Kochi | Restaurants, Food Courts & Eateries

Malayaali · February 7th, 2011, 08:38 AM

For the past 600 years, Kochi has catered to many vistors from around the world including Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, French, English, Dutch, Russians and Japanese. This has made the city a melting pot of various cultures, and this diversity is evident in the cuisine.
Being a coastal city, plenty of fresh seafood is the local speciality. With the backwaters, freshwater fish is also popular here. Prawns, squids and shrimps are easily available and cooked in many styles. The most famous of Kochi's specialty dishes is Meen Molagitta Curry (smoked freshwater fish with chilly and coconut milk). The English popularized smoked fish with steamed bread and mashed potatoes. One of Kochi's traditional vegetarian specialties is Kurukku Kalan (a thick yogurt curry with toasted banana and hot rice). Packed Kurukku Kalan as well as Palada (a sweet dessert with rice flakes and milk) are sold in many supermarkets and food stalls, especially during festive times.

Here is a thread to post and discuss various points of cuisines in Cochin, the economic capital.

Malayaali · February 7th, 2011, 08:42 AM

Let me start with Fast Food chains
KFC, Gold Souk Grande

Source: kochiservnet

Malayaali · February 7th, 2011, 08:48 AM

Pizza Hut, DH Road

Source: kochiservnet

Malayaali · February 7th, 2011, 08:50 AM

Pizza Hut, Gold Souk

Courtesy: iliovecochin

Malayaali · February 7th, 2011, 09:00 AM

Cafe Coffee Day, MG Road
image hosted on flickr

Branches: Oberon, Ravipuram, CIAL, Fort Kochi
Courtesy: Liji

Malayaali · February 7th, 2011, 09:13 AM

First Baskin Robbins - North (its still there!!)

Source: yellowpages

DileepKS · February 7th, 2011, 10:51 AM

Great start Malayaali! Here are some more:

Luciya's Palarivattom. One of the earliest food courts.

Malabar Plaza at Padma, Edapally, North, Vazhakkala

Chak De, Edapally

Biriyani Hut, numerous locations

e_arunsid · February 7th, 2011, 04:39 PM

Excellent Malayalee....

Panampilly nagar has some exotic restaurants..Let me see if i can get some pics.

Malayaali · February 7th, 2011, 05:04 PM

Thanks Dileep & Arun, you too update the list!!

DileepKS · February 8th, 2011, 02:04 AM

Biriyani hut has many branches. I couldn't get a reliable count.

And don't forget the ones at Fort Kochi!

Some other interesting ones:

1. Abhirami vegetarian chain
2. Mayyazhi Palarivattom
3. Domino's Pizza
4. Mammas Pettah
5. Mina's Food Court, CSEZ
6. Chicken Chicago, Padamughal
7. Penguin fastfood, CSEZ
8. Naadan Kalavara, Anchumana, Bypass
9. Mojo Stakehouse, Palarivattom
10. 24 Carat, Gold Souk
11. Itty's Panampilly Nagar
12. Bimbi's South
13. Tandoor/Chillis South
14. S36 by Sreesanth
15. Arctic Circle, MArine Drive
16. Somewhere Else, Kadavanthra

The list goes on...

Malayaali · February 8th, 2011, 06:09 AM

Yea, we can get even more!! Some1 needs to take a cam and get around for a day or 2 to cover all!!

Malayaali · February 8th, 2011, 07:13 AM

24 Carat - Gold Souk Grande
image hosted on flickr

Courtesy: Akhil G

The Hindu

Malayaali · February 8th, 2011, 07:16 AM

Hotel Cochin Fort, Fort Kochi

Courtesy: Brian Scott

Malayaali · February 8th, 2011, 07:23 AM

MOJO Steakhouse - Continental Restaurant, Palarivattom

Source:facebook/mojo

DileepKS · February 8th, 2011, 11:00 AM

Not this class, but I just watched a segment on TV about the place "Shappu Curry" (ഷാപ്പു കറി) behind Maharaja's College. They serve everything a toddy shop serves, except the toddy. Some fifteen fish varieties were shown.

OMG, can't stop drooling!! Waiting for the weekend to make a visit.

Malayaali · February 8th, 2011, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DileepKS

Not this class, but I just watched a segment on TV about the place "Shappu Curry" (ഷാപ്പു കറി) behind Maharaja's College. They serve everything a toddy shop serves, except the toddy. Some fifteen fish varieties were shown.

OMG, can't stop drooling!! Waiting for the weekend to make a visit.

Malayaali · February 9th, 2011, 06:55 PM

Zaika Restaurant, Palarivattom

Source:kochiservnet

Malayaali · February 10th, 2011, 05:12 PM

Wangs Kitchen, Kaloor

Source:kochiservnet

Malayaali · February 10th, 2011, 05:36 PM

Attic Steak house - Marine Drive

Source:kochiservnet

DileepKS · June 12th, 2011, 05:25 PM

From Metro Manorama Kochi Print edition, 11th Jun.

I have seen this joint, but thought it is just another shawarma/shavai joint that dot the landscape. Got to try this one.

February 7th, 2011, 08:38 AM	#1
Malayaali Registered Kochiite Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cochin - The Affluent Metro Posts: 8,937 Likes (Received): 372	Kochi \| Restaurants, Food Courts & Eateries For the past 600 years, Kochi has catered to many vistors from around the world including Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, French, English, Dutch, Russians and Japanese. This has made the city a melting pot of various cultures, and this diversity is evident in the cuisine. Being a coastal city, plenty of fresh seafood is the local speciality. With the backwaters, freshwater fish is also popular here. Prawns, squids and shrimps are easily available and cooked in many styles. The most famous of Kochi's specialty dishes is Meen Molagitta Curry (smoked freshwater fish with chilly and coconut milk). The English popularized smoked fish with steamed bread and mashed potatoes. One of Kochi's traditional vegetarian specialties is Kurukku Kalan (a thick yogurt curry with toasted banana and hot rice). Packed Kurukku Kalan as well as Palada (a sweet dessert with rice flakes and milk) are sold in many supermarkets and food stalls, especially during festive times. Here is a thread to post and discuss various points of cuisines in Cochin, the economic capital.

February 7th, 2011, 09:00 AM	#5
Malayaali Registered Kochiite Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cochin - The Affluent Metro Posts: 8,937 Likes (Received): 372	Cafe Coffee Day, MG Road image hosted on flickr Branches: Oberon, Ravipuram, CIAL, Fort Kochi Courtesy: Liji Last edited by Malayaali; February 7th, 2011 at 10:02 AM.

February 7th, 2011, 04:39 PM	#8
e_arunsid sid Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kochi Posts: 1,614 Likes (Received): 72	Excellent Malayalee.... Panampilly nagar has some exotic restaurants..Let me see if i can get some pics. __________________ Infopark Kochi Last edited by e_arunsid; February 7th, 2011 at 04:50 PM.

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February 7th, 2011, 08:42 AM	#2
Malayaali Registered Kochiite Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cochin - The Affluent Metro Posts: 8,937 Likes (Received): 372	Let me start with Fast Food chains KFC, Gold Souk Grande Source: kochiservnet

February 7th, 2011, 08:48 AM	#3
Malayaali Registered Kochiite Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cochin - The Affluent Metro Posts: 8,937 Likes (Received): 372	Pizza Hut, DH Road Source: kochiservnet

February 7th, 2011, 08:50 AM	#4
Malayaali Registered Kochiite Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cochin - The Affluent Metro Posts: 8,937 Likes (Received): 372	Pizza Hut, Gold Souk Courtesy: iliovecochin

February 7th, 2011, 09:13 AM	#6
Malayaali Registered Kochiite Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cochin - The Affluent Metro Posts: 8,937 Likes (Received): 372	First Baskin Robbins - North (its still there!!) Source: yellowpages

February 7th, 2011, 10:51 AM	#7
DileepKS Armchair Activist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gods Own Metropolis Posts: 3,879 Likes (Received): 1088	Great start Malayaali! Here are some more: Luciya's Palarivattom. One of the earliest food courts. Malabar Plaza at Padma, Edapally, North, Vazhakkala Chak De, Edapally Biriyani Hut, numerous locations

February 7th, 2011, 05:04 PM	#9
Malayaali Registered Kochiite Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cochin - The Affluent Metro Posts: 8,937 Likes (Received): 372	Thanks Dileep & Arun, you too update the list!!

February 8th, 2011, 02:04 AM	#10
DileepKS Armchair Activist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gods Own Metropolis Posts: 3,879 Likes (Received): 1088	Biriyani hut has many branches. I couldn't get a reliable count. And don't forget the ones at Fort Kochi! Some other interesting ones: 1. Abhirami vegetarian chain 2. Mayyazhi Palarivattom 3. Domino's Pizza 4. Mammas Pettah 5. Mina's Food Court, CSEZ 6. Chicken Chicago, Padamughal 7. Penguin fastfood, CSEZ 8. Naadan Kalavara, Anchumana, Bypass 9. Mojo Stakehouse, Palarivattom 10. 24 Carat, Gold Souk 11. Itty's Panampilly Nagar 12. Bimbi's South 13. Tandoor/Chillis South 14. S36 by Sreesanth 15. Arctic Circle, MArine Drive 16. Somewhere Else, Kadavanthra The list goes on...

February 8th, 2011, 06:09 AM	#11
Malayaali Registered Kochiite Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cochin - The Affluent Metro Posts: 8,937 Likes (Received): 372	Yea, we can get even more!! Some1 needs to take a cam and get around for a day or 2 to cover all!!

February 8th, 2011, 07:13 AM	#12
Malayaali Registered Kochiite Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cochin - The Affluent Metro Posts: 8,937 Likes (Received): 372	24 Carat - Gold Souk Grande image hosted on flickr Courtesy: Akhil G The Hindu

February 8th, 2011, 07:16 AM	#13
Malayaali Registered Kochiite Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cochin - The Affluent Metro Posts: 8,937 Likes (Received): 372	Hotel Cochin Fort, Fort Kochi Courtesy: Brian Scott

February 8th, 2011, 07:23 AM	#14
Malayaali Registered Kochiite Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cochin - The Affluent Metro Posts: 8,937 Likes (Received): 372	MOJO Steakhouse - Continental Restaurant, Palarivattom Source:facebook/mojo

February 8th, 2011, 11:00 AM	#15
DileepKS Armchair Activist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gods Own Metropolis Posts: 3,879 Likes (Received): 1088	Not this class, but I just watched a segment on TV about the place "Shappu Curry" (ഷാപ്പു കറി) behind Maharaja's College. They serve everything a toddy shop serves, except the toddy. Some fifteen fish varieties were shown. OMG, can't stop drooling!! Waiting for the weekend to make a visit.

February 9th, 2011, 06:55 PM	#17
Malayaali Registered Kochiite Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cochin - The Affluent Metro Posts: 8,937 Likes (Received): 372	Zaika Restaurant, Palarivattom Source:kochiservnet

February 10th, 2011, 05:12 PM	#18
Malayaali Registered Kochiite Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cochin - The Affluent Metro Posts: 8,937 Likes (Received): 372	Wangs Kitchen, Kaloor Source:kochiservnet

February 10th, 2011, 05:36 PM	#19
Malayaali Registered Kochiite Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cochin - The Affluent Metro Posts: 8,937 Likes (Received): 372	Attic Steak house - Marine Drive Source:kochiservnet

June 12th, 2011, 05:25 PM	#20
DileepKS Armchair Activist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gods Own Metropolis Posts: 3,879 Likes (Received): 1088	From Metro Manorama Kochi Print edition, 11th Jun. I have seen this joint, but thought it is just another shawarma/shavai joint that dot the landscape. Got to try this one.