If you’re planning a trip to Kerala, one thing’s certain — you’re in for a delicious ride. From spicy seafood along the coast to melt-in-your-mouth banana fritters in the hills, every stop in Kerala has a dish that tells a story.
And what better way to taste it all than on a scenic road trip with Kochi Taxi, your reliable travel partner across “God’s Own Country.” Whether you’re traveling from Cochin to Munnar, Alleppey, or Thekkady, here’s a curated foodie route to make your journey mouth-wateringly unforgettable.
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Kochi – The Gateway to Flavour
Your Kerala food trail starts where most journeys begin — Cochin International Airport or downtown Ernakulam. Kochi blends modern cafés with traditional eateries, offering a perfect introduction to local cuisine.
🍽️ Must-Try Dishes:
Karimeen Pollichathu (pearl spot fish grilled in banana leaf)
Kappa and Meen Curry (tapioca with spicy fish curry)
Appam with Chicken Stew
📍 Top Places to Eat:
Dhe Puttu, Edappally — for puttu varieties and celebrity vibes.
Kashi Art Café, Fort Kochi — perfect for breakfast with art and ambience.
Fort House Restaurant, near the waterfront — best for seafood lovers.
🚕 Tip: Ask your Kochi Taxi driver to take the scenic Marine Drive route to enjoy a coastal breeze before your next stop.
Alappuzha – The Backwater Feast
Drive south with Kochi Taxi along the coastal highway to Alleppey (Alappuzha) — known for its houseboats, toddy shops, and fresh fish.
🍽️ Must-Try Dishes:
Chemmeen Curry (prawn curry with coconut and tamarind)
Toddy Shop Meals — spicy crab roast, duck curry, and tapioca.
Karimeen Fry — freshly caught and fried to golden perfection.
📍 Recommended Spots:
Thaff Restaurant, near Finishing Point — famous among locals.
Toddy Shop in Kainakary — ask your driver for authentic, safe local shops.
Houseboat Lunch Cruise — Kochi Taxi can drop you at the jetty and pick you up after your backwater meal.
Munnar – Tea Hills and Homely Food
Next, climb the misty roads to Munnar — Kerala’s tea capital. The air gets cooler, and the food turns comforting.
🍽️ Must-Try Dishes:
Appam with Vegetable Stew
Puttu with Kadala Curry
Homemade Chocolate and Tea-Infused Cookies
📍 Popular Eateries:
Rapsy Restaurant, near Munnar market — famous for porotta and beef roast.
Saravana Bhavan, Old Munnar — authentic vegetarian meals.
Tea Tales Café, near Pothamedu View Point — for tea, snacks, and Instagram views.
🚕 Tip: Tell your Kochi Taxi driver to stop at a tea plantation café — they often serve hot tea straight from estate leaves.
Thekkady – Spice Capital of Kerala
A few hours from Munnar, Thekkady offers the aroma of pepper, cardamom, and cinnamon in the air. Food here is rustic, flavourful, and deeply spiced.
🍽️ Must-Try Dishes:
Kerala Meals on Banana Leaf (includes rice, thoran, pachadi, and more)
Prawn Roast and Duck Curry
Cardamom-flavoured Chai
📍 Best Places:
Bar-B-Que Restaurant, near Thekkady junction — top-rated for grilled meats.
Spice Garden Restaurants — many small family-run eateries around Kumily serve homemade food with love.
🚕 Pro Tip: Ask your Kochi Taxi driver to take you to a spice plantation tour that ends with a traditional lunch — a real local treat!
Kottayam – Syrian Christian Flavours
On the way back from Thekkady or Kumarakom, stop by Kottayam. Known for its Syrian Christian community, the town has unique dishes you won’t find elsewhere.
🍽️ Must-Try:
Erachi Varattiyathu (beef fry)
Duck Roast with Appam
Palappam and Chicken Stew
📍 Where to Eat:
Hotel Anand, near Kottayam Railway Station — iconic Kerala meals.
Areeparambil Toddy Shop, Kumarakom road — traditional flavours with lake view.
Thrissur – Feasts and Flavours
Thrissur is Kerala’s cultural hub and a food lover’s delight. The city’s restaurants offer grand sadya meals during festivals and authentic local snacks.
🍽️ Must-Try Dishes:
Chammanthi Podi & Aviyal (served in sadya)
Porotta and Chicken Curry
Nadan Kozhi Varutharachathu (spicy chicken curry in roasted coconut)
📍 Try:
Indian Coffee House, Round South — classic Kerala taste and heritage feel.
Pathans Hotel — long-standing favourite for non-veg lovers.
Kozhikode – The Biryani Capital
If your food trip extends north, Calicut (Kozhikode) is the ultimate culinary destination.
🍽️ Must-Try:
Kozhikode Biryani (a sweet-spicy biryani made with small-grain rice)
Kalumakkaya Fry (mussels)
Banana Halwa and Sulaimani Tea
📍 Legendary Spots:
Paragon Restaurant, Calicut — heritage biryani house since 1939.
Rahmath Hotel, near beach road — famous among locals.
🚕 Pro Tip: Ask your Kochi Taxi driver to take you to a spice plantation tour that ends with a traditional lunch — a real local treat!
🛣️ Plan Your Kerala Food Road Trip with Kochi Taxi
The best part of this journey isn’t just the food — it’s the road.
With Kochi Taxi, you can design your own Kerala food trail, from Kochi to Kozhikode or any custom route, with stops at your favourite eateries.
Our services include:
✅ Clean, air-conditioned cars (Sedan, Innova, Tempo Traveller)
✅ Drivers who know local food spots & safe restaurants
✅ 24×7 pickup from Cochin Airport or your hotel
✅ Flexible one-way or round-trip plans
🌿 Final Bite
Kerala is a destination you taste as much as you see. Whether it’s the spice-roasted prawns in Alleppey or a humble tea and banana fritter in Munnar, every meal tells a story of the land.
Let Kochi Taxi drive you through it — one plate at a time.
👉 Book your Kerala food trail now at kochitaxi.co.in
