Ruchika Thadicaren
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Bu Qtair Restaurant
2023 Jun 16
This was my first experience at this pioneering Kerala seafood restaurant in UAE. I was really surprised to see such a big crowd of mostly tourists here; didn't realize this fare was enjoyed by so many!
Located at the very end of Kite Beach and quite close to the Burj Al Arab, this is a humble restaurant whose interior looks more like a cafeteria. The dining area is mainly outdoors during good weather, with benches set up on the deck on two levels.
Customers have to queue up (and mind you, the queue is long!) and order at the counter. Fish may be chosen among the displayed fare along with the preferred level of heat and spice. It is then weighed and the total cost depends on the weight.
The preparation and waiting time is quite brief considering the crowd and quantity being cooked! We chose a large fish and some large prawns to be grilled, along with the usually available ghee rice and accompanying gravy. We also ordered a porotta to soak up the gravy and a drink.
The fish was beautifully cooked with lovely crisp skin and soft, white tender flesh inside. The prawns were equally good but a little too greasy for me. The rice and gravy went along well with the fish and prawns.
The flavour is quite subtle and not the fearsome hang-your-tongue-out kind of hot and spicy, which was a major plus point for me! Probably to cater to the tastes of the majority.
Located at the very end of Kite Beach and quite close to the Burj Al Arab, this is a humble restaurant whose interior looks more like a cafeteria. The dining area is mainly outdoors during good weather, with benches set up on the deck on two levels.
Customers have to queue up (and mind you, the queue is long!) and order at the counter. Fish may be chosen among the displayed fare along with the preferred level of heat and spice. It is then weighed and the total cost depends on the weight.
The preparation and waiting time is quite brief considering the crowd and quantity being cooked! We chose a large fish and some large prawns to be grilled, along with the usually available ghee rice and accompanying gravy. We also ordered a porotta to soak up the gravy and a drink.
The fish was beautifully cooked with lovely crisp skin and soft, white tender flesh inside. The prawns were equally good but a little too greasy for me. The rice and gravy went along well with the fish and prawns.
The flavour is quite subtle and not the fearsome hang-your-tongue-out kind of hot and spicy, which was a major plus point for me! Probably to cater to the tastes of the majority.
Hotel Akshaya
2023 Jun 11
Akshaya has always been a go-to place for most Thrissurites due to:
1. Delicious food
2. Being open upto 1-2am at night
3. Reasonable costs
4. Easy accessibility
5. Quick and efficient service
My favourites here are the flaky porotta, steaming fresh puttu, beef roast and fish curry. In fact, almost all their dishes are worth tasting 😀
Most recently, I had porotta, noolappam, mushroom masala, chicken kondattam and fresh lime soda. Each one was good, especially the creamy mushroom masala and the soft noolappams. The chicken kondattam was tasty too, with a beautiful crispy coating and soft well & cooked centre. It came accompanied by a spicy gravy.
Service was also quick; we waited only around 5-10 minutes to be served.
1. Delicious food
2. Being open upto 1-2am at night
3. Reasonable costs
4. Easy accessibility
5. Quick and efficient service
My favourites here are the flaky porotta, steaming fresh puttu, beef roast and fish curry. In fact, almost all their dishes are worth tasting 😀
Most recently, I had porotta, noolappam, mushroom masala, chicken kondattam and fresh lime soda. Each one was good, especially the creamy mushroom masala and the soft noolappams. The chicken kondattam was tasty too, with a beautiful crispy coating and soft well & cooked centre. It came accompanied by a spicy gravy.
Service was also quick; we waited only around 5-10 minutes to be served.