Sethi da Dhaba, Kadavanthra
15 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/Kochi, r/Kerala·24 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Sethi da Dhaba in Kadavanthra is repeatedly recommended for Punjabi food, with lassi drawing specific praise. It also has a substantial dissenting camp: diners describe disappointing repeat visits, poor service or food they find overhyped. Price is another recurring objection, and one diner mentions small portions and awkward rush-hour parking.
Address
Sethi Da Dhaba, 61, Subhash Chandra Bose Rd, New Kudumbi Colony, Jawahar Nagar, Kadavanthra, Kochi, Ernakulam, Keralam 682020, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Lassi
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.
Suggested for North Indian food.
Listed among overrated food spots in Kochi.
Loves the place.
Says Sethi is good.
Likes it but says it is too expensive.
Had really bad experiences there a couple of times.
Suggests it as a Punjabi restaurant when you want a break from Keralan flavors.
Loved it for its authentic lassi
Pricier but pretty good, with a great lassi.
Picks it as the overall best.
Really good food but pricey compared to Urban Paratha
Agrees with recommending Sethi da Dhaba.
Pocket friendly Punjabi option and very nice.
One of the few places they've liked.
Says Sethi is good.
Ate there recently and found it bad
Complains of below-average experiences every time, with poor service and exorbitant prices, calling it overhyped.
OK if you are looking for food plus ambience
Agrees it's good but portions are small for the price and parking is a hassle at rush hours.
Serves good Punjabi food, prices a bit high but they loved the food
Recommends it approvingly.
Food is absolute trash despite multiple tries over the years.
Named as overrated
Says despite the cost it is worth every penny.
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