Since Kanyakumari is a coastal town in Tamilnadu state, it caters the Tamil cuisine. Seafood, rice, legumes, and lentils are the main dishes here. You can also feel the presence of Tamarind (for sourness) in most of the dishes here.
This article presents some of the popular local food and places to eat.
Street food in Kanyakumari
One thing good about street food is that, because they are consumed in scale, they are not stale. Plus, they are easy on pockets. And they depict the local food culture of the town. On your visit to Kanyakumari, try the following street foods-
- Pazham Sarbath: Normally you can see this cold fruit drink during summer. The drink contains minced and sugared fruits like bananas, pomegranate, pineapple, grapes, etc.
- Pazha Bajji: The ripe bananas are sliced and dipped into flour batter and then deep fried. Perfect to accompany your evening tea of filter coffee.
- Filter coffee: Do not forget to try Kanyakumari special filter coffee. The coffee served in stainless steel cup and saucer and the user who is supposed to blend himself his serving is an altogether different experience.
- Palm fruit juice: It is again a summer delight, served chilled.
Restaurants in Kanyakumari
If you are hunting for traditional cuisine and a fine dine place, you can visit these places-
Archana restaurant
It is a seashore hotel, serving typical Tamilian cuisine. The place has simple and comfortable ambiance.
Address: East Car Street, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, 629702
Sangam Restaurant
This is a great place for local non-vegetarian and seafood. They are pretty popular for their fish preparations.
Address: 2-18, A6,South Car Street, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu,629702
Hotel Sea View
Hotel Sea View presents a luxurious ambiance and is a multi-cuisine fine dine restaurant.
Address: East Car Street, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, 629702
Needless to mention, you can bring home crates of banana chips, deep fried in coconut oil, very traditional in South India. You can also book AC cab in Kanyakumari for the entire day and enjoy the cuisine and sightseeing.
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