Mubarak Hotel — Restaurant in Kerala

The best hotel in Trivandrum to get the naadan food for afternoons. When you enter ‘Hotel Mubarak’ or the ‘Meen Kada’ (Fish Shop) as it is famously known among locals in Thiruvananthapuram, an affable waiter wants to know whether you prefer to ‘parcel’ your lunch, or have it right there.

Make the second choice, and you’re led you to a table. The waiter now waves two small plates under your nose, one filled with around five to six crispy succulent fried tiger prawns, while the other seems jam-packed with fried tuna.

Once the crucial decision has been taken, a fresh plantain leaf is laid out in front of you. Within seconds you are served steaming rice, four vegetable variants, pickled mango, fish gravy, yellow buttermilk and rasam (South Indian soup with tamarind as base). ‘Kappa Puzhuku’ (mashed steamed tapioca) is an added delight. As you tuck into the fish, the warmth of its crunchy taste floods your entire being.

After the expansive meal, as the waiter asks you to dispose of the used leaf in a nearby carton, an inane thought crosses your mind. Just how much would you now have to shell out?

Such generous portions of really fresh fare at a starred restaurant would undoubtedly burn a hole in your pocket. It is for its reasonable prices and unmatched flavours that Hotel Mubarak is deemed a favourite among the labourers, the middle class and even the elite.

Situated behind the Sree Padmanabha Theatre at Chalai Bazaar in the capital city, Hotel Mubarak is one business which has thrived by sheer word-of-mouth indulged in by its legion of faithful customers who throng the place between 11 am to 8 pm on all days except Sundays. Over 38 years, it has built an almost...

From the moment we arrived, our experience at mubarak hotel was nothing short of outstanding. The staff welcomed us warmly, assisted with check-in efficiently, and made us feel valued throughout our stay.

The room was spacious, spotless, and well-designed with comfortable bedding, modern amenities, and a beautiful view. Housekeeping did an excellent job maintaining the room every day.

The facilities were top-notch — from the sparkling clean swimming pool to the well-equipped fitness center. The spa treatments were relaxing and professional, making it a perfect place to unwind.

One of the highlights was the foodboth local and international, all fresh and delicious. The restaurant staff were attentive, and the dining atmosphere was very pleasant.

What really stood out was the service. Every staff member went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. They were polite, helpful, and genuinely cared about making our stay comfortable.

The location of the mubarak hotel was also perfect — close to main attractions yet peaceful enough to relax after a busy day. Transportation was convenient, and the concierge provided excellent recommendations for sightseeing.

Overall, our stay exceeded expectations. Whether for business, family vacation, or a romantic getaway, mubarak hotel is a wonderful choice. We left with great memories and look forward to...

In summary, GREED is what comes to mind from my experience today. They are an undeserving set of folks.

I too visited Mubarak with family today influenced by all the social media hype. Ordered 5 meals, 2 prawns and 2 Choora. Meals was decent but no Sambhar or parippu curry. Prawns was too salty. Choora was normal, nothing to call out. Overall food was average which you would find in any of the normal hotels in trivandrum. Atmosphere is cramped but like any small hotel. But the CALL OUT is that they charged 50 Rs extra for my 4 Yr old son as he was sitting along with my wife. He might have had some fish(paid separately) but hardly anything from the meals. I was surprised but I took the bill with a smile. And I imagined what food quality would you expect from such a greedy bunch of ppl. They would compromise on every aspect to make every penny of profit they can make. If they had to charge they should have laid out a separate...