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What to order
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Variyellu Biriyani
Highlighted as a specialty and described as very authentic, mouth-watering, and worth the higher price, with generous portions and strong flavor.
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Kalyana Biriyani
Recommended for being delicious, reputation-worthy, and served in generous portions, with one review noting unlimited rice and excellent satisfaction.
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Beef Ribs Mandi
Praised as a must-try item, especially for its tender beef ribs, flavorful mandi rice, and delicious gravy.
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Usmaniya Chicken Biriyani
Mentioned positively for being tasty, juicy, and tender, with reviewers calling it a good choice for lunch.
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Pothu Variyellu Mandi
Recommended as a great combination with lime juice, with reviewers praising the delicious gravy, flavored mandi rice, and well-cooked beef.
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Butter Chicken
Called the best thing one reviewer had ever tasted, making it a standout recommendation among the non-Malayali dishes.
Details
About Mataam-Al Rahath
Mataam-Al Rahath is a biryani restaurant in Kollam, Kerala, known for mandi and biryani dishes. Reviewers most consistently praise the chicken mandi, mutton mandi, alfaham mandi, and variyellu or kalyana biriyani, along with generous portions and hot, flavorful food. The restaurant is also described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, with dine-in, takeout, delivery, and late-night food options. Reviews frequently mention attentive service, good parking, and solid value for the price range of ₹200–400.
Amenities
Service options
- Curbside pickup
- 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
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Coffee
- Happy hour food
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Mataam-Al Rahath known for?
It is best known for chicken mandi and other mandi-style biryani dishes, especially chicken mandi, mutton mandi, alfaham mandi, and kalyana biriyani. Reviewers repeatedly mention the rice, tender meat, and generous portions, with some noting that even a quarter mandi can be enough for several people.
What dishes are most recommended at Mataam-Al Rahath?
The most recommended items in reviews are chicken mandi, mutton mandi, alfaham mandi, variyellu biriyani, and beef ribs mandi. People also mention chicken biriyani, chicken fried rice, grilled palameen fish, and falooda, but the mandi and biriyani dishes are the clear standouts.
What is the atmosphere like at Mataam-Al Rahath?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, quiet, and casual, with a fully air-conditioned interior and a calm feel. It works well for solo dining, groups, and family meals, and reviewers also say the Beach Road location in Kollam feels convenient and easy to visit.
Is Mataam-Al Rahath good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is ₹200–400, and many reviewers say the food is worth it for the quality and quantity. A few dishes are described as a little high in price, but comments about generous portions, hot food, and good value come up often.
When is the best time to visit Mataam-Al Rahath?
Reviews say the restaurant can get crowded at dinner time, with one visit around 10 pm involving about 30 minutes of waiting. Since reservations are recommended for lunch and dinner, off-hours are the better choice if you want a quieter meal and less waiting.
Is parking available at Mataam-Al Rahath?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Mataam-Al Rahath kid-friendly?
Yes, Mataam-Al Rahath is good for kids.
