The South Indian Restaurant serves South Indian food in Gothenburg, and Chettinad cuisine is its speciality, according to Visit Sweden. Chettinad cuisine comes from the Chettinad region of South India. Visit Sweden describes it as a cuisine known for abundant spices and rich flavours. It says this is the only restaurant in Gothenburg where visitors can try Chettinad specialities.

The menu has a number of vegan alternatives, as well as options for people who eat meat and fish. Visit Sweden says the staff reflects Indian heritage through its hospitality. It also describes the restaurant as wheelchair accessible and pet friendly.

The food focus is South Indian cooking, with Chettinad at the centre of the offer. A visit gives diners a chance to choose from vegan, meat and fish options and try a cuisine associated with a particular region of South India. For someone interested in food from that region, the stated draw is the chance to try Chettinad specialities in Gothenburg.