While Delhi might be miles away from the coast, the city’s culinary scene proves that you don’t need the ocean to savour its treasures. Over the past few years, Delhi-NCR has quietly built a thriving seafood culture, where chefs fly in fresh catches daily and diners can experience everything from Kerala-style curries to Goan prawn balchaos.
Here are seven seafood destinations that promise to take your taste buds on a coastal adventure.
For those craving authentic Kerala flavours, Mahabelly is a must. Their Meen Moilee (fish cooked in coconut milk) and Chemmeen Curry (spicy prawns) strike the perfect balance of heat and comfort. The banana leaf presentation adds a homely touch that keeps diners coming back.
Sana-di-ge offers a fine-dining take on South Indian coastal cuisine. From Mangalorean crab masala to prawn ghee roast, every dish is rich, aromatic, and perfectly spiced. The elegant décor and coastal hospitality complete the experience.
This chic café brings the beachside vibe to Delhi. Known for its Goan fish curry, coconut rice, and crispy calamari, Coast Café is ideal for a relaxed lunch or a seafood date night. Pair your meal with their signature cocktails for a truly coastal escape.
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While famous for its dosas, Carnatic Café’s seafood specials deserve equal attention. Their Andhra-style fish fry and tangy tamarind prawns are bursting with bold flavours that capture the essence of southern spice.
If you’re fond of Bengali seafood, this legendary restaurant is a no-brainer. From buttery Hilsa in mustard sauce to spicy Chingri Malai Curry, Oh! Calcutta serves nostalgia with every bite. Don’t miss their signature fish paturi, steamed to perfection in banana leaves.
Surprisingly, The Big Chill does seafood pasta remarkably well. Their prawn linguine and salmon in cream sauce are crowd favourites, offering a continental twist for those who prefer their seafood Italian-style.
Zambar takes diners on a coastal journey from Goa to Tamil Nadu. Their seafood thali and Konkani Prawn Curry showcase the diversity of India’s shoreline, paired beautifully with appams and neer dosa.
Fresh ingredients, regional authenticity, and inventive flavours, these seven spots serve the sea on a plate, one delicious bite at a time.
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