🍗🔥😋 Non-Veg Home Style Food At Aara Mess - Trichy 🍖🍛🍴- iTASTE

🍗 Trichy Food Hunt: My Adventures at Aara Mess

So, this time my food radar beeped in Trichy. And instead of going behind some air-conditioned “fine dining” palace where they charge you extra for tissues, I wanted something home-style. You know – the kind of food that feels like it’s cooked by a loving grandma… or at least by someone who knows what salt is.

Google Maps; https://www.google.com/maps/place/ARA+MESS/@10.7901244,78.6933431,751m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x3baaf50072aae945:0xcfe0a9561cef4fb5!8m2!3d10.7901191!4d78.695918!16s%2Fg%2F11w2m77vxy?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgyNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Enter Aara Mess, a small little joint tucked away on TVS Tollgate Road. From outside, it looks like the kind of place where you’ll either discover hidden food gems… or hidden stomach problems. But hey, I’m brave.

                                        

Now here’s where the comedy starts. I opened the menu and realized it was basically a “missing persons list.” 🕵️‍♂️ No chicken dishes (seriously, a mess without chicken? That’s like a biryani without rice). And in the mutton section, the only survivors were intestine fry and liver fry. Great. Basically the parts of the goat even the goat didn’t want.

But foodies don’t back down. So I went all in and ordered:

• Non-veg meals 🍛

• Mutton intestine fry 🐐 (a.k.a. mutton’s revenge)

• Vanjaram fish fry 🐟

• Paal oori (Seela) fish fry 🐠

The non-veg meals were a pleasant surprise though – they came with two veg dishes (to trick you into thinking you’re being healthy), and a trio of gravies: mutton, fish, and chicken. The mutton gravy and fish gravy were solid, proper mess-style flavor bombs. The chicken gravy? Let’s just say it tasted like the cook made it while scrolling Instagram. 🥱

Now, let me talk about the hero of the day – the Nethili karuvadu thokku. My god! 🤯 Absolute game-changer. Spicy, tangy, bold – the kind of dish that makes you sweat, cry, and still want another bite. Honestly, you could walk into Aara Mess, order just this thokku with rice, and walk out a happy soul.

The mutton intestine fry was actually tasty, though the pieces were slightly bigger than I expected. Felt like I was chewing on goat cables. Still, flavor-wise, no complaints. The fish fries were excellent too – fresh, perfectly fried, and coated in that masala that whispers “homemade” with every bite.

So, what’s the verdict?
👉 Aara Mess is not for the menu explorers (because half the menu is MIA).
👉 But if you want simple, no-nonsense, home-style food with a couple of gems (hello thokku 👋), then this place is worth stopping by.

I walked out full, slightly amused, and already planning my next trip back – just for that karuvadu thokku.

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⚡ Final thought:
If you’re the kind of person who wants butter chicken and naan – stay away. If you’re the kind of person who enjoys intestine fry and fish masala that slaps harder than your mom’s chappal, welcome to Aara Mess. 😂🍴

                           

From Stress to Sirumalai 🤯➡️😴 Best Chill Spot Ever! - iTASTE

#itaste #pepernest #sirumalai 🌿✨ Sirumalai – The Hidden Hill Station Nobody Told You About! ✨🌿 Google Maps; https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pepper+Nest+Resort/@10.2427925,77.9993406,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!3m8!1s0x3b00ad0441c78759:0x9ed4eef80256855a!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d10.2427872!4d78.0019155!16s%2Fg%2F11vk2slm0t?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgxOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D Contact Details; 90259 69661 99949 73772 When everyone is rushing to Ooty, Kodaikanal, Yercaud, or Kolli Hills like it’s a theme park queue, there’s this tiny hidden gem just 25 km from Dindigul quietly chilling… literally. Welcome to Sirumalai – the hill station that’s so low-key, even Google Maps looks surprised when you search for it. 😂

Now, let’s talk stay. We booked ourselves into Pepper Nest Homestay – a 5-acre pepper farm with a house big enough for 15–20 people. Basically, you can bring your entire extended family, your neighbors, and maybe even your milkman, and there’s still space. 🏡 The setup: Main building → 2 double rooms downstairs, 3 double beds upstairs in a hall (extra beds? No problem). Separate container cabin → perfect for that one friend who snores like a tractor. Wooden & A-frame cabins → still under construction, so you can brag that you stayed there before it was cool. 🍽️ The dining area? Built on a platform with a killer view. And yes, there’s a campfire spot too – for when you want to roast marshmallows… or just gossip about your relatives.

👨‍🍳 Food? Oh boy. They have in-house cooks who whip up food just the way you like. Since there were 20 people, they even summoned a Biryani Specialist from outside. That’s right – a man whose sole life mission is making chicken biryani and dhalcha. Legend. 🙏 Lunch → Chicken biryani, chilli chicken & boiled eggs. Absolute food coma. Dinner → Chapatti + chicken curry = happiness on a plate. Breakfast → Idly, parotta, veg kurma, and mutton kulambu. Eating parotta with hot mutton kulambu in chilly weather? That’s not breakfast, that’s therapy. 🤤

Sure, there’s no fancy sightseeing or adventure sports here. But you know what? Sirumalai IS the activity. You come here to do nothing, eat like a king, and breathe fresh air that doesn’t come with a GST bill. ✅ Best for: Groups, families, friends, and that one stressed IT guy who wants to fake “work from home” but actually “chill from hills.” 👉 Sirumalai – the only hill station where your blood pressure drops, but your biryani intake shoots up! 😂🍗 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                             

Mess In Annur 🍽️ Serving Hot Idlis 🥥 with Tasty Mutton Varuval 🍖 & Kudal...

#itaste #annur #dharanimess Mess In Annur Serving Hot Idlis with Tasty Mutton Varuval & Kudal Curry For Breakfast - iTASTE Google Maps; https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dharani+Mess/@11.2391733,77.0754491,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x3ba8fb284efd2f71:0xe344eed6a7907145!8m2!3d11.239168!4d77.078024!16s%2Fg%2F11h75rrq98?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Just a tiny mess with a big heart — Dharani Mess sits quietly on the Annur–Mettupalayam highway, just 2 km from Annur, feeding hungry souls with some seriously tasty mutton and kudal (intestine) curry every single day.

Sundays here are a festival for meat lovers — think mutton head curry, mutton brain fry, and country chicken joining the party. But I went on a weekday, so my luck wasn’t fully loaded — just mutton and kudal for me. Fewer dishes, but oh, the taste!

The kudal had that peppery punch that wakes you up better than coffee, and the mutton was soft, juicy, and bursting with flavor. Pairing them with hot, fluffy idlis? Pure heaven. The only heartbreak — no parotta here! And trust me, those curries with parotta would have been legendary.

We also tried dosa — decent enough, but mutton and kudal were clearly the showstoppers. If you’re passing through, this is one homemade-style breakfast you absolutely shouldn’t miss. ---------------------------------------------------------------

                              

🍗💥 Non-Veg Feast for 100 Rupees! 🍛 8 Non-Veg Varieties + Unlimited Rice ...

#itaste #unlimitednonveg #tiruchengodu Eight Non-Veg Items with Unlimited Rice, Chicken & Fish Kulambu for Just 100 ₹ Google Maps; https://www.google.com/maps/place/50+%E2%82%B9+Meels+Jothi+Mess/@11.3740134,77.9188527,20.75z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x3ba961c24bac7d9f:0x7ec650f51c00932b!8m2!3d11.3741154!4d77.9188639!16s%2Fg%2F11v5fc8tyh?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDczMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D I was peacefully cruising from Tiruchengode to Namakkal, minding my own business… when suddenly, a signboard slapped me in the face 👀 — “8 Non-Veg Items + Unlimited Rice, Chicken & Fish Kulambu – ₹100” Wait, what?! In 2025, with this much inflation, even a tea is ₹20. So this felt like spotting a unicorn in traffic. 🦄

Naturally, I slammed the brakes and went in. They actually had other combos for ₹50 and ₹70 (budget kings, take notes 😎), but I went for the full ₹100 combo — because I’m a foodie, not a coward. Now what did this glorious 100-rupee meal include? Hold your breath:

Naatukoli soup 🐓 Mutton kola urundai 🐐 Naatukoli chicken fry Chicken liver fry Karuvaadu (dry fish) thokku 🐟 Fish fry (Nei Meen) Chicken Chinthamani 🔥 Egg poriyal 🥚 Unlimited rice, chicken kulambu, fish kulambu AND rasam! Yes, I triple-checked. They weren’t joking. Let’s talk taste. 😋 The naatukoli soup? Pretty solid – not watered down like some places that serve "chicken-flavored hot water." Mutton kola urundai? Nicely done. In most hotels, one piece of this costs ₹25 minimum. While it didn’t have that full-on Dindigul or Madurai punch, it was still yum. The naatukoli fry? No complaints – chicken fry was tender and it had a kick. Fish fry (Nei Meen)? Fresh, flavourful, and masalas were bang on. Liver and egg poriyal? Hit the spot. The karuvaattu thokku had a soft sweetness with mild spice – surprisingly addictive. But the star of the show? CHICKEN CHINTHAMANI! 🌟 Absolute flavor bomb! I wanted to ask for more, but I remembered I had paid only ₹100 and calmed down. 😅 Kulambu and rasam were both satisfying – spicy enough to clear your sinuses and your stress.

                                        

Sure, portions were small. But come on… ₹100 for 8 non-veg items and unlimited rice?! This was a feast disguised as a budget meal. Taste was on point, and for the price — it’s a no-brainer. If you’re anywhere near the Tiruchengode–Namakkal road, skip that boring biryani stop and try this gem. Trust me, your tummy and wallet will both thank you! 😂🍛💸 ---------------------------------------

                                  

Kochai Kudil-An Eatery In Coimbatore Serving Tasty Kochai Kaatu Varuval ...

#itaste #kochaikudil #coimbatore Kochai Kudil-An Eatery In Coimbatore Serving Tasty Kochai Kaatu Varuval & Other Naatukolzi Varieties

Google Maps ; https://www.google.com/maps/place/KOCCHEI+KUDIL+RESTAURANT/@11.0843488,77.0346141,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x3ba8f9007f746a31:0x3f19b393c93020af!8m2!3d11.0843488!4d77.0346141!16s%2Fg%2F11wfl2p93b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcyMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

🐓🔥 HUNTING KOCHAI KARI IN COIMBATORE – A FEAST FIT FOR A FIGHTER! 🍗🍛 This time, my food radar beeped all the way to Coimbatore, and guess what I was hunting? Not gold… not treasure… but something way rarer — Kochai Kari! 👀 Now, if you don’t know what Kochai is, buckle up. It’s not your average chicken. We’re talking about the meat of a fighter rooster – bold, muscular, and textured like mutton. Think Rocky Balboa… but in feathers. 🥊🐔 The taste? Oh, way better than your regular country chicken. But here’s the twist: if it’s not cooked right, your jaw will get more workout than your biceps! 💪😅 So I landed at Kochai Kudil, tucked away in Kallapatti, Coimbatore — a humble joint that specializes in this warrior meat, along with our beloved country chicken classics.

Since it was a sleepy Monday, the dish count was a bit low (even chickens need weekends off, right? 🐓💤). But I wasn’t leaving empty-handed. I ordered whatever they had — meals, small onion omelettes, and of course, kalakkis (because no Tamil meal is complete without some messy love 💛🍳). The Kochai Kari Kaatu Varuval showed up with swagger — well-spiced, perfectly cooked, and tasty. But honestly? I’ve had even better Kochai elsewhere (just saying, no offence, Chef 🧑‍🍳👀).

But hold your forks — the Sangagiri Naatukoli and Pallipalayam Chicken totally stole the show! 🔥 Spicy, juicy, and downright delicious. These country chickens came to the fight with more flavor than the Kochai! With all that meat teaming up with hot rice, my lunch turned into a proper love affair. 💘 Only downer? The Naatukoli Thanni Kulambu didn’t hit that emotional note. But hey, the Pachapuli Rasam came in like a tangy savior. 🥹💚 Verdict? A solid lunch. My tummy was happy, my heart was full, but my wallet… slightly lighter than expected. 💸😉 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                           

திண்டுக்கல் மட்டன் பிரியாணி🍗🍛+இடிச்சு போட்ட நாட்டுக்கோழி🐔+நாட்டுக்கோழி உப்பு கறி🌶️🍖–MUJIB BIRYANI 🤤

#itaste #mujibbiryani #dindigul திண்டுக்கல் மட்டன் பிரியாணி🍗🍛+இடிச்சு போட்ட நாட்டுக்கோழி🐔+நாட்டுக்கோழி உப்பு கறி🌶️🍖–MUJIB BIRYANI 🤤 Google Maps; https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mujib+Briyani/@10.3597805,77.9871546,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x3b00ab473624eb49:0x932b8c21edb59809!8m2!3d10.3597752!4d77.9897295!16s%2Fg%2F11fxvdjsv6!5m1!1e2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

This time, I landed in Dindigul – and you know what that means… it’s Biryani time! 😋🍗 I checked out a place called MUJIB BIRYANI, which isn’t just famous for its mutton biryani, but also for some seriously drool-worthy side dishes! This legendary spot actually started way back in 1992 from a humble thallu vandi (roadside cart). The branch I visited opened about 6-7 years ago – but the taste? Still epic! Here’s what I shamelessly devoured: Mutton Biryani (obviously 😎) Mutton Kola Urundai Mutton Chops with Egg Nattukozhi Idicha Kari (country chicken smashed & spiced up) Nattukozhi Uppu Kari (the showstopper 🏆)

The biryani even came with a surprise Kesari sweet – and let me tell you, it was a nice sweet touch after all the spicy action. The mutton was juicy, the flavours were rich, and yes, I went for a second plate because the biryani was that good! No regrets. 😂 The mutton chops + egg combo? Total game changer. The nattukozhi idicha kari had a nice smoky, spicy punch. And the uppu kari? It blew my mind. Easily the best side dish of the day! A totally satisfying lunch – a full tummy and a happy soul. 😍 Watch till the end to see if I managed to walk out or had to be rolled out. Price List; Mutton Biryani 1/2 - 286 inr Mutton Plain Biryani - 171/- Kola Urundai - 29 Mutton Nenju Chops with Egg - 171/- Nattukolzi Idicha Kari - 200/- Nattukolzu uppukari - 157/- ----------------------------------------------------------------------

                           

Breakfast with friends - Idli, paratha and intestine curry - iTASTE

#itaste #குடல்கறி #dharapuram நண்பர்களுடன் காலை உணவு - இட்லி, பரோட்டா மற்றும் குடல் கறி - iTASTE Oh, you’re expecting a location link? And prices, too? How adorable. Unfortunately, I won’t be gracing you with those details, because this place? Yeah, it didn’t exactly win my heart. Or my stomach. Let’s rewind a bit. So, my friends and I were on a noble quest to reach Kochi via Dharapuram. Somewhere along the way, our stomachs started growling like underfed lions—it was breakfast time. We weren’t looking for just any place. Oh no, we were looking for a NICE PLACE. You know, one where the food doesn’t come with an emotional support goat. My friends had a very specific craving. Not just for breakfast, but for mutton kudal. Intestines, for breakfast. Because clearly, toast and eggs are for amateurs. So, like the brave culinary explorers we are, we pulled up at this visually convincing spot called Kongu Parotta Stall. It had “good food” written all over it—probably with invisible ink.

We ordered the works—idly, dosas, parottas, and of course, the main event: kudal, both in its gravy-soaked glory and fried form.

Now, kudal usually comes with a light, goaty smell. Acceptable. Expected. But this one? This was beyond goat. This was “I may have been sitting here since last week” kind of aroma. It gave off strong end-of-the-world buffet vibes. Honestly, I felt the kudal was on the verge of walking off the plate and filing a complaint against itself. I spared my viewers these juicy details in the video because I still want people to trust me. But no, I was not thrilled. And apparently, neither was my friend Anguraj, who took one for the team and bravely downed the kudal like a champ… only to later battle a mysterious stomach upset. Could it have been the food? Who knows. We’re not doctors. But the timing? Impeccable. Really makes you think.

Maybe it was just bad luck. Or maybe the goat was getting revenge from the afterlife. Either way, we left that place with full plates and shattered dreams. So, the moral of the story? Sometimes it’s better to stay hungry… than to let your breakfast turn into a horror sequel titled "Return of the Stomach Ache" starring Anguraj. 🐐💀🍽️ ---------------------------------------------------------------------

                            

Ex - Military Man Runs Country Chicken Restaurant - iTaste

#itaste #namakkal #countrychickenrecipe Ex - Miltary Man நடத்தும் மண்பானை நாட்டுக்கோழி உணவகம் - iTaste Google Maps; https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saravana+Nattukozhi+Unavagam/@11.2250722,78.1384024,492a,35y,283.54h,44.87t/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x3babcf0052fce571:0x96c1054780e2220b!8m2!3d11.227457!4d78.134488!16s%2Fg%2F11wc3j99k9!5m1!1e2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYyMy4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

🌴 Azhagana Village Vibes & Naatukoli Delights in Namakkal! 🍗🐟

Stopped by this roadside gem in Namakkal — right on the highway! This place is all about that claypot country chicken craze… and of course, we had to taste it all! 😋

We started off with Naatukoli Chinthamani and Naatukoli Ingi Poondu... hmm, not bad, but didn’t blow our minds. But wait for it... the real heroes were the Naatukoli Thanni Kulambu and the Thick Kulambu – absolute soul food! 🤤🔥

Then came the stars from the sea – or maybe a nearby pond 🐟 – the Para Fish and Jelebi Fish. Tawa-fried to crispy perfection, though we felt the masalas could’ve done a little more dancing on our tongues. 💃🫣

But hold up… here’s the twist – Omlette Kuli Paniyaram! Yes, you read that right. It was crispy, fluffy, eggy magic in every bite! 🥚✨

Overall, it felt like a wholesome village-style feast straight from grandma's backyard kitchen! If you’re cruising along Namakkal highway with an empty stomach, this is one tasty pit stop you don’t wanna miss! 🚗🍴

Watch the full video and tell us – would you try the Jelebi Fish? Or are you team Thick Kulambu? 😄👇

#VillageFood #NamakkalEats #CountryChicken #FoodVlogTamil #iTaste

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💥😋 BEST MANDI - Mutton, Chicken & Beef MANDI - இந்த மந்தியை ஒரு முறையாவத...

#itaste #soofimandi #kerala 💥😋 BEST MANDI - Mutton, Chicken & Beef MANDI - இந்த மந்தியை ஒரு முறையாவது முயற்சி செய்து பாருங்கல் ❣ Google Maps; https://www.google.com/maps/place/Soofi+Mandi/@10.4764036,76.2404092,17z/data=!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x3ba7f10b45bf0b33:0x1e51079208f205!2sSoofi+Mandi!8m2!3d10.4764157!4d76.2405137!10e5!16s%2Fg%2F11qzbffhv7!3m5!1s0x3ba7f10b45bf0b33:0x1e51079208f205!8m2!3d10.4764157!4d76.2405137!16s%2Fg%2F11qzbffhv7!5m1!1e2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

I always thought Mandi was just another fancy name for biryani… until my taste buds got a reality check! It turns out that Mandi is a legendary Yemeni rice dish that’s slow-cooked, spice-loaded, and meat-lover-approved. On our way back from Thrissur, hunger struck — and Soofi Mandi answered the call like a superhero with a plate. We dived into Alfaham Chicken Mandi (both peri peri and green chili versions), Mutton Mandi, and Beef Mandi. Let me tell you — my first bite of Mandi felt like a love letter from the Middle East.

The rice looked dry at first glance, but one bite in and BOOM — flavor explosion! Tender meat, juicy and falling off the bone, especially the mutton and beef — sorry chicken, you were good, but this was a meat showdown and you came third.

Oh, and the sides? The salsa and salad didn’t just ‘complement’ the dish — they upgraded it to a full-blown party. Honestly, not trying this place earlier feels like a food felony — don’t make the same mistake I did. Hit Soofi Mandi, and thank me later!

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🥪🍳 Continental Breakfast At French Toast, Kochi - iTASTE

#itaste #frenchtoast #kochi 🥪🍳Continental Breakfast At French Toast, Kochi - iTASTE Google Maps; https://www.google.com/maps/place/French+Toast/@9.9608593,76.2913458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x3b0872c7c084c6e1:0xfa89a147ebca31b7!8m2!3d9.960854!4d76.2939207!16s%2Fg%2F1q5grjz2b!5m1!1e2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Breakfast Before Backwaters – A French Toast Fiasco (in a good way!) So, we were in Kochi, and the kids suddenly decided they had a deep craving for continental breakfast — you know, the kind of breakfast that looks like art and vanishes in three bites. As luck would have it, a place called French Toast was just around the corner. Since we were anyway on our way to Alleppey (houseboat dreams, here we come!), we figured—why not fuel up in style? Now, we were a full gang — about 11 to 12 of us, including teens with bottomless appetites and adults pretending to be on a diet. So yeah, our order looked like a full-blown room service menu at a 5-star hotel. Naturally, the food took a bit of time to arrive. But when it did… oh boy. One by one, each plate landed on the table like a runway model. Stylish, gorgeous, intimidating even. For a moment we just stared at the food like it was a museum exhibit. Then, instinct took over. We tried: French omelette with cheese and sausages (soft, cheesy, and yum), Beef chili omelette (this one punched me in the tastebuds — in a good way), Herb-poached chicken sourdough sandwich (fancy name, solid flavour), Classic fish & chips (crispy and golden, just how Poseidon intended), Classic French toast (a sugary hug on a plate),

And a few other mysterious combo dishes from the menu that we ordered purely because they sounded cool. Verdict? Every dish was a win. True continental flavours, not just toast with attitude. Yes, the prices were a bit on the higher side… but hey, it’s continental! You’re not just paying for the food — you’re paying for the experience of pretending you're brunching in Paris while actually sweating in Kochi. In short: bellies full, hearts happy, wallets slightly lighter. Would we go again? Absolutely. Maybe next time with fewer people... or bigger wallets. Price list- 1. Combo 2 – ₹1142.86 2. Combo 3 – ₹571.43 3. French Omelette with Cheese & Sausages – ₹357.14 4. Beef Chilli Omelette – ₹380.95 5. Herb Poached Chicken Sourdough Sandwich – ₹381.00 6. Fish & Chips – ₹495.00 7. Salted French Fries (150 gm) – ₹142.86 8. Cappuccino – ₹190.00 9. Lime Iced Tea – ₹190.00 10. Iced Chocolate – ₹236.00 11. Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice – ₹238.00 12. Milk Hot Chocolate – ₹333.33 13. Classic French Toast – ₹238.09 **Sub Total:** ₹5088.76 **GST (CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5%):** ₹254.43 **Total Invoice Value:** ₹5343 --------------------------------------------------------------