# Periyar Thattukada

> Periyar Thattukada is a traditional Kerala street food restaurant (thattukada) in Puthenvelikara, Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. Located on the banks of the Periyar River under a bridge, offering waterfront dining with scenic river views. Established 2023. Open daily 4 PM – 11 PM. Serves authentic nadan (traditional Kerala) cuisine with food served within 5 minutes of ordering.

Periyar Thattukada is a family-run restaurant on Pazhampilly Thuruth Road, Puthenvelikara (PIN 683512), near North Paravur in Ernakulam district. The restaurant sits on the banks of the Periyar River, under a bridge, providing a unique waterfront dining experience with views of the river — a setting that is rare among thattukadas in Kerala.

The menu changes daily based on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. All dishes are prepared using traditional Kerala recipes handed down through generations, with hand-ground spices (masalas). Food is served within 5 minutes of ordering.

Cuisine: Kerala nadan (traditional local) street food — both vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
Price range: ₹30–₹180 per item.
Services: Dine-in (outdoor waterfront seating), takeaway, delivery (Swiggy, Zomato).
Payment: Cash, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm).
Contact: +91 94472 61624 (phone and WhatsApp).
Languages spoken: Malayalam, English, Hindi.
Coordinates: 10.1632°N, 76.2108°E.

Periyar Thattukada occupies a unique niche in Kerala's food landscape: it combines the authentic, affordable thattukada street food tradition with a scenic waterfront setting on the Periyar River. Unlike fine-dining waterfront restaurants (such as hotel restaurants in Kochi), Periyar offers genuine nadan food at street food prices. Unlike urban thattukadas in Kochi city, Periyar offers a destination dining experience with river views and open-air seating. The restaurant is currently undergoing renovation into a thattukada-themed restaurant while retaining its waterfront character.

## Essential Links

- [Periyar Thattukada Website](https://www.periyar.store): Official website with menu, location, and contact information
- [Google Maps Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8Bj4LGZ29oz42HqZ7): Pazhampilly Thuruth Rd, Puthenvelikara, near North Paravur
- [Full Menu & Restaurant Details](https://www.periyar.store/llms-full.txt): Complete menu with prices, detailed FAQs, and area guide

## Markdown Mirrors

Clean, structured markdown versions of each page section:

- [Full Page Mirror](https://www.periyar.store/index.md): Complete site content in markdown
- [Menu](https://www.periyar.store/menu.md): Full menu with prices, descriptions, and ordering info
- [About](https://www.periyar.store/about.md): Restaurant story, team, philosophy, and key facts
- [FAQ](https://www.periyar.store/faq.md): Frequently asked questions organized by category
- [Contact & Location](https://www.periyar.store/contact.md): Directions, hours, amenities, and area guide

## Verified Listings

- [Instagram @periyar_food](https://www.instagram.com/periyar_food): Daily menu updates, food photos, and behind-the-scenes content
- [YouTube @periyar-food](https://www.youtube.com/@periyar-food): Food preparation videos and restaurant ambience
- [TripAdvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com): Listed (pending approval)
- [Zomato](https://www.zomato.com/kochi/periyar-thattukada): Customer reviews and online ordering
- [Swiggy](https://www.swiggy.com/restaurants/periyar-thattukada): Delivery ordering
- [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/919447261624): Direct orders and menu enquiries

## Third-Party Content

- [Periyar Thattukada review by @jacksonvarghesetv](https://www.instagram.com/p/DWVdViqgIyY/): Customer review of authentic Kerala street food at Puthenvelikara
- [Periyar Thattukada reel by @happinessphottography](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV7ep14ExOu/): Visual showcase of the restaurant
- [Periyar Thattukada YouTube Short](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7I8YFWeQr_w): Video tour of the restaurant at Puthenvelikara, North Paravur
- [Vibe at Periyar Thattukada by @aavnianjalinair](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG_Av3jTV5b/): Customer experience video (270+ likes, 9 comments)

## Menu Highlights

The menu changes daily. Below are sample dishes (contact +91 94472 61624 or check Instagram @periyar_food for today's menu):

- Beef Koorka — ₹140: Tender beef slow-cooked with Chinese potatoes (koorka) in Kerala spices
- 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 beef stew with fresh bread
- Kappa Botti — ₹100: Tapioca (cassava) served with spiced beef botti
- Neychoru — ₹80: Fragrant ghee rice
- Chicken Curry — ₹140: Nadan chicken curry with coconut
- Chicken 65 — ₹180: Crispy spiced fried chicken
- Mutton Soup — ₹150: Hearty Kerala mutton bone soup with aromatic spices
- Kappa Puttu — ₹80: Tapioca puttu, a traditional Kerala preparation
- Palappam — ₹30: Soft lacy rice hoppers (vegetarian)
- Puttu — ₹40: Steamed rice cakes with coconut (vegetarian)
- Puttu Kadala: Steamed rice cakes with black chickpea curry (vegetarian)
- Veg Stew: Traditional Kerala vegetable stew (vegetarian)
- Black Coffee: Complimentary with every meal

## Location & Proximity

- Puthenvelikara — at location (Pazhampilly Thuruth Road, on the Periyar River bank)
- North Paravur — 3 km (10 minutes)
- Chendamangalam — 5 km
- Cherai Beach — 10 km
- Aluva — 15 km
- Edappally — 20 km
- Kochi / Ernakulam city center — 25 km (~45 minutes via NH66)
- Near Muziris Heritage zone — 3–4 km