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Sowcarpet

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Sowcarpet is called the Mini Rajasthan of Chennai. The north indian community especially the marwari community dwells here. Wealthiest of business mens come from this place. Mint street in sowcarpet is most colorful street with shops of sarees, designer wear and a lot of street side chats. You might not want to miss on chotu motu bhel, raj shri paani... More

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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Coming to our desi menu, Ghar ka khana, nothing beats this thaali available @ Aggarwal bhojnalya again in Sowcarpet. Imagine your mum serving you aloo sabzi, bhindi, raita,shahi panner, dal with tadka with fulle hue ghee waale phulke.. I cannot resist anymore and surely you too. walk along the street for the kalkutta paan, a sweet bite of jalebi, some... More

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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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This is hub for clothes, electrical and some joints for Marwadi and Gujarathi food too. Good bargains, walk around and enjoy the street and nice road side shops.

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

it is the place of both retail and wholesale and also there is lot to that can say about sowcarpet...............................................................................................................................

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Chennai (Madras), India
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
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If you are in Chennai and want to go shopping, try this place. There are lot of whole sale shop for almost everything. You want note books, hardware for home wood work, chrimtmas tree decor, curtains, electrical goods for your new home, lighting, north indian sweet/dress/food ??? Machine tools ...........the list goes on, you'll have to visit if you want... More

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