Monday, May 26, 2008

The Samosa Factory

The Samosa Factory is a relatively new store that has opened in Anna Nagar. Its a little - and I mean tiny - desk! on the sidewalk.


You order something and they have it pre-packaged in little bags. If they're out, the lady at the desk, runs upstairs (where the kitchen is) and brings some down - hot, fresh fabulous mini samosas. You could alternatively eat there, and they have a microwave to heat it up for you!


They have 4 kinds - Indian, Chinese, Potato and Jain. I really like the Chinese - its unique (carrot, beans, potatoes, cabbage sauteed in a chilli-soy sauce. The Indian and Potato ones are almost identical (the lady wasn't too sure either what the difference was). And the Jain...well, its a Jain samosa (no root vegetables - onion, garlic, potato...).


You get a package of 12 mini samosas for Rs. 20. I thought that was extremely reasonable. And it was delicious. Perfect to pick-up as appetizers for a last-minute party!

Address and phone numbers on their website.

13 comments:

Unknown said...

Oh Man! Those samosas look so tempting. I can't wait to get back to Chennai. :-)

Unknown said...

such a delicious idea :) will update my FIL with this :)

Beyond Curries said...

It looks so crispy. You have a very good blog here Arundathi. Madras nalla madras dhaan. Hmm!!! Big sigh! I really really wish If God could change my husband's mind so that we can move back there.

Beyond Curries said...

Another question, not relevant to this post though.

I'm going to host October's AFAM. So I want to pick a fruit which is available in India also. Are plums, cherries, cantaloupe available there year round. Or could you tell me what will be available there in that season there?

K.Kiran said...

Arundhati,

Samosas are my favourite.But,Anna Nagar....hmm this is one area which I won't frequent.I do remember a post on Benjarong in your blog,would like to check out this place.
K.Kiran.

Indranee Batabyal said...

Hi Arundhati, thanks for your comment and I wish I could visit this place in Chennai. I love samosas, and having so many varieties under one roof is really hard to resist. They are no doubt, perfect appetizers for any gathering.

Arundathi said...

PO - :) they were quite delicious!

Nandita - I'm sure they'll enjoy it!

Madhu - Thanks! I hope he changes his mind soon! It would be easier for me to give you the AFAM fruits closer to the date - have no idea what would be available at that time...

Kiran - Hope you enjoy Benjarong...

Indranee - :) next time you're in Chennai...

kozhumum said...

Hi Arundathi, This looks Yummy! Can't wait till i return from Japan this December. Will keep my folks in Chennai informed. Thanks.

Arundathi said...

Sure :) You're welcome.

sansmerci said...

hey nice to c a fella foodie n a gr8 wwriter too :) i dono how i missed outon sucha nice blog so long

i do write reviews at chennai.burrp.com tht u mite b int in it.. u can write/read reviews there... can u tell me wen this samosa factory opened? recently?

Hey ur welcome to my blog too :) with ur permission am addin ur address to my blog roll thanks :)

Arundathi said...

Thanks for stopping by, Sansmerci. I enjoyed visiting your blog too. Yes, the samosa factory opened up about a year ago, I think.

Renu said...

I would love to try this samosa,hmm....lets see how.....actually so far I havent seen Anna nagar, quite far from my place....

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