Hotel Town Bus

I have passed through this hotel many number of times; and everytime with one thought should try this one and i did this time. Me and my mom where coming back home from Vadapalani, when i suggested we have dinner over there.

Earlier my dad had mentioned that the tiffin items on this hotel is good.  What’s most striking about this place apart from its name. They have a cut out of town bus plastered above the entrance. 

Entrance - Picked this pic from internet

Name itself “Town Bus” is a term that you would hear once your out of Chennai, very common name across Tamil Nadu and a term people can easily relate to.

This is not a fine dine restaurant and its a Hotel in its true sense, as one would expect a hotel to be.

Ambience is just how would you expect, its got clean tables and a typical small hotel decor.  We ordered a Parotta  (Malabar parotta) and Masala Dosa. You get served pretty and quick.   

Parotta

Parotta was  like in other places two small ones served with Vegetable Kuruma, Channa sort of gravy and Onion raitha.  Parotta was soft, fluffy and nicely cooked and so were the accompaniments, just right and tasty.

Masala Dosa

Masala dosa was served with Sambar, Tomato Chutney, Coriander Chutney and  Coconut Chutney, it was again good to taste. Would definitely suggest those who go there to try their chutney. 

Finally we ordered  a Coffee, which was a let down too milky and less of decoction.

I personally have a quirkiness that if i go to any of the hotels of this type that serves tiffin items need to wash it down with coffee and for a non-veg hotel like Safari (typically any mallu muslim hotel)  wash it down with tea.

The bill was 72 rs, and totally worth it. They also have North Indian, Chinese style dishes and Chat. I would prefer to stick to South Indian dishes at similar hotels.

Hotel Town Bus is located on Arcot Road on the right from Vadapalani towards Kodambakkam.  You cannot miss the huge bus above the entrance.

Food  8/10

Ambience 4/10

Service 8/10

Price 9/10

Would I Recommend?   Yes, don’t expect fine dine.