Vembanad

"Fantastic Kerala restaurant tucked inside a charming, old-school hotel. Easily one of my top three food discoveries last week - and I visited more than 20 places. The service was outstanding: warm, attentive, professional, and never pushy. And the food… exceptional. The Kerala seafood soup was rich and deeply flavorful, and the fish steamed in banana leaves was simply unforgettable. A truly memorable meal and a place I’d return to in a heartbeat."

"The place has a really warm, traditional Kerala vibe, the wooden interiors give strong tharavad feels and make the ambiance very cozy. Food was good overall but didn’t fully meet expectations. Beef and kappa were delicious, nadan kozhi curry was decent, but I wasn’t a fan of the duck curry. Parotta was soft and flaky, and the biriyani was just okay. They also serve complimentary Kerala chips, tapioca chips, and papadam, which was a nice touch. Service was quite slow though, and we had to wait a lot. Still, it’s a good spot to try authentic Kerala food and enjoy a homely atmosphere."

"I recently visited this Kerala cuisine restaurant, and it turned out to be a delightful experience overall. Ambience – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) The ambience is absolutely top-notch—clean, neat, and very welcoming. It sets the perfect mood for a relaxed dining experience with family. Parotta – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) The parotta was a standout item. Soft with beautifully crispy flakes, it was crafted to perfection. Easily one of the best I’ve had. Nadan Chicken Curry – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) Rich, flavorful, and generously portioned. The quantity is sufficient for about three parottas, making it both satisfying and worth the price. Karimeen Pollichathu – ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.5/5) A must-try for fish lovers. The fish was well-marinated, packed with authentic Kerala masala flavors, and cooked beautifully. Chicken Biryani – ⭐⭐ (2/5)😐 This was the most disappointing dish of the visit. The flavor didn’t quite hit the mark, and I wouldn’t recommend it compared to their other excellent options. Caramel Banana – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) A delicious and comforting dessert. Sweet, caramelized, and a great way to finish the meal. Parking Free parking is available, making the visit hassle-free. Service & Waiting Time Excellent and friendly service. Fish dishes take around 15–20 minutes to prepare, while the rest are served fairly quickly. Overall Experience A great spot to enjoy authentic Malabar and Kerala flavours with family. Though the prices are on the higher side, the quality, ambience, and service make it worth a visit. Definitely a place to consider if you want to savour true Kerala cuisine."

"Food is an individual Choice. My Opinion may not suite for others. This review is only my view and my experience. Well kept property 👌🏻 Beutiful ambience🥰 Great service👍🏻 Clean washrooms 👌🏻 Wheel chair friendly.🙏🏻 Vembanad restaurant is well kept with good seating. Which you dont see in many of the restaurants. We tried the below dishes... Fish fingers - Good. Well marinated and nice texture 🥰 Prawn ghee - Very Good 🥰juicy and well spiced Fresh lime soda 👌🏻 Pine apple Juice 👍🏻 Appam- Used sour batter and was below standards🫣. Kerala parotta- very below Standards😌. Idiyappam. Hard and solid.Not at all layered. But rich with coconut garnishing.🥴 Ghee rice-Very Good. Served hot and nice 😘 Alleppey fish curry- Pieces are good. But gravy is overpowered with tamarine. 😌 Pothu vatlrattiyathu - Good with right cooking.Tender and nice 👌🏻 Chicken Malli- Raw cooked. No flavour. Not cooked inside. 😡"

"We had visited for dinner on a weekend and surprisingly it was completely free. Very quiet ambiance and since it was Christmas season, the whole hotel lobby was well decorated. Restaurant was on the 4th floor. We tried appam, parotta and mutton stew, it was nice but quantity could be improved for the price we pay, but still ok."