Little Kochi — Restaurant in Wales

Little Kochi #invite @caerdyddeats on Instagram Very kindly invited to Little Kochi in Roath yesterday evening. When we arrived I was informed by the owner Albin Sunny, that since my last visit changes have taken place with a new chef and a new menu. The staff here are always very welcoming and I am struck by the interior here. It's very calming and has references to itsSouth Indian roots. We were shown to our seats and quickly ordered a drink. The restaurant was moderately busy and had a lovely ambience. As usual, I was indecisive and talked about the many food options with my friend. The range of dishes and portion sizes make Little Kochi one of my favorite Indian restaurants. If you haven't been there, you are well and truly missing out. The first noticeable change I noticed was the starters with six options. I opted for chicken wings and my friend opted for BDF (beef strips). They arrived promptly. You cannot go wrong with a chicken wing, in this case enough spice to let you know it's there and a quality amount of meat. I also tried some of my friends beef strips now these I could eat by the bucketload, they arrived in an aesthetically pleasing basket, spectacular give me 14 of those right now.

Onwards to the main dishes. This is where indecisiveness hits new levels. There's an array of vegetarian, seafood, meat and Keralan biriyanis. Catching my attention at first was the Kochin chicken dish infused with turmeric and roasted coconut. I dithered and after another swig of the delightful Kingfisher draught beer opted for the pork shoulder peralan. This dish consists of slow cooked pork which is pan seared with a spice blend of dreams with ginger, garlic, cumin, cinammon and chilli. This promptly arrived. First impressions big portion size which is a winner and hella tender meat another tick in my eyes. My friend ordered the rich creamy paneer butter masala. Bold choice I thought. After some conversation and a few more Kingfisher pints, it arrived. My friend kindly gave me some to try. This paneer was crafted from the best. I could haveeaten the whole dish. The paneer just blended so well with the spice infusion on offer.

Little tip: Ensure you add rice to your dishes. It's a small extra.

Let's face it you cannot come here and not have a dosa. Dosas are life. It's the rules. My choice was masala dosa. Whenever I see them, I am always surprised by their size. There was a very close call between us choosing one for each of us. A spicy potatoy jam packed with light and fluffy texture.

Little Kochi is very local to me, and I admire Albin the owner's progress with Little Kochi. They have now opened a takeaway on Whitchurch Road, Fort Kochi. I am intrigued to try the takeaway, and see if it meets the same exceptional standards as the restaurant.

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During a recent trip to Wales, my friends and I had the opportunity to dine at Little Kochi, and it was an experience that far exceeded our expectations. Although we are based in London and accustomed to dining at South Indian restaurants, Little Kochi truly stood out, offering some of the best South Indian cuisine we’ve had, surpassing even what we’ve enjoyed in London.

The restaurant was spotless and welcoming, creating a perfect ambiance for a relaxed evening meal. We started with a selection of appetizers, which were well-prepared and offered fresh flavors. While the starters were enjoyable and provided a good start to our meal, it was the main courses that really took the spotlight.

The appam and beef curry, in particular, were absolutely outstanding. The depth of flavor and authenticity in these dishes were remarkable, showcasing the rich culinary traditions of South India. The balance of spices was impeccable, and every bite was a true delight. It’s rare to find such exceptional South Indian food, even in London, making Little Kochi a hidden gem.

The service was just as commendable, with attentive staff ensuring a seamless dining experience. The team was courteous and professional, adding to the overall positive impression.

In summary, Little Kochi is an exceptional find, especially for those seeking authentic South Indian flavors. The combination of outstanding food, excellent service, and a warm, clean environment makes it a must-visit. We will definitely be returning on our next trip to Wales, and I highly recommend it to anyone...

I went to this restaurant with my wife and little one, picture below, we've lived in London many years and Birmingham this was a trip to Cardiff but this dinning experience was appalling, it's an absolute rip off dosa masala dosa £8 something sambar was not sambar it was dal served to us, Kerala chicken curry £15 worst we've tasted in a restaurant ever my wife makes way better curry than this. Adi parotta half cooked £3 so small just not worth it for this price parotta should be quite big or medium size bare minimum. Staff is not polite at all they are busy and rushing for families they feel they can get more. Money from. Never even asked us how's is the food sir or madam no hotel management etiquette all reviews are false, you get way better curry and masala dosa Kerala food restaurants in London and Birmingham. The owner what do they think when they put up those prices, disgusting experience food has no taste, flavour, blend food will never go here again ever, we left food on the table as well we don't like wastage especially with foods as food is everything but it wasn't edible bad experience prices are a ripoff of your hard earned money. I told them it's not about the money it's about an experience and service and food taste and quality but disappointing. This is not duine taste of Kochi or Kerala at all. I have been to Sochi, Kerala and entire of south India...