Chennai Hoppers Indian Restaurant

136 Paramount Park Dr, Gaithersburg
(240) 813-0061

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Customers' Favorites

Old Delhi Butter Chicken
Paya Curry with Parotta
The Marina Beach Salad
Pallipalayam Chicken
Nilgiri Lamb Kurma
Mushroom Manchurian
Chicken Ghee Roast
Mysore Masala Dosa
Mahi Mirch Tandoor
Chicken 65 Biryani

Menu

Featured items
Dum Chicken Biryani
The perfect delicacy of made with the choicest cuts of chicken, dum cooked with saffron hued basmati rice.
Dum Goat Biryani
The perfect delicacy made with the choicest cuts of goat, dum cooked with saffron hued basmati rice.
Ceylon Parotta
(Contains gluten) Flaky layered bread cooked in griddle to perfection, served with veg korma.
Kozhi 65
Cubes of chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, deep fried.
Palak Methi Paneer
(Contains dairy) Tandoori cooked cottage cheese cubes simmered in cumin tempered creamy spinach gravy.
Assorted Bread Basket
Choice of three breads. Onion Kulcha/Plain Naan/Garlic Naan/Roti/Butter Naan.

Soups
Hoppers Egg Drop Soup
Hot Broth of chicken, herbs, southern spices and silken strands of egg.
Goat Trotter (Paya) Soup
Goat trotters cooked in a hot broth with aromatic in-house spices.
Tomato Coriander Shorba
(Vegan) Tomato bisque flavored with coriander and spices.

Small Bites
Kozhi 65
Cubes of chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, deep fried.
Kozhi Lollipop
Chicken wings, battered in spices and deep fried.
Street Samosa
(Vegan) Tri-folded puff pastry stuffed with potato, chilis, mint, cilantro & chat masala, deep fried.
Kaalan Manchurian
(Vegan) Our very own recipe of mushrooms in dry manchurian sauce, Chennai style.
Uthiri Onion Pakoda
(Vegan) Julienne onions, masala powders, curry leaves, crushed garlic & besan flour; deep fried.
Hoppers Chicken Wings
Tandoori chicken wings marinated and cooked to perfection.
Aadu Chukka
(Spicy) Boneless lamb dry cooked in traditional masala Madurai style.
Okra Karuku Muruku
(Vegan) Crispy fried okra.
Paneer Tikka Multani
(Contains dairy) Cottage cheese, marinated in spices and yogurt, grilled in tandoor.
Shrimp Manchurian
Classic spicy, sweet and tangy Indo-Chinese dish
Coconut Fish Fingers
Strips of Tilapia coated with grated coconut and in-house spices, deep fried.
Kaaigari Pakoda
(Vegan) South Indian version of seasonal vegetable fritters.
Mutton Kola Urundai
Minced lamb cooked with aromatic spices; deep fried dumplings.
Vazhaipoo Kola Urundai
(Vegan) Dumplings of raw banana florets, green chilis, red onions, curry leaves & channa dal with curry masala powder; deep fried.
Cheppankizhangu 65
(Vegan) Fritters of Taro slices, gun powder & curry leaves; deep fried.
Marina Poricha Nethili
Sardines marinated in aromatic spices and deep fried. SEASONAL
Tawa Fish Fry
King fish rubbed with home spices and pan fried.
Murg Til Tikka
(Contains dairy; sesame) Sesame coated, tandoori barbecued chunks of chicken served with chutney and relish.

Vegetarian
Palak Methi Paneer
(Contains dairy) Tandoori cooked cottage cheese cubes simmered in cumin tempered creamy spinach gravy.
Chennai Avial
(Contains dairy) Raw banana, seasonal vegetables & green chilis cooked with fresh coconut & yogurt.
Paneer Labadar
(Contains dairy) Grilled paneer cubes, onions and bell peppers in a creamy tomato sauce.
Chettinadu Kalan Thengai Pattani Curry
(Vegan) Button mushrooms, green peas in a spicy coconut black pepper sauce.
Vendakkai Mandi
(Vegan) Okra sautéed with onion, tomatoes and roasted ground spices.
Ennai Kathirikai
(Vegan; Spicy) Baby eggplant tossed in roasted spices, tomatoes, onions & coconut paste.

Poultry & Lambs
Murg Tikka Masala
(Contains dairy) Cubes of chicken char grilled and cooked with onions and bell peppers in a creamy tomato sauce.
Old Delhi Butter Chicken
(Contains dairy) Pulled tandoori chicken cooked in butter, tomato sauce & aromatic spices.
Hoppers Ghee Roast
(Spicy; contains dairy) Chicken roasted in home ground dry masala, crushed peppers, tamarind, yogurt, jaggery and clarified butter.
Nilgiri Lamb Kurma
(Contains dairy) Cubes of lamb slowly simmered in coconut, fresh herbs & spices.
Pallipalayam Chicken
Bone in chicken, grated coconut, red chili paste, garlic, curry leaves, whole red chili and spices, cooked in coconut oil.
Kashmiri Lamb Roganjosh
(Spicy) Chunks of lamb slow cooked in onion, tomato and kashmiri red chili sauce.
Uppu Kari
Cubes of lamb tossed in traditional hand ground spices

Seafood
Madras Ilai Meen Varuthathu
(Spicy) Fish Fry; Catch of the day cooked in a traditional red sauce & coconut oil, wrapped in banana leaf and pan seared.
Milagu Yera Thokku
(Spicy) Shrimp Pepper Masala; Shrimp cooked in a tangy tomato sauce with caramelized onions & home ground spices.
Meen Thenga Aracha Kulambu
(Spicy) Coconut Fish Curry; Catch of the day cooked in a tangy tamarind sauce.
Yera Manga Kozhambu
(Spicy) Shrimp Mango Curry; A tangy shrimp curry cooked to perfection with raw mango & coconut.
Goan Fish Curry
Fresh catch of the day cooked in coconut, malt vinegar, ground spices & kokum.

Char Grilled (Tandoor)
Dhaba Kalmi
(Contains dairy) Chicken drumsticks marinated with a mild house spice & yogurt, grilled in tandoor
Hoppers Pomfret
(Contains dairy) Whole silverline pomfret rubbed with house spices and cooked in tandoor.
Malai Reshmi Kabob
(Contains dairy) Boneless chicken minced and delicately flavored with white pepper, yogurt & cream; grilled in tandoor.
Mahi Mirch Tandoor
(Contains dairy) Tikka of fish in rich marinade of dill, crushed red chili, fennel, ginger, honey & a trace of mustard oil; grilled in tandoori.
Zafrani King Prawns
(Contains dairy) Jumbo prawns marinated with saffron, cardamom, black pepper and yogurt, grilled on skewers.
Peshwari Boti Kabob
(Contains dairy) Lamb marinated in green papaya, red chili & ginger garlic paste, grilled in tandoor.
Cornish Hen
(Contains dairy) Whole Cornish hen rubbed with in-house spices; grilled in tandoor.

Biryanis
Banarasi Pulao
Aromatic basmati rice with seasonal vegetables and paneer, infused with mint and spices.
Dum Chicken Biryani
The perfect delicacy of made with the choicest cuts of chicken, dum cooked with saffron hued basmati rice.
Dum Goat Biryani
The perfect delicacy made with the choicest cuts of goat, dum cooked with saffron hued basmati rice.
Dum Veg Biryani
The perfect delicacy of made with seasonal vegetables, dum cooked with saffron hued basmati rice.
Chicken 65 Biryani
Flavorful biryani dum cooked saffron hued basmati rice, layered with fried chicken pieces.

Bucket Biryanis
Mini Bucket Biryani - Chicken
Package comes with Chicken Biryani in a bucket (84oz), Kozhi 65, Raitha, Dessert (Chef's choice of the day) and Sodas.
Mini Bucket Biryani - Goat
Package comes with Goat Biryani in a bucket (84oz), Kozhi 65, Raitha, Dessert (Chef's choice of the day) and Sodas.
Mini Bucket Biryani - Veg
Package comes with Veg Biryani in a bucket (84oz), Samosa (3 pcs), Raitha, Dessert (Chef's choice of the day) and Sodas.

Tiffin Ready
Ceylon Parotta
(Contains gluten) Flaky layered bread cooked in griddle to perfection, served with veg korma.
Thattu Nei Podi Idli
Fluffy steamed rice cakes tossed with gunpowder and clarified butter, served with chutney & sambar.
Aapam
Hoppers from fermented rice either plain or topped with fluffy omelette, served with cardamom infused coconut milk & korma.
Sambhar Idli
(Vegan) Steamed spongy rice cakes served immersed in mildly spiced sambhar.
Madurai Idli
(Vegan) Steamed rice cake with chutney and sambhar (lentil soup).
Hoppers Goat Paya
Goat trotters cooked to perfection in aromatic spices and coconut. Served with choice of Idli or Parotta.
Idli Vada
(Vegan) Steamed spongy rice cakes and deep fried vada (lentil doughnut) served with sambhar and chutney.
Sambhar Vada
(Vegan) South Indian deep fried lentil doughnuts served immersed in sambhar, onion & crisps.
Ghee Roast Dosa
(Contains dairy) Crispy rice lentil crepe made with ghee, served with chutney and sambhar.
Vada
(Vegan) South Indian deep fried lentil doughnuts served with chutney.
Kothu Parotta
(Contains gluten) Shredded layered bread, onions, tomatoes, chilis, curry leaves and spices cooked with vegetables or chicken or scrambled eggs. Served with veg or non-veg sauce.
Masala Dosa
(Vegan) Crispy rice crepe stuffed with south Indian potato masala, served with chutneys & sambhar.
Dosa
(Vegan) Crispy rice lentil crepe served plain or sprinkled with spicy gun powder paired with chutney & sambhar.
Mysore Masala Dosa
(Vegan; contains nuts) Crispy rice crepe topped with Mysore chili paste, served with chutneys & sambhar.
Uthappam
(Vegan) Pan grilled rice pancake with toppings of your choice served with chutney and sambar.
Cheese Dosa
(Contains dairy) Crispy cheesy rice lentil crepe paired with chutney & sambhar.
Khara Paniyaram
Rice dumplings tossed in spicy gun powder.
Aapam Paya
Goat trotters cooked to perfection in aromatic spices and coconut. Served with aapam (Hoppers from fermented rice).
Virudhunagar Chukka Kari Dosa
(Spicy) Rice lentil crepe stuffed with lamb chunks cooked in spicy onion masala.
Madurai Muttai Dosa
Rice lentil crepe topped with fluffy omelette served with chutney & sambhar.

Breads
Naan
(Contains gluten) Indian flat bread. Choice of plain/butter/garlic/mint/cheese/onion kulcha.
Assorted Bread Basket
Choice of three breads. Onion Kulcha/Plain Naan/Garlic Naan/Roti/Butter Naan.
Roti
Flat bread made from stone ground wholemeal flour.
Bullet Naan
(Contains gluten; sesame) Naan stuffed with chopped chili, cilantro and black sesame seeds.
Kashmiri Naan
(Contains gluten; nuts) Naan stuffed with coconut, nuts, dry fruits and sugar.

Sides
Steamed Rice
Steamed white basmati rice.
Iyer Yellow Dal
(Vegan) Tempered yellow lentils with ginger, tomato and fresh coriander.
Chennai Tiffin Sambhar
(Vegan) Yellow lentils with ground spices, seasonal vegetables & fresh coriander tempered with curry leaves and clarified butter.
Dahi
Plain Yogurt
Mint Chutney
Chutney prepared from fresh mint leaves, coriander leaves, ginger and garlic.
Tamarind Chutney
(Vegan) Sweet & sour chutney made with tamarind, salt, jaggery & spice powders.

Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Spongy deep fried dumplings made with flour & milk served in a rose infused syrup.
Srivilliputhur Palkova
A rich dessert made by slow cooking milk & sugar, wrapped in banana leaf.
Lala Kadai Halwa
A must try delicacy made with whole wheat milk, caramelized sugar and clarified butter slow cooked to a jello.
Cardamom Creme Brûlée
Rich custard infused with cardamom
Nannari Kulfi
Indian ice cream infused with Nannari

Soft Drinks
Mango Lassi
Refreshing drink made with mango, yogurt & cane sugar.
Badam Milk
Almonds, condensed milk, ice cream & cold milk.
Nannari Sarbath
A refreshing sweet drink made with traditional wonder root.
Bottled Water
Soda
Rose Milk
Rose essence, saffron, crushed ice, whole milk & sugar crystals.

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Recent Reviews

This South Indian restaurant offered a pleasant dining experience in terms of ambiance and service. The staff were attentive and the atmosphere was welcoming. However, the food unfortunately didn't live up to the same standard. Our appetizer, the mushroom manchurian, was surprisingly sweet, almost like a dessert, which was quite off-putting. We also tried three other dishes. The Mysore masala dosa had a flavorful and well-spiced filling, but the dosa itself lacked crispness,...
January 2025
The food is absolutely amazing. The nethili fish, kola urundai, potlam parotta, mutton nalli pepper fry, vazhalaipoo kola urundai, chepankizhangu fry were all delicious. The pulav was only so-so. The palkova and halwa to finish was just bliss. Only wish they served some Indian beer to give a completion!
November 2024
The food at this place is great. It’s a destination restaurant for us, worthy of the drive. Service is good and the atmosphere is pleasant but it’s the food that keeps us looking forward to getting back. The dosa and uthappam are the best in the region and the aapam a must.

Vegetarian options: Masala dosa, uthappam, aapam
October 2024

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Chennai Hoppers Indian Restaurant

136 Paramount Park Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 813-0061