On NH-16 — Between Chennai & Nellore

Best Restaurant Between Chennai & Nellore on NH-16

Travelling Chennai to Nellore or Nellore to Chennai? Pull over at Manvitha Mana Oori Ruchulu in Gudur — 160 km from Chennai, 45 km from Nellore. Authentic Andhra food, farm-fresh ingredients, AC dining, and free parking right on NH-16.

Open 7 AM – 11 PM
Free Parking
AC Dining Hall
Directly on NH-16

Your Perfect Food Stop on NH-16

Whether you are heading north towards Nellore or south towards Chennai, Manvitha is the ideal place to break your journey.

Chennai → Nellore
Northbound

From start

160 km from Chennai

To destination

45 km before Nellore

~2.5 hrs from Chennai
After Sullurpeta, before Kavali — look for Gudur exit on NH-16

You have been driving for over 2 hours from Chennai. Gudur is the perfect point to stop, eat a proper Andhra meal, and arrive in Nellore refreshed.

Suggested: Pot Biryani or Andhra Thali — quick to serve, filling for the road ahead.

Nellore → Chennai
Southbound

From start

45 km from Nellore

To destination

160 km before Chennai

~40 min from Nellore
After Kavali, before Sullurpeta — Gudur exit on NH-16

Just 40 minutes out of Nellore, Gudur is the ideal first stop before the long stretch to Chennai. Eat well before the 160 km drive ahead.

Suggested: Gongura Mutton or Natukodi Chicken with rice — a hearty meal before the highway.

Landmark Guide — How to Find Us

Use these landmarks to spot us easily on NH-16 without needing to check your phone.

Between Sullurpeta (30 km south) and Kavali (35 km north) on NH-16

Directly on NH-16 at Gudur — visible from the highway, no U-turn needed

Look for the large parking area and Manvitha signboard on the left (Chennai-bound) or right (Nellore-bound)

Open 7 AM to 11 PM — whether you are an early morning traveller or a late-night driver

Why Travellers Stop at Manvitha on NH-16

Manvitha Mana Oori Ruchulu is the most trusted halfway restaurant between Chennai and Nellore — and the go-to food stop between Nellore and Chennai for the return journey. Here is why thousands of highway travellers choose us every month.

Right on NH-16 — No Detour

We are located directly on National Highway 16 at Gudur. No U-turns, no narrow lanes. Pull off the highway, park, eat, and get back on the road in minutes.

Free Parking for All Vehicles

Large free parking area for cars, SUVs, minivans, tourist buses, and trucks. Whether you are in a hatchback or a 40-seater coach, we have space for you.

AC Dining Hall — 100+ Seats

Escape the highway heat in our fully air-conditioned dining hall. Seats over 100 guests comfortably — ideal for families, tour groups, and corporate travellers.

Open Every Day 7 AM – 11 PM

Early morning breakfast to late-night dinner, 365 days a year including Sundays and public holidays. We are always open when you need a meal on the road.

Authentic Andhra Cuisine

Farm-fresh ingredients from our own 100-acre organic farm. Gongura mutton, pot biryani, natukodi chicken, vanjaram fish fry, Andhra thali — real home-style cooking.

Pure Veg Options Available

Dedicated pure veg menu with Andhra thali, dal fry, paneer dishes, and fresh vegetable curries. Every family member is taken care of.

How Far Are You From Manvitha?

At 160 km from Chennai and 45 km from Nellore, Manvitha is the ideal food stop between Chennai and Nellore on NH-16. Whether you are northbound or southbound, Gudur is the natural midpoint to break your journey.

45 km

Nellore

South on NH-16

~40 min

90 km

Tirupati

South-West via NH-716

~1.5 hrs

160 km

Chennai

South on NH-16

~2.5 hrs

80 km

Ongole

North on NH-16

~1 hr

200 km

Vijayawada

North on NH-16

~2.5 hrs

30 km

Sullurpeta

South on NH-16

~25 min

35 km

Kavali

North on NH-16

~30 min

25 km

Venkatagiri

West

~25 min

Most-Ordered Dishes by Highway Travellers

These are the dishes our highway guests order most — quick to serve, deeply satisfying, and authentically Andhra.

Pot Biryani

Most Popular

Slow-cooked in a sealed clay pot with farm-fresh spices. Our most-ordered dish by highway travellers.

Natukodi Chicken Curry

Chef's Special

Free-range country chicken slow-cooked in Andhra masala. Rich, spicy, and unforgettable.

Gongura Mutton

Signature Dish

Tender mutton cooked with tangy sorrel leaves — a signature Andhra dish you cannot find everywhere.

Vanjaram Fish Fry

Seafood Favourite

Fresh seer fish marinated in Andhra spices and pan-fried to perfection. Coastal Andhra at its best.

Andhra Thali

Best Value

A complete meal — rice, dal, sambar, rasam, 3 curries, papad, pickle, and dessert. Great value for highway travellers.

Prawn Masala Curry

Seafood Special

Juicy prawns in a fiery Andhra masala gravy. Pairs perfectly with steamed rice or roti.

How to Find Us on NH-16

Address

National Highway 16, Nakkalakalva Khandrika, Gudur, Andhra Pradesh 524410

Directly on NH-16 between Sullurpeta and Kavali, near Gudur town

Hours

Open daily 7 AM – 11 PM

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Highway Travellers — Common Questions

Ready to Stop? We Are Open Now.

Pull off NH-16 at Gudur and experience the best Andhra food on the highway. Free parking, AC dining, open 7 AM – 11 PM.