Shopping
T Nagar — Saravana Stores, GRT, Pothys, Chennai Silks. The most concentrated shopping district in South India.
Anna Nagar — VR Mall and a few high-street brands. Better for casual mall shopping than wedding-saree hunts.
Food
T Nagar — dense street food at Pondy Bazaar plus chains like Saravana Bhavan and A2B.
Anna Nagar — more sit-down restaurants and global cuisine. Less street-food culture.
Stays
T Nagar service apartments start ₹2,499/night (Family Stay). Anna Nagar mid-range hotels typically ₹3,500–₹6,000.