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Whenever people talk about seafood in Alappuzha, the conversation usually revolves around expensive waterfront restaurants, toddy shops, and tourist-friendly seafood platters. But like our usual explorations, I was more interested in finding a place where locals enjoy their seafood lunch. That search brought us to Aravala Restaurant Alappuzha.
Aravala Restaurant Alappuzha has multiple branches in the city, but we visited the one near to the Collectorate in Alappuzha.
Known among locals for its traditional Kerala seafood preparations and lunch meals, Aravala has built a reputation for serving fresh seafood without unnecessary frills. Naturally, we were curious to see if it lived up to the hype.
As lunchtime approached, the restaurant quickly filled with diners. The menu featured a tempting variety of seafood dishes ranging from fish curries and fish fry to prawns, squid, fish eggs, and seasonal specialities. After some discussion, we decided to try a combination of their most popular dishes.
The stars of our meal turned out to be the Kalanji Fish Head Curry and Kalanji Tawa Fry.
The fish head curry was packed with flavour and carried the kind of depth that only comes from traditional Kerala-style cooking. For seafood lovers, fish head curries often offer some of the most intense flavours, and this one certainly delivered.
The Kalanji Tawa Fry was equally impressive. Fresh, well-seasoned, and perfectly cooked, it quickly became the highlight of the table. In fact, it ended up stealing the spotlight from some of the other dishes we ordered.
We also tried Fish Egg Fry, Chemmeen Roast, Koonthal, Beef Koorka, and Meals. The Fish Egg Fry was particularly enjoyable and added another dimension to the seafood experience. The Chemmeen Roast offered a satisfying balance of spice and flavour, while the Koonthal paired beautifully with the meals.
Interestingly, while the Beef Koorka was good, I found myself repeatedly going back to the seafood dishes. When the seafood is this good, even a well-prepared beef dish can struggle to compete for attention.
The meals provided the perfect base for exploring the various curries and side dishes. Served in the traditional Kerala style, they complemented the seafood rather than overpowering it.
What We Tried at Aravala Restaurant Alappuzha
- Kerala Meals
- Kalanji Fish Head Curry
- Kalanji Tawa Fry
- Fish Egg Fry
- Chemmeen Roast
- Koonthal
- Beef Koorka
Visited On
Month of Visit: May 2026
Please note that menu items, prices, availability, and restaurant operations may change over time.
FoodNTravel Ratings
Food: 4.3/5
Service: 4.1/5
Ambiance: 3.8/5
Accessibility: 4.0/5
Parking: Yes
Price of Items We Tried
- Meals – ₹90
- Kalanji Fish Head Curry – ₹400
- Kalanji Tawa Fry – ₹850
- Chemmeen Roast – ₹160
- Koonthal – ₹140
- Beef Koorka – ₹120
Location
Aravala Restaurant
Near Collectorate, Zackaria Bazar, Alappuzha, Kerala 688001
Contact:
9656123451
8078968560
FoodNTravel Verdict
If you’re looking for a seafood lunch experience that feels more local than touristy, Aravala Restaurant deserves serious consideration. The Kalanji Fish Head Curry and Kalanji Tawa Fry alone make the visit worthwhile, while the variety of seafood dishes ensures there’s something for every seafood lover. During our visit, the seafood was so good that even the Beef Koorka struggled to grab attention.
For anyone searching for authentic Kerala seafood in Alappuzha, Aravala is definitely worth adding to the list.
