Coastal South Indian flavors with innovative twists. Must-try hoppers, tender fish curry & crispy bonda.
Amber Sutherland-Namako reviews Kanyakumari, a restaurant near Union Square offering a "journey from Mumbai to Kanyakumari" with a bustling yet comfortable atmosphere and a menu featuring coastal South Indian cuisine.
This Union Square spot offers a culinary journey from Mumbai to Kanyakumari, specializing in bold and flavorful South Indian cuisine with a coastal focus. Reviewers praise innovative twists on classics and recommend trying dishes like the crispy bonda, tender fish curry, and flavorful malabar paratha. While some dishes impress, a critique was noted on the scant meat portions in the goat biryani.
Kanyakumari offers a vibrant South Indian menu with a coastal emphasis. Standout dishes include crispy bonda, flavorful fish curry, and excellent malabar paratha. While many dishes are highly praised, some found the goat biryani to have scant meat portions.
"The crispy bonda and tender fish curry are highlighted as particularly delicious, with the malabar paratha being an excellent accompaniment."
Customers are highly impressed with the unique and flavorful South Indian cuisine, frequently recommending the restaurant for its innovative dishes and overall dining experience.
Important Note
While generally praised, one commenter noted that the goat biryani had scant meat portions.
"This user recommends Kanyakumari for coastal Indian food, suggesting it as an alternative to Semma, which they felt was a bit overhyped."
Positive"This commenter recommends trying Kanyakumari as an alternative to GupShup."
Positive"Kanyakumari is listed among other recommended Indian restaurants."
Positive"Kanyakumari is recommended as a South Indian restaurant option, especially if Semma reservations are difficult to obtain."
Positive"This user states Kanyakumari is their favorite of the listed options, highlighting its unique dishes and taste."
Positive"Kanyakumari is preferred by this commenter over Gupshup."
Positive"This commenter loved Kanyakumari, recommending it for its flavorful and unique regional/South Indian dishes. They also suggest Gupshup for a good vibe with classic dishes and cocktails, and mention Bungalow's walk-in possibility."
Positive"This commenter recommends Kanyakumari for a new experience and considers its overall flavor profile superior to GupShup."
Positive"The commenter suggests Kanyakumari for those seeking more unique and regional Indian dishes, contrasting it with Gupshup's more standard offerings."
Neutral"This commenter had a recent and very positive experience at Kanyakumari, describing the food as absolutely delicious."
Positive"The commenter suggested Kanyakumari for a unique Indian food experience."
Positive"The user followed up on a recommendation and stated that everything at Kanyakumari was amazing, and they will definitely revisit."
Positive"This commenter recommends Kanyakumari, noting it's not directly in Midtown but close by."
Positive"Kanyakumari is listed among restaurants offering interesting and non-traditional takes on Indian food, suggested for those who might prefer a unique experience over authentic Indian cuisine."
Positive"Recommends Kanyakumari in response to the request for Sri Lankan/Indian food with hoppers."
Positive"Recommends Kanyakumari, stating it serves solid hoppers."
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