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Calicut Live

Restaurant

👍 Service is quite slow when they're attending large groups & the curse of every mal restaurant- variety that's shown in the menu keeps decreasing with every visit-We end up ordering what the servers suggest, rather than what we prefer. Washrooms must be maintained much better. Else Great infra., dece... People often mention good, service, Good, chicken, curry, restaurant, Indian, taste, fish, Kerala,


Address

Salem Al Mubarak St, Salmiya, Kuwait

Website

kuwait.calicutlive.website

Contact

+965 2574 0999

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (1.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (34) service (20) Good (17) chicken (16) curry (12) restaurant (12) Indian (11) taste (11) fish (11) Kerala (11)
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  • 5/5 Reshma Sree R. 2 years ago on Google
    Calicut Live at salmiya, is one the best options for having delicious South Indian cuisine. Flavourful food with excellent ambience is a catch. Calicut Live is known for its authentic taste with a modern twist. The Thali they serve, is quite versatile and delicious. One of the best options for excellent dine-in experience in Kuwait. Highly recommended 👍 Ambience 10/10 Taste 9/10 Service 9/10
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 S M. 1 year ago on Google
    Service is quite slow when they're attending large groups & the curse of every mal restaurant- variety that's shown in the menu keeps decreasing with every visit-We end up ordering what the servers suggest, rather than what we prefer. Washrooms must be maintained much better. Else Great infra., decent ambience. Will visit again! 3.9 stars!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tefany S. 5 years ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Excellent food! Highly recommend. We had a coconut curry fish appetizer (can’t remember the name) that was amazing. It was rolled up and tied with a scallion. Also had the coconut Fish curry, fried fish, chicken biryani. An explosion of flavors! So good!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Zubayer 2 years ago on Google • 370 reviews
    Thali only available on Saturday. Other items are good but not the best. Restaurant ambience is nice and well decorated. Food is good but there is a lack of punch which usually present in South Indian dishes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R B. 8 months ago on Google
    One of the best Kerala restaurant in Kuwait. Their food is awesome, all the service staff are very friendly and welcoming. Ambiance is very peaceful and neat and clean restaurant. Awesome team work.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Babu M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food! The lunch thaali is great!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adriana R. 4 months ago on Google • 176 reviews
    Excellent food and service. We went twice in the short trip we had. Their nool barotta is insanely good, make sure to get that when you go! Was fond of their beef mappas for the curries and the adichitha koondal (squid) and lamb chops were also pretty great. We also had the almond chicken curry but that was much less exciting, so you can probably skip that. The kulikki sharbat was also a really great drink, would definitely recommend you try that out when there!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mridul K P. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best Kerala Cuisine restaurant in Kuwait.They serve you one of the best thalassery Dum biriyani . They serve you good fish curry and chicken peral in the lunch meals on Fridays and Saturdays. Spicy non veg special dishes available as per orders. seafood and beef items are very tasty as well. On holidays a little bit crowded but altogether a good ambiance and smart service. Amble parking space available in the ground.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vaibhav S. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place for Indian food. Ambiance is very nice. Staff are very helpful. As per this price the food is great. Recommendation - Chicken biryani, kerla style chicken curry. Mutton sukka, fish masala
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hesham M. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food Friendly staff I recommend this place for Indian food lovers
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MIKE 2 years ago on Google
    had nice south Indian food after long time.. it's was good experience and nice service.. the servers are kind and helpful.. keep it up.. and food was yummy . specially calamari fry
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jogy G. 3 years ago on Google
    Would have liked to give it a 4 star rating. And maybe it is a toss up between 3 & 4. I certainly thought that the price was on the higher side when compared to similar it probably higher rated places. Food is on the spicy side and has a lot of masala taste. Of the 6 of dishes we took, the Kandari Fish was good and that was about it. Location, convenient. Service, good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eugene Koshy (. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the better restaurants serving Kerala cuisine with a twist. Humble settings, polite service and great tasting food and friendly to the 'wallet' Pictured here is the 'Kanthari' fish starter. The heat is toned down, the spice is well balanced and the fish is your favorite Hammour. Perfect!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 MUNEER AHAMED Y. 4 years ago on Google
    One of best Malabaari Foods
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Robin J. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and they passionately serve Kerala fusion delicacy. The building where the restaurant is located has lot of shisha shops, so while using the elevator you will encounter lot of weird people in the commute.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nimmi J. 3 years ago on Google
    Calicut Live in a short time (2-3 years)made an attention to foodies and its spacious dine in facilities as well parking space offers free mind to be there. The corona epidemic affects all restaurants and noticed the revised rates and not sure it's worth for regular diners. The kandari chicken starter has a unique taste with flavor of kandari chili with coconut oil. Most of them offers hospitality at par and some of them believe new in the industry and may need little more flavor to handle customers
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Syam4u 4 years ago on Google
    Tasty foods and lovely atmosphere
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Abul H. 8 months ago on Google • 85 reviews
    Price is too costly and the quantity is also very less. I had visited this before covid times - At that quantity was good but now they have completely reduced the quantity. 5 of us visited calicut live. We ordered Naadan Chicken Soup 3 by 5. Quantity of the soup is less than the half of the cup. Ordered Kanthari Fish and Wild Grilled Chicken. To our surprise, wild grilled chicken had only 5 small pieces of chicken. It costs 3.5 KD. Taste was ok. Kanthari fish was good. We got disappointed by the quantity of soup and Starters. For Main dish, we ordered Adivaram Fish, Parotta, chicken Fried Rice and Chicken Biriyani. Both Biriyani and fried rice was ok but the quantity was less. Adivaram Fish was superb. As we were disappointed, we did not order any dessert.

  • 4/5 GRINISH K. 1 month ago on Google • 41 reviews New
    Calicut Live offers a tasty sampling of Indian cuisine in a casual yet lively atmosphere. The servings are generous and flavorsome - highlights include the rich curries. The attentive staff provide fast, friendly service, with a smile. While simple, the decor is colorful and inviting. Overall, a solid choice for an affordable and enjoyable Indian meal.

  • 4/5 Fanan Y. 2 years ago on Google • 30 reviews
    Not as good as the first visit to this restaurant , at first they would serve a paan like stuff, and welcome drink but now only welcome drink is provided. This time we ordered soup, starters, indian paratha and different types of Curries all tastes good nothing to complain about them. Overall nice restaurant ☺️👍

  • 1/5 Sumudu 4 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    The food was just mediocre, nothing special. To make matters worse, I got food poisoning right after eating there. Not a pleasant experience at all.

  • 5/5 Prameshts T. 4 years ago on Google
    I like the food very much , especially fish mango Curry and tawa Fry.

  • 5/5 Lekha S. 2 years ago on Google
    A place for authentic Malabar food. Had wheat porata and pathiri with chicken coconut milk curry. We ordered pandan chicken (hope the spelling is correct) and also beef ularthiyathe. Food was clean n tasty and last but not the least we had the most important ingredient- hunger😆. Lime soda as drinks. Finished our meal with nei payasam which was really amazing. Friendly n good service. Thank you. Looking forward to visit this place in the near future.

  • 4/5 Mauris G. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food feels like home.

  • 5/5 Elza E. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food... Their oon is something worth trying and to just relax order their strong tea with medium sugar.. Definitely takes you all the way to kerala ❤️ Hats off to the chef.. Wonderful cuisines 💜

  • 2/5 Shoba Philip G. 2 years ago on Google
    Food average taste. doesn't match with the rate they take.service is also bad

  • 3/5 vikash s. 2 years ago on Google
    I had an average experience as I am not very much into South indian food. People who loves South indian food would appreciate it. Hygiene and service is just ok.

  • 4/5 Saif K. 2 years ago on Google
    Good Fish Mango curry and Beef Fry with Parothas. Bit Pricey

  • 5/5 Mazin N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great ambience, and great staff service, food was tasty and had a great time, pretty crowded place, but highly recommended place to go.

  • 4/5 Dev R. 2 years ago on Google
    Liked the interior and the food was tasty. A good weekend family joint.

  • 3/5 Rajit R. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was good,especially the fish curry was great..but they need to wok on sambar ..i will go again as the sea food is awesome.

  • 5/5 Suriya G. 2 years ago on Google
    Kerala meals is so good. Must try in kuwait.

  • 4/5 manish s. 4 years ago on Google
    The place is very cozy, comfortable and awesome and quick service, food is served very quick and the food tastes amazing with a homely feel and taste, definitely must keep visiting more.

  • 4/5 Windows7bugs B. 2 years ago on Google
    I absolutely love this joint for my spice cravings. Very polite staff & delicious food (mostly). 1 star less for the poor wash area & littered rest room. They must make a habit of regularly checking on it.

  • 5/5 mariam a. 5 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    My visit to Calicut Live was a truly memorable experience. The food was amazing, with the Adivaram Fish Curry and Parotha being standout dishes that I highly recommend. The Starter of Wild Grilled Chicken was also fantastic. The style of service was exceptional, and the spice level was epic for those who enjoy a bit of heat. If you're in the mood for authentic South Indian Kerala cuisine in Salmiya, Calicut Live is definitely worth a visit. Aside from the incredible food, I was also impressed by the style of service at Calicut Live. The staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. They took the time to explain the different dishes and make recommendations based on my preferences. The service was prompt, and my needs were catered to throughout the meal, enhancing the overall dining experience.

  • 5/5 Vibin P. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best restaurant in salmiya. Authentic Kerala dishes are available..Very good for families,parties & for all get together..Ambient parking space...Nice service..

  • 3/5 imran k. 2 years ago on Google
    Great south Indian ethnic food, try #mangopaneer curry.

  • 3/5 Amy 1 year ago on Google
    Good ambience. But it was hot inside. The food was fine. We ordered fried rice, beef, porotta and chicken curry but didn't feel it as chicken. We had starters fish and chicken spicy. And chicken soups. I feel the standards could have been even better.

  • 5/5 ADEM K. 2 years ago on Google
    Hello dear first time come to here but very very Good very amazing all people smile waiter nargile good caffe good really i will Come again here thanks you so much for everything 🙏👍👍👍

  • 5/5 Ahmad Rashad A. 2 years ago on Google
    I come here whenever I've got a hankering for Kerala cuisine. Divine.

  • 5/5 Manal S. 2 years ago on Google
    We went here for the first time today and I must say, even tho it was late and time to close the restaurant the food was so amazing. 👌 the best south Indian food in kuwait !! Service is also friendly and nice. Will definitely come again :)) as maharashtrian I really enjoyed something new.✨

  • 1/5 Bachelors K. 2 years ago on Google
    Rate is too much means katti rate if you want order food keep more money like five stars restaurant so make sure the price before order, there already available cheap restaurant with good food quality find them better. Here normal food for high end price.

  • 5/5 Rajesh P. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good place to visit for people in love in Kerala cuisine. The ambience is good and the staff are friendly. We have tried a variety of dishes including the meals. The taste has never disappointed . The ambience is good and the bills are pocket friendly. Usually during weekends it can get crowded so you may reach early.

  • 5/5 Anishk J. 3 years ago on Google
    Oh lovely food

  • 5/5 Yoyo C. 4 years ago on Google
    Super

  • 1/5 Sony P. 3 years ago on Google
    Already closed down

  • 4/5 Dr Parvathy v. 3 years ago on Google
    Good fo9d

  • 1/5 Mohummed S. 3 years ago on Google
    Salmiya branch shut down

  • 2/5 najas t a. 3 years ago on Google
    It's temporary closed

  • 5/5 Muralikrishnan R. 3 years ago on Google
    Good Indian Cuisine

  • 5/5 renjith m. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice and tasty food...good for families and bachelors .. Reasonable prices.. Juice prices are expensive.. Some juices are made with juice powder.. Confirm before you order

  • 5/5 Bajlulalam D. 3 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 Akhila S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food. Good service. Definitely giving 5 stars.

  • 5/5 Devika S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good quality Kerala style food

  • 1/5 Tabassum A. 3 years ago on Google
    Ridiculously less quantity!! We ordered kanthari crab which was 3kd n in that we got just ONE CRAB!! This is unbelievable.. We thought it will be like calicut notebook of UAE which we love not just for its taste but also for its reasonably good quantity.. HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED

  • 4/5 rohan r. 4 years ago on Google
    The food and service was wonderful. The naadan mutton soup, raw mango salad and pandanas chicken are really tasty. Will definitely visit again

  • 4/5 Vivek Raj P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great ambiance with taste like homely food

  • 5/5 Krishnakumar S. 6 years ago on Google
    Great taste of food and ambience of the restaurant is amazing. The service is extraordinarily great...

  • 4/5 Nizar H. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice and authentic tast

  • 5/5 BENLIS G. 4 years ago on Google
    tasty food, good staffs..... everything good.. best place to visit with family and friends

  • 4/5 Vyshak K. 5 years ago on Google
    Located very near the lulu hypermarket and marina mall, this restaurant serves some of the best kerala dishes in Kuwait. The malabari biriyani was delicious and the meals too. So beautiful...

  • 4/5 Fayaz C. 5 years ago on Google
    good food with great aroma and atmosphere.

  • 3/5 Shoaieb K. 4 years ago on Google
    Late service

  • 4/5 Juzar F. 4 years ago on Google
    Good healthy food and good price

  • 4/5 Soumya S. 4 years ago on Google
    Its a lovely place to hang out with family and friends.. nice ambiance and extremely helpful staff. Service is quick as well.. the quality of food served is good as well.. The only drawback is the portion size of the starters dont to justice to the price charged, especially the chicken pandanas. Overall a pretty good place.

  • 5/5 siddesh g. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved the food,with pure taste with delicious mouth watering food.

  • 5/5 Anwar I. 4 years ago on Google
    Rice and veg curry on banana leaves. I liked it.

  • 5/5 prajeesh n. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice food

  • 4/5 Ali asgar H. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved the bamboo rice

  • 2/5 alameen e. 4 years ago on Google
    Not bad

  • 5/5 Neena k. 4 years ago on Google
    Good Homely food

  • 5/5 Lijoe T. 4 years ago on Google
    Good atmosphere and great food.

  • 4/5 Jis S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 5/5 anandhu s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pakka Malabar food ... 5/5 (Original) Pakka Malabar food ... 5/5

  • 5/5 Chacko P. 4 years ago on Google
    Good places to dine. Good food

  • 5/5 Mohamed S. 4 years ago on Google
    Mango fish curry is the best one I have ever tried. Excellent food quality and service!!

  • 2/5 Dains K J. 4 years ago on Google
    Ambience is awesome but taste and price

  • 4/5 Sangeeth S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good. Varities of menu and quality of food is also good. Good staff who knows well how to behave with customers.

  • 5/5 Mathews K. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent place with best staff!!

  • 5/5 Bobby K. 4 years ago on Google
    Take a trip to experience the flavours of Kerala, by visiting Calicut Live!

  • 3/5 Shereen S. 4 years ago on Google
    Not so good food. But a once try place


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Braille menu
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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