Earlier this place was Kokum, currently renovated to "Ente Keralam" restaurant is my guess. I am not sure whether the management changed etc, But certainly I had been before when Kokum was there, they too offered 15% off on the bill if you hold a Citibank card.
Apart from the grand entrance there is no major change in the interiors, just few photos changed, of course the menu is customized for Keralities. Most items what you see on the menu would be named in day to day life of a Keralite. The food is good, but can put a hole in your pocket for the normal home food type. When I say Home food, it is cooked properly, less spicy. Certainly will not trouble you stomach, just as you are likely to face with most restaurant foods.
I ordered Kappa Biriyani, Kozli Curry, few appams. I am feeling ashamed to be a Malayali because I was surprised to see Capa Biriyani with no rice, Heard from chef that Mallus prepare Kappa with beef and term them as Kappa Biriyani. Well my wife hates beef, she did taste the beef for the first time.
Suggestion:
- would be better if they mention what meat is the ingredient. Just as some non familiar Mallus who are grown up in other parts of India. :)
- Jeez, Appams are good, they don't melt in your mouth as the "Nallas Appa Kada" and bit more pricey than the Appa Kada was put off for my family
Good, too pricey for homely food, Ambiance is OK. Service is good.
I would rate it 2 and Half stars and Kokum was much better than Ente Keralam, I would still rate Kokum to 3 stars or even more. ;)
