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Indian restaurant in Kozhikode, Kerala
What should I order at Salkara Restaurant?
What to order
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Chicken Biryani
Recommended multiple times for its tasty rice, succulent chicken, balanced flavors, and generous quantity. Reviewers consistently call it well cooked and excellent in taste.
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Beef Biryani
Praised for having very good quantity and quality, with reviewers saying it tasted really good. It is one of the standout biryani options mentioned positively.
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Chemeen Fry
Recommended for being crispy and tasting really good. The reviews highlight its texture as a key strength.
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Beef Coconut Fry
Strongly recommended for its tender beef, perfect seasoning, and roasted coconut crunch, which gives it a distinctive Kerala-style flavor.
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Chicken Curry
Mentioned positively for its nice homely taste and as a satisfying pairing with porotta.
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Pepper Beef
Recommended for being flavorful and pairing perfectly with soft porotta, making it a satisfying Kerala-style combination.
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Elayada
Highly recommended because one reviewer said its taste was the reason they returned to the restaurant a second time.
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Tea
Mentioned as good and part of a positive visit experience, though less emphasized than the main dishes.
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Tender Nut Shake
Noted as a newly launched item that tasted 'just like heaven,' making it a standout drink recommendation.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM to 11 PM |
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| Tuesday | 7 AM to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM to 11 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM to 11 PM |
About Salkara Restaurant
Salkara Restaurant is an Indian restaurant in Kozhikode, Kerala. Reviews consistently highlight its authentic Kerala food, especially biriyani, appam, alfaham, malabar chicken curry, and nool porotta. Guests also praise the food quality, generous portions, good service, and clean, comfortable dining atmosphere. The restaurant is noted for ample parking and for serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Amenities
Service options
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
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
Frequently asked
What is Salkara Restaurant known for?
It is best known for biriyani, especially beef biryani and chicken biryani, plus Kerala staples like appam, malabar chicken curry, alfaham, and nool porotta. Reviews repeatedly mention authentic Kerala flavor, good portion sizes, and food served hot and well-presented.
What dishes are most recommended at Salkara Restaurant?
Reviewers most often highlight biriyani, appam, malabar chicken curry, alfaham, and nool porotta, along with breakfast items like vellayappam, putt, fish mulakittath, and veg kuruma. Other praised dishes include chemmeen choru, irachi choru, chicken roast, beef chilly, and special beef fry.
What is the atmosphere like at Salkara Restaurant?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, with a warm, clean, and welcoming dining room. It suits families, groups, and solo diners, and several reviews mention spacious seating, soothing interiors, and a comfortable place to stop while traveling on the Kozhikode-Wayanad highway.
Is Salkara Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is ₹200–400, and reviewers call it reasonable and value for money for the quality and taste. They also mention satisfying portions, so the meal feels substantial without being expensive.
How busy does Salkara Restaurant get, and should you plan ahead?
Reviews say there can be a short wait during busy hours, especially later in the day, though seating is usually managed fairly quickly. The restaurant accepts reservations, and lunch, brunch, and dinner reservations are recommended.
Is parking available at Salkara Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Salkara Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, Salkara Restaurant offers vegetarian options.
Is Salkara Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Salkara Restaurant is good for kids.
