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Chicken 65 in Chennai: Visiting Where It Was Invented

3 min read · Chennai Food · Updated June 2026  |  Plan this trip with AI →

Deep-fried boneless chicken marinated in chili, yogurt, and spices -- Chicken 65 was born at Buhari Hotel in Chennai in the 1960s and has since become ubiquitous across India. The dish itself is no longer unique to the city, but the origin address still is.

Buhari Hotel -- Anna Salai, Since the 1960s

On Mount Road, this is the birthplace of the dish that became a national staple. Most visitors come once specifically for the origin story and history rather than expecting a version meaningfully different from what's available elsewhere now.

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