with seasonal vegetables, dum cooked with saffron hued basmati rice.
- Banarasi Pulao$13.95
Aromatic basmati rice with seasonal vegetables and paneer, infused with mint and spices.
- Shrimp Biryani$19.95Out of stock
Shrimp dum cooked in aromatic basmati rice with the blend of spices.
Bucket Biryanis
- Mini Bucket Biryani - Chicken$52.99
Package comes with Chicken Biryani in a bucket (84oz), Kozhi 65, Raitha, Dessert (Chef's choice of the day) and Sodas.
- Mini Bucket Biryani - Goat$60.99Out of stock
Package comes with Goat Biryani in a bucket (84oz), Kozhi 65, Raitha, Dessert (Chef's choice of the day) and Sodas.
- Mini Bucket Biryani - Veg$38.99Out of stock
Package comes with Veg Biryani in a bucket (84oz), Samosa (3 pcs), Raitha, Dessert (Chef's choice of the day) and Sodas.
Tiffin Ready
- Thattu Nei Podi Idli$11.99
Fluffy steamed rice cakes tossed with gunpowder and clarified butter, served with chutney & sambar.
- Madurai Idli$8.99
(Vegan) Steamed rice cake with chutney and sambhar (lentil soup).
- Sambhar Idli$10.99
(Vegan) Steamed spongy rice cakes served immersed in mildly spiced sambhar.
- Idli Vada$9.99
(Vegan) Steamed spongy rice cakes and deep fried vada (lentil doughnut) served with sambhar and chutney.
- Vada$8.99
(Vegan) South Indian deep fried lentil doughnuts served with chutney.
- Sambhar Vada$10.99
(Vegan) South Indian deep fried lentil doughnuts served immersed in sambhar, onion & crisps.
- Dosa$12.95+
(Vegan) Crispy rice lentil crepe paired with chutney & sambhar.
- Cheese Dosa$13.95
(Contains dairy) Crispy cheesy rice lentil crepe paired with chutney & sambhar.
- Madurai Muttai Dosa$14.95
Rice lentil crepe topped with fluffy omelette served with chutney & sambhar.
- Ghee Roast Dosa$15.95
(Contains dairy) Crispy rice lentil crepe made with ghee, served with chutney and sambhar.
- Masala Dosa$14.95
(Vegan) Crispy rice crepe stuffed with south Indian potato masala, served with chutneys & sambhar.
- Mysore Masala Dosa$14.95
(Vegan; contains nuts) Crispy rice crepe topped with Mysore chili paste, served with chutneys & sambhar.
- Virudhunagar Chukka Kari Dosa$17.95
(Spicy) Rice lentil crepe stuffed with lamb chunks cooked in spicy onion masala.
- Uthappam$13.95
(Vegan) Pan grilled rice pancake with toppings of your choice served with chutney and sambar.
- Ceylon Parotta$12.95
(Contains gluten) Flaky layered bread cooked in griddle to perfection, served with veg korma.
- Kothu Parotta$14.99+
(Contains gluten) Shredded layered bread, onions, tomatoes, chilis, curry leaves and spices cooked with vegetables or chicken or scrambled eggs. Served with veg or non-veg sauce.
- Khara Paniyaram$11.95
Rice dumplings tossed in spicy gun powder.
- Aapam$13.95
Hoppers from fermented rice either plain or topped with fluffy omelette, served with cardamom infused coconut milk & korma.
- Aapam Paya$17.95
Goat trotters cooked to perfection in aromatic spices and coconut. Served with aapam (Hoppers from fermented rice).
- Hoppers Goat Paya$14.99
Goat trotters cooked to perfection in aromatic spices and coconut. Served with choice of Idli or Parotta.
Breads
- Naan$4.00+
(Contains gluten) Indian flat bread. Choice of plain/butter/garlic/mint/cheese/onion kulcha.
- Bullet Naan$5.00
(Contains gluten; sesame) Naan stuffed with chopped chili, cilantro and black sesame seeds.
- Kashmiri Naan$5.00
(Contains gluten; nuts) Naan stuffed with coconut, nuts, dry fruits and sugar.
- Roti$4.00
Flat bread made from stone ground wholemeal flour.
- Assorted Bread Basket$12.95
Choice of three breads. Onion Kulcha/Plain Naan/Garlic Naan/Roti/Butter Naan.
Sides
- Iyer Yellow Dal$10.95
(Vegan) Tempered yellow lentils with ginger, tomato and fresh coriander.
- Chennai Tiffin Sambhar$8.95
(Vegan) Yellow lentils with ground spices, seasonal vegetables & fresh coriander tempered with curry leaves and clarified butter.
- Dahi$4.95
Plain Yogurt
- Tamarind Chutney$4.00
(Vegan) Sweet & sour chutney made with tamarind, salt, jaggery & spice powders.
- Mint Chutney$4.00
Chutney prepared from fresh mint leaves, coriander leaves, ginger and garlic.
- Steamed Rice$4.00
Steamed white basmati rice.
- Ceylon Parotta (1 pc)$3.00
(Contains gluten) 1 piece of flaky layered bread cooked in griddle to perfection.
Soft Drinks
- Mango Lassi$5.99
Refreshing drink made with mango, yogurt & cane sugar.
- Nannari Sarbath$5.95
A refreshing sweet drink made with traditional wonder root.
- Rose Milk$5.99
Rose essence, saffron, crushed ice, whole milk & sugar crystals.
- Badam Milk$5.99
Almonds, condensed milk, ice cream & cold milk.
- Soda$3.50
- Bottled Water$3.00
Desserts
- Srivilliputhur Palkova$9.95
A rich dessert made by slow cooking milk & sugar, wrapped in banana leaf.
- Lala Kadai Halwa$9.95
A must try delicacy made with whole wheat milk, caramelized sugar and clarified butter slow cooked to a jello.
- Nannari Kulfi$7.95
Indian ice cream infused with Nannari
- Cardamom Creme Brûlée$8.95
Rich custard infused with cardamom
- Gulab Jamun$5.95
Spongy deep fried dumplings made with flour & milk served in a rose infused syrup.