What to order at Thalassery Thattukada

Must order
Potthu kaal, the bone cracked at the table for the marrow, with Malabar parottas, then the mutton biryani.
Signature dishes
Malabar parotta, Potthu kaal, Mutton biryani
Editor tip
Start with a kadak tea, as Gulf News does, then order parottas, beef curry and potthu kaal; the tables gradually fill up by evening.
CuisineIndian
Price$
NeighborhoodAl Khalidiya
HoursDaily 06:00-00:00
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