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What to order
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Porotta
Porotta is repeatedly praised across multiple reviews for its exceptional taste and is considered the best by many. It is available early in the morning and pairs well with various curries like mutton chops and beef curry.
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Beef fry
Beef fry is highlighted as a specialty and a signature dish, noted for its tastiness and tenderness. It is highly recommended to try it along with porotta and is often sold out by evening, indicating its popularity.
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Beef curry
Beef curry is frequently mentioned as soft, well cooked, and delicious, making it a favorite among customers. It complements porotta well and is part of the traditional Kerala food experience at this restaurant.
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Mutton chops
Mutton chops are noted for being tasty, authentic, and affordable. They are available mainly in the morning and are recommended to be tried with porotta or pathiri for a satisfying meal.
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Mutton curry
Mutton curry is described as amazing and a must-try dish. It is available early in the day and praised for its flavor, often paired with porotta.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
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| Tuesday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
About Puthuma Tea Stall
Puthuma Tea Stall is an Indian restaurant in Alathur, Kerala, known for traditional Kerala porotta, beef curry, beef fry, and mutton dishes. Reviewers consistently praise the porotta, the beef curry and beef fry, and the mutton chaps or mutton curry, with several noting that the food is tasty, soft, and well cooked. It is a small, casual place that is popular for breakfast and lunch, and it also sees solo diners and groups. The menu includes coffee, tea, quick bites, and small plates, with table service and takeout available.
Amenities
Service options
- Drive-through
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Table service
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Groups
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
Frequently asked
What is Puthuma Tea Stall known for?
It is best known for Kerala porotta with beef curry or beef fry, and many reviews also call out mutton chaps and mutton curry. People specifically mention that the porotta is exceptionally good and that the beef is soft, well cooked, and satisfying.
What dishes are most recommended at Puthuma Tea Stall?
The most recommended items are porotta, beef curry, beef fry, and mutton chaps, with pathiri and egg curry also mentioned by reviewers. A few reviews say to try porotta in the morning with mutton curry or beef curry, while others point to beef roast as a signature dish available later in the day.
What is the atmosphere like at Puthuma Tea Stall?
The atmosphere is casual and very small, with reviews describing it as an old-style Kerala tea shop that can only fit a limited number of people. It suits solo diners and small groups, but several reviews note that it gets crowded and cramped at peak times.
Is Puthuma Tea Stall good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly describe it as affordable and very reasonable, and the listed price range is ₹1 to ₹200. Specific prices shared in reviews include porotta at ₹10 per piece, tea at ₹10, beef curry at ₹60 per plate, beef fry and mutton chaps at ₹70 per plate, which makes it a low-cost place for a full Kerala meal.
When is the best time to visit Puthuma Tea Stall?
Morning is best if you want porotta with mutton curry, mutton chaps, or the full menu, and one review says to arrive before 9:30 a.m. for mutton. Beef roast is said to start mostly after 11 a.m., while beef and mutton items may sell out by around 7 p.m., after which egg curry and porotta are more likely to be available.
Is parking available at Puthuma Tea Stall?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually difficult to find a space is available.
