House of Chettinad · Leander, Texas

Every Visit,
by Design

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From a nine-course chef's journey through Chettinad to a lively happy hour at Aruvi Bar — every visit is an immersive experience.

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The Experience

How We Host

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Chettinad hospitality is not a service — it is an inheritance. Every plate, every pour, every moment is shaped with intention.

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The Dish is Named

Each course arrives with its story — the region, the spice, the memory it carries from a Chettinad kitchen.

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The Chef's Intent

Bold, aromatic, made to order. Our chefs cook the way Chettinad has for generations — nothing rushed, nothing compromised.

03
The Pairing

Craft cocktails from Aruvi Bar and South Indian classics, matched to bring out the best in every bite.

04
The Hospitality

Warm, unhurried, generous. Whether it's a weeknight tasting or a weekend celebration — you are our guest.

05
The Memory

You leave with more than a meal — a taste of Chettinad you'll carry with you, and return for.

Ways to Experience HOC

Choose Your Journey

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Chef's Tasting Menu at House of Chettinad
Signature · 9 Courses

Chef's Tasting Menu

A curated journey across Chettinad's culinary heritage — nine courses that tell the story of fire, spice, and memory.

$170 for two · Mon–Thu dinner
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Happy Hour at Aruvi Bar
Daily · Aruvi Bar

Happy Hour

Craft cocktails, local beers, and bold bar bites — the flow of fine spirits at Aruvi, every day from 5:30 to 7 PM.

Cocktails $7 · Beer $5 · Spirits $5
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Weekend brunch at House of Chettinad
Weekends

South Indian Brunch

Dosas, idlis, and Chettinad classics made to order. A leisurely weekend table for family and friends.

Sat & Sun · 11:30 AM–3 PM
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Private events and bar buyout at House of Chettinad
Private Events

Bar Buyout & Gatherings

Host your celebration at Aruvi Bar — holiday parties, corporate dinners, birthdays, and rehearsal dinners crafted around you.

Custom menus · Full buyout available
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Join the Chettinad Journey

The Chef's Tasting Menu

Perfectly Curated 9 Courses·Mon–Thu·Dinner Only
$170for two
Course Architecture
1

Amuse-Bouche

Tiny paniyaram crisp finished with curry leaf oil and tomato thokku.

2

Heritage Beginning — Idly Trilogy

Three varieties of mini idly featuring ghee podi idly, coconut foam, milagai podi dust, and premium caviar.

3

Coastal Memory — Sous-Vide Shrimp

Slow-cooked shrimp infused with roasted Chettinad spices and finished with a delicate glaze.

4

Fire & Smoke — Smoked Quail

Tender quail kissed by charcoal smoke and layered with bold Chettinad aromatics.

5

Intermezzo — Coconut-Lime Sorbet

A refreshing palate cleanser with bright citrus and young coconut.

6

Soul of Chettinad — Chicken Chukka

Traditional Chettinad-style chicken chukka served over handcrafted kothu parotta.

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Seeraga Samba — Dindigul Biriyani

Premium kari loin paired with fragrant Seeraga Samba biryani, slow-cooked with heritage spices.

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Sweet Ending — Coffee Caramel

Silky coffee caramel dessert inspired by the bold aroma of traditional South Indian filter coffee.

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Petit Four — Chef's Final Bite

Seasonal petit four to conclude the journey.

Reserve the Journey Call (512) 900-8322
“What begins as a meal becomes a memory. Every spice ground that morning, every dish a story from Chettinad — this is how we host.”
— House of Chettinad
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