The seafood was super fresh, tasted like it just came out of the ocean. I asked for mine without spice and they handled it perfectly. Good spot for a casual catch-up with friends 🙂

The lemon garlic snapper was fresh, flaky, and the garlic came through just right. Cold beer helped wash it down. Price was decent for a beachside spot. Nothing fancy, but the fish was cooked properly and that&#39;s what mattered to me.

Good spot for a quick bite. Ghee roast was solid, onion utappam decent. Pakora came out hot and crispy. Prices fair for this area. Nothing fancy but does the job.

Been coming here for a while now. The lake view from the tables is still the main reason I keep returning. Food&#39;s decent, though the buffet spread hasn&#39;t changed much. Service folks are always polite and quick. Not a fancy place, but it&#39;s consistent. That&#39;s what matters to me.

The terrace view at sunset is something else. Right by the beach, grabbed a coffee and just chilled. Good spot to unwind if you&#39;re in the area.

The pasta here is solid &mdash; had the tomato basil one and it hit the spot. Soups are good too. Place has that European bistro feel, simple chairs and warm lighting, nothing fancy but comfortable enough to sit for a while. Service was quick when I went. Maybe not mind-blowing, but it does the job for a casual meal.

The view from the top floor is the real deal&mdash;watch the fishermen while you eat. Food was decent, prices a bit steep though. Cool hut-style roof keeps it breezy for an afternoon bite.

We stopped by for breakfast and I have to say the aloo paratha really hit the spot. Crispy outside, plenty of filling inside, and the yogurt on the side balanced it nicely. My husband ordered the masala omelette and it was loaded with veggies. Only small thing - the coffee was already sweetened when it arrived. I prefer mine plain, so just keep that in mind if you&#39;re particular about your coffee. Otherwise a comfortable spot to start the day.

The seafood basket with prawns and lobster was really good. Portions were generous and the staff were friendly. Would come back for that again.

Tried the seafood here for the first time &mdash; really fresh and well priced. We ordered a few things and liked them all. Service was fine, just parking outside is a bit of a hassle.

Kerala meals and mutton biryani were solid, good portions too. Ayala fry and chicken 65 hit the spot. Afternoon rush means a wait, but parking&#39;s easy.

Fresh prawns and crab were solid. Got a rooftop table without asking. Place is basic but food does the job.

The tandoori tiger prawns were really good, and the coconut rice went well with it. Portion size was decent for the price, which surprised me honestly. Place is right by the beach so you get that breeze while eating. Owners speak multiple languages, made ordering easy. Just wish the prawns came with a bit more sauce, but not a big deal.

The paneer curry tasted fresh and the spices were balanced just right. Prices felt fair for the portion size. Wish they had more veggie options though.

Came in at 9:25 and they were closing but still seated us. Said they never turn anyone away hungry. Food was fresh, service was genuinely kind. That stuck with me.

Stopped by for a quick dinner &mdash; place has this calm vibe, easy to relax after work. Interior&rsquo;s flashy though, kids were busy taking selfies the whole time. We ordered the butter chicken and garlic naan, pretty solid. Naan could&rsquo;ve been softer, but overall decent. Portions are okay for the price.

Tried the Hulk pizza&mdash;honestly pretty solid, loaded with flavor. Place has a chill vibe, street art on the walls gives it character. Parking though, ugh, barely any spots. Had to circle around a bit. Location&rsquo;s a little awkward too, easy to miss if you&rsquo;re not looking. But the pizza made it worth the hassle. 🍕

Tried the brunch buffet at Malabar Cafe today. Mutton biryani was properly spiced and smelled amazing. Dessert counter had decent options too. Staff kept checking on us, which was nice.

Grabbed a quick lunch here last week. The Kerala fish curry was solid, came with rice and it hit the spot. Place is big, plenty of seating inside and out. Service gets a bit slow when it&#39;s packed, but for a quick bite it worked fine. Would stop by again if I&#39;m in the area.

The walk up is a bit steep but once you&rsquo;re there it&rsquo;s so peaceful, away from all the crowd. We got the seafood platter for two and it was plenty. Staff even adjusted the spice level for us.

The Travancore food festival is on right now &mdash; tried their fish curry and it was pretty solid. Good mix of regional dishes, though the place gets crowded fast.

Tried the honey sesame shrimp here last week. Pretty good, not gonna lie. The sauce was sweet but not too heavy, and the shrimp were fresh. Place is right by the sea so you get that breeze while eating. Prices are okay for the location. Service was a bit slow but I wasn&#39;t in a hurry. Would go back if I&#39;m craving that dish again.

The fish was really good and the host made us feel comfortable. Portion size felt fair for what we paid, especially compared to the pricier spots near the beach. Quiet spot too.

Came here with my girls and the candlelit beach setup was so pretty 🌊 Seafood platter was fresh, no complaints. Staff let us chill way past our time too.

Came here with a couple of friends on a busy evening. The food was solid&mdash;we ordered a few things to share and everything tasted fresh. Service was a bit slow though, our dishes took forever to come out. Staff looked super stressed. But honestly the food made up for it. Would come back for the flavors, just maybe on a quieter day 😅

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