Those who need daily fix go to eateries

Maggi noodles may be in a soup, but noodle fans across the city say while they can live without a brand or two, they can't bid adieu to the delicious strings. Restaurants across the city are reporting a slight increase in sale of noodle dishes after ban was imposed on instant noodles.
Restaurant Red e Drop Zone has a clientele that asks for everything from hakka noodles to hariyali chicken.However, over the past few days, noodle seekers have been on the rise, both for dining and takeaway . "We are getting a large number of orders for takeaway noodles, but I am not sure if this is due to the ban on instant noodles,'' says manager P Neelakantan.
At Crescent Hotel in Nungambakkam, S Amrith Raj is busy digging into a plate of noodles. "I am a bachelor who doesn't cook. So, it is easy for me to make Maggi whenever I get hungry, especially after a long day at work," says the marketing professional. "But after reading about reports that Maggi has high lead content, I have started eating at restaurants since I love noodles. It eat the dish at least twice a week."
According to the manager of Crescent Hotel, there has been a noticeable demand for mutton and chicken noodle dish over the past few days. "There is a huge difference between instant noodles and the noodle dishes that we prepare. They are made locally," he says.
Owner of an eatery in Kotturpuram frequented by students of Anna University, especially those who live in the hostels, says there has been a slight surge in demand for noodle dishes. "In the evenings and late at night, mainly college students come here for dinner. And, of late, a number of them have been ordering noodle dishes," says manager S Raviprakash.