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What to order
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Manakish
Frequently mentioned as the standout dish, praised for being soft, flavorful, fresh out of the oven, and a must-have item. Multiple reviews highlight it as the best they've had, making it the star of the menu.
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Alfaham (including Peri Peri Alfaham)
Highly recommended for its tender, juicy, and flavorful meat with a good blend of spices. The Peri Peri Alfaham is noted for delivering a true spicy kick and stands out as a highlight in several reviews.
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Masala Shawai
Described as richly spiced and cooked to perfection with a smoky touch. It's repeatedly recommended as a special and must-try item, appreciated for its bold flavors.
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Mandi (including Masala Shawaya Mandi and Chicken Mandi)
Praised for perfectly cooked, flavorful rice dishes with good spice blends. Some reviews mention the Mandi as one of the best in Karunagappally, though one noted it was dry when served late, overall it remains highly recommended.
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Fried Rice
Mentioned as freshly made, perfectly flavored, not too oily, and packed with veggies. It's noted for pairing well with side dishes and being a comforting, tasty option.
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Afghani Chicken
Recommended for its feast of flavors and textures, delivering a satisfying and hearty main course experience.
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Paal Porotta
Appreciated for being fluffy, layered, and soft, perfect with curries or roasts. Beef paal porotta is preferred by some reviewers, noted as a comforting and well-liked accompaniment.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 12:30 to 11 PM |
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| Tuesday | 12:30 to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:30 to 11 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 12:30 to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 12:30 to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30 to 11 PM |
About Stories de Cafè
Stories de Cafè is a family restaurant in Karunagappalli, Kerala, serving multi-cuisine food with a strong focus on Middle Eastern and grilled dishes. Reviewers consistently praise the manakish, alfaham, mandhi, and biriyani, along with the friendly, attentive service. The restaurant is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and suitable for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Its price range is ₹200–400, and reviewers also note good parking and a clean, comfortable setting.
Amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Coffee
- Happy hour food
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Stories de Cafè known for?
Stories de Cafè is best known for mandhi, alfaham, and manakish, with reviewers repeatedly calling the mandhi fragrant and well-cooked and the alfaham juicy and flavorful. The charcoal-grilled dishes are also mentioned as a standout because of their smoky taste and careful seasoning.
What dishes are most recommended at Stories de Cafè?
The most recommended dishes are mandhi, alfaham peri peri chicken, manakish, and biriyani. Reviewers also highlight masala shawaya mandi, afghani chicken with butter naan, and fried rice as well-prepared options that taste fresh and full of flavor.
What is the atmosphere like at Stories de Cafè?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, quiet, warm, and inviting, with several reviewers noting a clean and serene setting. It seems to suit families, groups, and solo diners, and the majlis seating mentioned in reviews adds a traditional touch for shared meals.
Is Stories de Cafè good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, it is generally described as good value, especially for the ₹200–400 price range. Reviewers say the portions and flavor make it worth the cost, with dishes like mandhi, alfaham, and biriyani feeling well-prepared rather than basic budget food.
Does Stories de Cafè get busy, and should you plan ahead?
Yes, the restaurant notes that dinner reservations are recommended and that there is usually a wait, so peak times can be busy. Reviewers still mention fast preparation and efficient service, so it may be worth planning ahead if you want to avoid delays in Karunagappalli market area.
Is parking available at Stories de Cafè?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Stories de Cafè kid-friendly?
Yes, Stories de Cafè is good for kids.
