Kadarkarai Seafood Restaurant

"மீன் அடுக்கும் வளைஇல் மங்கலின்
கை பொருது திரிதரும் நெய்தல் நெடுங்களம்."
—புறநானூறு

The fisherman casts his net,
The wide sea stretches far,
And the net brings fish—a gift of the endless waters.

Fish and Crabs: symbolize prosperity., Symbols of sustenance and livelihood.

Illustration of a fisherman hauling a rope from his boat

Kadarkarai
Signature Dishes

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Prawn Kanthari

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Prawn Kanthari served on a banana leaf
Illustration of a woman grinding masala in a stone mortar

Our secret is love & care!

Thank you! for choosing us as your meal partner. Every dish you enjoy is lovingly cooked by three brothers, using a special masala straight from our mother’s kitchen in Nagapattinam. Made with heart, soul and a whole lot of love.

What people say

Karthikeyan Ganesh

5 out of 5 stars

This little hidden sea food restaurant at MGR main road will just stump you right off by serving some of the best and I should say fresh sea food.

The menu is perfect to please everyone. I have been there three times and the food is consistent.

Must try, Sea food kari satti sorru, golden fried calamari, prawn butter garlic, prawn khandhari, Mee Goreng.

Its almost homemade food and it's run by sea food aficionados who knows what tastes best and how to serve them fresh.

Abinaya

5 out of 5 stars

"We had a great experience with the dishes served here. The taste was excellent, and there is a wonderful variety on the menu. The hospitality was also very warm and welcoming."

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Yazhini Vijayan

5 out of 5 stars

The fish, squid and shrimps they served felt very fresh and tender. Ghee rice comes with lot different sides options. Crispy shrimp and fried fish were the best of all. Price is also very reasonable. Must try.

Anas

5 out of 5 stars

I’ve visited Kadarkarai restaurant multiple times now and it never disappoints. It’s a small first-floor place, but the food is really good. I’ve tried their seafood, Chinese and even some veg dishes, everything tasted fresh and well cooked.

The best part is the pricing, especially for seafood. It’s way cheaper than most places, but the quality is still great. Definitely a go-to spot if you love seafood and good value for money. Highly recommended!

Lingesh Kumar

5 out of 5 stars

The food was awesome! 😋 The prawns and fish were super fresh and tasty. One of the best seafood spots in Chennai for sure. Totally loved it and will definitely visit again! 🦐🐟🔥

Scherezade Dastur

5 out of 5 stars

We really enjoyed the food and the service. We ordered prawn kandhari, idly + meen kozhambu, chettinadu masala chicken, and crispy prawn. They are reasonable also. Must-try!

Sudhan

5 out of 5 stars

Kadarkarai Seafood Restaurant serves fresh, tasty seafood at budget-friendly prices. The prawns were juicy and flavorful, and the fish was perfectly cooked with aromatic spices. Friendly service and a relaxed vibe make it a great spot for affordable, delicious coastal dining.

Shyam

4 out of 5 stars

Best sea food experience. I went for a dinner, had tuna fish chukka, fish kondatam, prawn ghee roast, chatti soru and idiyappam meen kuzlambhu. All the starters where fresh and delicious. Highly recommended. Fish kuzlambhu was too good.

Harish Balaji

4 out of 5 stars

Random weekend find. Had one of the best non veg south Indian meal ever.

Steve Richards

5 out of 5 stars

Very underrated place. The food was very good.

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