God's Own Cafe ಗಾಡ್ಸ್ ಓನ್ ಕೆಫೆ — Restaurant in Bengaluru

The owners? Malayalees! Of course! This place was destined to have good food. He’s from Thrissur. So you know there’s going to be some fire in the food. She’s from Kozhikode. So there’s that legendary touch of spice and subtle sweetness. And, if you’re lucky, you might even get a historical reference to how Vasco da Gama first tasted their garam masala.

Where did they meet? Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College. I assume between chayya, parippu vada, pazham pori, and heated debates over which Kerala district has the best food. Answer: Kozhikode, obviously 😊. When it came to settling down, they picked namma Bengaluru. And for that, let’s all say a collective “Thank you, chetta and chechi!”.

A Treasure Hunt

Finding this place? Easiest thing in the world… if you have the eyes of a trained eagle! One second, you’re on the right track; blink, and you’ve overshot it by two streets. Finally, when you do spot it and step in, you’re greeted by tables spread across two floors. The real action? That happens on the first floor. Billing, cooking, and, presumably, some controlled chaos.

Expectations vs Reality

I strolled in at 12:45 PM like a king, fully expecting to have the place to myself. Ah, what a peaceful early day feast this shall be! But no. The ground floor was packed. Full. I looked around, half-expecting to see a Kerala wedding reception happening somewhere in the corner. No luck.

So, I took the narrow staircase to the second floor, saying a quick prayer at the Krishna idol on the way. You know, just in case my meal needed divine intervention. Meanwhile, one of the servers was busy adjusting his hair. I respect a man who takes grooming seriously. Priorities.

No Biriyani? No Problem.

Since they didn’t have chicken biriyani 😳, I decided to go old school. Kerala parotta with chicken curry and chicken fry. You can never go wrong with this combo. Never.

As I waited, they brought a sampler. Buttermilk and semiya payasam.

Buttermilk: Loaded with green chilies. Just one sip, and I was contemplating life choices. This was not buttermilk; this was an open challenge to my spice tolerance.

Payasam: Thank god for this. Sweet, smooth, and did not try to attack me. Well done.

By the time my food arrived, the extra chairs at my table had vanished. Meaning? They had been “borrowed” by fellow diners. Bangalore dining etiquette 101!

No Fusion Nonsense.

Now, here’s the best part. Authentic Kerala flavours. None of that weird fusion business where someone gets “creative” and adds cheese to puttu or Nutella to parotta. This was proper, wholesome, straight-from-home kind of food.

I did a little fieldwork. You know, casual gossiping with the regulars. One common suggestion? Avoid the fish. Duly noted.

This place is definitely not a café. This is a restaurant, Malayalees! A full-on “sit down, eat properly, and leave happy” restaurant.

Some TLC Needed.

Restroom situation? Needs a solid clean-up session. The soap in the dispenser? Suspiciously watery. I may have just washed my hands with flavored water.

Interiors? Dingy. Not in a horror movie way, but in a “some bright lighting wouldn’t hurt” way.

Delivery? No Swiggy? No Zomato? Why, why? Odd hour cravings are real. Please enable this and let us order food without navigating mysterious side roads at odd hours.

Final Verdict?

Would I revisit? Of course!!!

Rating: 4.5/5. Minus points for buttermilk fire test and vanishing chairs. 😉

P.S. If you go, just make sure to mark the location in Google Maps before you blink. 😆

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Food: Barotta and puttu with chicken curry - Signature cylindrical puttu which is usually a comfort food. Barottas usually make me feel heavy, especially the Kerala style, but this one was smooth and gentle on the tummy. Crispy and flaky on the outside which is the sign of the best barotta, soft and spongy as you pour your gravy on top of it to soak and munch on this beauty. 😍 Wow, very good Chicken gravy where the meat just glides from the bone, succulent, fragrant, and quite coconutty!! (Served with spicy buttermilk) 😋

Beef ghee roast - Best beef roast I've had with chunks of coconut all around. Damn juicy with all the pieces cooked to perfection; unlike the rubber texture at many other places. Loved the spices which were infused well and elevated the KL-style meat ❤️

Chicken kebab - What I thought was a chargrilled kebab was instead tossed in signature spices, marinated well, and fried until it was crunchy on the outside and very tender on the inside. Though this was with bones, it has all the qualities to be labeled a better kebab 👌

Chapati with beef curry - SOULTIMATE!! Yes, the curry and the well-cooked meat touch our souls and deep down. The chapati was very good but the best part was the curry. So aromatic, mild spiced, flavorful gravy filled with excellent beef. Smooth and tender, OH WOW! 👍

Moong dal payasam to finish the meal was classic, very smooth, rich in Kerala style 😘

Ambiance/ Price: The people who run this place always wear a smile and are very down to earth. Probably a family-run business with an open kitchen and a residential building with a hotel on the ground level. Such a shame that I'm still not cleared to try out seafood. Parking is quite tight but that wouldn't concern people who visit this place. They've got limited seating but the home-cooked food service was prompt and courteous. No posh design, only a simple home setup. Their price is the highlight since they're economical and even consolidating all their dishes wouldn't cost more than 2000....

After going through all the reviews listed in zomato finally I have decided to try Gods own cafe and I must say that the visit was really worth. The hotel is located in Koramangala 7th block and its close to Forum Mall. A very good option in Koramangala area to try homely kerala food. The name itself is catching. A good space is there too for car parking.

¤ Ambiance:

Ambiance was really good. I came at night and the place was illuminated with lights. The place is clean and well maintained but its very small and it has only 3 tables. It looks like a house rather than a hotel.

¤ Menu:

They dont have a printed menu. Only very few items are there and its listed on a white board with a marker. Menu features homely kerala foods like Appam , chicken/Veg stew, Prawns masala,beef , Biryanees etc

¤ Service:

The service was top notch. Owner is very sweet and courteous. She greeted me with a smile. There are no staffs for this hotel. The owner herself prepares the food for us. There will be some delay in executing our orders. She will start to prepare once the order is taken. I had a very good time spending in Gods own cafe.

¤ My dine in experience:

I came here to try their Appam ,Chicken Stew and Prawns masala after going through the reviews in Zomato. The dishes were very good. It was scrumptious. Its gives us a feel of homely kerala food that we get in our homes. They will give us a butter milk as a welcome drink and a sweet as complimentary items in addition to our order. Appam was very good and it tastes great. It was soft and crispy.

¤ Cost

Cost was standard. For 6 Appams , Prawns Masala and chicken stew the amount was Rs 380.

¤ Verdict

A very good option in Kormangala to try homely kerala food. Those stay near to this area should try this hotel atleast once. Highly...