Kochi, the cosmopolitan seaport city of Kerala, is both a trading metropolis and a gastronomic paradise. As much a commercial center as it is a gastronomic paradise, the city's food, being a confluence of Malabari, Portuguese, Dutch, Syrian Christian, and global contemporary food traditions, is indeed an extension of its multifaith culture. Anything from chili crab curries to sophisticated fusion foods is to be found at Kochi restaurants.
The first thing you notice here in Kochi is the aroma of spices in the air. The town is sustained by old-fashioned food such as Kerala Sadya, banana leaf-stewed Karimeen Pollichathu (pearl spot fish), and Syrian beef fry with Malabar parotta. All but one restaurant in Fort Kochi serves authentic fare prepared by strictly following recipes going centuries back, along with stories of colonial days. The atmosphere inside the restaurants either inside centuries-old Portuguese houses or inside tiny courtyards gives a romantic flavor to the experience.
Seafood is the specialty of food joints here. Fresh catches of the Arabian Sea are presented in endless combinations: fish in hot sauce-like curries, fried prawns, coconut milk-based stews, or tamarind-flavored soups. Dhe Puttu eateries show you through the conventional steamed rice cakes with side-wise innovative fillings, and dining out at restaurants like The Rice Boat is a boat-shaped deal of adventure on backwaters.
Street food in Kochi is not behind either. Banana fritters, masala dosa with a twist, pazham pori, and tasty cutlets by street food stalls in Broadway or Marine Drive are a must have. It's the best way to relish the day-to-day food of Kerala, especially for those visiting Kerala who are looking for something tasty and quick. Food at Kochi is forever entangled with its people, its society, its culture, and multiculturality and festivals. Whether wallowing in the intricacies of the Onam sadya or enjoying a calm sea food lunch on the beach, here food is never mere food, but life and society.
For a true luxurious dining experience,Tribute Royale is one of the best dining places in Kochi. Soaked in its elegant ambiance, well-designed menu, and excellent service, Tribute Royale blends tradition and modern to provide an unforgettable dining experience. From having Keralite food to indulging in international food, the luxury restaurant provides a royal experience for your Kochi dining experience.