Indian restaurant · South Indian

Chennai Hoppers

136 Paramount Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

The menu runs to 104 dishes. Besides idli and thali, it makes uttapam, which we have seen on only a few other menus nearby.

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On their menu

Onion and tomato uttapam on a banana leaf with coconut chutney — Uttapam

Masala dosa with sambar and chutneys — Masala Dosa

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Contact

(240) 813-0061

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Columbo Tuna CutletMash potatoes, minced Tuna, garlic, green chili, onions and spices deep fried.
Street Samosa(Vegan) Tri-folded puff pastry stuffed with potato, chilis, mint, cilantro & chat masala, deep fried.
Cheppankizhangu 65(Vegan) Fritters of Taro slices, gun powder & curry leaves; deep fried.
Uthiri Onion Pakoda(Vegan) Julienne onions, masala powders, curry leaves, crushed garlic & besan flour; deep fried.
Kozhi 65Cubes of chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, deep fried.
Kozhi LollipopChicken wings, battered in spices and deep fried.

Soups and salads

South Indian

Simmakkal Parotta BowlParotta soaked in house sauce topped with choice of one meat chicken/mutton/shrimp
Chennai Avial(Contains dairy) Raw banana, seasonal vegetables & green chilis cooked with fresh coconut & yogurt.
Thattu Nei Podi IdliFluffy steamed rice cakes tossed with gunpowder and clarified butter, served with chutney & sambar.
Madurai Idli(Vegan) Steamed rice cake with chutney and sambhar (lentil soup).
Sambhar Idli(Vegan) Steamed spongy rice cakes served immersed in mildly spiced sambhar.
Idli Vada(Vegan) Steamed spongy rice cakes and deep fried vada (lentil doughnut) served with sambhar and chutney.
Vada(Vegan) South Indian deep fried lentil doughnuts served with chutney.
Sambhar Vada(Vegan) South Indian deep fried lentil doughnuts served immersed in sambhar, onion & crisps.
Cheese Dosa(Contains dairy) Crispy cheesy rice lentil crepe paired with chutney & sambhar.
Madurai Muttai DosaRice lentil crepe topped with fluffy omelette served with chutney & sambhar.
Ghee Roast Dosa(Contains dairy) Crispy rice lentil crepe made with ghee, served with chutney and sambhar.
Masala Dosa(Vegan) Crispy rice crepe stuffed with south Indian potato masala, served with chutneys & sambhar.
Mysore Masala Dosa(Vegan; contains nuts) Crispy rice crepe topped with Mysore chili paste, served with chutneys & sambhar.
Virudhunagar Chukka Kari Dosa(Spicy) Rice lentil crepe stuffed with lamb chunks cooked in spicy onion masala.
Uthappam(Vegan) Pan grilled rice pancake with toppings of your choice served with chutney and sambar.
Ceylon Parotta(Contains gluten) Flaky layered bread cooked in griddle to perfection, served with veg korma.
Kothu Parotta(Contains gluten) Shredded layered bread, onions, tomatoes, chilis, curry leaves and spices cooked with vegetables or chicken or scrambled eggs. Served with veg
Ceylon Parotta (Pic)(Contains gluten) 1 piece of flaky layered bread cooked in griddle to perfection.

Tandoor and grill

Karachi Malai Paneer TikkaCottage cheese marinated in spices, yogurt; grilled in tandoor.
Murg Malai TikkaTender pieces of chicken infused with yogurt, cheese and cashew nut; grilled to perfection.
Malai Reshmi Kabob(Contains dairy) Boneless chicken minced and delicately flavored with white pepper, yogurt & cream; grilled in tandoor.
Dhaba Kalmi(Contains dairy) Chicken drumsticks marinated with a mild house spice & yogurt, grilled in tandoor
Tandoori Lamb ChopsPremium lamb chops marinated with blend of yogurt, sour cream and house made spices; char grilled to perfection.
Mahi Mirch Tandoor(Contains dairy) Tikka of fish in rich marinade of dill, crushed red chili, fennel, ginger, honey & a trace of mustard oil; grilled in tandoori.

Chicken

Old Delhi Butter Chicken(Contains dairy) Pulled tandoori chicken cooked in butter, tomato sauce & aromatic spices.
Hoppers Chicken ChukkaDry roasted chicken cooked with aromatic spices.
Urandai Curry KulambuMinced chicken ball cooked in a creamy coconut sauce.
Hoppers Ghee Roast(Spicy; contains dairy) Chicken roasted in home ground dry masala, crushed peppers, tamarind, yogurt, jaggery and clarified butter.
Pallipalayam ChickenBone in chicken, grated coconut, red chili paste, garlic, curry leaves, whole red chili and spices, cooked in coconut oil.
Murg Tikka Masala(Contains dairy) Cubes of chicken char grilled and cooked with onions and bell peppers in a creamy tomato sauce.

Lamb and goat

Aadu Nei Chukka(Spicy) Boneless lamb dry cooked in traditional masala Madurai style.
Mutton Kola UrundaiMinced lamb cooked with aromatic spices; deep fried dumplings.
Nilgiri Lamb Kurma(Contains dairy) Cubes of lamb slowly simmered in coconut, fresh herbs & spices.
Kashmiri Lamb Roganjosh(Spicy) Chunks of lamb slow cooked in onion, tomato and kashmiri red chili sauce.
Uppu KariCubes of lamb tossed in traditional hand ground spices
Madurai Goat PepperTender goat meat slow-cooked with freshly ground black pepper, South Indian spices.
Aapam PayaGoat trotters cooked to perfection in aromatic spices and coconut. Served with aapam (Hoppers from fermented rice).
Hoppers Goat PayaGoat trotters cooked to perfection in aromatic spices and coconut. Served with choice of Idli or Parotta.

Seafood

Vanjaram Podi Varuval (King Fish)King Mackerel rubbed with home spices and pan fried.
Curry leaf shrimpSucculent shrimp sautéed in the blend of south Indian spice and curry leaf.
Madras Ilai Meen Varuthathu(Spicy) Fish Fry; Catch of the day cooked in a traditional red sauce & coconut oil, wrapped in banana leaf and pan seared.
Meen Thenga Aracha Kulambu(Spicy) Coconut Fish Curry; Catch of the day cooked in a tangy tamarind sauce.
Goan Fish CurryFresh catch of the day cooked in coconut, malt vinegar, ground spices & kokum.
Yera Manga Kozhambu(Spicy) Shrimp Mango Curry; A tangy shrimp curry cooked to perfection with raw mango & coconut.
Milagu Yera Thokku(Spicy) Shrimp Pepper Masala; Shrimp cooked in a tangy tomato sauce with caramelized onions & home ground spices.
Hoppers Pomfret(Contains dairy) Whole silverline pomfret rubbed with house spices and cooked in tandoor.
Zafrani King Prawns(Contains dairy) Jumbo prawns marinated with saffron, cardamom, black pepper and yogurt, grilled on skewers.

Vegetarian and paneer

Okra Karuku Muruku(Vegan) Crispy fried okra.
Crispy fried okra
Vazhaipoo Kola Urundai(Vegan) Dumplings of raw banana florets, green chilis, red onions, curry leaves & channa dal with curry masala powder; deep fried.
Ennai Kathirikai(Vegan; Spicy) Baby eggplant tossed in roasted spices, tomatoes, onions & coconut paste.
Iyer Yellow Dal(Vegan) Tempered yellow lentils with ginger, tomato and fresh coriander.
Vendakkai Mandi(Vegan) Okra sautéed with onion, tomatoes and roasted ground spices.
Paneer Labadar(Contains dairy) Grilled paneer cubes, onions and bell peppers in a creamy tomato sauce.
Palak Methi Paneer(Contains dairy) Tandoori cooked cottage cheese cubes simmered in cumin tempered creamy spinach gravy.
Chennai Tiffin Sambhar(Vegan) Yellow lentils with ground spices, seasonal vegetables & fresh coriander tempered with curry leaves and clarified butter.

Biryani and rice

Dum Chicken BiryaniThe perfect delicacy of made with the choicest cuts of chicken, dum cooked with saffron hued basmati rice.
Madras 65 BiryaniBold and flavorful Chennai biryani; Tender, juicy pieces of spicy Chicken 65 layered with fragrant basmati rice. (Limited Availability)
Thalappakatti Mutton BiryaniSpecial blend of traditional aromatic spices, Seeraga Samba rice, and choicest cuts of goat, slow-cooked to perfection. Available only during the weekend.
Dum Goat BiryaniThe perfect delicacy made with the choicest cuts of goat, dum cooked with saffron hued basmati rice.
Dum Veg BiryaniThe perfect delicacy of made with seasonal vegetables, dum cooked with saffron hued basmati rice.
Banarasi PulaoAromatic basmati rice with seasonal vegetables and paneer, infused with mint and spices.
Mini Bucket Biryani - ChickenPackage comes with Chicken Biryani in a bucket (84oz), Kozhi 65, Raitha, Dessert (Chef's choice of the day) and Sodas.
Mini Bucket Biryani - GoatPackage comes with Goat Biryani in a bucket (84oz), Kozhi 65, Raitha, Dessert (Chef's choice of the day) and Sodas.
Mini Bucket Biryani - VegPackage comes with Veg Biryani in a bucket (84oz), Samosa (3 pcs), Raitha, Dessert (Chef's choice of the day) and Sodas.
AapamHoppers from fermented rice either plain or topped with fluffy omelette, served with cardamom infused coconut milk & korma.
Steamed RiceSteamed white basmati rice.
Steamed white basmati rice

Indo-Chinese

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Sides and extras

Desserts

Drinks

Overview

104 dishes on the menu we read, about 64 of them without meat or seafood
Price: $$ (moderate)
Vegan options

Dishes you can get here

Masala Dosa

Butter Chicken

Goat Biryani

Chennai HoppersGaithersburg

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Location

136 Paramount Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 · Get directions

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Where is Chennai Hoppers?

Chennai Hoppers is at 136 Paramount Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Phone: (240) 813-0061.

Does Chennai Hoppers have vegetarian options?

Yes. About 64 of the 104 dishes on the menu we read have no meat or seafood, for example Search, Earn 1 point for every, Naan and Columbo Tuna Cutlet.

What dishes does Chennai Hoppers serve?

Their menu includes Bhindi Masala, Butter Chicken, Chana Masala, Chicken 65, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala, Dal Tadka, Dosa, Fish Curry and Garlic Naan.

How expensive is Chennai Hoppers?

It is in our $$ price range (moderate).

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