Wayside shacks and wacky names

Madurai | Thursday | 19th April, 2018

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Some of them may sound bizarre such as Panaimarathu Kadai, Power Kadai, Singam Hotel and Koora Kadai. The thatched roof exterior and plantain leaves at Koora Kadai, Natham | Photo Credit: A ShrikumarOne such haunt is the 65-year-old Chekkanoorani Akka Kadai. Where else would you hear the entire town referring to a roadside joint as Akka kadai (sister’s shop)? The earthy Kavanna Parotta Kadai in Natham, better known as Koora kadai | Photo Credit: A ShrikumarThere are numerous such wacky-named eateries spread across roads in Madurai. Though the board bears the name Rani Vilas, the loving reference of Akka Kadai has struck a chord with customers..