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Marina Beach Food Stalls

The iconic stretch of food vendors along Marina Beach is an essential part of the Chennai experience. As the sun sets over the second-longest urban beach in the world, hundreds of food stalls light up along the sand, serving simple, affordable, and deeply satisfying snacks. The food here is not gourmet, but it is honest and full of flavour. Families, couples, and groups of friends gather to eat bajjis, sundal, and corn while watching the waves. The Marina Beach food scene is as much about the atmosphere as it is about the food itself.

Best time to visit: Evening, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Marina Beach Promenade, Kamarajar Salai

Famous Stalls

Bajji Stalls

Banana, Onion, and Chilli Bajji

Hot, crispy bajjis fried on the spot in large kadais. The banana bajji with its sweet-savoury contrast and the fiery chilli bajji are the most popular choices among beachgoers.

₹20 - ₹60

Sundal Vendors

Spiced Chickpeas and Raw Mango

Fresh sundal made from boiled chickpeas or peanuts, tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, grated coconut, and a squeeze of lime. Some vendors add raw mango for extra tang.

₹20 - ₹50

Murukku and Mixture Stalls

Murukku, Mixture, and Ribbon Pakoda

Freshly made savoury snacks perfect for munching by the sea. The murukku is crunchy and spiced, while the mixture is a classic South Indian snack blend.

₹20 - ₹80

Corn on the Cob Vendors

Buttermilk Corn

Roasted corn on the cob rubbed with lime and chilli powder, or the popular buttermilk corn variety. A simple, satisfying snack that pairs perfectly with the sea breeze.

₹30 - ₹60

Rose Milk and Badam Milk Stalls

Rose Milk and Badam Milk

Chilled rose milk in bright pink hues and creamy badam milk served in steel tumblers. These sweet, cooling drinks are a Marina Beach tradition going back decades.

₹20 - ₹50

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