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Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel
Mattancherry, Kochi
A century-old spot legendary for its fragrant Kochi-style biryani.
Area
Mattancherry
Food type
Non-veg
Price range
₹150–400
Opening hours
12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
About
What is Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel famous for?
Go early — the biryani sells out.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel
Non-veg · ₹150–400
Mutton Biryani
Kerala Fish Curry (Meen Curry)
Tangy, spicy
Best at lunch
Good to know
Is Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel good for families?
Yes — Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel is family friendly and serves non-vegetarian food. It is open 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
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Photo spots near Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel
Shoot nearby, then eat at Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel.
Paradesi Synagogue
115 m · ~1 min walkBest photo · Morning, soon after it opens, when Synagogue Lane is quieter and the light is soft on the clock tower.
Best combo: Photos here, then mutton biryani at Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel.
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Mattancherry Palace
124 m · ~1 min walkBest photo · Morning, soon after opening, for soft light on the outside of the palace and fewer tour groups.
Best combo: Photos here, then mutton biryani at Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel.
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St. Francis Church
2.0 km · ~24 min walkBest photo · Morning, when soft light falls on the white front and the churchyard is quiet; late afternoon for warm light under the trees.
Best combo: Photos here, then mutton biryani at Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel.
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Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel, in one look
A century-old spot legendary for its fragrant Kochi-style biryani. This is a non-vegetarian kitchen through and through. This sits at the easy end of the scale, with most orders landing around ₹150–400.
🥘 The order to make
Biryani here means the slow sealed rice dish - spiced meat or vegetables cooked under the lid, with the rice doing half the seasoning.
🕐 Hours and timing
Service runs in two shifts: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Go early - the kitchen sells out rather than staying open late.
📍 Where it is
Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel is in Mattancherry, Kochi - Kerala.
✅ The short version
Families with children are normal here.
Questions
Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel — FAQ
What is Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel famous for?
A century-old spot legendary for its fragrant Kochi-style biryani.
What are the must-try dishes at Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel?
Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel is known for Mutton Biryani.
Is Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel good for families?
Yes — Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel is family friendly and serves non-vegetarian food.
What are Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel's opening hours?
Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel is open 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Where is Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel located?
Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel is in Mattancherry, Kochi.