Kayees Biriyani, Mattancherry
19 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/Kochi·26 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 22 threads.
What people say, in short
Kayees recommendations include several Kochi outlets, with Mattancherry repeatedly named and represented by this pin. Mutton biryani and Kochi-style dum biryani draw specific praise, alongside broader recommendations. The counterweight is substantial: multiple diners say it no longer matches their earlier experiences, including complaints specifically about Mattancherry. One returning customer was disappointed after enjoying it in childhood. Its enduring popularity should not be mistaken for agreement about consistency.
Address
Kayees Rahmathulla Cafe, Gujarati Rd, Near Gujarati Temple, Mattancherry, Kochi, Keralam 682002, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Mutton biryani
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
This diner includes Kayees among their favourite Kochi biryani places.
This commenter identifies the Mattancherry shop but feels its flavour has declined.
Recommends Kayees in Mattancherry for biryani.
Was good years ago but quality and taste declined after it got crowded
Lists it among the places their tastebuds prefer for biriyani.
Suggests Kayees for someone interested in exploring spices.
Loved it as a kid but was heavily disappointed on a recent revisit.
Recommends Kayees, highlighting its mutton biriyani.
Calls their biriyani overrated and bad
Calls Kayees Mattancherry their favorite biriyani spot.
Has visited and found the biryani awesome.
Ranks it third among their personal biryani picks.
Recently ordered from Kayees and found it not as good as before.
Says Kayees has lost its charm when asked for the best Kochi style biryani place.
Tried and liked Kaayees among their favourites.
Had biriyani from the Mattancherry Kayees and found it pretty good.
This diner names Kayees as their favourite for mutton biryani.
Lists Kayees among recommended biryani places.
Recommends it as a biryani spot.
This diner includes Kayees among biryanis they have enjoyed.
Feels the Mattancherry branch was once good but has declined.
Agrees Kayees is just a disappointment, never understood the hype.
Suggests Kayees Mattancherry.
Personally a Kayees fan; calls the Mattancherry shop perfect Kochi style biryani.
Relays a secondhand opinion that Kayees has declined.
Suggests Kayees Mattancherry.
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Last verified 23/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.