Nestled in an area just across from Kochi’s International Airport, Palace Food Court is a welcome sight for travel-weary eyes. It calls to all kinds of appetites with a restaurant, coffee shop, bakery and a banquet hall. As I stepped into the Palace Food Court, I was instantly struck by the color theme. Everything was in combinations of black and white, from the clean tiles on the floor to the walls, tables, chairs, the ceiling fans, light fixtures and even the window blinds. The glass facade of the restaurant resulted in a space filled with light. I sat down to the enticing aroma of a fish curry that arrived bubbling hot. The food was delicious and served in traditional clay pots and white plates. Their tagline “Welcome to Royalty†on the placemats felt rather apt as we were treated like blue blood and more striking plates of food appeared. "Our specialty is our fish items," remarked the operational manager Aby Mathew and we found an extensive list on the menu. Palace Food Court offers south and north Indian dishes, as well as continental. Home delivery up to 3km is available.Next stop was the coffee shop, which proved to be an intriguing space. It had a continuation of the black and white motif, but with red accents. With a good view of the airport and free Wi-Fi, this is the perfect place to relax with a sandwich and coffee. The coffee shop had a funky feel with zebra patterned trim on the glass that makes up two sides of the coffee shop. Whirls of red and black on white wallpaper added to the décor. It is open 24 hours to facilitate travelers and those on the move. The bakery below was bursting with Kerala snacks made fresh in-house, with banana chips made in coconut oil being the most popular item. The bakery is perfect to get a quick snack or pack something tasty for your travels ahead. Opposite the Bakery is the banquet hall, which can be reserved for groups of 20 to 100 people. This is a perfect place for meetings or parties especially due to the proximity to the airport. The space doesn’t even have any additional cost apart from the regular food charges. Stop in at Palace Food Court next time you are catching a flight, or just come here any time to enjoy quality food with a refreshing atmosphere.
