Malabar Cafe — Restaurant in Kerala

This place is the most crowded and happening restaurant in Kovalam Beach. Most of the tables will be occupied by foreigners however I haven't observed any preferences given towards them. So I can propose that this restaurant is equally good for foreigners and Indian citizens as well. Sea foods are the most sorted out dishes in the menu, you can try some of the dishes with prawns which was excellent. Even their breakfast menu seems to be ok. Being Indian I wanted some extra spices in all my food I ordered and the staffs where happy to understand my taste and serve me well. During my stay at Kollam I had visited this restaurant 5 to 6 times and never had any unsatisfying experience. Hence I would suggest that if you are planning to visit Kovalam please try to visit this restaurant once and share...

Great place to wind your day at Kovalam beach watching the waves gently crashing on the shore. The best part of the restaurant is that you get to choose your seafood and weigh it too. The price is reasonable and good ambience and staff. We treated ourselves to fresh tiger prawns, which the chef had prepared in Malabar style masala gravy. The gravy was creamy with coconut milk and perfectly balanced spices and it went really well with steamed rice. For the starters, we had beef fry and fish & Chips. The beef fry was medium rare, tempered in coconut oil, curry leaves, onions and Indian spices. The fish was fabulous and crispy &however the chips could had been better. We celebrated the night with beer served on Coffee mugs. Overall a good...

Food and service excellent. I ate here many times during my 2 week stay in Kovalam. One time I wasn't feeling well, and by the time the food arrived (just omelette and fries as I was hoping to be able to eat something light), I had gotten worse. I was shivering and cold. (A 1st in South India as normally I was sweating..). Thanks to the friendly waiter, Selin, who wrapped my dinner and gave it to me to take away. I really appreciated the care and attention he gave me that evening. And after that he always asked after my health every time...