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Chennai Restaurant Insights Dataset
Food & Beverage Consumption
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About
This dataset offers an up-to-date snapshot of Zomato restaurant listings in Chennai, India, captured as of 27th May 2020. It provides crucial details about local eateries, including their names, addresses, and broad locations within Chennai. The dataset also categorises restaurants by cuisine served and highlights popular dishes. Furthermore, it includes pricing information for two diners and crowd-sourced ratings from Zomato users for both dining experiences and delivery services, alongside the number of votes contributing to these ratings. This data serves as a valuable resource for understanding the Chennai restaurant scene, including variations in pricing and user sentiment across various establishments.
Columns
- Zomato URL: The web address of the corresponding restaurant listing on Zomato.
- Name of Restaurant: The official name of the restaurant.
- Address: The detailed physical address of the restaurant, where provided.
- Location: A broader geographical area within Chennai where the restaurant is situated. Some locations include OMR Road, Navallur, Porur, and Velachery.
- Cuisine: The type of cuisine served by the restaurant, such as South Indian or Fast Food. A significant portion of entries fall into an 'Other' category, with South Indian cuisine representing about 7% of entries and Fast Food around 2%.
- Top Dishes: A list of popular dishes served at the restaurant. A large percentage (80%) of entries are marked as 'Invalid' or fall into an 'Other' category, with Biryani noted as a top dish in a small fraction of entries.
- Price for 2: The estimated price for two people dining at the restaurant. This column shows a wide range of values, with concentrations at lower price points; for example, 4,362 entries are priced between £40.00 - £288.00, and 5,783 entries between £288.00 - £536.00.
- Dining Rating: The crowd-sourced rating for the dining experience on Zomato. Many entries (44%) have no dining rating, while 5% have a rating of 3.6, and 51% fall into other ratings.
- Dining Rating Count: The number of votes or reviews contributing to the dining rating. This column has 12,032 unique values. A significant portion (22%) indicates that dining is not offered, and 21% lack enough reviews.
- Delivery Rating: The crowd-sourced rating for delivery services on Zomato. This column has 8,369 unique values. 49% of entries have no delivery rating, 11% have a rating of 3.9, and 40% represent other ratings.
- Delivery Only: Indicates if a restaurant offers delivery services only. Approximately 4% of entries are 'Delivery Only'.
Distribution
The data is typically structured as a data file, often in CSV format. While the total number of rows or records is not specified, the dataset contains diverse categorical and numerical data. For instance, the 'Dining Rating Count' column has 12,032 unique values, and 'Delivery Rating' has 8,369 unique values. The 'Price for 2' column demonstrates a distribution of values across various price ranges, indicating a varied collection of restaurant types.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for market research into the Chennai food and beverage industry, competitive analysis for existing or new restaurants, and understanding consumer preferences for dining versus delivery services. It can be used to identify popular cuisines, analyse pricing strategies, and pinpoint high-performing locations within Chennai.
Coverage
The dataset's geographic scope is focused solely on Chennai, India. It includes restaurants located in specific areas such as OMR Road, Navallur, Porur, and Velachery, alongside a larger 'Other' category for locations. The temporal coverage is specific, with all listings updated as of 27th May 2020. There are no specific notes on demographic scope beyond that of general Zomato users in Chennai.
License
CC-BY-NC
Who Can Use It
- Restaurant owners and managers: To benchmark their performance against competitors in Chennai, identify market gaps, or assess pricing strategies.
- Food delivery platforms: To optimise their service offerings and understand popular dining and delivery hubs.
- Market researchers and consultants: To conduct in-depth studies on the Chennai food market trends and consumer behaviour.
- Data analysts and scientists: For building predictive models related to restaurant success, popularity, or customer satisfaction.
- Urban planners: To understand the distribution of food establishments across the city.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Zomato Chennai Restaurant Listings 2020
- Chennai Dining & Delivery Data (May 2020)
- Chennai Restaurant Insights Dataset
- Zomato Chennai Food Establishment Details
Attributes
Original Data Source: Chennai Zomato Restaurants Data
QUALITY