Chef's Signature
Dindigul Mutton Biryani
$22Seeragasamba rice small-batch cooked with tender mutton — the gold standard of Tamil biryani.
★★★★★ Loved on Google, Yelp & OpenTable
Authentic Chettinad · Tamil Nadu
Leander · Cedar Park · Austin
அருவி · செட்டிநாடு
Karaikudi fire, slow-simmered soul.
Every masala ground fresh that morning. Every biryani made to order in small batches. Bold spices, slow-cooked gravies and the warmth of South India — now in the Texas Hill Country.
Signature biryanis are small-batch daily — ordering ahead is the surest way to get yours.
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Leander Community News
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A Best Date-Night Restaurant in Leander, 2026
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Yelp — Top Chettinad in Austin
Dishes That Define Us
The plates worth the drive.
From the gold standard of Tamil biryani to a clay-pot parotta finished tableside — a taste of what guests cross Austin for.
Finished Tableside
Chicken “Chatti” Parotta
$23Protein-layered parottas finished tableside in a clay pot with onion, cilantro and salna.
The Dish That Defines Us
Chettinad Curry
$17House signature Karaikudi masala — whole roasted garam masala with a touch of coconut. Chicken or mutton.
From Karaikudi to Leander, Texas
Every masala ground fresh. Every dish a story.
House of Chettinad was born from a land where food is more than nourishment — it is heritage, memory, and reverence. Our head chef tied his first apron in Thanjavur in 2002, cooked across South India and Seattle, and brought those recipes to Leander.
Whole spices hand-roasted every morning. Masalas ground fresh. Biryani in small batches, never from a steam table.
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Aruvi · அருவி · The Flow of Fine Spirits
Come for the spirits. Stay for the biryani.
Craft cocktails built on Chettinad spice, Texas Hill Country wines and local Austin beers — with bold village-tavern bar snacks (chakna) to match. Try the Pookosu: tamarind-infused Old Monk rum, jaggery, mint, black pepper and curry leaf.
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Every Day · 5:30–7pm
Happy Hour, the Chettinad way.
Spiced cocktails, Texas wine and cold local draught at neighborhood prices — with bold, fried village-tavern chakna to match. Double Happy runs Fri–Sat, 10–11pm.
$7Cocktails & Wine
$5Draught Beer
$5Spirits
$4+Bar Bites
Daily 5:30–7pm · Double Happy Hour Fri & Sat 10–11pm
The HOC Catering Experience
Elevate your next event.
From intimate rehearsal dinners to grand receptions, corporate lunches to birthdays — authentic Chettinad flavors that make your celebration unforgettable.
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Leander Dining, Delivered
Chettinad, straight home.
The same depth and character as dining in — prepared fresh, every order. Order direct (Toast, no extra fees) or through your favorite app.
Order Direct — No Fees →Voices From Our Customers
Elevated, authentic, accessible.
★★★★★
“Far and away the best experience I've had at an ethnic restaurant in America. The presentation is elevated and the spices are a beautiful medley.”
— Google Review
★★★★★
“Took my parents here who grew up in Tamil Nadu — they were emotional. Said the Chettinad chicken tasted exactly like home.”
— OpenTable Guest
★★★★★
“Best Indian food in Austin, hands down. What they're doing with authentic Chettinad cuisine is unlike anything in Texas.”
— Yelp Review
Find Us
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Reservations & Take-out(512) 900-8322hocaustin25@gmail.com
Hours
Tue – Thu11:30a–3p · 5:30–10p
Fri – Sat11:30a–3p · 5:30–11p
Sunday11:30a–3p · 5:30–10p
MondayClosed
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