Kanayannur Kerala, India Travel Guide
Kochi's cuisine mirrors centuries of trade and the colonial past, having a staple use of coconut, rice, tapioca, and an array of spices like black pepper, cardamom, and cinnamon. Seafood is a significant element.
Flavor profiles are spicy, tangy, and often subtly sweet from coconut milk, intensely aromatic from new spices.
Known for rich stews (Ishtu), appam, fish moilee, and beef fry.
Features a pronounced use of dried fruits, nuts, and diverse biryani preparations.
Makes abundant use of fresh seafood, prepared in diverse ways.
Pearl spot fish, marinated in spices, wrapped in a banana leaf, and barbecued or steamed.
Find this dish in seafood restaurants, especially in Fort Kochi.
Lacy, fermented rice pancakes offered with a mild, coconut milk-based vegetable or meat stew.
A common breakfast or dinner item.
Steamed rice flour and coconut cylinders served with black chickpea curry.
A popular breakfast choice.
Thinly sliced raw bananas fried in coconut oil.
A sugary pudding crafted with rice, lentils, or vermicelli, milk or coconut milk, jaggery, and nuts.
From luxury hotel dining to local 'Thattukadas' for budget-meals suitable for families.
Kochi welcomes diverse dietary requirements, offering thoughtful choices.
Go beyond dining with immersive culinary experiences.
Enjoy traditional country liquor (palm sap) with spicy local food.
A distinctive cultural experience.
Dine on a houseboat for a serene meal, though more popular in Alappuzha, some options near Kochi.
Scenic and unforgettable.
Specify 'no milk products'.
Inform staff about ghee.
Ask for no eggs.
Indicate honey preference.
A bustling market street offering textiles, spices, electronics, and household goods.
An authentic shopping experience.
Famous for antiques, spices, plus heritage crafts.
Discover unique souvenirs.
Restaurants in Kochi offer Italian, Chinese, Arabian, North Indian, and Continental options, catering to global tastes.
Local 'Thattukadas' (roadside eateries) serve fresh, inexpensive meals.
Many homestays and small Fort Kochi have traditional Kerala cooking classes.
Explore street food and local places to dine in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry through guided tours.
Spice plantations and organic farms can be visited, mainly in the Western Ghats (e.g., Munnar, Thekkady).
These provide traditional country liquor (palm sap) served with spicy local food.
A culturally unique dining experience.
Enjoy meals while cruising the serene backwaters. More popular in Alappuzha, but some options exist near Kochi.
A lovely plus resting meal setting.
Ripe banana slices dipped in flour batter and deep-fried.
A flaky, layered flatbread, often served with curries.
Savory fritters, crepes, and steamed rice cakes, widely enjoyed.
Kerala cuisine features common use of coconut (grated, milk, oil), rice, tapioca, and a rich array of spices like black pepper, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and garlic.
