# Periyar Thattukada — Waterfront Kerala Street Food > Authentic Kerala street food restaurant (thattukada) on the banks of the Periyar River in Puthenvelikara, Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. Open daily 4 PM – 11 PM. Food served within 5 minutes. **Website**: [https://www.periyar.store](https://www.periyar.store) **Phone**: [+91 94472 61624](tel:+919447261624) **WhatsApp**: [+91 94472 61624](https://wa.me/919447261624) **Address**: Pazhampilly Thuruth Road, Puthenvelikara, Kerala 683512, India **Google Maps**: [Get Directions](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8Bj4LGZ29oz42HqZ7) **Hours**: Monday – Sunday, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM (or until sold out) --- ## About Periyar Thattukada is a family-run thattukada (traditional Kerala street food stall) on the banks of the Periyar River, offering a unique waterfront dining experience with scenic river views. Established in 2023. We serve authentic nadan (traditional Kerala) cuisine using recipes passed down through generations. All spices are hand-ground in-house. The menu changes daily based on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Food is served within 5 minutes of ordering. ### What Makes Periyar Thattukada Distinctive - **Waterfront location** — Situated on the banks of the Periyar River, under a bridge, with scenic river views - **5-minute service** — All food is served within 5 minutes of ordering - **Generational recipes** — Traditional Kerala cooking methods and hand-ground spices - **Daily changing menu** — Dishes prepared based on fresh ingredients available that day - **Affordable pricing** — Full meals starting from ₹30, most items under ₹180 - **Complimentary black coffee** — Free black coffee (kattan kaapi) with every meal --- ## Menu The menu changes daily. Contact [+91 94472 61624](tel:+919447261624) or check [Instagram @periyar_food](https://www.instagram.com/periyar_food) for today's menu. ### Beef Specialties | Dish | Price (₹) | Description | |------|-----------|-------------| | Beef Koorka | 140 | Tender beef slow-cooked with Chinese potatoes (koorka) in rich Kerala gravy | | Beef Shappile Curry | 180 | Beef curry wrapped and steamed in banana leaves | | Beef Uppilatathu | 150 | Traditional salted and preserved beef — a Kerala delicacy | | Beef Stew with Bread | 120 | Kerala-style mild coconut milk beef stew with fresh bread | | Kappa Botti | 100 | Boiled tapioca (cassava) with spiced, dry-roasted beef botti | ### Chicken & Mutton | Dish | Price (₹) | Description | |------|-----------|-------------| | Chicken Curry | 140 | Traditional nadan chicken curry in coconut gravy | | Chicken 65 | 180 | Crispy deep-fried chicken with hand-ground masalas | | Mutton Soup | 150 | Hearty Kerala-style mutton bone soup with aromatic spices | ### Rice & Mains | Dish | Price (₹) | Description | |------|-----------|-------------| | Neychoru | 80 | Fragrant ghee rice cooked with whole spices in pure ghee | | Kappa Puttu | 80 | Steamed, grated tapioca pressed into cylindrical cakes | ### Breakfast Items (Served from 4 PM) | Dish | Price (₹) | Description | |------|-----------|-------------| | Palappam | 30 | Soft, lacy rice hoppers with crispy edges (vegetarian) | | Puttu | 40 | Steamed rice cakes layered with coconut (vegetarian) | | Idiyappam | Varies | Delicate nests of steamed rice noodles (vegetarian) | ### Vegetarian Options | Dish | Price (₹) | Description | |------|-----------|-------------| | Puttu Kadala | ~40 | Steamed rice cakes with spiced black chickpea curry | | Veg Stew | Varies | Traditional Kerala vegetable stew in coconut milk | | Dal Curry | Varies | Kerala-style lentil curry with coconut and curry leaves | | Black Coffee | Free | Complimentary strong black coffee with every meal | ### Also Available (When in Season) - Nadan duck (tharavu) curry - Pork fry / pork curry - Fresh Periyar river fish preparations (karimeen, pearl spot) - Prawn curry - Goat curry - Kerala biryani / beef biryani --- ## Our Team - **Founder** — Coming Soon - **Chef** — Coming Soon - **Team** — Coming Soon - **You?** — We're hiring --- ## Find Us **Periyar Thattukada** Waterfront Kerala Street Food on the banks of Periyar River - **Address**: Pazhampilly Thuruth Road, Puthenvelikara, Kerala 683512, India - **Phone**: [+91 94472 61624](tel:+919447261624) - **WhatsApp**: [+91 94472 61624](https://wa.me/919447261624) - **Hours**: Open daily 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM (or until sold out) - **Services**: Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery (Swiggy, Zomato) - **Payment**: ₹30 – ₹180 · Cash & UPI accepted - **Google Rating**: 4.2 stars - **Google Maps**: [Get Directions](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8Bj4LGZ29oz42HqZ7) - **Coordinates**: 10.1632°N, 76.2108°E ### Distances from Nearby Locations | Location | Distance | Travel Time | |----------|----------|-------------| | Puthenvelikara | At location | — | | North Paravur | 3 km | ~10 minutes | | Chendamangalam | 5 km | ~12 minutes | | Cherai Beach | 10 km | ~20 minutes | | Aluva | 15 km | ~25 minutes | | Edappally | 20 km | ~35 minutes | | Kochi / Ernakulam city | 25 km | ~45 minutes | --- ## FAQ ### What is Periyar Thattukada? Periyar Thattukada is a traditional Kerala street food restaurant (thattukada) located on the banks of the Periyar River in Puthenvelikara, Ernakulam district. We serve authentic nadan cuisine using generational recipes with hand-ground spices. The restaurant offers a unique waterfront dining experience with scenic river views. ### What are the opening hours? We are open every day from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM (Monday through Sunday). We serve food until sold out, so arriving between 6 PM and 9 PM is recommended for the widest selection. ### How fast is the service? All food is served within 5 minutes of ordering. Dishes are prepared fresh throughout the evening so they are ready to serve quickly. ### Does the menu change daily? Yes. The menu changes daily based on fresh ingredients available from local markets. There is no fixed weekly menu. Check [Instagram @periyar_food](https://www.instagram.com/periyar_food) for today's menu, or call [+91 94472 61624](tel:+919447261624). ### Is there vegetarian food? Yes! Vegetarian options include Palappam (₹30), Puttu (₹40), Idiyappam, Puttu Kadala, Veg Stew, Dal Curry, and Kappa Puttu (₹80). Complimentary black coffee is served with every meal. ### How do I get there from Kochi? From Kochi city center, take NH66 towards North Paravur. The journey is approximately 25 km (~45 minutes) by car. From Aluva it's 15 km, and from Cherai Beach it's 10 km. [Open in Google Maps →](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8Bj4LGZ29oz42HqZ7) ### Is delivery available? Yes. Delivery is available through Swiggy and Zomato. Direct orders can also be placed via [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/919447261624). ### What payment methods are accepted? We accept Cash and all major UPI payment methods: Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm. --- ## Connect - **Website**: [periyar.store](https://www.periyar.store) - **Instagram**: [@periyar_food](https://www.instagram.com/periyar_food) — Daily menu updates, food photos - **YouTube**: [@periyar-food](https://www.youtube.com/@periyar-food) — Food preparation and restaurant videos - **WhatsApp**: [+91 94472 61624](https://wa.me/919447261624) — Direct orders and enquiries - **Zomato**: [Order online](https://www.zomato.com/kochi/periyar-thattukada) - **Swiggy**: [Order online](https://www.swiggy.com/restaurants/periyar-thattukada) - **Google Maps**: [Rate us on Google](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8Bj4LGZ29oz42HqZ7) --- ## Markdown Mirrors These markdown files provide clean, structured versions of this website for AI systems and screen readers: - [index.md](https://www.periyar.store/index.md) — Full page mirror (this file) - [menu.md](https://www.periyar.store/menu.md) — Complete menu with prices and descriptions - [about.md](https://www.periyar.store/about.md) — About the restaurant, story, and team - [faq.md](https://www.periyar.store/faq.md) — Frequently asked questions - [contact.md](https://www.periyar.store/contact.md) — Location, directions, and contact info - [llms.txt](https://www.periyar.store/llms.txt) — LLM-optimized summary - [llms-full.txt](https://www.periyar.store/llms-full.txt) — LLM-optimized complete guide --- *© 2026 Periyar Thattukada. All rights reserved.* *Pazhampilly Thuruth Road, Puthenvelikara, Kerala 683512 | +91 94472 61624* *Last updated: April 2026*