Dao
Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) / Kottivakkam, Chennai
Restaurant in Chennai, India
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Dao is worth considering if Perungudi or the OMR corridor is the deciding factor, but it is not the safest pick for a highly planned special occasion. With no confirmed cuisine, price, awards, or service format, book it as a convenient Chennai option rather than a documented destination meal.
About Dao
For Dao in Chennai, it is a practical venue to consider, rather than a destination defined by awards, chef credentials, cuisine, pricing, seating, or a published service format.
Choose it when the Chennai plan fits, not for a documented splurge format
Dao works well for someone who is comparing options by occasion and practical fit. With no cuisine type, price range, seat count, awards, or menu structure, expectations should stay flexible. The dress code is smart casual.
If the plan needs stronger category certainty, compare Dao with other options before committing. Svar, Twist, Samasa, Kailash Parbat- Pure Vegetarian Restaurant, and Royal Vega are useful names to weigh alongside Dao, depending on the occasion and the information you can confirm directly.
Service expectations should stay practical
The service format is not known, so do not build the visit around counter dining, a tasting-menu pace, a bar-led experience, or a formal drinks program. Treat Dao as a Chennai option where the essential next step is to confirm the current booking details directly with the venue.
Planning details
- Location
- No 144 7, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Elango Nagar, Perungudi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600096, India
- Website
- turyaachennai.com
- Phone
- +91 44 6697 0000
Venue details
Ambiance
Set on the hotel rooftop with natural fresh air instead of AC, Dao offers a pleasant open-air setting, warm lighting and relaxed skyline views that guests describe as a great ambience for an evening out or a birthday dinner with family.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- No 144 7, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Elango Nagar, Perungudi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600096, India
Planning details
Location
No 144 7, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Elango Nagar, Perungudi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600096, India · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if Dao is not the fit
Try Svar, Twist, or Samasa if the goal is another Chennai restaurant with a more comparable city brief. Choose Kailash Parbat- Pure Vegetarian Restaurant when the group needs a vegetarian-first answer.
Restaurant context
How Dao compares in Chennai
Dao is the practical Perungudi choice in this set: use it when the evening needs to stay near Rajiv Gandhi Salai and the booking brief is flexible. Svar, Twist, and Samasa are better cross-shops when the priority is comparing Chennai dining options before choosing a mood, budget, or occasion fit.
For dietary clarity, Kailash Parbat- Pure Vegetarian Restaurant is easier to choose because the vegetarian brief is explicit. Dao needs more flexibility from the table because cuisine, price tier, and service format are not confirmed here.
Royal Vega is the less direct comparison because it is outside the metro set. Keep Dao in play for an easy Chennai meal; look to the peers when the occasion needs clearer positioning before anyone commits.
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Comparison notes
Dao's main advantage is location in Perungudi. Svar, Twist, and Samasa are the relevant Chennai alternatives when the group wants to compare within the city before choosing. Kailash Parbat- Pure Vegetarian Restaurant is the cleaner option for a vegetarian plan, while Royal Vega is a wider-trip comparison rather than a direct local substitute.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dao good for a special occasion?
Dao can be considered for a special occasion in Chennai, but a tasting format, awards, cuisine, price range, or service style are not known. If you need a more clearly defined plan, compare it with Royal Vega or Samasa and confirm the current details directly.
Can Dao accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not known. If you are planning for several people in Chennai, contact Dao directly before booking. You can also compare the plan with Svar or Royal Vega and confirm current group policies with the venue you choose.
What should I wear to Dao?
Dao's dress code is smart casual. Aim for polished, neat clothing rather than anything overly formal or overly casual.
What are alternatives to Dao in Chennai?
Use Svar, Twist, Samasa, Kailash Parbat- Pure Vegetarian Restaurant, and Royal Vega as the main comparison set. Dao makes the most sense if its details fit your Chennai plans; check each venue directly for current menus, pricing, hours, and booking requirements.
