Food in Kanniyakumari

Street food and local eats in Kanniyakumari

  • Hotel Saravana Bhavan

    Hotel Saravana is a popular South Indian vegetarian restaurant in Kanniyakumari known for dosa, idli and filter coffee.

  • Sea View Restaurant

    Sea View Restaurant is a popular seafood and multi cuisine spot in Kanniyakumari known for fresh coastal fish curries and sea facing seating.

  • Sree Aditti Bhavan

    Sree Aditti Bhavan is a popular South Indian vegetarian restaurant in Kanniyakumari known for traditional meals.

  • The Curry

    The Curry is a popular multi cuisine restaurant in Kanniyakumari known for North Indian, South Indian, Chinese and Thai dishes.

  • The Ocean Restaurant

    The Ocean Restaurant is a rooftop multi cuisine restaurant in Kanniyakumari known for sunrise views and seafood.

  • Udupi International Restaurant

    Udupi International Restaurant is a popular vegetarian restaurant in Kanniyakumari known for South Indian breakfast and thali meals.

  • Zam Zam Restaurant

    Zam Zam Restaurant is a popular halal non vegetarian restaurant in Kanniyakumari known for porota, grills and biryani.

Must-Try Dishes in Kanniyakumari

Local food specialties and traditional favourites

Kanyakumari Fish Curry

Tamil

Tangy coastal fish curry with coconut and tamarind notes.

Appam with Stew

South Indian

Soft lacy appam paired with mild coconut stew.

Idiyappam

Tamil

String hoppers served with curry, coconut milk, or stew.

Banana Chips

South Indian

Crisp coconut-oil fried banana chips common in the region.

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