SALT Indian Restaurant Returns to Its Roots With a Fresh New Opening at WTC Chennai

Chennai, Dec 11: SALT Indian Restaurant is turning up the excitement in Chennai with the launch of its second outlet at Brigade World Trade Center, opening doors on 4th December. And for the brand, this isn’t just another expansion – it’s a heartfelt homecoming.

SALT’s journey began right here in Chennai, and the city’s incredible love for the flagship outlet in Vadapalani made this next step more exciting. “Chennai has always been family to us. The support we received from day one made SALT a part of the city’s dining culture, and we knew we had to come back with something even more special,” shares Chef Balaji Balachander, who has shaped the brand’s evolution.

Stepping into the new WTC outlet feels like stepping into SALT 2.0 – familiar, yet refreshingly new. After 13 years of learning, growing, and listening to guests, the brand debuts a completely updated dining experience: a sleek, modern ambience, a refined approach to flavours, and a service style that blends warmth with polish. “For us, everything at SALT comes back to three pillars – people, product, and experience,” adds Chef Balaji Balachander. “This new outlet embodies that philosophy in the most honest way. We wanted guests to feel something interesting, yet still feel at home.”

The interiors embrace a fine-dining aesthetic while keeping the soul of SALT alive – warm lighting, see-through glass design, and seating that works equally well for cosy family meals and sophisticated corporate lunches. And of course, the food continues to be the star. Guests can look forward to favourites such as Charcoal Chicken Tikka, Saffroni Chicken Malai Kebab, Galouti Kebab, Kozhi Melagu Curry, iconic Pardha Mutton Biryani, and the Elaneer Paysam – the classic favorite, each dish celebrating India’s flavours through a modern, elevated lens.

With this new opening, SALT continues its ambitious expansion toward becoming one of India’s leading modern Indian dining brands. The group is steadily growing across the country with an outlet in Pune and an exciting Mumbai launch coming up soon. But for now, Chennai remains extra special – the city where the story started, and the city that is welcoming the restaurant back with open arms.

SALT WTC is more than a restaurant; it’s a reunion, an experience, and a celebration of everything the brand has always stood for. And Chennai, as always, is right at the heart of it.