Kozhikode

Kozhikode

A South Beach favourite — known for their spicy chicken biriyani that keeps locals coming back.

Kozhikode

Cheap and legendary — the porotta is sometimes crispy, paired with soodha curry in the mornings. Vellayil institution.

Kozhikode

Near the medical college — the beef biriyani is the star, but the beef curry with porotta is equally recommended.

Moozhikkal

A classic Kozhikode chayakkada — porotta and beef done right, no frills, all flavour.

Kozhikode

In Puthiyangadi, near the lane of pala charakku kadakal — a hole-in-the-wall that locals swear by for porotta and beef roast.

Vengali

A thattukada in Vengali with a cult following — their beef roast and porotta combo is the reason to drive here.

Kozhikode

At Puthiyapalam junction (the original, not the new branch) — best beef around, say the locals.

Kozhikode

In Mankav — consistently cited as having some of the best beef in Kozhikode.

Kozhikode

Near Mananchira — a Kozhikode institution for meals and fresh fish, always busy at lunch.

Kozhikode

Meals used to be legendary — the Leghorn CB, porotta, and chilly chicken still draw a crowd.

Koyilandy

Near Civil Station in Koyilandi — the go-to shawarma spot, popular at all hours.

Koyilandy

Koyilandi's shawarma hero — something everyone should try at least once.

Kozhikode

On the beach side — their takeaway biriyani wrapped in grilled plantain leaf is a Kozhikode experience.

Kozhikode

In Mankav — egg puffs and parippu vada that are worth a stop during evening tea.

Kozhikode

Behind NIT Calicut — the porotta with cherupayar curry is a hidden gem students and locals both love.

Kozhikode

A cloud kitchen — the beef smash burger is not traditional, but it's worth it.

Omassery

A thattukada in Omassery — known for evening snacks that locals queue up for.