Indian Coffee House, Fort Road — Restaurant in Kannur

One of the traditional Kerala dishes is vegetarian and is called the Kerala Sadya, which is an elaborate banquet prepared for festivals and ceremonies. A full-course Sadya, which consists of rice with about twenty different accompaniments and desserts is the ceremonial meal of Keralaeaten usually on celebratory occasions including marriages, Onam and Vishu. It is served on a plantain leaf.

Because of its rich trading heritage, over time various cuisines have blended with indigenous Kerala dishes with foreign dishes adapted to local tastes. Coconuts grow in abundance in Kerala, so grated coconut and coconut milk are commonly used for thickening and flavouring.[5] Kerala's long coastline and numerous rivers have led to a strong fishing industry in the region, making seafood a common part of meals. Rice is grown in abundance along with tapioca. It is the main starch ingredient used in Kerala's food.[6]

Having been a major production area of spices for thousands of years, the region makes frequent use of black pepper, cardamom, clove, ginger, and cinnamon. Kerala also has a variety of breakfast dishes like idli, dosa, appam, idiyappam, puttu,...

Indian Coffee House holds a special place in the hearts of every Malayali. The beef cutlet, coffee, masala dosa, and the staff's distinct white uniforms with big belts and long, folded white paper caps all take me back to the good old days. However, during my recent visit last week, I was not entirely satisfied with their service. The staff seemed reluctant to wear their uniforms and had an untidy appearance. The hats looked like they were picked up from a flea market. While I understand that work pressure and mental stress can make it challenging to maintain a tidy appearance, what shook me was the state of the kitchen when I passed by to wash my hands. The floor was exceedingly wet, the walls black from smoke, and the platform where they made dosas was disgustingly dirty. To make matters worse, they even kept bread and other food items on the floor. I understand that most hotel kitchens may face similar challenges, but Indian Coffee House has a significant reputation to uphold, and I believe they should bring back the old charm that made them so beloved in the...

Indian Cofee house brings back the nostalgic memories of the childhood when it was the best hotel in Kannur. As a child the logical conclusion of a shopping trip to Kannur was the treat in the Indian Coffee House with samosas cutlers and the most authentic coffee available in the city. However, what is seen today is exactly what was available before 40 years, albeit with a marked decrease in hygiene and neatness. Eventhough they preserve the taste of most items there are hardly any new additions. It is time to change with the changing times. It is still an ok place to grab a quick bite. Not very good nor bad either. Old fans like me would definitely want to see an upgraded version of our old...