South Indian dining often happens on banana leaves — this is not just tradition but considered to enhance the flavor. Filter coffee (kaapi) is an institution, not an afterthought. Eating with the right hand is traditional. Vegetarian options are extensive and excellent.
தயவுசெய்து (dayavuseytu) — Please, சுவையாக (suvaiiyaka) — Delicious, பில் (bill) — The bill, வாழ்க (vazhga) — Cheers, நன்றி (nandri) — Thank you