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Crab Masala on Chennai's East Coast Road

3 min read · Chennai Food · Updated June 2026  |  Plan this trip with AI →

Whole crab cooked in fiery coastal Tamil masala -- finger food, messy, and bold. Crab Masala is best eaten on the East Coast Road, ideally with a sea view, as a late-night or evening meal.

ECR Seafood Shacks -- Best on Weekends

High turnover on weekends ensures the freshest catch, making weekend evenings the better time to go compared to a quieter weeknight when the seafood may have been sitting longer.

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