Kayees Rahmathulla Cafe
A biryani institution open since 1948.
Restaurant
A Mattancherry biryani institution open since 1948. Kayees Rahmathulla Cafe is known for its biryani and remains one of the neighbourhood's most recognisable everyday food stops.
FSSAI Licence 11319007002061
Visiting
| Address | Gujarati Road, Mattancherry |
|---|---|
| Quarter | Mattancherry |
| Hours | Monday11am – 3.30pm Tuesday11am – 3.30pm Wednesday11am – 3.30pm Thursday11am – 3.30pm Friday11am – 3.30pm Saturday11am – 3.30pm Sunday11am – 3.30pm |
| Entry | Not recorded yet |
| Contact | +91 98460 41234 |
| Eating here | Not recorded yet |
What the cats hear
Worth knowing
- Dishes can sell out early, by early-to-mid afternoon.
- No parking at the original building.
- One visitor found it ordinary rather than exceptional.
What visitors liked
- Authentic, flavourful biryani — mutton, beef and chicken.
- Very affordable pricing.
- A long-standing, authentic Mattancherry institution.
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