Kunjunni Nair Cafe — Restaurant in Kerala

Kunjunni Nair Café in Thrippunithura is one of those places that looks very promising at first glance because of the heavy morning rush, but unfortunately, our experience was far from satisfying. The café is extremely crowded in the mornings, which shows its popularity, but the service is quite poor and unorganized. We had to wait a long time just to get someone’s attention, and when the food finally arrived, it turned out to be very disappointing.

We tried Puttu with green peas curry, thattu dosa, and their ghee roast. None of these dishes lived up to expectations. The puttu lacked flavor, the curry was bland, and the dosa was an utter flop — soggy, oily, and nothing like what a good dosa should be. The chutney served alongside was even worse, almost watery with no texture or taste, which made the whole meal feel incomplete. The much-hyped ghee roast did not deliver either, missing the richness and crispiness one usually looks forward to.

The only redeeming item was the vada. It was hot, crispy, and fresh, standing out as the only dish worth mentioning. For a place with such a crowd, one would expect better quality and faster service. Sadly, this café seems to rely more on its name and old reputation than actual quality food and service. Overall, it was a very underwhelming experience, and we wouldn’t recommend it for anyone looking for a satisfying breakfast in Thrippunithura, unless you’re just dropping by for a quick...

If you are in Ernakulam, this is a place,in Trippunithura, you should not miss. It has the charm of an traditional Kerala "Chaya kada" (tea shop). If you are a Non Veg, you have no option, but enjoy Vegitarian food here. Opens around 615 am and continues till 8 pm in the evening. All throughout from 8 am to 8 pm the only thing that you will get here is Dosa & white coconut chutney. The most popular combo is dosa+potato bonda+coconut chutney. Mr. Nair manages the restaurant by himself with a limited number of staff. Other yummy eatables include Puttu (rice & wheat) + kadla. Poori and potato curry, idli, kerala porotta, chapathi in the evenings, undampori (wheat balls & jaggery), pazhampori (fried ripe bananas), vada, bajji all others. Everything is served with a smile mostly. If you seek Everything traditional, you should not miss this. If i am right, this restaurant has been there for more than 50 years and now its part of the life of Trippunithurites. During Weekends even families come here for a humble meal. After 10s of dosas and liters of chutney and hot tea, bonda, you will be surprised by the bill they still calculate in their minds and i lost count how many times i have eaten here and never once i paid more than Rs 150 per person, how much ever i eat. So dont even think of missing this place next time you are...

Kunjunni Nair Cafe, located near Royal Bakery at SN Junction, is well-known for its delicious masala dosa and a variety of dosa items, which are the specialties of the place. The crispy vada, made with just the right amount of uzhunnu, is also a must-try. The food quality here is excellent, comparable to more popular vegetarian brands, making it a great spot for a satisfying meal.

The cafe is well-maintained, with a neat and clean environment, and the service is prompt thanks to the adequate staff on hand. However, the washroom space is quite congested, which might be inconvenient for some.

Parking is one of the major drawbacks, as there is no designated space. You’ll have to rely on roadside parking, and the pocket road nearby is small, making it especially difficult if you're driving a car. Accessibility for wheelchairs can also be challenging due to the limited space. Despite these limitations, the overall dining experience is pleasant, and the food quality makes it...