Veg Chennai SriLalitha Finchley is a pure vegetarian South Indian restaurant at 54 Ballards Lane. The kitchen specialises in the food of Chennai, using traditional recipes, rice and lentil batters and aromatic spices across an extensive family friendly menu. Vegan and Jain choices are available, making the restaurant particularly useful for groups with different dietary needs.
Steamed idli arrives with chutneys and sambar, while medhu vada offers a crisp lentil alternative. Punugulu, vegetable spring rolls, bhajia, chilli garlic mogo and Indo Chinese cauliflower or paneer dishes bring a wider selection of textures and spice. Tandoori paneer tikka and idli tikka take familiar vegetarian ingredients in a smoky direction.
Dosas form the heart of the menu, moving from plain and masala versions to paper roast, Mysore, rava, ghee roast and paneer filled choices. Uttapam offers a thicker rice and lentil pancake topped with onion, tomato or mixed vegetables. Regional specialities include pesarattu made with green gram and signature dosas seasoned with distinctive chilli, coriander, tamarind or lentil spice mixtures.
A weekend Madras thali combines rice, vegetables, sambar, rasam, curd, bread, pickle, a sweet and pappad on one generous plate. Tamarind rice, lemon rice, biryani, fried rice and noodles provide further complete meals, while curries can be paired with naan, roti, poori or parotta. Filter coffee, masala tea, mango lassi and fresh juices bring the broad vegetarian selection to a traditional finish.
Address: 54 Ballards Lane, Finchley, London N3 2BU, United Kingdom