Madurai Sri Thevar Hotel

If you are ever near the High Court in Parrys, you might have seen us on Sunkurama Chetty Street. We are right across from the court buildings. It’s one of the busiest spots in Chennai. Lawyers, clerks, and everyone else who has business at the court end up walking by our door. We’ve been here at number 14 for years. The building is old and the street is narrow, so it always feels a bit crowded. We like it that way, though. It feels alive. Inside, it’s a pretty basic setup. We have tables and chairs that have seen a lot of use. We don't spend a lot on fancy decor. Our focus is just on the daily grind. We start early to beat the heat and get the food ready for the lunch rush. It gets very busy between one and three in the afternoon. You can barely hear yourself think sometimes with all the talk about court cases. Our team is small but we’ve worked together for a long time. We don't have any big slogans or missions. We just want to provide a meal to the people working in this part of town. It’s a tough location because of the traffic and parking, but we wouldn't want to be anywhere else. It's our home. We keep things moving, wash the plates, and get ready for the next day. That is the life we chose and we are okay with it.