10 Places For Breaking Fast in Kochi
- 17 Jun 2016
- Fathima AbdulKader
- Features
Ramadan is a month unlike any other for Muslims- a month of fasting and divine reflection. It is also a time which evokes memories of batches of Samosas and cutlets made and frozen before hand, those sneaky adventures when you were young and you’d lick the spoon your Umma left out after making the lemonade, even though you know you shouldn’t do it. It was also the time when all your friends love to accompany you home because they know they will be in for a delicious treat once the clock hits 6.40
However Cutlets, Samosas and Unnakayas are just the tip of the iceberg. There are dishes made in the kitchens of Muslim families that are well-kept secrets, but these restaurants around the city have worked hard to make these menus available to everyone with multiple aims; giving everyone a chance to taste the authentic cuisine and a chance for those Muslims fasting away-from-home to have their Ifthar like they have with their families.
Here is a list of 8 places (in alphabetical order) to head to in Kochi to get some delicious Malabari fare; whether you are fasting or not
BBQ Square
Location: Door No.35/75-E1, Karukapaliyil Building, Opp St Martin's Church Palarivattom, Kaloor
Contact: 0484 401 2266
All You Can Eat Unlimited Buffet at BBQ square for 499 only at BBQ Square.
Cochin Majilis
Location: Near Oberon Mall, Edappally
Contact: 0934 966 0888
Iftar boxes and iftar buffet is available. The iftar kit contains 2 types of snacks, dates, cut fruits, juice, and tea.
Crowne Plaza
Location: XI 641A Kundanoor Jn., NH-47 Bypass, Maradu
Contact: 0484 286 5000
Order an Iftar Food Box to your doorstep for just Rs.749.
Avail free home delivery for all orders above 5 boxes. Takeaways are available at Aroma Restaurant for orders below 5 boxes.
Orders should be placed before 12 PM
Ifthar Restaurant
Location: KK Building, Opposite Pittappillil,Edappally
Contact: 0858 987 1451
As the name suggests, Ifthar is a restaurant that offers Iftaar snacks and dishes year around, Ifthar Restaurant creates specials such as AshaliKanji, ThariKanji, Muthari Kachiyath, Masthan Milk etc. They also have suhoor (predawn meal) available.
Jus T Cafe & Restaurant
Location: 4th Floor, Oberon Mall, NH Bypass, Edappally
Contact: 0860 679 9705
Iftaar Combo: Take any 4 Starters, Any 3 Main Course, Any 2 Drinks, Any 1 Dessert and 1 Free Tea for only Rs.450/head.
Le Meriden
Location: Kundannoor Junction, Maradu
Contact: 0484 270 5777
Celebrate Ramadan with Iftar buffet with dishes from local and international cuisines at Rs 1100 per head.
Marriott Kochi
Location:Lulu International Shopping Mall Compound, Lulu Mall NH 47 Entrance, Edappally.
Contact: 0484 717 7777
Iftar from sunset to 11pm at Kochi Marriott Hotel priced at Rs 1200 for adults and Rs 600 for Children (4-12 years).
Nawras Authentic Seafood Restaurant
Location: 23, Near Pulleppady Bus Stop, Chittoor Rd
Contact: 0703 400 9933
FREE Nombu Thura at Nawras Authentic Seafood Restaurant with Fresh Lime, Fish Samosa, Fish Cutlet, Cut Fruits, Dates and Nuts (Prayer facility available).
Ojeen - the taste of Malabar
Location: Shanmugham Road, Marine Drive
Contact: 0974 694 0411, 0989 521 7822
With its many outlets in Broadway, Marine drive, Baypride mall, etc. Ojeen serves Malabari food. With all the special items, milkshakes and fresh juices, Ojeen is known for its home-made taste.
Paragon Restaurant
Location: Lulu Mall, Edappally
Contact: 0484 4011 000, 0813 894 9393
Visit Paragon Restaurant for Iftar Snacks every evening during Ramadan.
Iftaar Package contains Juice, Dates, Thari Kanji, fresh cut fruits, and 4 different types of Malabari snacks.
Compiled By: Fathima Abdul Kader
Images: Various Sources
