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  • 5/5 Thomas M. 6 years ago on Google
    We had an amazing Prawn Mango Curry and a Pea Cashewnut Curry here. The food is really delicious and the prices are so cheap! The woman who served us was so friendly as well. I would definitely come and eat here again. This is probably the best food we had in Kerala within 10 days <3
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bezdomny D. 1 year ago on Google
    Get the fish combo, I don’t know why it’s hidden at the very end of the menu, but it’s amazing, enough for two people!
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  • 5/5 Mark C. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful food and service!
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  • 5/5 PKP100 1 year ago on Google
    I had lunch and dinner at this fabulous place. The place is very clean and very well maintained. Simple but elegant. I chad a chicken dish for lunch and seafood dish for dinner and both were excellent. Best food I have eaten for a long time. It was service with a smile from a lovely family. Thanks everyone. Pradeep
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexander S. 1 year ago on Google
    I stopped for dinner at Spice Root and I am very glad I did. The service was great, the girl was very friendly and polite. I had one of the vegetable currys with vegetable rice and it was delicious. Prices were also very good. One little thing to mention is that dinner food is not available until at least 6:30pm I can definitely recommend Spice Root , if you are looking for decent food and great friendly service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard F. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and great value. And you won't find a finer dal makhani!
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  • 5/5 Lindsey Mackay R. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a sweet smple and lovely atmosphere...the food is wonderful...they.re such good cooks
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  • 5/5 Nithin N. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food at great prices they prepare food only after you order its a good thing they give fresh and quick
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  • 5/5 Siddharth M. 4 years ago on Google
    Visited with my family and had some really good food. I appreciate their hospitality.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M R. 4 years ago on Google
    The BEST food in Kochi run by a lovely family.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben W. 4 years ago on Google
    Reasonable price with delicious food.... also with good service and happy faces....😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ninad K. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing restaurant serving authentic local food preparations run by lovely couple. Their Fish Pollichathu is highly recommended. Must visit!
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  • 5/5 Random P. 7 years ago on Google
    Humble wee restaurant selling perfectly prepared fish dishes at nice prices. Fish Pollichathu is the dish I was yearning for all week before finding it right here. Kept coming back to try other dishes, you will too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claudia W. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food at a non-tourist price. Capable of catering for vegetarians and vegans (just ask which options contain dairy). I ate too much here…
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shaheen 1 year ago on Google
    Good small cafe in the corner of a road, I won’t suggest if you are looking for a place with good ambience. It is too noisy as the road is close by. The food is good, I had the normal rice and fish moilee, both had the taste and hospitality of Kerala :) easy on the pocket. I will recommend for the food and hospitality.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jean-Charles M. 1 year ago on Google
    Hey guys;if not done already I would like to inform everyone that Spice Root has re opened last month and is just as very nice and the best place in Fort Kochi for value for money food served by the ever smiling couple Reshmi and her husband Manoj for a number of years now bar the Covid period. I can only only recommend this small and cosy open air restaurant for all tourists who are on a budget but looking for great food Please DO NOT MISS IT if your path takes you to Fort Kochi
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  • 5/5 anni von B. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food, the best I have had in Fort Kochi. The waiters are very polite and welcoming. Highly recommending!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christina 1 year ago on Google
    we came here two days in a row for dinner, can’t recommend highly enough. lovely home cooked food with fresh ingredients, she made everything less spicy for us on request and it was among the tastiest food we’ve had in India. cosy space, great communication, come here and eat!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Penny S. 4 years ago on Google
    Quick service, clean, responsive staff, a sweet family run business - honest and local, do support. Some small areas to improve: One of the servers was on his phone a lot - probably the owner but not very professional although i noticed he was very careful with his fingers around the plates, which was good. Also, we ordered the fish in banana leaf and it didn't taste fresh at all so we didn't eat it. The prawn mango curry was delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alireza H. 5 years ago on Google
    so delicious with moderate price !!!! highly recommended !!! I can go there every day :)))
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Abz H. 1 year ago on Google
    A cute place with wonderful owners! I got the potatoes and onion stuffed dosa. It was a good bite— different from the usual rich and savoury curry flavours I’m used to. It was a bit sharp and a bit too many onions for my personal liking. The chai was wonderful and my friend enjoyed her meal.
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  • 5/5 Clarisse G. 4 years ago on Google
    A very pleasant place, with excellent food. It is a family establishment where everyone is welcoming, smiling and professional. The prices are more than correct. We highly recommend this restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vasanth B. 1 year ago on Google
    Its a very small place right opp to the church. A lovely place to snack and the food and quantity was pretty reasonable. We ordered prawns and parotta and beverages and everything was cooked well and served right. While your in Fort Kochi and would love some home cooked meals, you should come over here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ajay D. 4 months ago on Google
    Fabulous little family run restaurant. Female restaurant manager is wonderfully courteous and patient. They all work hard to put out a terrific offering. Their masala dosa is terrific as are their fish curries. Small but charming. Reasonable prices.

  • 5/5 jules m. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best value in Fort Kochi. I ate for two weeks, it was always excellent. If you are hungry take the veg byriani a killing. But everything is good. I you have put the entire map. (Original) Le meilleur rapport qualité prix de Fort Kochi. J'y ai mangé pendant deux semaines, ce fût toujours excellent. Si vous avez faim prenez le veg byriani, une tuerie. Mais tout est bon. Je vous ai mis toute la carte.

  • 5/5 Anurag Jones (. 1 year ago on Google
    Authentic and flavourful food, very hospitable and also an absolute value for money!

  • 5/5 Inka 1 year ago on Google
    First restaurant that cooked really non spicy food upon request, yupee! Our kids could finally taste mutter curry etc. it was delicious! Moreover, we ordered by phone and had little time for the dinner… and it all worked out wonderfully! Thank you very much for this miracle!

  • 5/5 Arthur P. 1 year ago on Google
    Gorgeous food, amazingly cheap and very helpful and caring service. It’s run by a husband and wife team. He does most of the cooking and she does front of house. And they both excel. My partner has difficulties with spicy food (not ideal in India) and she’s also lactose intolerant. No problem. We’ll cook it with little spice or no spice at all, said the owner. And she talked us through options with dairy. And it was all done with a smile on the face. The Chicken Dosa and Sambar were really delicious. The Veg Kurma equally so. And the bill was really low. Simple place but hugely recommended.

  • 5/5 Rinchen Dorjee K. 5 years ago on Google
    Very good and simple food, chicken in coconut and green mango juice was awesome.

  • 5/5 Sarath 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent food.the fried rice was awesome.they serve fresh food.

  • 5/5 Stephanie Van E. 1 year ago on Google
    We just ate dinner here and the food was delicious- we shared vegetable biryani, Dahl makhani and mango fish curry. This was plenty for 2 people. The service was quick and very friendly, the prices were reasonable. We would definitely return.

  • 5/5 Joe F. 7 years ago on Google
    The BEST meal I have eaten in Kochi was at this restaurant. I ordered the Kerala Fish Special. WOW. So sumptuous and delicious, all the flavours shone through. I was tempted to find out the recipe it was that good. The staff are kindhearted, polite and attentive and the price was very reasonable. A really enjoyable dining experience and highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Lisa T. 4 years ago on Google
    BEST FOOD !!!!~ try masala dosa with Samba Super fresh and delicious

  • 5/5 shimon d. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great South Indian food! Deliciously delicious, inexpensive, heartfelt service. In front of the church (Original) אוכל דרום הודי מעולה! טעים בטרוף, לא יקר, שרות עם כל הלב. מול הכנסייה

  • 5/5 Linda R. 3 years ago on Google
    We loved the food at Spice Root Restaurant! It's among our top 3 restaurants in Southern India! They really know how to cook delicious food and the owners are lovely people.

  • 5/5 Ayda L. 5 years ago on Google
    Very delicious, clean and nice restaurant. The madam is also nice and suggests the nice ones for us. And the prize is moderate here. If you are interested in the traditional Indian food, please come.

  • 5/5 Arkaprava D. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome little restaurant .. liked it very much . The food quality is very good compared to the price .worth it.

  • 5/5 Harishankar G. 4 years ago on Google
    I’d recommend it to everyone. The place is run by a family, and all the staff are very nice and responsive. The menu is multi-cuisine, food is delicious and also cheap. The place was packed when I arrived.

  • 5/5 Moana O M. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, honestly one of the best places in India. Lovely staff that welcomed us with a massive smile and great service everytime. Amazing value for money, delicious Indian food with a fusion touch to it. Please try their delicious coconut rice, sesame Gobi and fruit lassi!

  • 5/5 Kim André F. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely family restaurant. The chef can make all different kinds of foods of the world and the service is amazing. The seafood and meat is great :) Prices are very good as well, have a Mango lassi for dessert ;)

  • 3/5 Blase T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Reasons (Original) Okok

  • 5/5 pintiau l. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We had a mango fish curry and a coconut rice, very good! And a good price compared to other restaurants in Kochi. The restaurateurs are very friendly. (Original) Nous avons pris un curry de poisson à la mangue ainsi qu un riz à la coco, très bon ! Et un bon prix par rapport aux autres restaurants de Kochi. Les restaurateurs sont très aimables.

  • 5/5 Subrayadornaranja 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and amazing friendly family! Good prices, really tasty... Lovely woman owner. If we come back to Fort Kochi, we will repeat. Namaste

  • 5/5 pauline v. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fallen on by chance because next to the cultural center of Kerala .. We loved it! It's super good and inexpensive and the welcome is very pleasant !! We went there several times !! (Original) Tombés dessus par hasard car à côté du centre culturel du Kerala.. On a adoré ! C'est super bon et pas cher et l'accueil est très agréable !! On y est allé plusieurs fois du coup !!

  • 5/5 Zuzana P. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice food with reasonable price, friendly staff,would definitely visit again.

  • 5/5 Eglė K. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, warm staff, overall a brilliant experience! Their Masala dosa is a must try! 👌

  • 5/5 Prasanth P. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best places to eat in fort kochi. Really loved the food.

  • 5/5 Avi S. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing!!!

  • 5/5 Aatish B. 4 years ago on Google
    The food here is spectacular, totally authentic and tastes like home cooked food.

  • 5/5 Vish S. 4 years ago on Google
    Ordered Prawns Mango Curry to be cooked in vegetable oil than coconut oil along with white rice which was basmati. masala dosa was in ghee was also good in taste. Both were great in taste. Mango was freshly plucked n cooked. Prawns were good in quantity. Enjoyed the taste.

  • 5/5 homer g. 4 years ago on Google
    Perfect place!!! The only restaurant in india i came back to (3 times!). Food is so hearty and made with so much love, and the lady who runs the place is very sweet and friendly. Don’t miss if you’re in the area. Oh and order the sharjah shake for dessert! Didn’t know about this one and it was sooo good.

  • 5/5 Loddigesie M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent restaurant. The cuisine is excellent, I recommend the chicken pepper, a marvel! Very warm welcome (Original) Excellent restaurant. La cuisine esr excellente, je vous conseille le chicken pepper, une merveille ! Accueil très chaleureux

  • 5/5 mnu K. 4 years ago on Google
    If only it was possible to give more than 5 stars, I would have given it. The food is out of this world. I had plain dosa with sambar. The dosa is a little thick, but soft and very delicious. And the sambar was extremely delicious. Both had a peculiar taste. Never had a dosa n sambar so tasty. The vegetables stew was yummy n sublime. Very easy on the stomach. Food is very very reasonably priced. Staff n owner are gracious n cheerful. Order takes a little time, but it's well worth the wait. Restaurant is small n very neat n clean. I loved it n will be back.

  • 5/5 Ian H. 4 years ago on Google
    Pea and cashew was amazing

  • 5/5 Liliana Escribano S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great restaurant, like eating at home, a delight! (Original) Buenísimo restaurante, como comer en casa, una delicia!

  • 5/5 Sathvik S K. 4 years ago on Google
    Such an amazing restaurant it is, small, simple, very tasty and amazing food. The pleasant smile of the whole staff including the owner is everything!

  • 5/5 Yuichi T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fish manchurian is very delicious, so if you want to eat Indian Chinese, please. Curry was also delicious. (Original) fish manchurian がとても美味しく、インド中華食べたい人は是非。カレーも美味しかったです。

  • 5/5 Kitleys 4 years ago on Google
    We loved this place so much we came back the next evening. We are vegetarian and there was a delicious selection, the food tasted fresh and the service was excellent. We are so glad we found this gem and, compared to some of the other places nearby, the prices were great!

  • 5/5 Steve G. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a nice family run kitchen, rustic open air food that was great, great price too.

  • 5/5 Yusuf G. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was delicious.. almost like homemade..the owner and the staff were courteous and the service was perfect..We had masala dosa, vegetable soup, fried rice and dal alongwith gulab jamun...every dish was perfect..the ambience is nice and the prices are affordable...would again come back if in cochin...

  • 5/5 Jean-Louis Drigeard D. 4 years ago on Google
    I took a fish in banana leaf (350 roupies) which was very good ! They adjust the amount of spices on demand, waiters are very nice and helpful. We did not wait much before getting our dinner. You can eat on the terrace, no mosquitos and many fans to stay fresh

  • 5/5 roberto c. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Home cooking, freshly prepared dishes, excellent biryani (Original) Cucina casalinga piatti preparati al momento, ottimo biryani


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