3-Day Foodie Itinerary in Trivandrum

1. Day 1: Breakfast at Indian Coffee House
   10 minutes (1.5 km) from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station

   Start your day with a breakfast at one of the city's oldest and most iconic cafes - Indian Coffee House. Try their signature Dosas and filter coffee. This 60-year-old cafe has been a favorite hangout for college students, writers, and musicians.

2. Day 1: Lunch at Hotel Rahmaniya
   15 minutes (5 km) from Indian Coffee House

   For lunch, head to Hotel Rahmaniya, a non-vegetarian restaurant famous for its biryanis and grilled meat dishes. The restaurant has been operational since 1953 and has been a favorite of food enthusiasts in the city.

3. Day 1: Dinner at Villa Maya
   20 minutes (9 km) from Hotel Rahmaniya

   If you're looking for a fancy dinner experience, head to Villa Maya. The restaurant is set in a villa that's over a century-old with beautifully landscaped gardens. Here you can enjoy a wide range of dishes from Indian, Chinese, and Continental cuisine.

4. Day 2: Breakfast at Sree Guruvayurappan Sweets
   15 minutes (4 km) from Villa Maya

   Start your day with a South Indian breakfast at this popular restaurant Sree Guruvayurappan Sweets. Their specialty is the authentic Malabar breakfast dishes such as appam, puttu, and kadala curry. The restaurant is famous for its sweets and snacks as well.

5. Day 2: Lunch at Zam Zam Restaurant
   15 minutes (4.5 km) from Sree Guruvayurappan Sweets

   For lunch, head to Zam Zam Restaurant which serves delicious Arabian and Indian cuisine. Their shawarmas and grilled chicken dishes are a must-try. The restaurant has been operational since 1991 and has earned a name for its flavorsome food.

6. Day 2: Snacks at Pattu X-Press
   10 minutes (2.5 km) from Zam Zam Restaurant

   For an evening snack, head to Pattu X-Press. A quick-service restaurant famous for its South Indian snacks such as parotta, kappa, and kozhi porichathu.

7. Day 3: Breakfast at Good Morning Cafe
   20 minutes (7 km) from Pattu X-Press

   A cozy American diner-style cafe serving yummy pancakes and waffles and bacon and eggs. Good Morning Cafe is sure to brighten up your morning with their tasty breakfast options.

8. Day 3: Lunch at Villa Maya
   15 minutes (4 km) from Good Morning Cafe

   Head back to Villa Maya for a delicious lunch. They have a set menu along with an a la carte option. This time try the continental cuisine or the Chinese dishes they have on offer.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Indian Coffee House (1 hour, INR 150-200)
• Hotel Rahmaniya (1 hour, INR 400-500)
• Villa Maya (2 hours, INR 1000-1500)
• Sree Guruvayurappan Sweets (1 hour, INR 150-200)
• Zam Zam Restaurant (1 hour, INR 400-500)
• Pattu X-Press (30 mins, INR 100)
• Good Morning Cafe (1 hour, INR 300-400)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 2700-3300

Useful tips

For travelers with more time, visit some of the other great food places Trivandrum has to offer such as Paragon restaurant, Buhari Hotel, and Aangan restaurant. For travelers with less time, consider combining breakfast and lunch at a restaurant. Additionally, be sure to check restaurant opening and closing times for the day as some restaurants may close early or open late.