Nellikka Restaurant Kadavanthra

"Good restaurant where only varieties of Kanji( Rice Poridge) is served along with some non veg specials. The place is a bit cramped where only 20-25 persons can only be accommodated at a time. The Kanji accompanied with Pappad, Coconut chutney, Chana curry, Salted Chow Chow were all great. (Oct 2025)"

"Extremely Dangerous & Unacceptable Experience – Serious Food Safety Issue. I had a shocking and potentially life-threatening experience at Nellikka Restaurant, Kadavanthra, Kochi. I ordered special kanji from this restaurant on 14th Of December 2025 7.00 PM. While eating, I suddenly felt something hard in my mouth. To my absolute horror, I found a thumb/board pin inside the food. I had already chewed the kanji, and this could have easily resulted in serious internal injury, choking, or worse. I narrowly escaped a major accident. This is not a small mistake. It is a critical food safety failure that puts customers’ lives at risk. What made the situation even more disappointing was the complete lack of responsibility from the management. I contacted the restaurant immediately after the incident, but there was no proper response or even the basic courtesy of a callback. When a customer reports such a serious issue, silence is unacceptable. I have clear photo and video evidence of the pin found inside the dish. I am sharing this review to: • Warn fellow customers to be extremely cautious. • Urge the restaurant management to take immediate corrective action. • Highlight the importance of strict kitchen safety and quality control. Food safety is not optional—it is a basic responsibility. I sincerely hope this incident is taken seriously so that no other customer ever has to face such a dangerous experience."

"A trip back to the good old days. A reminder that a simple kanji can be a main meal with the right type of delicious side dishes. The food was delicious."

"Nellikka Restaurant – Kadavanthra My experience at the Kadavanthra branch wasn’t very satisfying. The food felt a bit inconsistent, and the flavours didn’t match the quality I expected. Service was okay but nothing special. Honestly, the Kakkanad branch is much better in both taste and overall experience. Kadavanthra still has a lot of room to improve."

"Ordered Payar Kanji and Kozhuva fry. Was delicious ! Good ambience, even though small in area."