Where to eat in Kumily and Thekkady — from authentic Kerala thalis to multi-cuisine cafés and fine-dining resort restaurants.

Top restaurants

• Ambadi Restaurant — Authentic Kerala, famous for Sadya. Ambadi Junction, Kumily. ₹150–400/person
• Grandma’s Café — Multi-cuisine, vegan options. Bypass Road. ₹200–500
• Spice Garden Restaurant — South Indian, famous for Idiyappam. ₹150–400
• Ebonys Cafe — Candlelit terrace, homemade dishes. Kumily. ₹250–500
• Coffee Garden — Garden setting, Kerala cuisine. ₹150–400
• Bar-B-Que — Grills and BBQ. Ambadi Junction. ₹300–600
• Spice Village (CGH Earth) — Fine dining Kerala thali. ₹800–1500
• KTDC Aranya Nivas — Premium dining inside reserve. ₹600–1200

Must-try Kerala dishes

• Sadya (banana-leaf vegetarian thali)
• Puttu with Kadala curry
• Appam with vegetable stew
• Idiyappam with egg curry
• Kerala fish curry with steamed rice
• Banana chips and Kerala-style filter coffee