Rathna Cafe in Triplicane, Chennai, is a historic vegetarian restaurant established in 1948, renowned for its South Indian cuisine. The outlet on Triplicane High Road offers classics like idli sambar, dosas, pongal, filter coffee, and full meals at reasonable prices. It remains popular for breakfast and tiffin among locals.
Idli sambar and mini idlis stand out for their flavorful sambar, often called "the magic of sambar.
"Popular items include ghee roast dosa, rava masala dosa, vada, pongal, and filter coffee.
Affordable thalis and tiffin items cater to quick bites or full meals, all purely vegetarian.