Whether you’re away from home or simply want to try the cuisine of God’s own country, Kerala, here is a list of restaurants in Bangalore to try tangy fish curries, the Pothichorus, the various roasts and fries along with some of the regional beverages and desserts.
Vembanad - The Paul Bangalore, Domlur
The award-winning restaurant is situated inside The Paul hotel and serves vegetarian and non-vegetarian Kerala food with expansive options in seafood. It also has a dedicated section for Mappila-style biryani. The traditional decor with a Kerala-style roof, cabled chairs, wooden paintings, and lamps enhance the dining experience here.
Timings: 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Address: 138/28, Off, Intermediate Ring Rd, opposite Embassy Golf Links, Krishna Reddy Layout, Amarjyoti Layout, Domlur, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Salt Mango Tree, Indiranagar
The casual dining restaurant is known for its festive special menus on the occasions of Onam and Vishu. Ingredients such as dried spices, ground masalas, and regional rice are all locally sourced. Choose from their traditional curries, seafood specials and fish, vegetable, chicken, or beef meals.
Timings: 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Address: # 971, 5th Cross, 12th Main Rd, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Restaurant Chef Pillai, Mahadevapura
The restaurant serves both traditional non-vegetarian fare and exceptional vegetarian dishes made with jackfruit and tapioca. Regional specialities like Kuttanad Duck Roast and Travancore Kozhi Roast are also available. The beverage menu is equally impressive with inclusions like toddy and spiced Pachamanga.
Timings: 11:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Address: E 1/94, Opp. Phoenix Market, Whitefield Main Rd, Mahadevapura Layout, RHB Colony, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Moplah’s, Koramangala
Moplah’s, as the name suggests, specialises in Mappila Muslim and coastal Malabar cuisine. Floral murals, colourful windows, and wooden tables form the decor at the eatery. Choose from their beef, duck, and seafood offerings or try some of the regional vegetarian dishes made with tapioca and banana flower.
Timings: 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Address: 06, 1st Cross Rd, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Karavalli, Ashok Nagar
Karavalli is one of the oldest and finest restaurants serving coastal seafood. It offers traditional fare like Alleppy Meenu Curry, various appams, coastal appetisers, and even a sizable beverage selection with regional flavours. The restaurant is surrounded by shady tamarind trees and has a soothing decor.
Timings: 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Address: Vivanta, 66, Residency Rd, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Kappa Chakka Kandhari, Koramangala
The name translates to tapioca, jackfruit, and bird's eye chilli, three ingredients ubiquitous to Kerala cuisine. The humble dishes on the menu span from the many puttu variants, curries, seafood options, tenderloin specials, and more. Visit KCK for a homely meal served in an upscale setting.
Timings: 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Address: 438, 18th Main Rd, 6th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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No. 10 Fort Cochin, St. Mark’s Road
The speciality seafood restaurant offers Sadhya options on certain days of the week along with traditional fish curries made with fresh water and seasonal catch. These curries are prepared in clay chattis, a type of regional cookware that enhances the flavour. If seafood specials aren't your thing, you can choose from vegetarian, mutton, and chicken options.
Timings: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Address: 9, St Mark's Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Acchayyan’s, Indiranagar
If you’re in Indiranagar and looking for a substantial meal that will not burn a hole in your pocket, then head straight to Acchayyan’s. It has a brief menu with Kerala meals, fish-dominated roasts, curries, and fry to pair with Appam, Idiyappam and Pathiri - all at a reasonable price.
Timings: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Address: 2209, Thrikanya Building, near BSNL Signal, HAL 3rd Stage, Kodihalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Kuttanad Restaurant, Nagvara
It is a hole-in-the-wall eatery with various seafood options like quail, clams, anchovies, and fish prepared Kerala style as well as meat and vegetarian options with tapioca that can be paired with appams and parotta. Order the Kerala meals or the meaty biryani if you want something filling.
Timings: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Address: Opposite manyata tech park, Chanakya layout 3rd cross first floor and ground floor, Vyalikaval HBCS Layout, Nagavara, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Thalassery Restaurant, Kamanahalli and multiple outlets
Thalassery Restaurant has numerous locations scattered throughout the city. The restaurant is well-known for its biryani selections, but it also serves Kerala meals, curries, and regional breads, not to mention Sadhya on order. Additionally, you can also try Pazham Pori, Neyyappam or the meat cutlets from the snacks section with a cup of Chukku Kappy.
Timings: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Address: 20, 1, Nehru Rd, near Syndicate Bank, Yadava Layout, Peace Layout, Kammanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Veruthe Oru Thattukada, Bannerghatta Road
The eatery has Kerala-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. You could choose from dosa selections for breakfast, vegetarian meals served on a banana leaf or mappas and biryani for lunch and dinner. Curry and puttu combos are available on the restaurant's delivery menu if you can't make it there.
Timings: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Address: 1st Floor, DLF New Town, Near, Begur - Hulimavu Road, Classic Paradise Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Bekal Family Restaurant, Jeevan Bima Nagar
Named after a small town in Kerala this simple eatery serves delicious Kerala and Mangalorean cuisine. You can find traditional dishes like Ramassery Idli, Karimeen, and Chemmeen preparations as well as select vegetarian and non-vegetarian options from Thrissur, Kottayam, and Trivandrum. The menu also features local beverages to go with the many roasts and fries.
Timings: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Address: 38, 1st Floor, JB Nagar Main Rd, opposite Indian Oil pump, LIC Colony, HAL 3rd Stage, Sector 11, Jeevan Bima Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Kumarakom The Restaurant, HSR Layout
With its wooden furnishings, cabled chairs, and Kerala-style roof, the restaurant exudes a homely atmosphere. A variety of soups, traditional breads like Kallappam and Parotta, chicken curry and fish curry meals, and meat, seafood, and vegetarian biryani with Naadan and Malabar influences are available at the restaurant.
Timings: 12:00 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Address: 47, ground floor, 18th Main Rd, near mustard food court, Sector 3, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Coconut Grove, Church Street
The stylish hut-style decor in the outdoor seating area complements the extensive list of coastal dishes on the menu. The restaurant serves a variety of southern cuisines, including specialities from Kerala and Chettinad. It includes roasts, fries, stews, curries, and vegetarian dishes. Additionally, Ada Pradhaman and Parippu Pradhaman will be ideal dessert options to conclude your meal here.
Timings: 12:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Address: 86, Church Street spencer building, Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Jose’s Mess, S.G Palya
Tucked away in S.G. Palya's busy streets, this small eatery is a local favourite for hearty Kerala dishes. Breakfast consists of idiyappam and appams, and wholesome options like chicken roast, pothu curry, vegetable stew, and kappa biryani make up the lunch and dinner menu. You can also munch on regional snacks like Vattayappam and Parippu Vada with tea here.
Timings: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Address: #18, Vignan Arcade, 1st Main, 1st Cross Rd, DRC Post, S.G. Palya, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Himani Sona
I’m a Bangalore based Culinary Chronicler who finds joy in food storytelling and photography. I like to research and document food narratives through writings, illustrations and photographs. When I’m away from the lens and pen, I’m mostly hiking in the woods.
