A legendary, no-frills East Ham institution where the local Keralan community and food lovers congregate for fiery fries and flaky parottas under bright fluorescent lights.
Ordering Strategy
Go with a group to tackle the famous 'fry' section (chicken, beef, mussel) and order plenty of flaky parottas or soft appams to mop up the sauces.
What to order
Chicken Fry
This is the restaurant’s bestselling signature dish; it is described as 'proper homestyle cooking' that is served fresh and piping hot.
Para Pollichathu
A signature main dish featuring a huge pearl spot or tilapia fish, marinated in a spiced tomato paste and steamed whole inside banana leaves.
Parotta and Appam
The breads are a highlight of the kitchen; the parotta is praised for being 'buttery' while the appam is 'spongey,' both surpassing standard versions.
Weekend Specials
An insider tip for those looking for variety: there is a 'roster of weekend specials, left off of the main menu, but worth asking about.'
What to skip
More in East Ham
- Udaya KeralaSouth Indian · ££70
- Royal ChefSri Lankan / South Indian · £60
- Vasantha VilasSouth Indian Vegetarian · £60
Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Shekha Vyas (100%)
Editorial Weight 53 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 5 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 4 pts
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Public Signal 3 pts
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Boosts 0 pts
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Review signals
2 Elite · 0 Editorial · 2 total signals
Public signal
3.5★ (1,200 reviews)
Good to know
The restaurant is Halal and unlicensed (no alcohol served or BYOB). Service can be slow during peak times.
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