Overview
Enjoy a private and authentic home cooked meal with your host Uma. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy traditional South Indian cuisine with a creative twist made by a local who lives close to the airport. Uma is a South Indian vegetarian who has honed her culinary skills cooking for her extended Indian family for nearly three decades.
An expert cook, she says she can convert any diehard non-vegetarian into a vegetable lover. Uma lives in the Guindy neighborhood of Chennai, about a 15-min drive from the Chennai airport as you head into the city. Her home is also close to the ITC Grand Chola, Ramada Plaza and Park Hyatt hotels.
This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine either when you arrive into Chennai or on your way out!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Gratuities
Homecooked meal by your host Uma
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet your host Uma at her apartment in the Guindy neighborhood of Chennai, about a 15-min drive from the Chennai airport. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Meet Uma at her home.
Address: 118 Mount Road, Guindy Institutional Area, Chennai, India, 600032
Directions: Here is a Google maps link to your host's apartment: https://goo.gl/maps/4Ztj3rfTawifts6z8
You can contact Uma at +91 98409 05598 or via email at uma.1804@gmail.com with any questions.
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Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food.
Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above.
We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
What to expect
This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Your experience begins by meeting your host Uma at her home. Uma prepares a delightful array of vegetarian festival foods to give you an insight into Tamilian cuisine and culture.
Learn about the symbolism of kolam (rice flour drawings that most Tamilian households have) and about traditional utensils and musical instruments.
Join Uma at her dining table to enjoy a vegetarian menu that may include tangerine rasam (a tangy, refreshing broth made with tomatoes, pepper and citrus), beetroot vada (deep fried beetroot and multigrain dumplings), vegetable poriyal (stir-fried vegetables with coconut) and sundal (an absolutely delicious green pea and chickpea salad garnished with coconut and raw mango) accompanied by rice and pickles.
Your meal concludes with dessert. Uma serves her food on bio degradable, eco-friendly palm leaf pressed plates. Occasionally, Uma's friend Mala may join you at the table.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private South Indian Vegetarian Dining with a Local Near the Chennai Airport
Can I cancel Private South Indian Vegetarian Dining with a Local Near the Chennai Airport for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
Meet your host Uma at her apartment in the Guindy neighborhood of Chennai, about a 15-min drive from the Chennai airport.
What's included?
- Gratuities
- Homecooked meal by your host Uma
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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