Adapradhaman - it’s really not ada pradhaman just fusion payasam so - 5/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nisha John
100% Authentic Kerala Food, just like it says on the menu. My family always caters from Kovalam for all our special occasions. We have tried the Masala fried chicken, Chicken 65, Porotta & Chicken roast, Masala fried chicken, Beef fry, Kallu Appam & Chicken stew, and Goat Biriyani. Every single item was a masterpiece of unique and delicious flavors. Philip chettan only uses the best ingredients and personally makes each and every item. Amazing food that reminds you of home. Definitely a must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Harris Joseph
Ordered catering food, and it was superb. Cannot beat the quality and authenticity of Kerala based food. Would order again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juvin Sajan
The best Kerala based authentic restaurant that serves delicious dishes in the bay area - Period. Every time I go to Kovalam to eat food, it reminds me of eating food back in kerala. The malabar porrotta is slightly crispy and soft at the same time - goes well with the savory chicken curry, beef roast and side of chicken 65! I have had the Kallu-Appam with chicken stew - so delicious! Chicken 65 brings back fond memories from childhood! The goat biriyani is so flavorful - every bite is loaded with flavor! The fish biriyani is so mouth watering - I have honestly not had a fish biriyani this delicious. Phillip is the main Chef and founder at Kovalam. He is very welcoming and his service is very warm and amazing! Puts a smile on my face every time I deal with him/visit Kovalam! Our family enjoys the food so much that we always call Kovalam for catering services for all our events from birthdays, to prayer meetings, to house warming ceremonies, church gatherings, etc. Everyone who we serve this food catered by Kovalam is surprised by the authenticity of Philips food! The best thing about Kovalam is Phillip - His food’s taste, texture, and aroma are consistent since many years and he continues to serve the same great quality food even today! Kudos to Phillip and Kovalam team! You guys are really serving us food from Kerala that is very flavorful and brings back sweet memories from childhood! Really authentic taste! Keep up the great work!! It’s a must visit place if you love authentic Kerala food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ManojE Pandalam
Authentic all you can eat vegetarian feast (sadya/sadhya) was served for our group. Every single item tasted authentic and great! Highly recommend this place for catering your Onam/Vishu Sadya. All items were freshly prepared by the chef/owner, and tasted great!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rajeev Menon
Hands down the best Kerala food I’ve had in the US. It’s inside a grocery store, but don’t let that fool you — the food is legit. We came all the way from Santa Clara and it was 100% worth it. Porottas were soft and flaky, shrimp roast was amazing, beef fry and chicken roast were packed with flavor. Appam and chicken curry were on point too. The chef was super friendly — had a great chat with him. If you’re craving real Kerala food, this is the spot.
Nandu Gagarin
We went today with 6 of our friends. Hands down the best Kerala food in the bay and the closest to Kerala food.
Highly recommend the beef fry, beef ularthiyathu, chicken roast and prawns roast.
We had a great time and took us down a memory lane when we got food that matched the taste of our gods own country.
Reza A
Good food Great service and real nice people. Price was reasonable. Tea was delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ajit Surendran
There prices are outrageous and insane. Whether its speciality food or straight from heaven, their prices do not justify the food quality and the ambience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Kurian Joseph
It's a great experience. In a few words I would say quality over quantity enjoyed every bit of the meal. Definitely recommend to my family and friends.
We tried here for the first time & experience was amazing. We love kerala Food . Menu in this restaurant very unique & every thing fresh. Especially fish & kerala parotta amazing. Highly recommended place. Good luck.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kiran Elengickal
A place for Kerala food lovers. They have seating which is all self service, better ordering take out options.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Kerron Broadbelt
I got the goat biryani the first time I've been to this restaurant and it was good enough for me get some a second time. Well I felt insulted the second time because they gave me 4 dinosaur bones and sprinkled the rice on top of it. That's like telling me, but not telling me, you don't want my business.
I couldn't scope the darn rice because the bones were so big.
Food: 3
Service: 2
Nikhil
This spot is nestled inside Kovalam Indian Groceries, cleverly set apart yet within the store. We opted for Masala Fried Chicken, Fish Fry, Goat Peralan served with Kerala Porotta and Idiyappam, and Chicken Biryani. While the Masala Fried Chicken was flavorful, it seemed to have artificial coloring added, which could be skipped. The Fish Fry was marinated and cooked to perfection. Trying the Goat Peralan was a delightful surprise; the masala was particularly tasty. Goat is partly chewy, it would have been better softer. The Kerala Porotta was a bit greasy. The Chicken Biryani, adorned with dry fruits and nuts, leaned towards a sweeter side, but the accompanying pickle was a highlight. Definitely don't miss the pickle—it's fantastic. Overall, the meal was delicious but a bit oily, with oil seeping onto our plates. It might be worth considering reducing the oil usage.It’s self service style, you order and pick it up and take to your table. Also, note that there aren’t high chairs for kids at this restaurant.
We went out for family dinner, I know there was this restaurant, but never tried. We had few dishes. Everything was Excellent.
First time I had a Kerala biryani taste in the entire Bay. Very Good!!!
Biriyani 10/10
Egg curry 10/10
Beef Fry 8/10
Porota- 10/10
Adapradhaman - it’s really not ada pradhaman just fusion payasam so - 5/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
100% Authentic Kerala Food, just like it says on the menu. My family always caters from Kovalam for all our special occasions. We have tried the Masala fried chicken, Chicken 65, Porotta & Chicken roast, Masala fried chicken, Beef fry, Kallu Appam & Chicken stew, and Goat Biriyani. Every single item was a masterpiece of unique and delicious flavors. Philip chettan only uses the best ingredients and personally makes each and every item. Amazing food that reminds you of home. Definitely a must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered catering food, and it was superb. Cannot beat the quality and authenticity of Kerala based food. Would order again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best Kerala based authentic restaurant that serves delicious dishes in the bay area - Period. Every time I go to Kovalam to eat food, it reminds me of eating food back in kerala. The malabar porrotta is slightly crispy and soft at the same time - goes well with the savory chicken curry, beef roast and side of chicken 65! I have had the Kallu-Appam with chicken stew - so delicious! Chicken 65 brings back fond memories from childhood! The goat biriyani is so flavorful - every bite is loaded with flavor! The fish biriyani is so mouth watering - I have honestly not had a fish biriyani this delicious. Phillip is the main Chef and founder at Kovalam. He is very welcoming and his service is very warm and amazing! Puts a smile on my face every time I deal with him/visit Kovalam! Our family enjoys the food so much that we always call Kovalam for catering services for all our events from birthdays, to prayer meetings, to house warming ceremonies, church gatherings, etc. Everyone who we serve this food catered by Kovalam is surprised by the authenticity of Philips food! The best thing about Kovalam is Phillip - His food’s taste, texture, and aroma are consistent since many years and he continues to serve the same great quality food even today! Kudos to Phillip and Kovalam team! You guys are really serving us food from Kerala that is very flavorful and brings back sweet memories from childhood! Really authentic taste! Keep up the great work!! It’s a must visit place if you love authentic Kerala food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic all you can eat vegetarian feast (sadya/sadhya) was served for our group. Every single item tasted authentic and great! Highly recommend this place for catering your Onam/Vishu Sadya. All items were freshly prepared by the chef/owner, and tasted great!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down the best Kerala food I’ve had in the US. It’s inside a grocery store, but don’t let that fool you — the food is legit. We came all the way from Santa Clara and it was 100% worth it. Porottas were soft and flaky, shrimp roast was amazing, beef fry and chicken roast were packed with flavor. Appam and chicken curry were on point too. The chef was super friendly — had a great chat with him. If you’re craving real Kerala food, this is the spot.
We went today with 6 of our friends. Hands down the best Kerala food in the bay and the closest to Kerala food.
Highly recommend the beef fry, beef ularthiyathu, chicken roast and prawns roast.
We had a great time and took us down a memory lane when we got food that matched the taste of our gods own country.
Good food Great service and real nice people. Price was reasonable. Tea was delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
There prices are outrageous and insane. Whether its speciality food or straight from heaven, their prices do not justify the food quality and the ambience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
It's a great experience. In a few words I would say quality over quantity enjoyed every bit of the meal. Definitely recommend to my family and friends.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Roast, Beef Fry, Chicken Biryani
Restaurantji Recommends
Food had so much oil can’t even eat it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We tried here for the first time & experience was amazing. We love kerala Food .
Menu in this restaurant very unique & every thing fresh. Especially fish & kerala parotta amazing.
Highly recommended place.
Good luck.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A place for Kerala food lovers. They have seating which is all self service, better ordering take out options.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
I got the goat biryani the first time I've been to this restaurant and it was good enough for me get some a second time.
Well I felt insulted the second time because they gave me 4 dinosaur bones and sprinkled the rice on top of it. That's like telling me, but not telling me, you don't want my business.
I couldn't scope the darn rice because the bones were so big.
Food: 3
Service: 2
This spot is nestled inside Kovalam Indian Groceries, cleverly set apart yet within the store. We opted for Masala Fried Chicken, Fish Fry, Goat Peralan served with Kerala Porotta and Idiyappam, and Chicken Biryani. While the Masala Fried Chicken was flavorful, it seemed to have artificial coloring added, which could be skipped. The Fish Fry was marinated and cooked to perfection. Trying the Goat Peralan was a delightful surprise; the masala was particularly tasty. Goat is partly chewy, it would have been better softer. The Kerala Porotta was a bit greasy. The Chicken Biryani, adorned with dry fruits and nuts, leaned towards a sweeter side, but the accompanying pickle was a highlight. Definitely don't miss the pickle—it's fantastic. Overall, the meal was delicious but a bit oily, with oil seeping onto our plates. It might be worth considering reducing the oil usage.It’s self service style, you order and pick it up and take to your table. Also, note that there aren’t high chairs for kids at this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chicken Peralan
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