Which Tasty Nation Is Closer to You?
If you've typed "dessert shop near me" into Google while stuck in OMR traffic or walking out of a flat in Pallikaranai, you've landed here looking for one simple answer: where's the nearest Tasty Nation, and what can you actually order once you're there? Tasty Nation runs two outlets in south Chennai, and — worth knowing before you drive over — they carry slightly different menus. Here's the honest, area-by-area breakdown.
Vivira Mall, Navalur (OMR) — for the Navalur / Siruseri / OMR crowd
Tasty Nation's OMR outlet sits on the 4th floor of Vivira Mall, 33 Old Mahabalipuram Road, Navalur, Chennai 600130. It's open every day of the week, 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, which works well for a lunch-break dessert run or a stop after work. Call +91 9514 200 200 to check on the day.
Anyone commuting along OMR for work, living nearby in Navalur or Siruseri, or already at Vivira Mall for a movie or some shopping will find this the closest outlet. Full address and a map link are on our locations page.
Kay Food Street, Pallikaranai — for Pallikaranai / Velachery / Medavakkam
The Pallikaranai outlet is at Kay Food Street, 305 Velachery Road, MGR Nagar, Pallikaranai, Chennai 600100 — an easy stop if you're coming from Velachery, Medavakkam or anywhere around Pallikaranai. It opens later and stays open later too: 2:00 PM to 11:50 PM, seven days a week. Reach them at +91 9514 300 300.
This was Tasty Nation's very first outlet, opened on 27 December 2023, and a few menu categories are still made fresh on-site here — more on that below.
One Brand, Two Slightly Different Menus
Both outlets are 100% vegetarian and both serve thickshakes, milkshakes, sundaes, boba shakes (made with chewy tapioca pearls), brownies, Rich Hot Chocolate made with real melted chocolate, whey protein shakes, cold coffee and savoury bites like fries, cheese pizza fingers, paneer samosa and veg spring rolls.
Belgian waffles and pancakes are made fresh at Kay Food Street, Pallikaranai. If a waffle stack or pancakes are what you're after, Pallikaranai is the safer bet — check the live menu page if you want to confirm what's on offer at Vivira Mall on the day. For the exact, day-to-day list at either outlet, the menu page is pulled straight from each outlet's own system, so it's more reliable than any photo or old review you'll find online.
If You're in the OMR Office Crowd
Lunch breaks and post-work hangouts near OMR usually mean the same thing: something quick, indulgent, and close to the desk, without eating into the little time you have. Say you've got forty minutes between calls — Vivira Mall's 4th floor is a short lift ride up, and a thickshake or sundae is ready well within that window. Colleagues marking a small win, a Friday wind-down with the team, or just a mid-week pick-me-up after back-to-back meetings are exactly the kind of visits this outlet is built for. If you're the one organising a small office celebration, a few boxes of brownies or a round of boba shakes travel back to the desk easily enough. And if you're heading home after work and want something sweet before the drive back down OMR, this is the last stop before traffic takes over. Expect the shake-and-sundae side of the menu here, plus boba shakes, brownies, hot chocolate and whey protein shakes if you want something that still feels like a treat without being a full meal.
If You're a Student or Family Near Velachery / Medavakkam
Kay Food Street's later closing time — almost midnight — and its longer window of nearly ten hours suit a completely different rhythm. College students finishing an evening class near Velachery often end up here after dinner with friends, when a waffle stack or a round of pancakes is exactly the kind of treat that caps off the day. Families in Pallikaranai or Medavakkam use it the same way: dinner at home or nearby, then a short drive or walk over for dessert rather than trying to fit it into the main meal. Weekend evenings tend to be busier, so if you're coming as a larger group — say a birthday dinner that's spilling into dessert plans — it helps to call ahead on +91 9514 300 300 to check on the day. This is also the outlet to pick if Belgian waffles or pancakes, made fresh on-site, are the whole reason for the trip.
How to Find Us on Maps
Both outlets show up on Google Maps under "Tasty Nation" — search the name along with "Vivira Mall" for the OMR location, or "Kay Food Street" / "MGR Nagar Pallikaranai" for the other, and the map pin should take you close to the entrance. At Vivira Mall, head to the 4th floor; at Kay Food Street, the outlet sits right on Velachery Road in MGR Nagar, easy to spot from the main road. Either way, saving the number before you leave — +91 9514 200 200 for OMR, +91 9514 300 300 for Pallikaranai — means you can call ahead if you're ever unsure.
Planning a Birthday, Office Party or Apartment Event?
Tasty Nation also sets up fresh dessert stalls for birthdays, weddings and receptions, apartment gatherings, college events and corporate functions across south Chennai — Belgian waffles, bubble tea and boba shakes, thickshakes, fries, pizza fingers and aloo tikki, all prepared fresh on-site. Booking is by WhatsApp or a call for a quote; see the catering page for details.
Keep Coming Back: the Treat Pass
Regulars at either outlet collect Treat Passes on in-store or direct orders (not through Swiggy or Zomato): one pass for bills of Rs 200-399, two for Rs 400-599, three for Rs 600-799. Six passes add up to one free dessert worth up to Rs 200 (up to Rs 300 for Instagram followers). It's tracked per phone number and isn't combinable with other offers. Full terms are on the Treat Pass page.
The Quick Answer
Closest to OMR, Navalur or Siruseri → Vivira Mall, 4th floor, open 11 AM-11 PM daily. Closest to Pallikaranai, Velachery or Medavakkam → Kay Food Street, open 2 PM-11:50 PM daily, where Belgian waffles and pancakes are made fresh. Either way, check the live menu page on the day, since the two outlets aren't identical.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are both Tasty Nation outlets open every day?
Yes. Vivira Mall, Navalur (OMR) is open 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, seven days a week. Kay Food Street, Pallikaranai is open 2:00 PM to 11:50 PM, seven days a week.
Which Tasty Nation outlet has Belgian waffles and pancakes?
Belgian waffles and pancakes are made fresh at Kay Food Street, Pallikaranai. Check the live menu page if you want to confirm what's on offer at Vivira Mall, Navalur on the day.
Is the menu identical at both outlets?
No — the two outlets carry slightly different menus. Both serve thickshakes, milkshakes, sundaes, boba shakes, brownies, hot chocolate, protein shakes, cold coffee and savoury bites, but waffles and pancakes are made fresh at Kay Food Street. Check the live menu page for the exact day-to-day list.
Can Tasty Nation cater my birthday or event?
Yes — Tasty Nation sets up fresh dessert stalls for birthdays, weddings, apartment gatherings, college events and corporate functions, with booking by WhatsApp or a call for a quote.
What is the Treat Pass?
Tasty Nation's loyalty programme: collect 1-3 passes per in-store or direct order depending on your bill, and 6 passes get you one free dessert (worth up to Rs 200, or up to Rs 300 for Instagram followers).