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    CHENNAI HOPPERS

    136 PARAMOUNT PARK DRIVE

    GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879


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    Hoppers Chef Special
    Lunch Specials (Tue–Fri)
    Soups
    Small Bites
    Vegetarian
    Poultry & Lambs
    Seafood
    Char Grilled (Tandoor)
    Thali
    Biryanis
    Bucket Biryanis
    Tiffin Ready
    Breads
    Sides
    Soft Drinks
    Desserts
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    Featured Items

    • Naan

      (Contains gluten) Indian flat bread. Choice of plain/butter/garlic/mint/cheese/onion kulcha.
      $4.00+
    • Old Delhi Butter Chicken

      (Contains dairy) Pulled tandoori chicken cooked in butter, tomato sauce & aromatic spices.
      $22.95
    • Kozhi Lollipop

      Chicken wings, battered in spices and deep fried.
      $16.45

    Hoppers Chef Special

    • Hoppers Chicken Chukka

      Dry roasted chicken cooked with aromatic spices.
      $13.95
    • Columbo Tuna Cutlet

      Mash potatoes, minced Tuna, garlic, green chili, onions and spices deep fried.
      $14.95
    • Kudal Milagu Pirattal

      Goat stomach slow cooked in pepper sauce.
      $16.95
    • Simmakkal Parotta Bowl

      Parotta soaked in house sauce topped with choice of one meat chicken/mutton/shrimp
      $10.99
    • Lamb Stew

      Lamb shank slow cooked in coconut milk and spices.
      $22.95
    • Urandai Curry Kulambu

      Minced chicken ball cooked in a creamy coconut sauce.
      $20.95
    • Madurai Jigarthanda

      A special desert made of chilled milk almond gum and creamy ice cream.
      $11.95

    Lunch Specials (Tue–Fri)

    • Half Chicken Biryani

      The perfect delicacy of made with the choicest cuts of chicken, dum cooked with saffron hued basmati rice.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.49
    • Half Madras 65 Biryani

      Bold and flavorful Chennai biryani; Tender, juicy pieces of spicy Chicken 65 layered with fragrant basmati rice.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.49

    Soups

    Spicy dishes
    • Murungai Keerai Soup

      (Vegan) Drumstick leaves cooked in a lentil garlic broth.
      $9.95
    • Tomato Coriander Shorba

      (Vegan) Tomato bisque flavored with coriander and spices.
      $8.95
    • Hoppers Egg Drop Soup

      Hot Broth of chicken, herbs, southern spices and silken strands of egg.
      $10.95
    • Goat Trotter (Paya) Soup

      Goat trotters cooked in a hot broth with aromatic in-house spices.
      $11.95

    Small Bites

    • Street Samosa

      (Vegan) Tri-folded puff pastry stuffed with potato, chilis, mint, cilantro & chat masala, deep fried.
      $9.95
    • Kaalan Manchurian

      (Vegan) Our very own recipe of mushrooms in dry manchurian sauce, Chennai style.
      $13.95
    • Okra Karuku Muruku

      (Vegan) Crispy fried okra.
      $12.95
    • Cheppankizhangu 65

      (Vegan) Fritters of Taro slices, gun powder & curry leaves; deep fried.
      $12.95
    • Uthiri Onion Pakoda

      (Vegan) Julienne onions, masala powders, curry leaves, crushed garlic & besan flour; deep fried.
      $10.95
    • Vazhaipoo Kola Urundai

      (Vegan) Dumplings of raw banana florets, green chilis, red onions, curry leaves & channa dal with curry masala powder; deep fried.
      $10.95
    • Karachi Malai Paneer Tikka

      Cottage cheese marinated in spices, yogurt; grilled in tandoor.
      $14.95
    • Kozhi 65

      Cubes of chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, deep fried.
      $16.45
    • Kozhi Lollipop

      Chicken wings, battered in spices and deep fried.
      $16.45
    • Murg Malai Tikka

      Tender pieces of chicken infused with yogurt, cheese and cashew nut; grilled to perfection.
      $15.99
    • Aadu Nei Chukka

      (Spicy) Boneless lamb dry cooked in traditional masala Madurai style.
      $17.95
    • Mutton Kola Urundai

      Minced lamb cooked with aromatic spices; deep fried dumplings.
      $15.95
    • Vanjaram Podi Varuval (King Fish)

      King Mackerel rubbed with home spices and pan fried.
      $16.95
    • Marina Poricha Nethili

      Sardines marinated in aromatic spices and deep fried. SEASONAL
      $12.95
    • Curry leaf shrimp

      Succulent shrimp sautéed in the blend of south Indian spice and curry leaf.
      $16.95

    Vegetarian

    All entree's comes with rice.
    • Ennai Kathirikai

      (Vegan; Spicy) Baby eggplant tossed in roasted spices, tomatoes, onions & coconut paste.
      $18.95
    • Chettinadu Kalan Thengai Pattani Curry

      (Vegan) Button mushrooms, green peas in a spicy coconut black pepper sauce.
      $18.95
    • Chennai Avial

      (Contains dairy) Raw banana, seasonal vegetables & green chilis cooked with fresh coconut & yogurt.
      $18.95
    • Iyer Yellow Dal

      (Vegan) Tempered yellow lentils with ginger, tomato and fresh coriander.
      $13.95
    • Vendakkai Mandi

      (Vegan) Okra sautéed with onion, tomatoes and roasted ground spices.
      $19.95
    • Paneer Labadar

      (Contains dairy) Grilled paneer cubes, onions and bell peppers in a creamy tomato sauce.
      $19.95
    • Palak Methi Paneer

      (Contains dairy) Tandoori cooked cottage cheese cubes simmered in cumin tempered creamy spinach gravy.
      $19.95

    Poultry & Lambs

    • Hoppers Ghee Roast

      (Spicy; contains dairy) Chicken roasted in home ground dry masala, crushed peppers, tamarind, yogurt, jaggery and clarified butter.
      $22.95
    • Pallipalayam Chicken

      Bone in chicken, grated coconut, red chili paste, garlic, curry leaves, whole red chili and spices, cooked in coconut oil.
      $22.95
    • Old Delhi Butter Chicken

      (Contains dairy) Pulled tandoori chicken cooked in butter, tomato sauce & aromatic spices.
      $22.95
    • Murg Tikka Masala

      (Contains dairy) Cubes of chicken char grilled and cooked with onions and bell peppers in a creamy tomato sauce.
      $22.95
    • Nilgiri Lamb Kurma

      (Contains dairy) Cubes of lamb slowly simmered in coconut, fresh herbs & spices.
      $23.95
    • Kashmiri Lamb Roganjosh

      (Spicy) Chunks of lamb slow cooked in onion, tomato and kashmiri red chili sauce.
      $23.95
    • Uppu Kari

      Cubes of lamb tossed in traditional hand ground spices
      $23.95
    • Madurai Goat Pepper

      Tender goat meat slow-cooked with freshly ground black pepper, South Indian spices.
      $22.99
    • Nalli Pepper Fry

      (Spicy) Lamb shank cooked in spicy pepper sauce, madurai style.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $24.95

    Seafood

    • Madras Ilai Meen Varuthathu

      (Spicy) Fish Fry; Catch of the day cooked in a traditional red sauce & coconut oil, wrapped in banana leaf and pan seared.
      $22.95
    • Meen Thenga Aracha Kulambu

      (Spicy) Coconut Fish Curry; Catch of the day cooked in a tangy tamarind sauce.
      $23.95
    • Goan Fish Curry

      Fresh catch of the day cooked in coconut, malt vinegar, ground spices & kokum.
      $23.95
    • Yera Manga Kozhambu

      (Spicy) Shrimp Mango Curry; A tangy shrimp curry cooked to perfection with raw mango & coconut.
      $24.95
    • Milagu Yera Thokku

      (Spicy) Shrimp Pepper Masala; Shrimp cooked in a tangy tomato sauce with caramelized onions & home ground spices.
      $24.95

    Char Grilled (Tandoor)

    Tandoor items may contains dairy
    • Malai Reshmi Kabob

      (Contains dairy) Boneless chicken minced and delicately flavored with white pepper, yogurt & cream; grilled in tandoor.
      $19.95
    • Dhaba Kalmi

      (Contains dairy) Chicken drumsticks marinated with a mild house spice & yogurt, grilled in tandoor
      $18.95
    • Tandoori Lamb Chops

      Premium lamb chops marinated with blend of yogurt, sour cream and house made spices; char grilled to perfection.
      $26.99
    • Hoppers Pomfret

      (Contains dairy) Whole silverline pomfret rubbed with house spices and cooked in tandoor.
      $26.95
    • Mahi Mirch Tandoor

      (Contains dairy) Tikka of fish in rich marinade of dill, crushed red chili, fennel, ginger, honey & a trace of mustard oil; grilled in tandoori.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $23.95
    • Zafrani King Prawns

      (Contains dairy) Jumbo prawns marinated with saffron, cardamom, black pepper and yogurt, grilled on skewers.
      $25.95

    Thali

    • South Indian Veg Thali

      **Served only on weekdays during lunch hours. South Indian-style meal with a selection of various dishes served on a platter.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.99

    Biryanis

    • Dum Chicken Biryani

      The perfect delicacy of made with the choicest cuts of chicken, dum cooked with saffron hued basmati rice.
      $22.95
    • Madras 65 Biryani

      Bold and flavorful Chennai biryani; Tender, juicy pieces of spicy Chicken 65 layered with fragrant basmati rice. (Limited Availability)
      $23.99
    • Thalappakatti Mutton Biryani

      Special blend of traditional aromatic spices, Seeraga Samba rice, and choicest cuts of goat, slow-cooked to perfection. Available only during the weekend.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.95
    • Dum Goat Biryani

      The perfect delicacy made with the choicest cuts of goat, dum cooked with saffron hued basmati rice.
      $24.95
    • Dum Veg Biryani

      The perfect delicacy of made with seasonal vegetables, dum cooked with saffron hued basmati rice.
      $18.95
    • Banarasi Pulao

      Aromatic basmati rice with seasonal vegetables and paneer, infused with mint and spices.
      $18.95

    Bucket Biryanis

    • Mini Bucket Biryani - Chicken

      Package comes with Chicken Biryani in a bucket (84oz), Kozhi 65, Raitha, Dessert (Chef's choice of the day) and Sodas.
      $54.99
    • Mini Bucket Biryani - Goat

      Package comes with Goat Biryani in a bucket (84oz), Kozhi 65, Raitha, Dessert (Chef's choice of the day) and Sodas.
      $62.99
    • Mini Bucket Biryani - Veg

      Package comes with Veg Biryani in a bucket (84oz), Samosa (3 pcs), Raitha, Dessert (Chef's choice of the day) and Sodas.
      $38.99

    Tiffin Ready

    • Thattu Nei Podi Idli

      Fluffy steamed rice cakes tossed with gunpowder and clarified butter, served with chutney & sambar.
      $11.99
    • Madurai Idli

      (Vegan) Steamed rice cake with chutney and sambhar (lentil soup).
      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.99
    • Sambhar Idli

      (Vegan) Steamed spongy rice cakes served immersed in mildly spiced sambhar.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.99
    • Idli Vada

      (Vegan) Steamed spongy rice cakes and deep fried vada (lentil doughnut) served with sambhar and chutney.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.99
    • Vada

      (Vegan) South Indian deep fried lentil doughnuts served with chutney.
      $10.99
    • Sambhar Vada

      (Vegan) South Indian deep fried lentil doughnuts served immersed in sambhar, onion & crisps.
      $12.99
    • Dosa

      (Vegan) Crispy rice lentil crepe paired with chutney & sambhar.
      $14.95+
    • Cheese Dosa

      (Contains dairy) Crispy cheesy rice lentil crepe paired with chutney & sambhar.
      $15.95
    • Madurai Muttai Dosa

      Rice lentil crepe topped with fluffy omelette served with chutney & sambhar.
      $16.95
    • Ghee Roast Dosa

      (Contains dairy) Crispy rice lentil crepe made with ghee, served with chutney and sambhar.
      $17.95
    • Masala Dosa

      (Vegan) Crispy rice crepe stuffed with south Indian potato masala, served with chutneys & sambhar.
      $15.95
    • Mysore Masala Dosa

      (Vegan; contains nuts) Crispy rice crepe topped with Mysore chili paste, served with chutneys & sambhar.
      $15.95
    • Virudhunagar Chukka Kari Dosa

      (Spicy) Rice lentil crepe stuffed with lamb chunks cooked in spicy onion masala.
      $22.00
    • Uthappam

      (Vegan) Pan grilled rice pancake with toppings of your choice served with chutney and sambar.
      $14.95
    • Ceylon Parotta

      (Contains gluten) Flaky layered bread cooked in griddle to perfection, served with veg korma.
      $13.95
    • Kothu Parotta

      (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.
      $17.99+
    • Aapam

      Hoppers from fermented rice either plain or topped with fluffy omelette, served with cardamom infused coconut milk & korma.
      $15.95
    • Aapam Paya

      Goat trotters cooked to perfection in aromatic spices and coconut. Served with aapam (Hoppers from fermented rice).
      $19.95
    • Hoppers Goat Paya

      Goat trotters cooked to perfection in aromatic spices and coconut. Served with choice of Idli or Parotta.
      $20.95

    Breads

    • Naan

      (Contains gluten) Indian flat bread. Choice of plain/butter/garlic/mint/cheese/onion kulcha.
      $4.00+
    • Bullet Naan

      (Contains gluten; sesame) Naan stuffed with chopped chili, cilantro and black sesame seeds.
      $5.00
    • Kashmiri Naan

      (Contains gluten; nuts) Naan stuffed with coconut, nuts, dry fruits and sugar.
      $5.00
    • Roti

      Flat bread made from stone ground wholemeal flour.
      $4.00
    • Assorted Bread Basket

      Choice of three breads. Onion Kulcha/Plain Naan/Garlic Naan/Roti/Butter Naan.
      $14.95

    Sides

    • Chennai Tiffin Sambhar

      (Vegan) Yellow lentils with ground spices, seasonal vegetables & fresh coriander tempered with curry leaves and clarified butter.
      $10.95
    • Dahi

      Plain Yogurt
      $4.95
    • Tamarind Chutney

      (Vegan) Sweet & sour chutney made with tamarind, salt, jaggery & spice powders.
      $4.00
    • Mint Chutney

      Chutney prepared from fresh mint leaves, coriander leaves, ginger and garlic.
      $4.00
    • Steamed Rice

      Steamed white basmati rice.
      $4.00
    • Iyer Yellow Dal

      (Vegan) Tempered yellow lentils with ginger, tomato and fresh coriander.
      $13.95
    • Ceylon Parotta (Pic)

      (Contains gluten) 1 piece of flaky layered bread cooked in griddle to perfection.
      $4.00

    Soft Drinks

    • Mango Lassi

      Refreshing drink made with mango, yogurt & cane sugar.
      $6.99
    • Nannari Sarbath

      A refreshing sweet drink made with traditional wonder root.
      $6.95
    • Rose Milk

      Rose essence, saffron, crushed ice, whole milk & sugar crystals.
      $6.99
    • Badam Milk

      Almonds, condensed milk, ice cream & cold milk.
      $6.99
    • Soda

      $3.95
    • Bottled Water

      $3.00

    Desserts

    • Srivilliputhur Palkova

      A rich dessert made by slow cooking milk & sugar, wrapped in banana leaf.
      $9.95
    • Lala Kadai Halwa

      A must try delicacy made with whole wheat milk, caramelized sugar and clarified butter slow cooked to a jello.
      $9.95
    • Nannari Kulfi

      Indian ice cream infused with Nannari
      $7.95
    • Cardamom Creme Brûlée

      Rich custard infused with cardamom
      $8.95
    • Gulab Jamun

      Spongy deep fried dumplings made with flour & milk served in a rose infused syrup.
      $5.95
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    Ceylon Parotta (Pic)

    $4.00

    (Contains gluten) 1 piece of flaky layered bread cooked in griddle to perfection.

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    All hours
    Sunday11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Inspired by south Indian traditions, Chennai Hoppers embodies the traditional flavor profiles to offer exotic dishes in authentic flavor with emphasis on refined and creative cuisine from the traditional kitchens of Southern India of Tamilnadu, where the city of Chennai is located. Our contemporary version of rustic Indian food will be beyond your expectation but still rooted in its origins.

    Location

    136 PARAMOUNT PARK DRIVE, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879

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