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What to order
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Chicken Biriyani
Mentioned multiple times as tasty and unique in flavor, with good portions and overall strong satisfaction from diners.
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Al Faham Mandi
Recommended for its excellent taste and generous rice portions; reviewers also called it a popular and highly recommended dish.
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Chicken Mandi
Highlighted as a highly recommended dish with authentic flavor and generous portions.
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Thali Meal
Praised as great value for money, with well-prepared side dishes like fish curry, sambar, and moru curry that all tasted good.
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Beef Roast
Specifically called out as especially tasty and freshly prepared in a positive review of the restaurant’s Malabar-style food.
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Parotta
Recommended alongside the biryani and beef roast for being tasty and freshly prepared.
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Chicken Fried Rice
Described as very satisfying and part of a highly enjoyable meal.
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Chicken Kondattam
Explicitly singled out as a must-try item and praised for its super taste.
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 | Closed |
| Friday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
About The Calicut Kitchen
The Calicut Kitchen is a biryani restaurant in Ponkunnam, Kerala, serving Malabar-style and Kerala dishes. Reviewers most often praise the beef biriyani, al faham, chicken mandi, falooda, and malabar dum biriyani, along with generous portions and reasonable pricing. The restaurant is described as clean, comfortable, and suitable for families, friends, groups, and solo dining. It is also noted for quick service, roadside access near NH183, and ample parking.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Rooftop seating
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Coffee
- Happy hour food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Google Pay
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is The Calicut Kitchen known for?
It is best known for beef biriyani, al faham, and chicken mandi, with reviewers also calling out Malabar-style biryani and mandi rice for strong flavor and generous portions. Several reviews say the food tastes fresh and authentic to Kerala and Malabar cooking, which is a big reason people recommend it.
What dishes are most recommended at The Calicut Kitchen?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend beef biriyani, chicken biriyani, mutton biriyani, al faham mandi, and malabar dum biriyani. Other specific items mentioned as worth ordering are the thali meal, beef roast, parotta, pepper chicken, chilly chicken and fried rice, and falooda for dessert.
What is the atmosphere like at The Calicut Kitchen?
The vibe is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with some reviewers also noting a clean, well-maintained, and comfortable dining room. It seems to work well for families, friends, groups, and solo diners, especially for lunch or dinner near NH183 in Ponkunnam.
Is The Calicut Kitchen good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers consistently describe the pricing as reasonable for the quality and quantity, and one lunch thali was specifically mentioned at ₹160 as worth it. The listed price range is ₹200–400, which fits the comments about generous portions and good value for Kerala dishes like biriyani and mandi.
Do you need to plan ahead for dinner at The Calicut Kitchen?
Yes, dinner reservations are recommended, and the listing says there is usually a wait. Reviewers still mention quick service once seated, so it can be a good idea to arrive early if you want popular items like chicken biriyani, mutton biriyani, or al faham mandi without delay.
Is parking available at The Calicut Kitchen?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does The Calicut Kitchen have vegetarian options?
Yes, The Calicut Kitchen offers vegetarian options.
Is The Calicut Kitchen kid-friendly?
Yes, The Calicut Kitchen is good for kids.
