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What to order
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Prawns Fry
Frequently recommended for its freshness and excellent seasoning, with multiple reviews calling it top-notch and a must-try seafood item.
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Fish Curry
Strongly recommended for its authentic Malabar/Kannur taste, balanced spice, and rich flavor that pairs well with the meals.
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Beef Curry
Praised in breakfast and meal reviews for being rich, flavorful, and cooked with the right blend of spices, especially with porotta or pathal.
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Crab Masala
Recommended for its delicious brown gravy and bold flavor; reviewers described it as one of the most loved dishes in the meal.
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Seer Fish Fry
Highlighted as exceptionally tasty and memorable, with one reviewer calling it the best they’ve ever had.
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Mackerel Fry
Mentioned as flavorful and expertly cooked, standing out among the fried fish options.
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Puttu
Recommended as a soft, fluffy breakfast item that pairs well with curry and was described as simple, fresh, and satisfying.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM to 7 PM |
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| Tuesday | 7 AM to 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM to 7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM to 6 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM to 7 PM |
About National Hotel
National Hotel is a seafood, Kerala, and non vegetarian restaurant in Thalassery, Kerala. Reviewers consistently praise its fresh fish fry, fish curry, prawns, and mutton dishes, along with breakfast items like puttu, porotta, and beef curry. The restaurant is described as a small, casual, roadside spot with quick service and a local, homely feel. It is known for authentic Malabar and Thalassery flavors, and for being budget-friendly.
Amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Table service
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Usually a wait
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is National Hotel known for?
It is best known for fish fry, especially fresh fried fish that reviewers describe as crispy, well-seasoned, and cooked with strong local flavor. Fish curry meals, prawns, and seafood plates like seer fish, mackerel, and crab masala are also repeatedly praised.
What dishes are most recommended at National Hotel?
Reviewers most often recommend fish fry, fish curry, prawns fry, puttu with beef curry or beef masala, and crab masala. Other specific dishes mentioned positively include mackerel fry, seer fish fry, anjal, bangda, and pathal with beef curry.
What is the atmosphere like at National Hotel?
The restaurant has a small, simple, old-world setup with wooden benches, basic tables, and a casual roadside feel. It is described as crowded and lively, which suits solo diners, groups, and tourists who care more about the food than a fancy dining room.
Is National Hotel good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, it is widely described as budget-friendly, and the listed price range is ₹1–200. Reviewers say the portions are filling and the food quality feels worth the wait, especially for seafood and local Kerala meals.
When is the best time to visit National Hotel?
Earlier visits seem better, because reviewers say the fish variety is greater when you arrive early and the place can get crowded with a queue for seats. It is popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but breakfast dishes like puttu, pathal, and beef curry are especially well reviewed.
Is parking available at National Hotel?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
