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Zain's Hotel
Convent Cross Road, Kozhikode
A beloved old spot for authentic Mappila food — pathiri, biryani and chicken curry.
Area
Convent Cross Road
Food type
Veg & non-veg
Price range
₹150–400
Opening hours
11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
About
What is Zain's Hotel famous for?
For real Mappila cuisine.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Zain's Hotel
Veg & non-veg · ₹150–400
Good to know
Is Zain's Hotel good for families?
Yes — Zain's Hotel is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. It is open 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM.
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Mananchira Square
151 m · ~2 min walkBest photo · Early morning for soft light on the water and a quiet park; evening for a cooler walk and the lights around the square.
Best combo: Photos here, then malabar biryani at Zain's Hotel.
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Kozhikode Beach
1.3 km · ~15 min walkBest photo · Sunset, when the sky turns orange behind the old piers; early morning if you want the shore without the evening crowds.
Best combo: Photos here, then malabar biryani at Zain's Hotel.
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What Zain's Hotel is
A beloved old spot for authentic Mappila food — pathiri, biryani and chicken curry. Veg and non-veg pages sit side by side on the menu. This is a mid-range table - figure ₹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.
⏰ When to go
It keeps roughly 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM hours.
🧭 Finding it
Zain's Hotel sits on Convent Cross Road, Kozhikode.
✅ The short version
It works for groups with children in tow.
Questions
Zain's Hotel — FAQ
What is Zain's Hotel famous for?
A beloved old spot for authentic Mappila food — pathiri, biryani and chicken curry.
What are the must-try dishes at Zain's Hotel?
Zain's Hotel is known for Malabar Biryani.
Is Zain's Hotel good for families?
Yes — Zain's Hotel is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
What are Zain's Hotel's opening hours?
Zain's Hotel is open 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM.
Where is Zain's Hotel located?
Zain's Hotel is in Convent Cross Road, Kozhikode.