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Sundal at Marina Beach: Chennai's Original Beach Food

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

Spiced boiled chickpeas with grated coconut, mustard, and curry leaves -- sundal is classic beach food and temple prasad in equal measure, and Marina Beach is genuinely the original and correct context for eating it.

Marina Beach Vendors -- Evening Only

The authentic experience here includes the sea breeze and evening light, not just the dish itself -- this isn't a restaurant order, it's a beach-walk snack, and it's only available in the evening when vendors set up.

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