Pathal Biriyani, Panampilly Nagar
16 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Kochi·20 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Pathal's Panampilly Nagar shop attracts repeated recommendations, especially for beef and kuttan biryani. Several commenters place it in the Malabar tradition, and one considers the kuttan version particularly close to that style. The enthusiasm has dissent: one person disliked it on two visits, another found the kuttan biryani unimpressive, and a third criticised the flavour and meat texture. One diner liked the beef but would not repeat the chicken.
Address
Pathal kitchen, GCDA Complex, Panampilly Nagar Ave, Giri Nagar, Panampilly Nagar, Kochi, Ernakulam, Keralam 682036, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Beef biryani, Kuttan 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.
Recommends Pathal biryani at Panampilly Nagar.
Says it was hands down really good.
Calls the Panampilly Nagar branch the clear best and suggests arriving before 8pm; says the wait is worthwhile.
Recommends it for Malabar-style biryani.
Notes it gets lots of likes lately at the Panampilly location.
Tried the kuttan biriyani there and it was not great.
Suggests Pathal at Panampilly.
Says it is a must-try biryani spot in Panampilly Nagar
Calls its biryani mild spicy yet full of flavour, part of the group they prefer.
Calls it the best beef biryani in a while, better than famous spots, and notes late hours.
Says their kuttan biriyani is the closest to Malabar biriyani in Kochi and tastes the best.
Lists Pathal among recommended biryani places.
From experience, recommends Pathal for biryani.
Endorses the recommendation of Pathal in Panampilly Nagar.
Recommends Pathal.
Found the chicken not worth repeating but says the beef is good.
Tried it twice with five friends and none of them liked it; questions its hype.
Names Pathal Kitchen as an example of a Malabar-style biriyani shop when asked about starting one in Kochi.
This diner praises the kuttan biryani at Panampilly Nagar.
Calls it overrated with no flavour and overcooked, watery-tasting meat.
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Last verified 23/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.