🍗🔥😋 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! 😂🍛💸 ---------------------------------------