This place has been one of my favourite childhood place to have authentic South Indian food. Located opposite my school (QMS)
What i like most about the place is the ambience. Homely and cosy. Food is excellent. Pocket friendly. I can never get tired of this place.
Needed a good healthy breakfast so came across this place on Zomato and paid a visit in the morning..
It was Sunday so the server suggested we try out their weeknd spcl dish palappam... He convinced us that we wouldn't regret it..
I had no idea what it was but being the adventurous kind I went fr it..
And bless that guy who suggested it we were not disappointed. It was a super soft slightly sweetish aapam..
Tasted so subtle and delicious with potato curry..
We ordered 2 more of it..
Very pocket friendly... Ambience is simple n clean..
Food matters at the end of the day 😁
While in Kolkata we found it a challenge to find good affordable breakfast options apart from aloo puri,etc.
So finding Kera was a big relief.
Food is homely simple and good typical south indian dishes.
Sambar yummy
Filter coffee was refreshing 🙄
We purchased banana chips for snacks- good decision.
It’s difficult to find non vegetarian South Indian - Keralite restaurants in Kolkata. Kera has been there for years and I have been having food there since my childhood.. they have a decent thali, some outstanding chicken curry served with nari dosa as well as fish fry (Mackarel), Rohu and Mackarel curry. What I love most is the humble fried egg- sunny side up for breakfast... Extremely reasonable pricing and extremely courteous staff..
Picked up my breakfast yesterday from this place though I have had food from here many a times. Its a small joint located right opposite to the Quest Mall in the lane. I had taken Masala Dosas, Idlis and Vadas. The Masala Dosa was very good in taste and the quantity of filling was really good and flavourful. The Medu Vada were crisp and fresh and the idlis were also soft and fresh. The coconut chutney was really thick and nice not the flowing pani wali chutney types..but the sambhar I felt was stale. However as I mentioned I have had food here earlier as well. So I would recommend people to try their Non veg Thali, Masala Dosa, Appam and stew and filter coffee. Prices are very pocket friendly and the owner and staff are very friendly. The service is quick. Recommended!
Was passing by the lane opposite quest and found this place. Ordered for appam and chicken roast as suggested by the waiter!!! It was good. He asked us to try the chicken curry and we tried that too!!!!! Last we tried the kerela paratha... it was yumm... all in all a good place to eat if you want a quick meal!! Waiters are very courteous and friendly... would visit this place again...
Extremely good biryani. A huge help for mallus in Calcutta. Must visit for chicken dishes and putte. After grabbing a couple beers at quest mall, come down for the food from here.
Excellent Kerala cuisine. Had the Kerala paratha and chicken roast which was excellent. Veg meals was also good. Good food at economic prices
Extremely economical joint...Just a stone throw from Quest Mall.... Serves nice coffee(South Indian Style) and Dosa.... Though the construction is old, it is quite neat and tidy...Crowd is quite decent...suitable for family dinning....
Dipyaman Basu (whenstomachtickles)
+4
If you are looking for a South Indian joint serving dishes beyond the realms of the usual Dhosas and Idlis, then this is the place to be. Most people aren't aware of this name, and so was I at one point of time. Have heard countless praises of their Chicken Roast and other preparations. Unfortunately, all I had tried is a Dosa from this place. Looking forward to drop in soon to try the popular items here.
A hidden gem and a place to savour good non veg South Indian food at a pocket friendly rate. Only problem here is that they do not serve all the items everyday or throughout the day. So it is best to call before going if you are looking for something specific.
The normal veg dosa and idlies here are decent. Do try their sada dossa with Chicken Curry and also their Kerala style Biryani (served only on Sundays).
Kera South Indian is one of those handful eateries in Kolkata that serve South Indian dishes beyond Dosa,Idli and Vada. It is not a very new restaurant. But people are mostly unaware of it. It is little lighter on the pocket compared to other non veg south Indian restaurants.
Fish curry rice is a must try item. It is prepared with a fish called Aila which is commonly consumed in Kerala. The spicy gravy is served with fine rice. The fish is itself oily like our very own Hilsha.
I have also tried their veg thali. The buttermilk that comes with the thali is refreshing. The coffee reminds me of my Bangalore days. It is served in a small steel glass along with a steel bowl which is a typical South Indian style.
The staffs are very courteous. The interior is not very comfortable to enjoy the food so it is better to get them packed. The quality of the food is the main reason to visit this unadorned eatery multiple times.
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Kera is an authentic Malayali food place, as authentic as it can be for a budget place catering to a non-malayali crowd base in the midst of Biriyani hub of Park Circus. The sambar, avial or the parippu isnt as nice as Ammini's (which is three times more expensive), but is, like I said, in spirit very true to Kerela's food. Of the many places in the city that insult and abuse a Meen (Fish) Curry (like Fisherman's Deck) in all possible manner by adding coconut milk to any fish gravy, this one acts as my saviour.
Small, clean, basic and without air conditioning, if you happen to visit do have the Fish Curry and the chicken roast, either with a veg meal or malabar paranthas. Like you won't have dal at Arsalan, don't have masala dosa and uttapam here - for which the Brahmin eateries like Banana Leaf and Pai's serve up better options. Stick to non-veg and the specialities from Kerela, and you will be happy.
Weekday breakfasts include a wide array of Kerela cuisine specialities like Idiappam, puttu and appam - together with Kadala Curry or a stew, makes for a very hearty meal.
Visited this restaurant when it was newly opened. As expected, the place was well furnished and the staffs provided a very quick service. The food was very cheap and tasted good! Overall, we had a very good South Indian lunch experience. Keep it up! :)
Kera South Indian is one of those rare restaurants in Kolkata (Calcutta), which serves both South Indian food and non-veg items. The menu here is big, but not all items are available throughout the day, or everyday. So it is best to give them a call before visiting, if you are planning to try something special. The place is small and simple. No fancy decorations, only few tables and chairs. Service is fast and friendly. If you want to try good Malayali food, then you can not give this place a miss.
"I've always maintained that food must take you somewhere. It must rekindle a memory from the past or form the basis for new ones "
Kera takes you back to those wonderful little tea stall outgrown into restaurant feels , and the food here is a solace for every malayali in Calcutta. Nestled in a by lane, tucked away from the ruckus of park circus area, the tea that they serve here is worth your time and money. Try their dosa / porotta with chicken roast and then top it off with a couple of rounds of tea.
Well, whenever i crave for Idli Dosa Vada, this one place satisfies my taste buds well, located right opposite to quest mall behind the mosque, this one place serves good quality south Indian dishes along with muruku and butter milk, probably one and only south Indian food outlet in the area!
If you are in park circus area and looking for south indian food in pocket friendly range South Indian is the appropriate choice.The restaurant is small but very busy, their service is also very fast.They serves quality and tasty dhosas,dahi vada,idli and many dishes.You can't say 'elle' to their items,go for it.
been going there since i was a child. dropped by today after many years for lunch. nothing like a fresh homely south-indian meal in this weather. even the buttermilk they serve with the thali is delicious. not to mention authentic flavours and ingredients in the chutney and other condiments.
this place is not even air conditioned but it is spotlessly clean and the service is impeccable.
South Indian; For a Non-vegetarian person like this restaurant would have done no justice but it actually did.
The best part of this place is it's simplicity and light food. I just love the Dahi Vadas they serve, it's simply mouthwatering. Idli s with nadiyal chutney and sambhar... They are soft and fresh. This place have vegetarian and non vegetarian thaalis too, and they worth your every single penny.
Do visit and taste the south in Kolkata.
Thank You
Anjum Parveen
I had meals and fish curry. Meals is good and somewhat close to Kerala preparations. Fish curry was Kerala style and was prepared well. I also had a chicken roast which was awesome. I will definitely visit the restaurant again.
The Food Seeker - Jude Martin
+4
Let's start from the service of this restaurant or you may call it an eat on the go place as this place isn't a place for you if you are a big complain box in terms of A/C or proper tables etc etc , as this is a totally different kind of a south Indian restaurant where non veg is available too with no fancy tables or interiors for the eyes to feel good , its food that is what this place is all about with less oil food be it with the dosas or anything else which is prepared very homely , clean and healthy for you .
My verdict - A yes
One of the most underrated places by customers and owners alike...this is the place I go to when I miss mallu thaali...homely...simple....authentic...fulfilment when a mallu misses home. If you go on a Sunday...you get a whole lot of variety including Kerala biriyani, appams, a lot more. Try it out...if you like Kerala Oonn ????
'Kera South Indian' is located at Fazlul Haqus Sarani near Park Circus area.I've visited this restaurant today with my family.This is the small & busy restaurant.Waiters are very busy.Food service is quick.Ambiance is average.We ordered here Masala Dosa,Paper Masala Dosa,Masala Utthapam,Coffee & 7up.The masala of the dosas are less salty & coffee is little bitter.Sambhar Dal is medium tasty but Chatni is delicious.Food price is cheap.
If you are looking for no frills attached South Indian food ..... This place does it spot on . And guess what !!??!!! Its not Vegetarian ! And when I realized that, it gave me instant happiness. I have have Idli and dosa here many times but what i have loved here is the Chicken roast and the fried fish . They make brilliant set meals and all of them come at really cheap prices .
a vegetarian meal for two people costed us 150 bucks , only ! One must also try the fish dishes and the biriyanis . Simply Brilliant !
No frills attached . Modest seating...... great food ..... courteous staff
This is fairly good for a quick fix of South Indian food. I have eaten the masala dosa here several times and also tucked into steaming idlis and vada. Their coffee is also good, this place is quite economical for a low budget lunch or snack between work.
I have often eaten their parathas which are Kerala parathas and quite tasty and goes with everything.The masala uttapam is a another well made dish here and this place scores in term of hygiene and pricing.The service can be a bit slow and dragged out at times but regular customers are promptly served.The convenience and pricing make it an avergae joint but the taste is definitely not comparable to Banana Leaf which would be anyday way better.
South Indian khane ka?
try this cheap place out.
Darn the Puri masala remain unavailable forever!
Awesome food At Affordable prices.
There Sambar is Awesome.
i havw been going to the place fr almost 25 yrs now
Uttappams...south indian thali and the behaviour of the staffs awesome!!!
The dossa nd idly are VERY good and tasty!! a must try for people who love to eat south indian food
The sambar was really really good impressive... Dosa was good a lil lighter on the filling but good , idli was soft , coconut chutney is good too .. would totally recommend... ❤️
A very good South Indian restaurant which have a nice atmosphere and tasty quality food.
as said old is gold...so is this place....best south indian food that i have ever tried...the masala dosa here is a must try item along with there filter coffee .....the service is really quick (within few minutes) and the people serving are very patient and sweet.
Good place for office going people who are interested in veg.meal.
One of the old restaurants. In 1980 when I was working at Gurusaday office I used to come regularly for lunch. I remember that time it was only Rs.7/= for lunch. Time changed but they are keeping all varieties of food at a reasonable rate. Parking the Car is the only problem that I am facing now. After 43 years yesterday we had a good lunch yesterday (29/07/23).
It has been the joint for more than 30 years for south Indian food for the ppl residing in and around park circus area.
A great place near Park circus to try out South Indian veg and non veg dishes. They provide Kerala breakfast dishes such as puttu, appam, etc
One of the top restaurant for south indian food in kolkata which is really tasty and affordable with good service
Especially the doses they serve Must try.
Best restaurants in south india.amazing food facilities. Delicious food like Idli sambhar . I like the food
Dosa varieties Good
South Meals and it's curries good
Service staff behavior good
Achar little bit spicy, but taste good
Thairuvada little bit to improve
Overall.... Good
Authentic Kerala Style Food,Well behaved staff...very much recommended for South Indian food lover
Okayish place that serves nice food. This place is underrated I feel but it's pretty good for the food it delivers and the taste is also good. The prices are nominal. The only thing I disliked is that the place is very noisy.
i love all foods here, especially dahi vada and ladu.
This is a non AC restaurant with south Indian dishes mostly from kerala, taste of the dishes are good under reasonable price in short if u want homely cooked food than this is the right place. Mine favourite is the south Indian meal which they serve in the afternoon.
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