Chennai

Chennai reigns as the capital of South Indian breakfast culture, with the idli-dosa-filter coffee trail stretching 20 km through Mylapore and Triplicane. The city's tiffin centers, open before sunrise, serve the perfect masala dosa with sambar and chutneys, a faster experience than the average competitor in Varanasi. Data shows 45% of stalls sell idlis at under ₹20, a 15% discount compared to similar offerings in Lucknow.