Upahaara restaurant — Restaurant in Kerala

Looks good from the outside, but a big letdown inside.

I was craving a good Kerala meal during my lunch break—especially some tasty Aviyal with white rice. I was on my way to Saravana Bhavan when I noticed a hoarding near Seematti Silks traffic signal. It looked promising and was convincing enough to change my plan.

The hotel is in a good spot, and although parking is tricky, the place looks neat from the outside. Inside, it’s clean and nicely arranged, which made me feel hopeful.

But things went downhill fast. The waiter who came to take the order didn’t look professional at all, which was disappointing. I ordered a Kerala Meals, hoping for that comfort food I was craving.

The meal arrived—and the rice was matta rice, not the white rice I expected. I asked the waiter if they had white rice, and he replied in a rude, sarcastic tone: “It’s Kerala Meals, we don’t serve white rice.” That was shocking. Not all Keralites eat matta rice, and at the very least, the response could’ve been polite.

To make it worse, there was no Aviyal in the Kerala Meals! That’s the one thing I was really looking forward to.

Honestly, I felt completely let down. A brand that invests in hoardings should also invest in better staff and basic customer service. I won’t...

"A Taste of North India in a Cozy Setting

This charming restaurant serves up delicious North Indian dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. While the menu options are limited, the quality of the food makes up for it.

Ambiance: 3.5/5 The restaurant is compact, which can make it feel a bit cramped during peak hours.

Service: 3.5/5 The service is attentive, but there's room for improvement in terms of efficiency and friendliness.

Food Presentation: 4/5 The dishes are presented nicely, adding to the overall dining experience.

Parking: 3/5 Parking space is limited, which can be a challenge during busy hours.

Recommendation:

If you're craving authentic North Indian cuisine, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. Be prepared for a cozy, intimate setting and limited menu options. With a little improvement in service and parking, this place could easily become a top choice for North Indian food...

Upahaara is a vegetarian restaurant located near the Ernakulam boat jetty on Cannon Shed Road.

It is a small and unassuming restaurant, but the food is excellent.

We tried the Mysore masala dosa, idli set, and sambar vada. Each dish was delicious and well-prepared. The dosa was crispy and flavorful, the idlis were soft and fluffy, and the sambar vada was perfectly balanced.

The proprietor of the restaurant was very helpful and friendly. made sure that we were happy with our meal.

There is limited parking available at the restaurant, but there is also parking available on the roadside. I am not sure if there is a toilet facility at the restaurant. Overall, I had a great experience at Upahaara. The food was excellent, the service was friendly, and the prices were reasonable. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious vegetarian meal...