5 seaside towns in India where the seafood steals the show
India's seacoast, which stretches a little more than 7,500 km, is not just known for its scenic beauty—it's a treasure trove of sea-borne cuisine. Each coastal town has its unique way of cooking seafood, some with hot and spicy dishes, others with delicate coconut curries.
However, all of them share one common factor: their focus on freshness, flavor, and cultural depth. So, let's dive in! It is time to savour the tide, seafood-style. If you are a foodie, these coastal gems should be your pick. Find out more here.
Kochi, Kerala
Famous for its backwaters and colonial past, Kochi is Kerala's seafood center as well. Do not forget to try the essentials like meen moilee (fish in coconut milk), karimeen pollichathu (banana leaf-cooked pearl spot fish), and prawn roast.
Chinese fishing nets bring in fresh catches and aromatic spice fragrances make Kochi a seafood paradise.
Goa
This beach treasure has Portuguese and Konkani influences in seafood dishes. Take recheado stuffed fish, ambot tik (sour-spicy curry), and barbecued calamari. To describe Goan cuisine in two words, it is rich and flavorful
Mangalore, Karnataka
Renowned for its delectable and rich cuisine, the Mangalorean taste is robust, earthy, and never to be forgotten.
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Here, the seafood is primarily made up of coconut, red chilies, and tamarind. Don't forget to taste the scrumptious bangude pulimunchi (mackerel in tamarind gravy) or prawn sukka.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
From streetside eateries to high-end restaurants, Chennai offers unlimited seafood. options. Chettinad crab masala, fish fry, and meen kuzhambu (tamarind fish curry) are some popular local fare. Pepper, curry leaves, and indigenous spices give a distinctive southern flavor to the fresh seafood.
Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
This island town dishes out the freshest seafood from the Bay of Bengal. Crabs, lobsters, and reef fish are grilled and spiced with island flavor . Seafood here is simple and clean ; it lets the freshness of the seafood speak for itself, perfect for the natural food lovers.
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