A popular street food made by shredding flaky parottas and stir-frying them with eggs, meat, and spices.
4 top-rated spots found
Courtallam Border Rahmath Kadai
Chicken Kothu Parotta
South Indian / Street Food
· $$
· T. Nagar
★★★★☆ 4.1
8,900 reviews
Local LegendClassicCrowd Favorite
9.6
Flavor
8.8
Value
6.5
Vibe
Widely considered the gold standard in Chennai, this spot is famous for its 'Border Parotta' style. The kothu here is prized for its perfect moisture balance—neither too dry nor too soggy—and the deep infusion of their legendary 'Special Salna'.
📍 90, G N Chetty Road, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017 · View on Maps
Madurai Kumar Mess
Mutton Kothu Parotta
Madurai / Chettinad
· $$
· Vadapalani
★★★★☆ 4.2
9,900 reviews
AuthenticLocal LegendMeat Lover's Haven
9.2
Flavor
7.5
Value
7.2
Vibe
Brings the rustic, fiery flavors of Madurai to the heart of Chennai. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the mutton, which is tender and integrated seamlessly into the shredded parotta layers.
📍 165, Vadapalani Main Road, Near Lakshman Sruthi Musicals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600026 · View on Maps
Maplai
Shredded Chicken Kothu Parotta
Gourmet South Indian
· $$$
· Nungambakkam
★★★½☆ 3.8
2,500 reviews
InstagrammableGourmetModern Twist
8.4
Flavor
6.8
Value
9.2
Vibe
Offers a refined, upscale environment for a dish typically found on street corners. It is the go-to for those who want the kothu flavor without the 'mess' experience, featuring high-quality oils and premium meat cuts.
📍 14, Sterling Avenue, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034 · View on Maps
Junior Kuppanna
Nagercoil Egg Kothu Parotta
Kongu Nadu
· $$
· Nungambakkam
★★★★☆ 4.0
5,900 reviews
ClassicConsistentFamily Friendly
8.7
Flavor
8.2
Value
7.5
Vibe
Known for their 'Kongu' style spices, Junior Kuppanna provides a consistent taste across branches. Their egg kothu is a standout for its fine shredding technique, ensuring every bite is a uniform mix of egg, parotta, and spice.
📍 35, Kodambakkam High Road, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034 · View on Maps