The best restaurants South India

Considered by the locals as the best biryani restaurant in town, the tables are crowded at lunchtime. You have to pass through the store selling dates, perfumes and sweets to get to the large room lit by neon lights and cooled by fans. The choice of dishes is posted on the wall: chicken biryani, shrimp biryani, fish biryani, mutton biryani... they are all delicious and not too spicy. To be accompanied by the excellent pickle (condiments preserved in vinegar)with home-made dates. Nice setting.

Recently renovated architecture, including high tables with a magnificent view, a bookstore and exhibitions of paintings by local artists: all of these assets make this establishment on the cliff one of the most popular with tourists. Italian menu of course, but also Indian, Chinese and Western. Homemade pasta and bread. You can choose your fish and seafood from the stall at the entrance. As for desserts, the chocolate mousse is worth the detour! Service sometimes a little nonchalant.

This restaurant offers all the specialties of Kerala cuisine and Mediterranean recipes at very affordable prices: Kerala fish curry or a meen peera pattichattu (Kerala style fried fish with grated coconut) with rice,appam, papad and vegetables. The goanese dishes are not to be outdone. The small plus is the bay window which shows the cooks at work: very rare in India. Friendly place, attentive service, great choice of dishes and very good value for money.

This Casino Hotel restaurant, built around a magnificent tree, is open to non-residents. It serves fabulous Kerala coastal cuisine. There is no menu, but a cart with the day's catch is brought in for you to choose from. Seafood is sold by the kilo. Of course, just like your meal, the bill will be high! The atmosphere of the place is very cosy, with subdued lights and a neat decoration.

The restaurant is located in a huge garden, very pleasant, not far from the Alliance française. And the chef has talent: al dente pasta, creamy pesto and rare beef. The house offers a small appetizer to whet your appetite and, another good point, the baguette is crispy as you wish. Wine served by the glass. A good address.

The ideal place to enjoy a true espresso or to grab a piece on the background of Hindi pop.

Founded in 1871, it is the most welcoming place for those who arrive in the city. Discreet stained glass windows remind us of the identity of the place. Chinese, continental and Indian cuisine. Fresh fruit juice at any time of the day. Many customers sit down for a cold draught beer despite the prohibitive prices... The place is often crowded and it is not rare to have to wait for a table. Moreover, the service is very nonchalant, to say the least. Leopold relies more on its notoriety than on the quality of its cuisine.

The most popular establishment in Munnar among backpackers, serving good chicken biryanis , fish curries, excellent Kerala parothas, as well as international dishes, spicy or not, according to your convenience. On the menu you will find some dishes like chatchouka, Sri Lankan kothus, salads, burgers... The decor is sober and the atmosphere not really warm, however the owner is friendly. It is certainly not great gastronomy but the Rapsy is a good choice in this price range.

Founded in 1932, Cafe Mondegar is one of the oldest cafes in the city. It was the first to have a jukebox in Bombay! Since 1990, the walls are decorated by the famous Goan artist, Mario Miranda. His drawings representing scenes of life are famous in the whole country. The place is nice and you can eat there at any time. There is a large choice of snacks and dishes from all over the world. One room is air-conditioned, the other is not. The youth and the artists of the city meet here to chat over a coffee or a beer.

Another establishment that has moved! Unfortunately, the charm and intimacy of the first place have disappeared. The restaurant is now located on Othavadai Street with a room in the backyard and a smaller room on the first floor.

Recent initiatives include the introduction of a new Sizzlers line and a few price changes. The wait is sometimes a bit long, but the game is worth it: the shares are gargantuan. At noon you can see young Indians playing beach volleyball on the beach. This hotel is also a hotel. The rooms overlook the sea.

This establishment, which was renovated in 2021, is a classic. The large terrace on the waterfront is particularly pleasant and is crowded as soon as the sun goes down. There is also an air-conditioned room upstairs. On the menu are many Kerala specialties, including excellent fish, shrimp and crab dishes, but also some North Indian recipes such as the inevitable biriyani. Various chicken dishes are also available. Beer and wine available. Reservations are recommended in the evening.

Clafouti is a nice place to start the day! This bakery serves good croissants, pastries and raisin rolls. The breakfasts are good and cheap. The menu is similar to the other restaurants, with some Thai dishes added, but it is very popular. Excellent specialties cooked in the tandoor. You can sip a beer or a fresh fruit juice on the floor, while admiring the open sea. The service is fast and pleasant, and the prices are lower than in neighboring establishments.

The restaurant of the Spice Village Resort is a little wonder. A minimalist menu, which is usually a good sign, and a very fine cuisine, elaborated mostly with organic products from the plantations of the establishment. The setting is pleasant and romantic, with musicians playing while you dine. It is also an opportunity to taste Indian wine, and why not accompany your meal with a fresh Sula Chenin blanc. To finish the meal, ask the waiter to taste one of the local infusions, the specialty of the place.

The cuisine of the South is once again in the contemporary and romantic restaurant of the Taj Deccan Hotel. Seafood lovers will be tempted by the Vepudu Chtpel. The specialties of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, with passion, without unnecessary fat, will convince others. 

The Arena is located in the Taj Deccan Hotel. The room is in the continuity of the hall, two other restaurants are adjacent. The ceiling is very very high, palm trees and a carp pond as well as a huge fresco complete the decor. A pianist plays western folk music in a corner. A large buffet offers a wide range of Indian and continental dishes every day, a multitude of appetizing desserts. A la carte, you will have the opportunity to order more refined dishes, some from fusion cuisine. The majority of the clientele is composed of businessmen and diplomats. The service is impeccable.

Light snack at the meeting point in this friendly coffee shop of the Hotel Minerva. Sunday brunch is very popular!

The. is an excellent Mexican, one of the few in Hyderabad, and the. and Chimichangas are tapas and chimichangas. Very spicy, as Indian cuisine is, this other restaurant at the Novotel Hotel is a great success for all generations. There is a family or friends, for fun and nachos and spiked sauces. The servers have sombreros and colorful outfits, which are a lot of fun for customers.

Seafood specialities in the goanaise fashion, fried fish, squid... The owner is super nice!

A recommended address, excellent masala dósa (30 Rs), fresh fruit juices (40 Rs)…

Bandar Road, above the Vijaykrishna Bazar - Non-Vegetarian.

This name sounds Western and it is! The decoration is modern: terrace, cutlery, plates… Indian dishes include tandooris, curries, rice, starters, soups, chicken, lamb, beef and noodles. You can also enjoy Chinese dishes. Western cuisine is offered as omelettes and salads. Note that if you order a green salad you will not have lettuce, but cucumbers, carrots, washers of tomatoes and onions. The service is courteous and the dishes are indique. The atmosphere is relaxed, because the music is pleasant and the cooks can work behind a window. Don't miss the chicken roll, it's succulent!

This restaurant is part of the Hotel Palmgrove. It is located in the. district. The restaurant is air-conditioned, large and with a simple and quite austere decoration, despite the soft paper towels to make the palm trunks. The map is varied. There are hours to order some dishes, but the servers are quite conciliatory. Breakfast is served from to, lunch from to and dinner from to. Tiffins, sandwiches, hot dogs, and burgers are offered from to. Soups, tandooris, rice, noodles and pizzas are also available. By serving, try a halwa halwa: it is a small rectangle of dough very perfumed, sweet and wrapped in a sheet. It is good and very much.

Located behind Calangute's only petrol station, this establishment without any claim serves an average fish curry, but very popular with locals and tourists. Compared to others in the neighbourhood, its prices are very reasonable.

In front of the Kenilworth Complex. An outdoor restaurant in a magnificent landscape with exotic local cuisine. While waiting to be served, you can relax on a long chair in rattan or in a hammock, while sipping a refreshing drink…

The restaurant serves good biryanis, soups, vegetarian or non-vegetarian dishes in a comfortable, clean and air-conditioned room. Naans kashmiri resemble small sweet-salted pizza.

Serves thalis, snacks (samosas, rolls) and Gujarat pastries. No alcohol.

Many tourists come to lunch or dinner here. The main specialities are pizzas (from 110 Rs) and seafood such as shrimps. The average meal is about 200 Rs.

It serves good Chinese and Western cuisine.

This is the hotel restaurant of the same name. Vegetarian thalis at midday.

Even if you have no aircraft to take, you will still have a good excuse to go to the airport. Novotel's very refined restaurant Haldi offers Indian cuisine featuring the best specialities from the sub-continent, all regions. For example, for Northern India, the dal makhani and the lababdar lababdar, for Bengal, the pottal pottal, for southern India, the chicken way chettinad, for Goa the specialities based on fish or shrimp… The fans of original, alcoholic, spicy, sweet or salty cocktails will not be frustrated, but they really do exist for all tastes. Those who prefer wine will only have to choose from a selection of Australian or Californian vintages.

A romantic restaurant, this restaurant is one of the hotel's pride. Of course you will have to put the price here, because more than food is the framework, the inaccessibility and the tranquillity you pay. Many noble products imported for their specificities. The lamb comes from New Zealand, the cheeses from France, the wines of California. T Bone rises in cognac is one of the specialties very popular with the clientele. And the desserts? Undoubtedly the brownie and its chocolate sauce come in mind. Besides the atmosphere, an orchestra plays for privileged assistance, and there are only 10 tables. The frame is splendid, normal we are in an exceptional place.

The variety of Indian breads, stuffed with vegetables, paneer, cumin or garlic, is particularly appreciated. Very good non-veg dishes at low prices, especially those with chicken.

A recommended place for its good North Indian cuisine, including Parothas and Dhal Makhni.

Despite its kitsch decor, this restaurant is an excellent place to taste seafood. Try Sea Food Platter, a whole fish grilled in masala, squid and prawns with chips or rice. A delight. The menu offers a variety of dishes, and the service is sober but sometimes a little long...

Next to the Indianostrum theater, our beloved "Café des Amis" has given way to a small tea room with a very girlylook. The mismatched furniture, found in flea markets, has been repainted in dazzling pastel colors. The menu, quite short, proposes breakfasts and snacks for a light lunch. We stop here to drink a coffee or a refreshing juice or to taste a scoop of ice cream. The service, exclusively feminine, is not very eager. But nothing serious, since we stop here to chat and to remake the world.

Good restaurant, air-conditioned and clean, which serves very good vegetarian dishes. We recommend the café, whose quietness changes pleasantly from the noise of buses and nearby restaurants.

The entrance is through a small door to access the terrace of this nice family restaurant. The decoration, composed of vintage objects and frames, is original and gives the place a pleasant atmosphere. The subdued lights, the candles, and the discreet and well chosen music contribute to the old-fashioned atmosphere of the place. On the menu, Indian specialties, but also pasta, breakfasts... Possibility to drink a cold beer. One drawback however: the service is rather slow, but you feel good...

This restaurant, although a little more expensive than its neighbors, enjoys a certain popularity and is a must for the walk. The room is nicely decorated. The fish tikka and other tandoori dishes are particularly good. You can order a platter for 2 or 3 persons, including fish, prawns, lobster and squid, and choose the cooking. Traditional Kerala dishes are more affordable than seafood, which is priced according to weight... and a bit on the head of the customer.

This little blue restaurant has a good reputation. Indeed, the vegetarian food (pure veg) that it proposes is very tasty. The menu is written on a board on the wall. In the morning, it's time for masala dosa, vada, poori, and other idlis, served with an excellent sambar and different chutneys. At noon, a meal (thali) is traditionally served on a banana leaf, as much as you like. This restaurant is very popular among the locals, you will probably have to wait to get a table. Fast service and low prices.

This great restaurant is a beautiful establishment. The food offered is excellent. It serves mainly South Indian specialties, served on banana leaves, and Chinese (understand noodles) from morning to evening. It is clean and well kept. The tables are large and the decoration is attractive. There are several establishments of this franchise in the city. Be careful, if you choose a meal in an air-conditioned room, you will have to pay a small extra!

The setting of this Ernakulam classic is nice, go to the second floor if you want a nice view on the street. The menu is very varied and surprising, but the Kerala specialties are very good. The menu offers a myriad of specialties: snacks, soups, noodles, beef, chicken, lamb, North Indian dishes and sweets such as ice cream, sundaes, fresh fruit juices... No alcohol is served. The prices are reasonable, but the waiting time can sometimes be long, even very long. A good option.

At the back left in the inner courtyard of the Nahar Hotel is this vegetarian multi-cuisine restaurant (South Indian, North Indian and Chinese cuisine). From 12 to 3 pm, they serve excellent thalis (called meals here) from South India, Punjab and the special thali of the place. Also on the menu: masala dosa. The prices are a bit higher than elsewhere but the quality of the products is there and the customers are flocking! The portions are relatively small though.

A restaurant with a pleasant and modern aesthetic, with pleasant Indian classical music in the background. The food is excellent, especially the specialties of Udupi; one can enjoy a great thali for lunch, served on a banana leaf as is the tradition. For breakfast, the inevitable masala dosa, idly, puri and vada are on the menu. Also on the menu: a wide variety of dal (lentil) preparations, noodles, curries, Jain specialties (without garlic or onions)...

This unpretentious restaurant is one of the most popular in the city! The reason? It serves excellent grilled food cooked in the Indian or Arabic way. Excellent specialties of fish and seafood, lamb, chicken... The fish grilled in the Kerala way is absolutely delicious and to be accompanied by very good parothas. The service can sometimes drag on. On Fridays, day of the mosque, the restaurant offers a limited menu for lunch and closes in the afternoon. Close to the university, the restaurant is often crowded.

The Niraamaya resort's excellent Relais & Châteaux restaurant is open to visiting guests. On the menu: seafood specialties cooked to your taste, traditional Kerala dishes and a selection of European dishes. Expensive, yes, but absolutely delicious. What's more, the setting is heavenly, and the panorama of the beach below is simply sumptuous. Another restaurant, specializing in Southeast Asian cuisine, also deserves your attention. Ideal for a romantic dinner.

The Joys Palace restaurant is an excellent option for both lunch and dinner. The reasonably priced buffet offers a variety of dishes: salads, soups, main courses, breads, desserts... The emphasis is on Indian cuisine, but international specialties are also available. You can also order à la carte. It is simple, well cooked, the choice is vast and the service is friendly. Excellent value for money.

A vegetarian restaurant located in the hotel of the same name that is popular with the locals, which is often a guarantee of authenticity. Breakfast with Idly or Masala dosa, lunch with different thalis recipes: from South India, or the more gourmet versions from Gujarator North India. For dinner, several options are offered a la carte. It's simple but it's very good! Moreover, the owner, Mr Mougamadou, is from Pondicherry: he will be happy to welcome you and to inform you in French. Attractive prices.

Once a popular address for travelers for its cuisine, its low prices, and its friendly atmosphere, today Little Tibet is not as successful. The quality of the dishes has strongly declined and inevitably, the tourists go to see elsewhere... The momos are bland and their stuffing is... precisely, a stuffing! The Tibetan soups(thentuk, thukpa) are also tasteless. It's a pity, because the establishment still offers excellent fresh fruit juices and has a nice terrace with a view on the cliff and the ocean!

This excellent little restaurant offers, as its name does not indicate, authentic Kerala specialties and fresh fish and seafood: pollichathu fish cooked in a banana leaf, shrimps with mango or coconut curry, squid starters, beef in sauce, soups. Simple and good quality dishes that are not too spicy. For lunch, the restaurant offers excellent thalis. The restaurant is fully booked in season. An address to remember, close to Princess Street.