Hidden among the narrow lanes of Thiruvananthapuram, Pankayam is quietly rewriting the city’s culinary script, fusing hyper-local Kerala produce with pan-Indian technique. Inside the 120-year-old timber bungalow, chefs coax smoke from coconut husk to perfume river-prawn moilee, while dehydrated banana blossoms are powdered over winter wheat rotis. Diners taste history in every bite—recipes rescued from forgotten palace diaries—yet plated with the precision of modern gastronomy.
JUST AFTER UNDERPASS, Bakery Flyover, Nandavanam, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695033, India
+91 94950 29029
Hidden just after the Bakery flyover underpass, Pankayam turns Kerala’s everyday staples into refined plates—think crisp-edged karimeen pollichathu and slow-cooked mutton stew that tastes like Sunday at grandma’s—served in a quiet, wood-lined room where the only rush is the aroma of fresh appams coming off the pan; call ahead on +91 94950 29029 or book through pankayamindia.com, because even locals fight for these tables.
| Sunday | 11:40 AM–10:40 PM |
| Monday | 11:40 AM–10:40 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:40 AM–10:40 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:40 AM–10:40 PM |
| Thursday | 11:40 AM–10:40 PM |
| Friday | 11:40 AM–10:40 PM |
| Saturday | 11:40 AM–10:40 PM |
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Where exactly is Pankayam located in Thiruvananthapuram?
Pankayam sits at JUST AFTER UNDERPASS, Bakery Flyover, Nandavanam, Palayam, a spot that keeps you close to the city centre while still being easy to reach from the railway station or the Kerala University campus; the full postal address is Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695033, India, and most ride-hailing apps will drop you right at the door.
Does Pankayam take table reservations, and how do I confirm one?
Yes, you can reserve a table by calling +91 94950 29029 between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m.; the staff will hold your preferred slot for 15 minutes past the booked time, after which the table is released to walk-ins.
Is the menu at Pankayam purely regional Kerala cuisine?
While Kerala specialities dominate—think karimeen pollichathu and thattu dosa—the kitchen also plates up north-Indian gravies, Chinese stir-fries, and a short bakery section so that every member of a mixed group finds something familiar.
Can I host a private party or corporate lunch at Pankayam?
The first-floor banquet room seats 60 guests theatre-style or 40 in a U-shape for presentations; packages start at ₹550 per head and include projector, Wi-Fi, and a customised buffet—bookings close 48 hours in advance through the same phone number or the contact form on pankayamindia.com.
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