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Nestled
in
Madurai
near
to
Madurai
temple
Street,
the
New
Sree
Ram
Mess
stands
as
a
testament
to
the
adage
"don't
judge
a
book
by
its
cover."
While
its
exterior
may
not
captivate
at
first
glance,
the
treasures
within
unfold
into
a
realm
of
pristine
cleanliness
and
impeccable
hygiene.
Stepping
inside,
one
is
greeted
by
a
vegetarian
feast
that
can
only
be
described
as
a
symphony
of
flavors.
The
culinary
journey
begins
with
chapparhi,
accompanied
by
side
dishes
that
include
cabbage
mutter
in
coconut
milk
and
a
tantalizingly
spiced
potato
dry
curry
paired
with
a
zesty
lemon-mixed
achar.
The
succession
of
courses
continues
with
rasam,
Pappas,
and
the
intriguingly
inventive
dry
chilly
condattom
—
a
culinary
creation
born
from
drying
curd-filled
chilies.
The
ensemble
includes
a
mixed
vegetable
curry,
a
sumptuous
sambar,
a
roasted
brinjal
curry,
and
not
one,
but
two
types
of
hot
and
sour
vegetable
curries.
A
generous
serving
of
curd
adds
a
soothing
touch
to
the
feast.
Of
noteworthy
mention
is
the
dal
curry
with
a
hint
of
ghee,
a
splendid
prelude
to
the
rice-based
dishes.
The
symphony
crescendos
with
a
delightful
dessert
that
brings
a
sweet
harmony
to
the
savory
symposium.
Each
dish
embodies
authenticity
and
exudes
aromatic
allure,
a
testament
to
the
kitchen's
mastery.
Yet,
the
true
heart
of
New
Steeram
Mess
is
its
perpetually
smiling
staff,
who
gracefully
navigate
the
orchestrated
rush
of
serving
a
plethora
of
dishes
during
peak
hours.
Their
unwavering
enthusiasm
and
warmth
make
every
dining
experience
a
pleasure,
even
in
the
midst
of
haste.
Operating
for
decades,
the
hotel
retains
its
authenticity,
an
anchor
of
tradition
in
a
swiftly
changing
world.
The
street
outside
might
bustle
with
activity,
but
it
remains
impeccably
clean.
Admittedly,
space
constraints
and
the
absence
of
spacious
restrooms
might
present
inconveniences,
but
these
fade
into
insignificance
after
indulging
in
the
feast.
For
those
journeying
to
Madurai,
a
visit
to
this
vegetarian
haven
is
nothing
short
of
a
gastronomic
pilgrimage.
A
heartiest
recommendation
echoes
through
these
words,
for
a
meal
at
New
Sree
Ram
Mess
is
an
experience
that
lingers
as
a
delightful
memory
long
after
the
last
bite
is
savored.