iNJi Restaurant
Tucked along Alappuzha’s labyrinth of canals, iNJi Restaurant reimagines Kerala’s coastal bounty through a quietly audacious lens: pearl-spot slow-grilled in banana leaf, toddy-fermented appams cradling coconut-milk stew, and masalas ground to the rhythm of backwater lapping. Within a century-old timber house restored with terracotta tiles and soft lantern glow, chefs weave grandmother recipes with restrained global technique, turning each plate into an edible postcard of spice-route heritage.
Sanathanam Ward, SDV Central School Road, Kerala 688001, India
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4.9/5 (Read the Reviews)
Tucked away on SDV Central School Road in Kerala’s Sanathanam Ward, iNJi Restaurant turns the local spice route into a concise tasting menu: pepper-laced river-fish moilee, slow-cooked jackfruit biryani and a cardamom-palm-sugar payasam that lingers like 4.9 stars worth of applause.
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 7 AM–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10:30 PM |
More information
Where exactly is iNJi Restaurant located?
iNJi Restaurant sits on SDV Central School Road in Sanathanam Ward, Kollam, Kerala 688001, India, a short walk from the main bus stand and easily spotted by its minimalist wooden façade.
Does iNJi serve only South-Indian food or other cuisines as well?
While the kitchen celebrates Kerala’s spice heritage with dishes like karimeen pollichathu, the menu also folds in pan-Indian and light continental options so every guest finds a comfort plate.
How highly is iNJi rated by diners and review platforms?
The restaurant maintains a 4.9/5 average across Google and TripAdvisor, with guests repeatedly praising the consistent flavours, attentive service, and the serene courtyard seating.
Do I need a reservation, especially on weekends?
Weekend evenings fill up quickly, so a quick phone call or WhatsApp message earlier in the day secures your table and lets the team prepare any special dietary requests in advance.
