Flavours of the South Come Alive at Southern Spice, Taj Coromandel Chennai with the Appam & Stew Celebration

By PNI Admin On May 11, 2026

Taj Coromandel’s iconic South Indian specialty restaurant Southern Spice, invites guests to savour the comforting, time-honoured pairing of appam and stew with its specially curated Appam & Stew celebration. Bringing together the rich culinary traditions of the southern coast, the experience showcases distinctive interpretations from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka – offering a menu crafted by the chefs led by Vikas Milhoutra, Executive Chef, that is both rooted in authenticity and designed for indulgent, diner-friendly dining. Available a la carte for both lunch and dinner, it is a tribute to the simple yet soulful flavours that define South Indian home kitchens.

At the heart of the menu are delicate, lacy appams paired with a range of fragrant, slow-cooked stews. Guests can begin with the classic Palappam served alongside a comforting Kerala Vegetable Ishtu, or explore regional variations like Ragi Idiyappam with Mangalore Chicken Stew and Kallappam complemented by a robust Tamil Nadu-style Mutton Elumbu Stew. For those seeking a touch of sweetness, the Wheat Appam with Sweet Coconut Milk and Banana offers a nostalgic finish, while Stuffed Appams filled with spiced egg or paneer add a contemporary twist to the spread.

The experience extends into a selection of deeply satisfying coastal stews and curries, including the Prawn Moilee, the peppery Kozhi Kurumulagu Stew, the delicious Kadala Curry, the tangy Meen Manga Curry, and a wholesome Chana-Coconut Stew. Each is thoughtfully paired with soft appam or delicate idiyappam, allowing diners to mix and match their preferred combinations. To round off the experience, the dessert selection draws from familiar southern favourites like the Elaneer Payasam and Pazham Pori served with jaggery sauce, while the Filter Coffee Panna Cotta offers a modern interpretation of the region’s beloved brew.

Come relish the magic of appam and stew, only at Southern Spice at Taj Coromandel, featured among India’s Top 50 Restaurants by Condé Nast Traveller India, and awarded 4 Stars by Culinary Culture’s Ultimate Restaurant Ratings.