Renowned for its seafood, Beach Wadiya has attracted a popular following for decades. The location is a tropical dream; cross the train tracks at the seashore and enter a walled enclave lit by romantic little lights. Waiters describe what’s fresh – there’s always crab, prawns and lobster – then enjoy something cold while your dish is cooked. Book a few days ahead.
Expect to get messy as you’ll be doing your own shell-cracking and extracting.