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What to order
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Chicken Biriyani
Recommended multiple times for being delicious, yummy, and consistent in taste and quality, with generous portions and especially good when paired with dates pickle and raita.
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Coin Porotta
Frequently praised as a must-try item, often mentioned as especially tasty with beef fry or butter chicken, and noted for its flaky texture and great flavor.
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Beef Fry
Repeatedly highlighted as lip-smacking, perfectly seasoned, and one of the best combinations with coin porotta; reviewers also praised its authentic local flavor.
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Beef Roast
Mentioned several times as simply awesome, very delicious, and one of the standout beef dishes, with reviewers saying the taste remains consistently good over time.
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Chicken Fry
Praised as one of the best chicken fry dishes in town and listed among personal favorites for its strong flavor and satisfying taste.
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Chicken Perattu
Recommended for its rich flavor and delicious taste, especially when served with idiyappam or coin porotta.
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Appam
Noted as a highlight of the breakfast menu because it is served hot and fresh, making it a popular early-morning choice.
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Fish Curry
Described as good, tasty, and well-packed when ordered with meals, showing it is a reliable side dish choice.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
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| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
About Kumar Cafe
Kumar Cafe is a biryani restaurant in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, known for local South Indian meals, biryani, and snack items. Reviewers consistently praise the coin parotta, beef fry, puttu, sambar, and affordable rates, along with the breakfast offerings and late-night service. The restaurant has dine-in, takeout, delivery, and no-contact delivery, and it is popular for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and solo dining. It is described as casual and trendy, with both ground-floor quick service seating and a first-floor AC family dining area.
Amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Google Pay
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Frequently asked
What is Kumar Cafe known for?
Kumar Cafe is best known for coin parotta, beef fry, and biryani, especially chicken biryani and kizhi biriyani. Reviewers also single out the breakfast items like appam with chutney and puttu with sambar, saying the flavors are strong and the portions are satisfying.
What dishes are most recommended at Kumar Cafe?
The most recommended items are coin parotta, beef fry, chicken biryani, chicken fry, and puttu with sambar. Reviewers also mention kothu parotta, chicken perattu, fish curry, and butter chicken as reliable picks, with side dishes and curries often getting praise for taste and packing.
What is the atmosphere like at Kumar Cafe?
The cafe has a casual, trendy feel, with a ground-floor common seating area and a first-floor AC family dining space. Reviews describe the ground floor as quick and busy, while the upstairs area suits families and groups looking for a more comfortable sit-down meal.
Is Kumar Cafe good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly call it affordable and reasonably priced, and the listed price range is ₹1–200. One review mentions chicken biryani at ₹170 with two pieces of chicken and an egg, and others say the portions are generous for the cost.
When is the best time to visit Kumar Cafe?
Breakfast is a standout time to visit if you want appam, puttu, or tea with snacks, and reviewers say the cafe stays useful late at night too. It is often busy in the evenings and at lunch, and reservations are recommended because there is usually a wait.
Is parking available at Kumar Cafe?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Does Kumar Cafe have vegetarian options?
Yes, Kumar Cafe offers vegetarian options.
Is Kumar Cafe kid-friendly?
Yes, Kumar Cafe is good for kids.
