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Karthik Mess

Restaurant Seafood restaurant Non vegetarian restaurant

One of the Top rated Non vegetarian restaurants in Tiruchirappalli


Address

26 Mudukku street, 29, Williams Rd, opp. customs office, otthakadai, Cantonment, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620001, India

Contact

+91 94435 34291

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 to 4:30 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 4:30 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 12 to 4:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 4:30 pm

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  • 2/5 Jagadeesh S. 2 years ago on Google
    Over hyped, not worth it at all. When I entered, the old premises and the smell of non-veg made me excited. Though there were 2-3 tables free. We were told to go upstairs, which was smaller and jam packed. They were not able to manage scaling up with the new area upstairs. Fish kolambu was like Kara kolambu. We were discussing it's not worth and people on either side of the table told the same. Not recommended at all. Most of ppl who came there were after seeing food reviews on YouTube and totally disappointed. Not recommended at all
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr.M.Badmapriya 2 years ago on Google
    Tasty homemade nonveg food been provided. Nonveg meal was pocket friendly for the price of rs-90. Crab omlette was yummy for 110 . We had fish chilly , mutton gola, mutton masala and plain biryani too.. everything prices below 150 at much affordable cost with homemade taste and friendly staff. Much visit place in the city
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abraham P. 2 years ago on Google
    Taken a Parcel to Madurai. Mutton oil Chukka, Pepper Chicken and Chicken Leg Gravy. Everything was awesome. Spices were blended well with the meat. Highly recommend. Above said dishes are a must try. Karthik Mess is very near to Trichy Central Bus stand and Railway Station. Homely cooked food and very soft on pocket. During my next visit I will definitely dine in for lunch.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 joyadrita c. 2 years ago on Google
    Trichy or Tiruchirappalli is one of the most important commercial centers of TamilNadu; nestled on the banks of rice Cauvery it houses some of the best institutions and industries in the country. Most famous for Shri Ranganathaswamy Temple and Rockford, the place boasts of many famous restaurant chains or even cafes, but as a real foodie, the joy is always researching and seeking recommendations from fellow foodies for good places to eat, even if they are sometimes categorized as “hole in the wall” type of a place. Having been there on work for two days, I didn’t miss the opportunity of seeking good recommendations for places to eat when at Trichy; and here I come up with a place which I would surely recommend to people who wouldn’t shy away from going that extra mile to appease their tummies. Today being my last day at Trichy had to be memorable (as I had already sought prior recommendations from experts), hence I headed to this quaint, unsophisticated, rustic hotel known as “Karthik Mess” opposite Customs Office! An extremely busy place operating between 12.30-4.30pm, wherein you would always have to share a table with strangers where you may end up knowing a lot about them, in case you happen to have the time and inclination both! A place well managed by the owner and his associates , some of them being efficient women who are very quick in their service yet quite friendly! They serve some amazing non-vegetarian fares ranging from fish, chicken, Mutton, prawns to crabs; and yet the place doesn’t have the stench of either of these, making it a regular joint for food lovers. Only disclaimer is to reach on time and be prepared to share a table with strangers! Overall, wouldn’t lie but Trichy surely surpassed my expectations! Some of the items were: Mutton Sukka Vanjaram fry Chicken and Egg Roast Crab omelette Biryani (both chicken and mutton) Mutton Liver Curry Kola Urundai/Meat balls Chicken kebab Chettinad Fish Curry
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Karthik S. 2 years ago on Google
    This is my 7th time.. This is not my favorite karthik mess.. I feel like the quality is reduced compared with past day... because this time all the family members were unable to eat much in lunch meals... we are all feeling like full after the 1st serve of white rice..
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 REX A. 2 years ago on Google
    Variety of staters!! Mutton kola and crab omelette was superb!! Mutton briyani was ok. Fish 65, chicken 65, prawn fry was good!! Hospitality was good!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shanmugham P. 6 months ago on Google
    Two years after Corona I went for lunch with family. Very homely non vegetarian foods available being served courteously at affordable prices. Again on 18.10.2023 went to Karthik mess with family for lunch. Non vegetarian food such as Mutton biriyani, Chicken Biriyani , meals veg and non vegetarian with tasty gravies and side dishes of Mutton, fish and chicken. Kaadai also avaliable. Their service as usual excellent. Cost is very much affordable. Situated opposite customs office on Williams Road, Cantonment, Tiruchirappalli. Enjoyed our lunch here.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Prasad P. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the famous restaurant in trichy and I tried lunch in this hotel. Had non veg meals, Fish fry, mutton sukka , special fish kolambu and kalakki. All tasted ok but not excellent. May be the day I tried chefs magic didn't work. Located in small street and old building. Limited car parking space.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dinesh S. 1 year ago on Google
    They were the best one for some time....now their food tarte is deceased a lot.... We had a better ( not best/good ) experience when went for a lunch. We've ordered Mutton Biryani, mutton thokku, nandu omlet....I think they used same oil for all the dishes....because some nasty bad fish like a smell in the Mutton thokku.....🙄🙄🙄... But we like their mutton biryani.... it's okay....over hyped shop....,there are lot of home style cooking restaurants.....sorry to say this.. .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sanjay R. 5 months ago on Google
    Taste is good and price is affordable. But only disappoint happened for me is that we ordered around 9 items. But they gave extra Mutton chukka worth Rs. 200 by mistake to us. We didn't know what was that and thought it was some gravy and unknowing tasted that. Then we explained to them but they didn't accept and billed this amount. They accept that it was given by mistake and still they billed this item. This is not acceptable. We ordered vanilla ice cream but the service lady provided pot gulfi. After opening the pot only we realized that was not ice cream. Service ladies have to be trained more and they are not professional.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Rajkumar S. 3 years ago on Google
    After seeing so many YouTube review we visited this place. We faced both positive and negative sides of this restaurant. Positive: 1. We can get large number varities in non veg side. They ll show u the food plate to choose. 2. Large space to accommodate large crowd 3. They are giving unlimited meals with smiling face 4. Friendly service 5. Located heart of the town 6. Parking prety easy for 2 wheeler 4 wheeler bit difficult 7. 90% seats will get occupied with in 15 min 8. Average waiting time 15-20 min 9. Mutton items are good (except cola) 10. AC hall available 11. No health issue after eating food 12. Perfect time 1-3 PM, No breakfast No Dinner. Negative 1. Oily, greasy curry (Mostly all masala items) unable to eat half plate 2. Worst chicken item, we recieved over cooked chicken. They are using same oil to fry fish and chicken (I got fish flavour in chicken 65) 3. In Cola, we are not getting mutton taste simply fried gram cola. 4. All suggest crab omlate but quantity of crab is less, when compare to other hotel. This also comes with extra oil. 5. Over priced food when compare to 2019 -20 6. Youtubers, over rated this place. We are unable to find what kind of cusine it is. 7. Trichy famous for inamkulaththur style biriyani, but this briyani taste is totally different. We are not getting authentic flavour from this restaurant. 8. Nattu kozhi items are not available
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 J K ANDREWS D. 2 years ago on Google
    Hot,spicy & tasty Go for viral fish gravy & fry...... Crab omlette
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 vinotha g. 1 year ago on Google
    A homestyle non veg mess which is located opposite the customs office..They provide many varieties of non-veg gravies,side dishes and also biryani..Have tried their chicken leg gravy which is good with a nice masala flavour and the chicken leg dry and fish chilly..Their chilly fish was the ultimate with a good taste which I liked the most..Their special crab omelette was very tasty and yummy a must try one
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yuva R. 1 year ago on Google
    A wide variety of food items are available and that too the people's who is craving specifically for non-vegeterian can definitely visit this place. Regarding taste, it will make you feel like home made. Totally value for money.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ranjith K. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was good as well as cost effective.Go for Non veg meals and order side dish..Mutton Balls will be good there.

  • 4/5 Hari V. 2 years ago on Google
    U get lots of variety. We had pura fry. Didn't like the smell as it felt raw. Briyani was good. Kola urundai was good. Fish was not worthy for 120rs. Over all an above average hotel.

  • 5/5 Anbin I. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice for non vegs Many types of dishes and tastier too

  • 4/5 Manoj K. 2 years ago on Google
    It's normal and regular food .. I don't feel any special on their food. Mutton briyani is ok. Nandu omelette very average. Fish and Nethili fry very oily. Onion Raitha is really good. Chicken salana is good feel the fresh pepper gratted.

  • 5/5 vinoth k. 2 years ago on Google
    Whatever menu items they have, all taste real good and authentic. Cant point out a single dish for suggestion, everything tasted good. Not recommended for good ambience, if you are keen on tasting food, recommended. Narrowed parking is another problem, though, they are taking care of it

  • 5/5 Kalyanaraman N. 2 years ago on Google
    Finally managed to taste the best non vegetarian food after a long time. Liked the ayira meen kolambu, nethli fry. The standout dish was kola urundai and muyal thokku. I highly recommend it for the old school foodies who don't want to keep eating over hyped biryani.

  • 4/5 vijay p. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent place to try out variety of non veg food in trichy!!

  • 3/5 Sivakarthikeyan S. 2 years ago on Google
    Its okay.... while eating fish65 tastes like eating chemical..

  • 4/5 calvin G. 2 years ago on Google
    Decent mess with good food items. Overall speaking... its good but not that great like the youtubers claim it to be. I would gladly recommend anyone to have lunch here... Nandu omelet is lit.

  • 5/5 Kamalesh P. 2 years ago on Google
    Karthi mess is gift for Trichy peoples..the most varieties and taste are very good..worthfull..must try if you are in Trichy

  • 4/5 Vivek S. 3 years ago on Google
    Vera level varieties

  • 3/5 Prabu R. 2 years ago on Google
    Taste is average but fish gravey is awesome,crab omlet, mutton boll, got brain taste it's ok..😋

  • 4/5 sreejin.e s. 3 years ago on Google
    Best

  • 5/5 arulmozhi s. 1 year ago on Google
    Taste is nice... I had my daily lunch often here in 2012-13 there at the cost of Rs.40 that time... After so many years, i had the opportunity to visit it again... Now the cost is 110rs. For lunch with sidedish price also slashed up... Will be crowded most time... But the taste remains the same... One of the budget friendly home food like non veg mess to look for... Worth for money in short... N cheap and best...

  • 4/5 siva s. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the good Hotel in trichy for non vegetarian makkals. Especially unlimited non veg meals they serve is good Meen kulambu also taste better. Also variety of side dishes is available.I tried Fish 65 and vanjaram taste good. But the price is high also the hygiene is okay

  • 4/5 Pugaloli T. 1 year ago on Google
    Taste is good. Expectation met. Tried Mutton MT Biriyani, Kola and Nandu Omlette. All three tasted awesome. I personally liked Kola. Food were full spicy and yummy. Hotel was completely occupied but still service was not delayed. Special mention to Service.

  • 5/5 Madhu M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great taste, great service. We went as a friend group and had a good time there. The seating was efficient and ambient. The place was hygienic and neat. They served food in banana leaves, so I need not worry about the cleanliness of plates.

  • 4/5 BALA M. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best non veg hotel around this area. Provided different varieties of non veg side dish. Service also good

  • 5/5 Naveen Kumar J. 10 months ago on Google
    Must place to visit for lunch if you are traveling to or via Trichy.. Best time to visit is 12pm to 4pm. Plan in advance to visit this place as you will not get anything to eat post 4pm... The food was so good and the taste was very nice.

  • 5/5 Govind B. 11 months ago on Google
    Best place to have traditional Tamil Non-veg food. It’s a Hindu restaurant so there is no fear of beef and cheating by Muslims. Must visit.

  • 5/5 Raja R. 9 months ago on Google
    Best and tasty non veg meal spot

  • 5/5 johnson v. 4 months ago on Google
    Lunch is awesome 👌 they take care all the customers well good service

  • 3/5 Rameshwar K. 3 months ago on Google New
    Above average mess, good service. But do not believe what the YouTube foodies says. May be good option for localites and people traveling in that route within the city, and not a good idea for travellers to take diversion just to have food there.

  • 5/5 karthikeyan R. 4 months ago on Google
    Taste is good , you will feel like home food even kids can eat , very mild spice only .We'd non veg meals with mutton kola urundai and nandu omlette , all were good .

  • 5/5 Ayappan S. 5 months ago on Google
    Taste was good and all food was fresh and nice and customer service very nice...

  • 5/5 Guru P. 4 months ago on Google
    Taste is so good.That was pure taste they ill give.all waiters👌🏻. I recommended meals and kola urundai with mutton kulambu fish kolumbu chicken pepper gravy and more than rasam with curd perfect combo for me. Finally I say one thing about this hotel old is gold..☺👌🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

  • 5/5 Dr Arulmathikannan M. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow

  • 4/5 Thillai A. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice one

  • 5/5 stalin b. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good service and taste

  • 3/5 Saiyadu I. 3 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 4/5 Bala s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic taste and treat (Original) அருமையான சுவை மற்றும் உபசரிப்பு

  • 4/5 Raj K. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food good quality nominal pricing

  • 4/5 Karthik 3 years ago on Google
    Literally awesome food......

  • 5/5 Manojkumar M. 3 years ago on Google
    It's so good

  • 5/5 Prem k. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 3/5 Shiva S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Briyani no taste (Original) Briyani no taste

  • 5/5 Cricket �. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved the Leg Piece🍗 Really Worthable

  • 5/5 T.Karth i. 3 years ago on Google
    The best non veg meals ever, especially mutton chukka awesome

  • 5/5 Sadam S. 3 years ago on Google
    Best place to dine out with friends & family perfect food & especially non veg menus were 🔥

  • 4/5 Mohammed J. 3 years ago on Google
    Good quantity and Taste for affordable price. Really liked the place and the people work there.

  • 4/5 Sarvan K. 3 years ago on Google
    Normal mess, but comparatively good by comparing near by restaurants in Trichy. Their signature dish is boneless crab. Better time for lunch is 12.30 to 1.30

  • 5/5 ASWIN S. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was good with authentic taste but reach the place early to miss the taste and smell of the food don't misa carb omelette

  • 5/5 Arun M. 3 years ago on Google
    Best service, good taste, best thing is variety of dishes showed to customers in a single big plate which tempt us to taste everything.

  • 5/5 Vignesh P. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty Traditional food with the right price. This hospitality of the staff here is priceless. This is a must-go place to eat in Trichy. (All non vegetarian food 😊)

  • 5/5 Light 3 years ago on Google
    The Food was tasty and extremely spicy... Not that expensive for a normal town.. Really recommend this ace for people who crave spicy food

  • 5/5 arvind s. 3 years ago on Google
    Taste was too good.. reasonable price for all items

  • 5/5 Sandhya B. 3 years ago on Google
    Fish curry was awsme.. meals was also good

  • 2/5 A S. 3 years ago on Google
    The non veg food was very average and no where comparable with Amma mess or Venu dindigul.

  • 5/5 Justin J. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food go for nv meals its worrh every penny

  • 5/5 raja C. 3 years ago on Google
    Nadu Omblate ultimate

  • 5/5 Vivek S. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food at the taste of home preparation.

  • 4/5 Vinoth C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) God response (Original) Gud response

  • 2/5 Rajaganesan V. 3 years ago on Google
    Worst ever not worth for money

  • 5/5 Demon slayer c. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty and reasonable

  • 5/5 DURAI N. 3 years ago on Google
    Super

  • 5/5 Anand Kumar G. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome food. Must try Viraal meen kulumbu

  • 4/5 anbarasan t. 3 years ago on Google
    Enough parking for 2 - 3 cars in street and 10 - 15 bikes. Staff were courteous. Non veg meals was good. Biryani was decent in taste. Chicken lollypop was good. Overall the food was a bit spicy but we enjoyed

  • 5/5 AJITH K. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty worth of money. Don't go for biriyani.

  • 5/5 balaji s. 3 years ago on Google
    Good family restaurant

  • 4/5 DEVI B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice food,good taste.

  • 1/5 Ranjith k. 3 years ago on Google
    High price

  • 4/5 Somasundaram R. 3 years ago on Google
    Good stuff

  • 5/5 periyasamy s. 3 years ago on Google
    The taste was amazing...the service is excellent...Good Hospitality....Traditional food

  • 5/5 Ramanan 4. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent taste

  • 4/5 sivakumar k. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice ,normal

  • 5/5 VINOTH K. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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