Where to buy hot cross buns in Chennai for Good Friday
The Hindu
Ahead of Good Friday, bakeries in Chennai sell hot cross buns with cinnamon raisins and candied fruits
Ahead of Good Friday, bakeries in Chennai usually pull out fresh batches of hot cross buns laced with spices and studded with pieces of fruits. Most bakeries and hotels begin selling these buns starting today and will ensure that they are available till Saturday. Apart from hot cross buns, chocolate easter eggs, marzipan eggs, chocolate bunnies and special easter hampers are also popular treats during this season.Here is a list of places old and new that you can head to, for this season’s warm and soft hot cross buns, a sumptous British tradition.
Smith Field bakery in Purasaiwakkam’s Perambur Barracks road has been selling these buns for over 130 years. Along with the spices and fruits, dates are also added to the buns, adding a sweet kick. They are particular about baking without preservatives or flavour enhancers and sell for a piece for ₹20.
They can be reached at 9884600232.
This bakery in Purasaiwakkam has been churning out fresh buns since 1978. The recipe has transcended decades and is made with a special spice mix usually containing cinnamon and nutmeg called ‘ garam masala’ locally. These buns are priced at ₹15 and are sold in thousands every season.
They can be reached at 9841695339.
The iconic Buhari Hotel on Anna Salai has a secret ingredient that makes their buns soft and ‘healthy’: butter. The bakery attached to the hotel has been famous for its hot cross buns which are also egg-free and are sold at Rs 40 or Rs 45 for a bun.
Buhari can be reached at 28551951.
Discover Ritwik Khanna's innovative repair shop Rkive in Mumbai, merging sustainability, creativity, and youthful urgency in fashion.
ISRO will launch the U.S. BlueBird satellite on December 24, 2025, after postponing from the original December 15 date.
Explore unique Christmas ornaments from Tiffany, Swarovski, and more, blending luxury with festive charm for your holiday decor.
Inside Copenhagen’s Alchemist: Chef Rasmus Munk on food, provocation and his India-inspired dishes
Explore the debate surrounding a potential dark matter discovery, highlighting skepticism and the need for rigorous validation in astronomy.
Discover how ice cores from the Pamir Mountains could unlock secrets to protect the world's glaciers from climate change.
Discover why spicy food causes a runny nose and how capsaicin triggers a protective response in our bodies.
In October this year, India announced its intention to build Maitri II, the country’s newest research station in Antarctica and India’s fourth, about 40 forty-odd years after the first permanent research station in Antarctica, Dakshin Gangotri, was established. The Hindu talks to Dr Harsh K Gupta, who led the team that established it
Study reveals rising artemisinin resistance in Africa, echoing Asia's past, urging urgent action to prevent widespread crisis.
Michelin launches The Grappe, a new wine distinction, recognizing excellence with one to three grapes, starting with the Burgundy and Bordeaux regions
A groundbreaking experiment transforms skin cells into egg-like cells, offering hope for infertility treatments amidst ethical considerations.
Discover Niraba, a collaboration merging Odisha's sabai grass weaving and dhokra craft into contemporary furniture and lighting design.
How do you create a Christmas tree with crochet? Take notes from crochet artist Sheena Pereira, who co-founded Goa-based Crochet Collective with crocheter Sharmila Majumdar in 2025. Their artwork takes centre stage at the Where We Gather exhibit, which is part of Festivals of Goa, an ongoing exhibition hosted by the Museum of Goa. The collective’s multi-hued, 18-foot crochet Christmas tree has been put together by 25 women from across the State. “I’ve always thought of doing an installation with crochet. So, we thought of doing something throughout the year that would culminate at the year end; something that would resonate with Christmas message — peace, hope, joy, love,” explains Sheena.