Coastal Canteen — Review by soulful south vlogs
Hyderabad, India — Seafood
The reviewer visited Coastal Canteen in Hyderabad and had an exceptional seafood dining experience. He ordered a seafood bucket for two people but ended up finishing it alone due to how delicious it was, along with butter garlic crab, boneless butter garlic crab, pomfret, and prawn curry with Malabar parota. The restaurant offers unique preparations and the reviewer highly recommends it for anyone craving quality seafood.
What was great: Seafood bucket was extremely tasty and generous, lobster served in a unique and delicious way, butter garlic crab starter was outstanding and rivals all other crab dishes in the city, pomfret offered in 40 different cooking styles, prawn curry with Malabar parota was excellent, wide variety of sushi and seafood items
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
The reviewer ordered a seafood bucket meant for two people and found it so delicious that he finished the entire bucket himself. The butter garlic crab starter proved to be a standout item that the reviewer claims sets a new standard for crab dishes in the city - he confidently states that no other restaurant will be able to match this quality for the next few years. The boneless butter garlic crab was equally impressive and was added to the order on the spot. The pomfret preparation was particularly notable as the restaurant offers this dish in 40 different cooking styles, marking the reviewer's first experience with such variety. The prawn curry paired with Malabar parota was another highlight that satisfied the reviewer's cravings. The restaurant also offers various sushi options and multiple seafood preparations.
The Experience
The atmosphere and service appear welcoming for families and groups of friends. The restaurant is described as trending in the city and is located in a mall, making it easily accessible. The reviewer's emphasis on bringing friends and family suggests a pleasant dining environment where everyone would be happy.
Value & Pricing
While specific prices are not mentioned in the transcript, the seafood bucket offering and variety of dishes suggest reasonable pricing for the quality and quantity of seafood provided. The reviewer's enthusiasm about completing an entire two-person bucket indicates good value for money.
Notable Moments
The reviewer states about the crab dish: 'I have never seen anyone in the city serve such good and tasty lobster the way they do'
About the pomfret preparations: 'In my entire life, this is the first time I am seeing a restaurant that makes pomfret in 40 different styles'
The reviewer emphasizes: 'If anyone wants to eat seafood, they should come to Coastal Canteen in the next mall'
The Verdict
Coastal Canteen is highly recommended for anyone craving authentic and delicious seafood in Hyderabad. The restaurant excels in preparing crabs, lobster, and pomfret with unique and flavorful cooking methods. It is the perfect destination for families and groups of friends looking for a satisfying seafood dining experience with variety and quality.