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Top Kerala restaurants in Thiruvananthapuram, India

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One of the good restaurants in Trivandrum. As the name says it is a pure Kerala restaurant that offers meals and biriyani nowadays as the road in front of the restaurant is not operational. Meals and side dishes are ok. Biriyani was also above average, but I doubt a less quantity.

Parking is very limited outside and once you enter the restaurant it's very spacious and the Air conditioned hall is not operational nowadays. Customer handling is also a plus point.
One of my favourite food spot at trivandrum.
Delicious and well cooked food
RAMEES
at 2023 Dec 08
RAMEES
at 2023 Dec 08
The overall experience at Steampot, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram left me with mixed feelings. While the hotel garnered significant hype, I found it to be somewhat overrated. The ambiance was pleasant. The restaurant, Steampot, offered an average dining experience; the menu was diverse, but the execution fell short of the anticipated culinary excellence. On the positive side, the staff was courteous, and the presentation of dishes was commendable.
bobby m john
at 2023 Nov 29
bobby m john
at 2023 Nov 29
Options for food was very less. Only ayala was available. Boiled rice was not boiled enough. Thenga paal fish curry was just okay but less portions that we had to order kottayam fish curry which was very spicy. God, pls give them the courage to visit kottayam and find good fish curry. Appam was good.
How ever, the place is a good place for meet ups.
Ranjith Ramakrishnan
at 2023 Nov 26
Ranjith Ramakrishnan
at 2023 Nov 26
Avoid at any cost!!! typical overhyped restaurant.

The service was ok, staff were friendly and courteous. But, the food is pathetic apart from the mango fish curry. Prawns in the prawns fry was not de-veined, tried their Ayala fry, and Choora fry along with the prawn fry, they all looked beautiful giving you a similar vibe of Calicut Amma mess fish fry but tasted raw and bland, the masala was just for show topped up on the fish.

Even of you are hungry and starving stay that way than eating out from this restaurant.
Joan J M
at 2023 Nov 25
Joan J M
at 2023 Nov 25
A friend suggested the hot kanji when I was sick and it felt like the best meal I had in the longest time. The kanji came with 5 or more different side dishes, all of which felt truly like a very yummy home cooked meal. It made me feel so much better. Highly suggest the meal on a day you feel sick and crave a homely meal.
mithun suresh
at 2023 Nov 20
mithun suresh
at 2023 Nov 20
Place seemed overrated. Fish curry meals was below average. Pish polichathu was fry and curry. Will not recommend. Place was so hot , air conditioning is just for name sake. You get better seafood at this price else where. Only saving grace were the cordial hosts/ servers. Veg meals was really bland.
Beautiful malabar biryani. Consistently great! It really hits the spot for me. I highly recommend 4.9/5
Kerala meals 4/5
Lime juice good
Excellent service!
There are no photos for now, next time I'll surely take.
Vinee Pradeepan
at 2023 Nov 03
Vinee Pradeepan
at 2023 Nov 03
Just the ambience is great. The staff and the food isn't. The chicken was undercooked and I had informed the person who served us about it. All that he did was, hear us and bring the cheque. Extremely condescending.
Anu Asok
at 2023 Oct 04
Anu Asok
at 2023 Oct 04
If you want good tasty and traditional Kerala food with a better ambience, quality service, moderately and reasonably priced menu, this place is the right choice. Tried the meals thali, really good food. Only issue is parking, there is no place for 4 wheelers to park.
I tried the kappa biriyani, it was super nice the quantity in they serve is more as one is enough for both 2 people. It is only 175(technically 87 for each). There is also lots of seafood for low price.
There is an issue of space . If you're going out with friends you might have to wait a bit for sitting together. Parking can also be an issue .
The service was good.
Natheem Irfan
at 2023 Aug 30
Natheem Irfan
at 2023 Aug 30
Pankayam Palayam - Step into a world of good vibes and great ambiance. But brace yourself for the battle of finding a table, as this place is always packed, thanks to its reputation for good food. Despite having enough seats, it's still a challenge to snag one!
💰 On the downside, the food comes with a hefty price tag that might leave your wallet feeling a little lighter. The taste is alright, not outstanding, and the experience might not justify the cost. Choose wisely before indulging! #AmbienceGalore #FoodieHaven #CrowdedDelights #TasteOrExpense
It was a really pleasant experience here! Tried the Onam Sadhya and it did not disappoint! Really liked the staff's work and the main point, food was really good and had good variety! Couldn't have asked for more! :D
Muhammed Azharudheen KJ
at 2023 Aug 28
Muhammed Azharudheen KJ
at 2023 Aug 28
The ambiance of the restaurant is pleasant, creating a positive atmosphere for diners. However, I have some doubts about the authenticity of the reviews since they offer a free dessert in exchange for reviewing on Google Maps. Unfortunately, during my visit, the restaurant's kitchen was undergoing maintenance, which resulted in the unavailability of seafood and other menu options.
One of the best Kerala thalis I've had in a while.. The prawns fry, fish fry and Beef roast are too good to miss out on.
The friendly and hospitable staff add charm to the entire experience.. Kudos to the efficient management by the owners, Annu and Chinnu!!
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Steampot restaurant ,a restaurant located at Pottakuzhy. The restaurant has a couple of tables for those who want to dine in. Most of the orders they receive are parcel orders.

The food-

I decided to try their Veg Meals and Ayala Fry.

Veg Meals costed ₹110/- and it was quite good for the price and it also included gulab jamun.

Ayala fry costed ₹140/- which tasted okay but the pricing too high considering what they serve.

I would suggest those who visit here to try their Fish Biriyani.
Monk and the Genie
at 2023 Aug 03
Monk and the Genie
at 2023 Aug 03
Nice food and great rustic ambiance. The place felt neat and tidy. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The only thing which could be better is that there are so many staff trying to serve simultaneously which felt a bit intimidating- I will be happy with one staff catering to a customer.

Over all good food and good ambiance
The food was really tasty and yummy at a much affordable rate. A great place to try nadan food items. The taste of homely made food. Portion size is also good. But the one thing that literally hits the face when walked into the restaurant is the smell. And this is for me personally, because I have a very delicate nose. The food was brought in without much delay. Easy to get the attention of the staff if needed. A lot of variety for non veg eaters. If you are a meat enthusiast, this is a must try place.
We ordered a mixed chattichoru which had a lot of veg curry , fish curry, fish fry , omelette , beef curry , pappadam etc..
And I have to say that all the items were really so stunning.❤️
Pavan A C
at 2023 Jul 09
Pavan A C
at 2023 Jul 09
Nice hotel, good food available and very kind staff...
Indu V
at 2023 Jul 01
Indu V
at 2023 Jul 01
The menu mostly has Kerala cuisine. Among other dishes, they serve different types of puttu with fillings which is unique to them since the time they started.

We were 2 people and we ordered Pazhankanji and Athazha choru with Beef Ularthiyath. The quantity of food was great.

The Athazhachoru was basically rice meals served at night. The beef ularthiyath was good and the remaining curries were okay. The pazhankanji did not taste like actual pazhankanji. They tried to pass off normal rice mixed with curd as pazhankanji. As you can see in the photo, it was more like curd rice and not at all like kanji.

The restaurant does not have a lot of dininig area. Perhaps max 20-25 people can sit there.
alena joseph
at 2023 Jun 21
alena joseph
at 2023 Jun 21
Absolutely brilliant place. Really good ambience in this place. Food was pretty dope as well. We ordered a veg meals and teamed it with some seafood. The spices were on point not too spicy either.

It's a must try place. Really loved it. Will definitely come again.
Anish
at 2023 Jun 09
Anish
at 2023 Jun 09
All North Indian recipe , South Indian recipes especially all foods delicious and tasty but only one issue is service need to improve
It's located with prime area, place neat and clean
Food serving plates, cutlery are clean but the table cleaning is not good

Overall the hotel maintenance is good
I tried out kappa biriyani, it was awesome. The content is so much. One is enough for two people. It is only 175(technically 87 for each). There is also lots of seafood for low price.
There is an issue of space . If you're going out with friends you might have to wait a bit for sitting together. Parking can also be an issue .
The service was good.
The service was great. But unfortunately, just a good service dosnt make a hotel review good. The food was not at all fresh (ie fish) we ordered veg meals and they provided plain fish gravy along it it we ordered ayila, choora and naymeen (all fry)was just not at all fresh and it was served cold. I could see black spots inside the fish. We came here with great expectations but unfortunately ended up eating cold food. Talking about the price, I would say it’s expensive for what they serve. 200-250 for the cold fish.
Sitting Area was clean as I said, I would give 5 star for the service they provide with always a smile on their face.
Absolutely no parking area for cars. It’s in a one way road.
Bike parking is available.

Note:- as I always say I give my review honestly, according to my personal experience and I’m not influenced by any means. Others might have a different experience.
Ordered fish curry meals from here .Special thing about this was had tried their -*Kerala fish curry meals BOX*.Surprisingly it was good.Enough quantity for a person to eat infact more ,well packed.The box had rice , chamandi, aviyal ,piyar fry, kichidi & pickle .Rest of the curries like sambhar , moru curry ,fish curry & Payasam too 😊,packed separately.Worth buying.yummy and tasty !!🥰
Horrible food, month old frozen fish and there is more than enough oil in the fried rice for America to launch an attack. EXTREMELY OVERPRICED. The owners have spent too much on the ambience and very little on the menu and the cooks. Only plus side here is a very lush parking space to take selfies.
Vinitha Nair
at 2021 Jan 06
Vinitha Nair
at 2021 Jan 06
When we visited the place the restaurant was empty. The food was just ok.juice served was not cold.They said there is no current .We are disappointed .
Sarath Sg
at 2020 Dec 19
Sarath Sg
at 2020 Dec 19
Don't know about the ambience. But they have one of the best chicken biryani in Trivandrum.
Medha SPD
at 2019 Jul 05
Medha SPD
at 2019 Jul 05
The ambience and peaceful atmosphere are amazing here.You could get to know a homely feel also.Last but not the least,the food is also great ♥️
anes muhammed
at 2018 Dec 15
anes muhammed
at 2018 Dec 15
Delicious and economical.....having huge capacity....parking facility available...thattukada service provided ...good ambience...neet and clean ...having restrooms and wheelchair entrance is available
A decent place for non veg lunch. Taste of food varies. Lunch is good on all days. Biriyani is sometimes average and sometimes bad. Good seating facilities. Good for small gatherings of 10-20 people. They allot seperate rooms if there are more people. So privacy aspect is superb. They are not charging exorbitantly also.
Akarsh Ak
at 2017 Dec 28
Akarsh Ak
at 2017 Dec 28
Super hotel which will give customers privacy very much. We can have food with silent environment and neatness is outstanding. Also this hotel was an old christian tharavadu .taste of food is good but masala of fish is average