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Must-Try Foods in Kozhikode

 1. Malabar Biryani

✅ A Kozhikode classic! Made with short-grain rice (jeerakasala), tender meat, and gentle spices
 Where to Try:

• Paragon Restaurant – Mavoor Road (iconic!)
• Rahmath Hotel – SM Street
• Zains Hotel – For homestyle biryani

 Tip: Pair it with Sulaimani tea (spiced black tea) for a true Malabar finish.

 2. Kozhikode Halwa

✅ The famous chewy, glossy, ghee-rich dessert in dozens of flavors: banana, jaggery, coconut, pineapple, and more
 Where to Buy:

• SM Street (Mittai Theruvu) – Halwa stalls everywhere
• Sankaran Bakery & Rahmath Sweets
• Mambally's Bakery – One of the oldest in Kerala

 Tip: Buy halwa wrapped in banana leaf for best freshness and flavor.

 3. Seafood & Coastal Specials

✅ Try spicy fish curry, mussel fry (kallummakkaya), squid roast, and karimeen pollichathu
 Best Spots:

• Hotel Sea Queen – Great seafood with a view
• Topform Restaurant
• Beachside stalls near Kozhikode Beach (fresh & fiery!)

 4. Evening Snacks & Iftar Treats

✅ Must-try Kozhikode/Malabar Muslim snacks:

• Unnakkaya – Banana stuffed with coconut and jaggery
• Kozhi Ada – Crispy chicken-filled pockets
• Chatti Pathiri – Layered pastry with sweet or spicy filling
• Arikadukka – Stuffed and fried mussels

 Find these at:

• Local snack shops near Mananchira
• Hotel Bombay (for old-school snacks)
• Evening street stalls around Palayam & Mavoor Road

 5. Sulaimani Tea

✅ A spiced black tea with lime, cardamom, and love
 Order it after meals in most restaurants, or try it at:

• SM Street Tea Shops
• Hotel Sagar
• Kozhikode Beach tea stalls

 Tip: Sip slowly while watching the sunset for a calming experience.