Chennai Chef
Amsterdamer Str. 127, 50735 Köln
Closed now · opens 17:00
Indian€€€€
Menu
Source: the restaurant's website, read on 13 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.
Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 14 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.
Appetizers
Veg Soupvegan, vegetarian
5.90
Vegetable soup
estimate≈ 80 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Chicken Soup
5.90
Chicken soup
estimate≈ 120 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Papadamvegan, vegetarian
3.50
estimate≈ 150 kcal22 g carbs
Pommesvegan, vegetarian
6.00
French fries
estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbs
Samosa (1 piece) Veganvegan, vegetarian
3.50
Samosa (1 Stück) Vegan — Filled pastry made from flour with spiced potatoes and peas
estimate≈ 180 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Medu Vadai (2 pieces) Veganvegan, vegetarian
4.90
Medu Vadai (2 Stück) Vegan — Spicy patties made from white lentils
estimate≈ 220 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 82
Gobi 65 Veganvegan, vegetarian
7.90
Cauliflower, marinated with spices, breaded and deep-fried
estimate≈ 280 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Gobi Manchurian Veganvegan, vegetarian
8.90
Crispy cauliflower in an aromatic, lightly spicy sauce
estimate≈ 310 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 65
Chicken 65
8.90
Crispy fried chicken with spices
estimate≈ 350 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Chicken Manchurian
9.90
Crispy chicken in an aromatic, lightly spicy sauce
estimate≈ 380 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Tandoori Chicken
12.90
Marinated chicken, refined with spices and cooked in the oven
estimate≈ 320 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Chennai Fish Frypescatarian
12.90
Fried fish with South Indian spice mix
estimate≈ 280 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Dosa & Idly
Idly Veganvegan, vegetarian
12.90
Steamed rice cakes made from rice and lentils
estimate≈ 240 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Masala Idly Veganvegan, vegetarian
13.90
Steamed rice cakes made from rice and lentils garnished with onions and lentil powder
estimate≈ 280 kcal50 g carbs
Plain Dosa Veganvegan, vegetarian
12.90
Crispy and thin crepe made from rice and lentil flour
estimate≈ 300 kcal55 g carbs
Masala Dosa Veganvegan, vegetarian
13.90
Crispy crepe made from rice and lentil flour with spicy potato filling
estimate≈ 420 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 67
Mysore Masala Dosa Veganvegan, vegetarian
14.90
Crispy crepe made from rice and lentil flour garnished with homemade chutney and spicy potato filling
estimate≈ 460 kcal72 g carbsbalanced 67
Podi Dosa Veganvegan, vegetarian
13.90
Crispy crepe made from rice and lentil flour sprinkled with lentil powder
estimate≈ 340 kcal58 g carbs
Onion Dosa Veganvegan, vegetarian
13.90
Crispy crepe made from rice and lentil flour topped with onions
estimate≈ 360 kcal62 g carbs
Set Dosa Veganvegan, vegetarian
13.90
Several thicker crepes made from rice and lentil flour topped with onions, carrots and chili / without chili
estimate≈ 380 kcal65 g carbs
Onion Utthappam Veganvegan, vegetarian
13.90
Thick pancake made from rice and lentil flour, topped with onions and chilli / without chilli.
estimate≈ 450 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 74
Onion Tomato Utthappam Veganvegan, vegetarian
13.90
OOnniioonn TToommaattoo UUtttthhaappppaamm Vegan — Thick pancake made from rice and lentil flour, topped with onions, tomatoes and chilli / without chilli.
estimate≈ 470 kcal68 g carbsbalanced 74
Kal Dosa Veganvegan, vegetarian
12.90
Soft and fluffy crepes made from rice and lentil flour, slightly thicker than the Plain Dosa.
estimate≈ 400 kcal60 g carbs
Ghee Dosavegetarian
14.90
Crispy crepe made from rice and lentil flour garnished with clarified butter.
estimate≈ 480 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 71
Egg Dosavegetarian
13.90
Crispy crepe made from rice and lentil flour garnished with spicy eggs.
estimate≈ 520 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 81
Chicken Curry Dosa
16.90
CChhiicckkeenn CCuurrrryy DDoossaa — Crispy crepe made from rice and lentil flour, filled and garnished with spicy chicken curry.
estimate≈ 650 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 84
Kal Dosa with Chicken Gravy
16.90
Kal Dosa mit Chicken Gravy — Kal Dosa served with Chicken Chennai Chef Gravy, without chutney and sambar.
estimate≈ 620 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 79
Poori Masala Veganvegan, vegetarian
13.90
Fried wheat breads (Poori), served with mildly spiced potato masala, South Indian style.
estimate≈ 580 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 74
Mini Tiffinvegetarian
16.90
A selection of traditional specialties in small portions: Idly, Medhu Vadai, Dosa, Poori and dessert.
estimate≈ 750 kcal90 g carbsbalanced 78
Cheese Dosavegetarian
13.90
Crispy crepe made from rice and lentil flour garnished with spicy cheese.
estimate≈ 550 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 75
Paneer Dosa Veganvegetarian
14.90
Crispy crepe made from rice and lentil flour garnished with spicy paneer (Indian cheese).
estimate≈ 580 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 69
Main Courses Veg
Aloo Gobivegan, vegetarian
14.90
Steamed cauliflower and potatoes sautéed with onions and fine local spices.
estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Brinjal Masala Veganvegan, vegetarian
14.90
Tender eggplants in an aromatic onion-tomato masala, refined with traditional South Indian spices.
estimate≈ 280 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Bendi Masala Veganvegan, vegetarian
14.90
Fresh okra prepared in an aromatic onion-tomato masala with traditional South Indian spices.
estimate≈ 260 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Channa Masala Veganvegan, vegetarian
14.90
Cooked chickpeas in a spiced curry sauce.
estimate≈ 350 kcal40 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 86
Veg Korma Veganvegan, vegetarian
14.90
Mixed vegetables cooked in a spiced coconut cashew curry sauce.
estimate≈ 420 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Nilgiri Veg Korma Veganvegan, vegetarian
14.90
Mixed vegetables cooked in a spiced coconut, cashew, coriander and mint curry.
estimate≈ 410 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Chilli Paneervegetarian
14.90
Fried Indian cheese with onions and bell peppers in a homemade chilli-soy sauce.
estimate≈ 450 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Matar Paneervegetarian
14.90
Green peas and Indian cheese cooked with onions and Indian spices.
estimate≈ 420 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Paneer Masalavegetarian
14.90
Spiced curry sauce with Indian cheese.
estimate≈ 440 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Palak Paneervegetarian
14.90
Spiced spinach sauce with Indian cheese.
estimate≈ 420 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Kadai Paneervegetarian
14.90
Paneer cubes with bell peppers and onions in a spicy tomato sauce with freshly ground Kadai spices.
estimate≈ 450 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Main Courses Non-Veg
Butter Chicken
15.90
Chicken in a creamy tomato-butter sauce, mildly spiced and rich in aromatic Indian spices.
estimate≈ 550 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Chicken Chennai Chef
15.90
Chicken prepared in a homemade spicy tomato curry sauce (South Indian specialty).
estimate≈ 380 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Chilli Chicken
15.90
CChhiillllii CChhiicckkeenn — Fried chicken with onions and bell peppers in a homemade chilli-soy sauce.
estimate≈ 480 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Chicken Saag
15.90
Chicken prepared with spinach in a homemade curry sauce.
estimate≈ 360 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Chicken Sabji
15.90
CChhiicckkeenn SSaabbjjii — Chicken prepared with various fresh vegetables, onions, garlic and tomatoes.
estimate≈ 340 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Chicken Korma
15.90
Chicken prepared in a spiced coconut cashew curry sauce.
estimate≈ 520 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Nilgiri Chicken
15.90
Chicken prepared in a spiced coconut cashew, coriander and mint curry sauce.
estimate≈ 510 kcal17 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Kadai Chicken
15.90
Chicken with bell peppers and onions in a spicy tomato sauce with freshly ground Kadai spices.
estimate≈ 380 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Lamm Chennai Chef
16.90
Lamb prepared in a homemade spicy tomato curry sauce (South Indian specialty).
estimate≈ 420 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Lamm Saag
16.90
Lamb prepared with spinach in a homemade curry sauce.
estimate≈ 400 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Lamm Sabji
16.90
Lamb prepared with various fresh vegetables, onions, garlic and tomatoes.
estimate≈ 380 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Lamm Korma
16.90
Lamb prepared in a spiced coconut cashew curry sauce.
estimate≈ 560 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Rice & Specialties
Fried Rice
13.50
Fried Basmati rice with spiced vegetables and egg.
estimate≈ 620 kcal75 g carbs
Chicken Fried Rice
14.50
Fried Basmati rice with chicken, spiced vegetables and egg.
estimate≈ 710 kcal72 g carbsbalanced 71
Veg Kothu Roti
14.90
VVeegg KKootthhu RRoottii — Chopped Parotta Indian style with spiced vegetables and egg.
estimate≈ 680 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 73
Chicken Kothu Roti
15.90
Chopped Parotta Indian style with spiced chicken and egg.
estimate≈ 780 kcal82 g carbsbalanced 76
Chicken Biryani
15.90
Cooked Seerga Samba rice prepared with spiced chicken Indian style.
estimate≈ 650 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 77
Lamm Biryani
16.90
Cooked Seerga Samba rice prepared with spiced lamb Indian style.
estimate≈ 720 kcal68 g carbsbalanced 71
Veggie Mealvegetarian
21.90
VVeegg MMeeaallss — Rice, Parotta, Sambar, Rasam, Kootu, Poriyal, Varuval, Medhu Vada, Papadam, Sweet, Buttermilk
estimate≈ 1450 kcal180 g carbsheavy 39
Non-Veg Meal
22.90
Rice, Parotta, Chicken Biryani, an appetizer, etc.
estimate≈ 1600 kcal170 g carbsheavy 44
Desserts & Sides
Gulab Jamun
4.50
estimate≈ 300 kcal40 g carbsheavy 39
Karotten Halwa
5.00
estimate≈ 350 kcal45 g carbs
Rava Kesari
5.00
estimate≈ 320 kcal40 g carbs
Plain Rice
3.50
estimate≈ 200 kcal45 g carbs
Parotta (2 pieces)
4.00
Parotta ( 2 Stück )
estimate≈ 340 kcal42 g carbs
Yogurt
2.00
Joghurt
estimate≈ 100 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Raitha
3.50
estimate≈ 80 kcal7 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Rasam
4.00
estimate≈ 60 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Soups
Veg Soupvegetarian
5.90
Veg Soup *(2,5)
estimate≈ 120 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Appetizers
Medhu Vadai (2 pieces) Veganvegan
4.90
Medhu Vadai (2 Stück) Vegan *(5)
estimate≈ 220 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
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Many South Indian vegetarian options
How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.
The menu features vegan dishes like Gobi Manchurian and Masala Dosa. There are also vegetarian curries such as Palak Paneer. Meat eaters can choose Butter Chicken.
41 vegetarian and 29 vegan dishes out of 81
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Low Carb Indian Curry and Tandoori
How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.
There are many protein-rich curries and tandoori options with low carbohydrates. Avoid rice dishes and dosas.
47 diabetes-friendly · 81 dishes
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Practical
- Address
- Amsterdamer Str. 127, 50735 Köln
- Hours
- MonclosedTueclosedWed17:00–22:00Thu17:00–22:00Fri17:00–22:00Sat12:30–22:00Sun12:30–22:00
- Contact
- +4922155002626 info@chennaichefgrand.de
- Sources
- Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), chennaichefgrand.de/
- Record
- completeness 83 %, confidence 95 %