Cocoa Tree – The Avenue Regent

Cocoa Tree in The Avenue Regent is one of the most happening restaurants in Ernakulam city (Kochi, Kerala). The restaurant is located on the ground floor, with industrial decor and plenty of natural light flowing in to the dining area through the glass wall. It is also stocked with interesting knick-knacks like miniature models of…

Frys: Traditional to the Core

Frys on Chittoor Road in Ernakulam is an iconic restaurant serving simple Kerala cuisine. I have visited this restaurant several times (about 20 years back or so). On my last day in Kochi, I decided to have lunch in Frys for sheer nostalgia. The experience turned out to be much more than that. We got…

Grand: Seafood Haven

Grand Hotel Restauarant is one of the culinary hotspots in Ernakulam (Kochi, Kerala). During my recent visit to Kochi, I dined at their revamped restaurant (I was visiting Grand after four years). The restaurant has now a hint of contemporary design, though the interiors largely reflect the old world charm it had in the yesteryears….