Madurai Kitchen

Went to Madurai Kitchen at Courtyard by Marriott for their lunch buffet, and it turned out to be one of the best meals we've had in Madurai. The restaurant itself has a warm and well-done interior, which adds to the dining experience. The buffet spread was excellent with a wide variety of options, but what stood out the most was the special Madurai section curated by Home Chef Athi Lakshmi. The biryani, curries, and regional dishes were absolutely delicious and full of authentic flavors. Every dish we tried was cooked perfectly, and you could tell a lot of thought went into curating the menu. Overall, both the food and the experience were exceptional. If you're in Madurai and looking for a memorable dining experience, Madurai Kitchen is definitely worth visiting.

We stopped by Madurai Kitchen at the Courtyard by Marriott for lunch and opted for the buffet. I was somewhat disappointed to find that the South Indian and Madurai-style dishes were quite limited and not particularly impressive. The buffet includes Chinese and Japanese counters, but having lived in a community where Chinese and Japanese cuisine is prominent, I found the quality lacking. After sampling the shrimp dim sum and an miso soup, I chose to skip most of the Asian offerings. Among the Indian dishes, the South Indian section, especially the biryanis, fell short of expectations, being spicier and less authentic. However, the mutton dishes were well-cooked and decent. The North Indian selections were better and tasted reasonably authentic. Service was a major letdown. Despite ordering items at live counters with the promise they'd be brought to our table, nothing arrived. Basic service like refilling water required repeated requests, which is disappointing given the higher prices compared to local dining options. While the restaurant offers a relaxed ambiance suitable for conversations with family and friends, I wouldn't recommend it solely for the food or service. It might be convenient for hotel guests looking for a quick meal, but overall, I found it unimpressive for both cuisine and hospitality.

My fair opinion if your for food here - No, not recommended ( Madurai is filled with best hotels around the town and near by ) Food is not that great quality of taste . Im impressed with the desserts they had multiple varieties and all tasted unique and good Main course not of much choice than briyani and lemon rice . Nan was good but not much gravy of choice Just went for a business meeting and to review their food not an intention to fill my stomach. Ambiance and table arrangements are extra spacious and color of choice are too good and felt high. Service is good too But the madurai secret ingredient " Taste" is missing !!!!!

Went for dinner with my family. Very disappointed with the quality of the food. We ordered Madurai meal, the Parotta bread was hard and the mutton chukka came with it tasted like a mixture of grilled chicken and mutton meat cooked together with spices, tasted really weird. As a foreigner with Indian background we could really tell that the taste was weird. The curry was okay. The fruits juices were good and "jigarthanda" was nice as well. The sad part was I could not redeem my bonvoy points nor earn the points due to some technical issue. The waiter who attended us said he will do it afterwards, but I did not get an update on my points. So this was our not very happy dining date with the place

We ate dinner and breakfast here during our stay. Wonderful friendly service by the restaurant team, Saraubh, Laxman, Manni, Lakshmi. Food and cocktails were good!