Chez Teapot — Restaurant in Kerala

A stroll down Princess Street led us to a captivating sight: a dreamy, 300-year-old Dutch villa. The allure of its transformation into a modern restaurant was undeniable. Our experience proved to be not only delightful but also inspiring. The exterior alone has cemented its place as one of Fort Kochi's prominent landmarks. Observing the lively atmosphere within, we sensed there was more to discover than just a beautiful facade.

While I anticipated a weathered mansion, upon entering, we were met with an unexpected ambience of sumptuous warmth, positivity, and charm - a quality found in well-preserved vintage homes. The artfully designed interior was impeccably clean, the air filled with a pleasant freshness and surprisingly cool despite Kochi's summer heat. Unbeknownst to us, we had entered a space that exuded the rich history of Kochi, the "Queen of the Arabian Sea." The Dutch architecture, characterized by high ceilings, expansive windows, vintage furnishings, intricate woodwork, and rare 200-year-old prints of Indian landscapes, transported us back in time. The restaurant caters to a diverse clientele, from families and couples to individuals working on laptops. There was a designated area for smoking. They have air-conditioning for peak summer time.

The menu presented an eclectic fusion of traditional Kerala, North Indian dishes and contemporary cuisine, crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The culinary heritage of the region shone through in the thoughtful presentation and rich flavors. The blueberry cheesecake and masala chai were especially delightful.

The ambience was enhanced by a variety of cozy seating arrangements and tasteful decor, making it an ideal setting for both intimate dinners and casual gatherings across age groups. Unlike staff in most restaurants around town, the staff at Chez were well trained, polite & exceptionally well mannered. They checked on us to ensure we felt at home & offered food recommendations which turned out to be very good. The negative Google reviews turned out to be fake.

With its serene atmosphere and aesthetic appeal, the Chez Teapot stands as a testament to the ever-renewing spirit and timeless charm...

An awesome hidden gem of a eating place in the Fort Kochi area. We had first found this place in our 2009 trip to Cochin quite accidentally. We were staying at a homestay in Fort Kochi which had free breakfast but we had to eat out during lunch and dinner. After having a couple of very bad experiences with restaurants in the Fort Kochi area which served terrible food at atrocious prices, we were wary of such "tourist exploiting" eateries. And then while walking around one morning we noticed this place which we thought just serves tea and light snacks. We went in anyway and we're pleasantly surprised by their menu which had substantial dishes too. And moreover when the food came all the dishes were of excellent quality. Needless to say we had all our meals for the rest of our stay at the Teapot. So when we were visiting the Fort Kochi area we thought whether the place still exists and if so, whether it has retained it's quality. I am happy to say we found that the answers to both of these questions is YES. I had a Fish Moilee, Nivedita had Fish & Chips, and we had a pot of Assam Tea - all of which were excellent. And the place looked completely unchanged even after almost ten years. All in all, I rate it as a hidden gem...

The low star reviews are obviously fake coming from haters and competitors! We stayed in Kochi for a week and came every single day! First drawn in by the very greatly fresh brewed filter coffee which came to a very low price. We gave it a first try and was a huge surprise. It's high quality coffee, strong, black as we liked it. They also serve sugar and fresh milk with it. So why bother and go for fancy Americanos, lattes or others nearby and pay 200rs when you get here a really great coffee for only 80 RS? This made us fully believe in this very cozy and instagramable place so we tried the cakes. The BLUEBERRY CHEESE CAKE tastes like heaven on your tongue. As a German we are known for work class pastries and this cheese cake is really one of the Kuch better ones you ever can find The lunch and dinner sets are a great value for your money , super fresh and very tasty. Great welcoming owner, friendly and professional. One tip for him: stay around more in the shop and do the order booking and cashier task yourself. The young and new staff ( both very good) seem a bit overwhelmed with this and wanted to charge us less than we actually had consumed. Not everyone is honest like us and explained to them and paid...