Koyikoden Qissa Restaurant

Muwaileh Commercial - Industrial Area - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

Sharjah

Open

Visit Website +971 6 885 2811

Cuisines

Indian

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Koyikoden Qissa is a South Indian restaurant in Sharjah’s Muwaileh neighborhood, specializing in Kerala-style cuisine. The restaurant is known for its pothichoru-style meals, featuring beef curry and rice flour breads soaked in coconut milk. It offers a taste of Kerala’s rich culinary traditions, attracting both locals and expats seeking authentic flavors.

The Visit

Koyikoden Qissa introduces diners to the depth and diversity of Kerala’s food, with a focus on beef curry and coconut milk-soaked rice breads. The reviewer is particularly struck by the delicacy and richness of the dishes, noting that the experience was both new and unforgettable. The restaurant’s attention to tradition and detail makes it a standout for South Indian cuisine in Sharjah.

What They Ate

Pathari with beef mud curry - rice flour pancakes with coconut milk, peppery beef curry with curry leaves and chilies

Chai

Quotes

"A South Indian dish I’d never tried before but won’t forget."

"The pathari has that little bit of lingering sweetness that pairs really well with the peppery beef stew."

"(Chai) It's been brewed perfectly. It's got a little bit of foamy frothiness on the top"

Our Reflection

Koyikoden Qissa’s Kerala-style meal is a journey into the heart of South Indian comfort food. The beef curry is deeply spiced and tender, while the rice breads absorb the coconut milk, creating a soft, luscious texture. It’s a dish that surprises and delights, offering layers of flavor and a sense of home-cooked warmth. For the reviewer, it’s a discovery that lingers long after the meal, a testament to the power of regional cuisine to create lasting memories.

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