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Kerala restaurant in Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala
What should I order at Kettuvallam Restaurant?
What to order
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Fish Fry
Frequently praised for its delicious taste and finger-licking quality, fish fry is highlighted as a must-try dish showing authentic Kerala flavors. Multiple reviews mention it as excellent despite one noting a smoky burnt taste.
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Seafood (General)
The restaurant is famous for its seafood, with many reviewers appreciating the authenticity and variety, including squid, prawns, crab roast, pomfret, snapper, and lobster. Seafood is repeatedly recommended as a standout feature.
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Kerala Sadya
Several reviewers mention the Kerala Sadya, highlighting its authenticity, deliciousness, and the traditional banana leaf serving style, making it a notable recommendation.
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Veg Meals
Vegetarian meals are appreciated for their taste and traditional elements like sambar, subji, aviyal, and payasam. The veg meals are often served on banana leaves and praised for freshness and flavor.
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Karimeen Pollichathu
This fish dish wrapped in banana leaf is praised for both presentation and taste, recommended as a unique and authentic Kerala seafood experience.
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Crab Roast
Mentioned multiple times as fantastic and a must-try seafood option, crab roast receives high praise for flavor and quality.
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Prawns Roast
Prawns roast is noted for being tasty and highly recommended by reviewers, often paired with veg meals or other seafood dishes.
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Beef Roast
Specifically called out as 'too good to be true,' beef roast is recommended for its rich flavor and quality.
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Kanthari Special Kanji
Described as explosively spicy and packed with flavor, this dish is recommended for those seeking authentic and strong Kerala flavors.
Details
Location
X7GW+PX9, Kaloor - Kadavanthara Rd, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, 682017, IN
Open in Google MapsAbout Kettuvallam Restaurant
Kettuvallam Restaurant is a Kerala restaurant in Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, also serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and seafood. Reviewers consistently praise its authentic Kerala meals, especially seafood dishes served on banana leaf, along with the sambar, unlimited curries, and polite service. It is described as casual and trendy, with a menu that includes sadya, fish pollichathu, prawns, squid, and veg meals. The price range is ₹200–400, and lunch reservations are recommended.
Amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Coffee
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
Frequently asked
What is Kettuvallam Restaurant known for?
It is best known for Kerala seafood and banana-leaf meals, especially fish pollichathu, sadya, and fish curry meals. Reviewers repeatedly mention the authentic local flavors, unlimited curries, and dishes like squid, prawns, and karimeen pollichathu as standouts.
What dishes are most recommended at Kettuvallam Restaurant?
The most recommended items are sadya, fish pollichathu, prawns fry or prawns roast, and fish curry meals. Reviews also call out squid, fish fry, veg meals, and parippu payasam as memorable parts of the meal.
What is the atmosphere like at Kettuvallam Restaurant?
The atmosphere is casual and trendy, with a dining style that feels more like a busy local meal spot than a sleek fine-dining room. Reviews describe it as a little cramped or average in ambience, but still good for families, friends, groups, and solo diners who care more about food than decor.
Is Kettuvallam Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is ₹200–400, and reviewers often describe the food as affordable, reasonable, or moderately expensive. Many mention that the portions, banana-leaf meals, and unlimited curries make the value feel strong for the price.
When is the best time to visit Kettuvallam Restaurant?
Lunch is the clearest peak time, since lunch reservations are recommended and the restaurant is popular for lunch service. If you want dishes like sadya, fish pollichathu, or meals with payasam, going earlier in the day can help avoid the crowded, hard-to-find-parking rush.
Is parking available at Kettuvallam Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid street parking, Usually difficult to find a space is available.
Does Kettuvallam Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, Kettuvallam Restaurant offers vegetarian options.
Is Kettuvallam Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Kettuvallam Restaurant is good for kids.
