A coastal Tamil Nadu fish curry built on a tamarind base, with fresh fish, strong curry leaves, and red chili -- meen kulambu reflects Chennai's origins as a string of fishing villages before it became a metropolis. It's essential with rice, and best found near the city's coastal neighborhoods.
South Chennai's coastal restaurants near Kasimedu or Royapuram are the best setting for this dish, closer to its original fishing-community context than anywhere inland.
Aachi Mess branches offer a rustic, coastal-style preparation built around fresh catch -- a reliable option if you're not specifically near the coastal neighborhoods.
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