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Indian restaurant in Kollam, Kerala
What should I order at Javees Cinema Restaurant?
What to order
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Chicken Biriyani
Recommended for its Malabar-style flavor and delicious taste; it was specifically mentioned as a standout dish during the visit.
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Beef Dum Biriyani
Praised for having soft, tender beef and being delicious overall, making it one of the most positively reviewed items.
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Schezwan Fried Rice
Included among the dishes described as delicious, with positive overall feedback on the meal.
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Gobi Manchurian
Mentioned as delicious in the same meal review, contributing to the restaurant's strong Chinese food reputation.
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Pal Parota
Specifically recommended by the waiter and described as really good, flavorful, and nicely presented.
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Korean Fried Rice
Recommended by the waiter and praised for being really good, flavorful, and nicely presented.
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Shaji Pappan Falooda
Directly singled out as a must-try dessert item, with strong enthusiasm from the reviewer.
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Porotta
Mentioned alongside chicken masala as delicious, with authentic flavors and generous portions.
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Chicken Masala
Praised for its authentic flavor and generous portion size when ordered with porotta.
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Sharjah
Called amazing by a reviewer, making it one of the standout drink items mentioned.
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Fish
Mentioned together with Sharjah as amazing, indicating it was a highly liked item.
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Malabar Chicken Curry
Highlighted with an enthusiastic recommendation as part of the restaurant's must-try dishes.
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American Chopsuey
Described as very tasty and part of a high-quality meal with good quantity.
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Chicken Noodles
Praised for being very tasty and served in good quantity.
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Chicken Soup
Mentioned positively overall, though one reviewer noted it was thinner than expected and needed seasoning adjustment.
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Mint Lemon Tea
Offered as a complimentary refreshment and described as quite refreshing.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
About Javees Cinema Restaurant
Javees Cinema Restaurant is an Indian restaurant in Kollam, Kerala. Reviewers consistently praise its cinema-themed ambience, which includes movie-inspired decor and a pleasant atmosphere. The food is often described as tasty, with chicken biriyani, beef biriyani, malabar chicken curry, and al faham mentioned frequently. Service is also commonly noted as friendly, attentive, and well mannered, and the restaurant is described as good for lunch and dinner.
Amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- All you can eat
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Valet parking
Frequently asked
What is Javees Cinema Restaurant known for?
It is best known for its chicken biriyani, along with beef biriyani and other Malabar-style dishes in a cinema-themed setting. Reviewers repeatedly mention the movie-inspired decor, good service, and flavorful rice and meat preparations as the main reasons to visit.
What dishes are most recommended at Javees Cinema Restaurant?
Reviewers specifically highlight chicken biriyani, beef dum biriyani, Venad chicken biriyani, malabar chicken curry, porotta with chicken masala, and Pal Parota. Other frequently praised items include Korean Fried Rice, Schezwan fried rice, al faham, and Shaji Pappan Falooda.
What is the atmosphere like at Javees Cinema Restaurant?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and strongly cinema-themed, with actor portraits, memorabilia, and movie-inspired decor. It suits families, groups, tourists, and solo diners who want a relaxed meal with background music and a distinctive film-themed setting.
Is Javees Cinema Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers call it affordable and good value for money, and the listed price range is ₹200–400. People mention generous portions, tasty food, and a dining experience that feels worth the price, especially for biriyani and other filling meals.
What should I know before visiting Javees Cinema Restaurant?
Reservations are recommended for lunch and dinner, and the place has plenty of parking plus seating, which reviewers mention as convenient for travelers and families. It is also noted for good coffee, tea, dessert, and late-night food, so it can work well beyond a standard meal stop.
Is parking available at Javees Cinema Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking, Valet parking is available.
Does Javees Cinema Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, Javees Cinema Restaurant offers vegetarian options.
Is Javees Cinema Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Javees Cinema Restaurant is good for kids.
