A healthy snack of boiled legumes tempered with mustard seeds and topped with fresh grated coconut.
5 top-rated spots found
It is the quintessential Chennai experience; the combination of the salty sea breeze and the tangy crunch of raw mango in the sundal is unmatched by any indoor restaurant.
📍 Beach Road, Marina Beach, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005 · View on Maps
Known for using pure cow ghee for tempering and sourcing ingredients directly from Tirunelveli, this spot offers a level of purity and home-cooked flavor rarely found in commercial outlets.
📍 1, Pitchu Pillai Ln, Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Mylapore, Chennai 600004 · View on Maps
This is the gold standard for hygiene and consistency; it's the place locals go when they want the 'beach taste' without the street-side exposure.
📍 2nd Main Rd, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai 600020 · View on Maps
Besant Nagar offers a cleaner, more relaxed atmosphere than Marina, making the sundal experience feel more like a modern 'chill' session with friends.
📍 6th Avenue, Elliot's Beach, Besant Nagar, Chennai 600090 · View on Maps
The novelty of ordering through a literal window in a narrow temple lane adds a layer of 'Old Madras' charm that stars cannot quantify.
📍 1, Ponnambala Vadhyar St, Mylapore, Chennai 600004 · View on Maps