# The Madras Diaries

The Madras Diaries is a fine dining South Indian restaurant group in the Netherlands with two locations — Amsterdam and Utrecht. Specialising in authentic south Indian cuisine and traditional South Indian recipes served in a contemporary, elegant fine dining setting. Open for lunch, dinner, and takeaway. Reservations available online.

## Brand Overview

- **Restaurant Name:** The Madras Diaries
- **Website:** https://themadrasdiaries.nl
- **Type:** Fine Dining South Indian Restaurant
- **Cuisine:** South Indian, Chettinad, Tamil, Indian
- **Concept:** Virundhombal — a celebration of South Indian hospitality and food
- **Locations:** Amsterdam and Utrecht, Netherlands
- **Languages:** English

## Social Media
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/themadrasdiaries)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/themadrasdiaries)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-madras-diaries-amsterdam)

## Locations

### Amsterdam

- **Address:** Lange Leidsedwarsstraat 41H, 1017NG Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Phone 1:** +31 682 815 224
- **Phone 2:** +31 207 371 099
- **Email:** info@themadrasdiaries.nl
- **Menu:** https://themadrasdiaries.nl/amsterdam-menu/
- **Reservations:** https://themadrasdiaries.nl/reservations/
- **Google Maps:** https://maps.google.com/maps?q=The+Madras+Diaries,+Lange+Leidsedwarsstraat+37-41,+1017+NG+Amsterdam

### Utrecht

- **Address:** Brusselplein 11, 3541CH Utrecht, Netherlands
- **Phone:** +31 647 796 933
- **Email:** utrecht@themadrasdiaries.nl
- **Menu:** https://themadrasdiaries.nl/utrecht-menu/
- **Reservations:** https://themadrasdiaries.nl/reservations/
- **Google Maps:** https://maps.google.com/maps?q=themadrasdiaries,+Brusselplein+11,+3541+CH+Utrecht

## Opening Hours

| Day | Hours |
| Tuesday – Sunday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Monday | 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM |

Both Amsterdam and Utrecht follow the same schedule.

## Menu Highlights

### Starters & Snacks

- Beetroot Kola Urundai
- Onion Mundri Pakoda
- Podi Bonda
- Bendakaya Fry
- Tandoori Chicken
- Tulsi Tikka Paneer
- Malai Paneer

### Main Dishes

- Butter Chicken
- Gosht Rogan Josh
- Kozhi Chettinad (signature Chettinad chicken)
- Fish Kulambu
- Spicy Crab
- Ajwain-spiced Fish Tikka (Utrecht specialty)
- King Prawn Curry
- Egg Curry

### South Indian Classics

- Mysore Masala Dosa
- Masala Dosa
- Idli with assorted chutneys
- Crispy Dosa with podi and sambar

### Rice & Biryani

- TMD Special Biriyani
- Seeraga Samba Mutton Biryani

### Breads

- Peshawari Naan
- Garlic Naan
- Roti
- Paratha

### Drinks

- Nannari Sharbath (traditional South Indian herbal drink)
- Cocktails and mocktails available

### Desserts

- Kulfi
- Assorted Indian desserts

## Dining Experiences

- **Fine Dining:** Elegant, upscale ambiance for special occasions and corporate events
- **Virundhombal Tasting Menu:** Curated multi-course celebration of South Indian cuisine
- **Onam Festival Lunch Buffet:** Seasonal Kerala-style feast (available during Onam)
- **Non-Veg Thali:** Complete traditional platter of South Indian dishes
- **Takeaway:** Full menu available for takeaway — order at themadrasdiaries.nl/ordering
- **Group Dining:** Welcomes large groups, family gatherings, and private events

## Careers

- The Madras Diaries is actively hiring for both Amsterdam and Utrecht locations.
- Careers page: https://themadrasdiaries.nl/careers/

## Key Pages

| Homepage | https://themadrasdiaries.nl |
| About | https://themadrasdiaries.nl/about/ |
| Amsterdam | https://themadrasdiaries.nl/amsterdam/ |
| Amsterdam Menu | https://themadrasdiaries.nl/amsterdam-menu/ |
| Utrecht | https://themadrasdiaries.nl/utrecht/ |
| Utrecht Menu | https://themadrasdiaries.nl/utrecht-menu/ |
| Reservations | https://themadrasdiaries.nl/reservations/ |
| Takeaway Orders | https://themadrasdiaries.nl/ordering/ |
| Gallery | https://themadrasdiaries.nl/gallery/ |
| Blog | https://themadrasdiaries.nl/blog/ |
| Careers | https://themadrasdiaries.nl/careers/ |
| Contact | https://themadrasdiaries.nl/contact/ |