Kerala: India's Garden of Eden

Amongst the best all-day diners in Cochin, The Pepper offers various cuisines as well as soothing views of the backwaters and lush gardens. The easy charm and classic, comfort dishes make The Pepper a hot favourite around the clock. Live food stations add to the action in Cochin's most sought-after breakfast and lunch destination. The mutton stew and appams are a must-try. In addition to the a la carte options and children's menu, the restaurant also offers a fine dining experience involving a five-course candlelight dinner with special table settings.

Soak in the experience of entering a traditional kettuvalam Rice Boat in Cochin. Guests have the pleasure of seeing live caught fish tossed in the chef's pan. The show kitchen of the restaurant prompts visitors to have a word with the chefs and modify the preparation of their food. Get set for a superb journey through regions where the Rice Boats of old travelled. Savour cuisine from the best seafood restaurant in Cochin, sourced from the backwaters of Kerala, featuring local sweet water fish and seafood cooked in an authentic style.

Enjoy exotic Thai and Chinese food at one of the best oriental restaurants in Cochin, The Pavilion. At the restaurant, subtle flavours hit home in true style. Discover how fresh herbs grown in the gardens add zest to food. Guests could also choose to let their taste buds wander, especially if they’re inspired by the Chinese fishing nets that dot the waters across the hotel. The wide variety of authentic Thai favourites and Chinese delicacies is complimented by a list of popular Oriental dishes as well. Located at the lobby level, the decor is vibrant and energetic.

With the waters gently lapping against the shore on both sides. Dolphin’s Point is the perfect place to spend a balmy evening in Cochin with company or for a fancy dinner with friends and family. A charming seasonal open-air restaurant by the bay, much-loved for its outstanding barbecues and grills. Open from the months of October to March, Dolphin's Point sets the tone for a great evening, with a delightful ambience set for a night of al fresco treats. The buffet with northwest frontier style kebab is a must-try. Enjoy the charcoal-grilled delicacies by the water at the barbeque restaurant in Cochin.

Mattancherry has originals that are much sought-after. The result of many a mix has resulted in impressive combinations. Guests must try the detox series, especially the Care and Cure recipes. Be surprised with amazing cocktails made with infused vodka and mixed with unusual ingredients such as fennel seeds, tulsi, ginger and bitter gourd. See fresh fruit and herbs happily muddled to make refreshing winners. The Malabar Rejuvenation and the KO Cochin are not to be missed.

The magnificent Cochin sunset may be enjoyed from the vantage point, The Jetty, with the best view in Cochin, a picture of paradise. Soak in the last healing rays of the sun while watching fishing boats return with the day’s catch. View the ships coming in and leaving port. The sighting of cruise liners post the monsoons is a special treat. Choose to just relax and gaze at the sunset, or enjoy a fresh herbal juice and be at peace.

The Continental, Chinese, Mughlai, North Indian and traditional Kerala culinary delicacies at the Ettukettu are a gourmet’s delight, but the reigning speciality at this regal restaurant is the ethnic Kerala cuisine with a slew of fragrant spices lending the cuisine its very own flavour. Specialties served include Syrian Christian Duck Roast, Duck Curry, Karimeen Pollichathu, Karimeen Mappas, Appam, Thamarappam, Idiappams (string-hoppers), etc. Wide buffet spreads of various cuisines are also set for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

A seafood bar unlike any other, the Vembanad is set by the banks of the placid backwaters. It offers the perfect rustic ambience to suit the typical Kerala seafood cuisine, as one basks in the view of a glorious sunset. The menu includes anything and everything that’s seafood, with a dedicated chef.

Open every evening, the Thattukada is an inviting place to soak in the resort’s ambience. To start a conversation, sip a cup of tea, keep hunger at bay, exchange pleasantries, and relish a bit of Kerala you’ll cherish for a long time to come.

A pavilion set right on the banks of the lake by the infinity pool, the Pool Pavilion at Kumarakom Lake Resort offers the rare and exclusive opportunity to experience the brilliance of nature in peaceful seclusion with its limited tables. Reserve and enjoy a memorable evening of exquisite dining under caring attendance.