Turkwise – Turkish Restaurant & Cafe
Tucked away in Kannur’s bustling food scene, Turkwise brings the soul of Anatolia to India with charcoal-kissed kebabs, buttery pides, and cardamom-laced Turkish coffee served in tiny copper cups. Inside the wood-accented café, the air is thick with the scent of sumac and slow-steeped black tea, while low seating and mosaic lamps transport diners from Kerala’s coconut-lined coasts to Istanbul’s lantern-lit nights.
V986+JJR, Onden Rd, Kannur, Kerala 670001, India
+91 95448 09090
4.2/5 (Read the Reviews)
Turkwise brings a rare taste of Anatolia to Kannur, seating guests in a light-filled café on Onden Rd where the aroma of freshly baked pide and slow-grilled Adana kebabs drifts across the 4.2-star dining room; share a mezze platter, sip on thick Turkish coffee, and let the staff guide you through baklava layers while the courtyard fountain keeps the Kerala heat at bay.
| Sunday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–11 PM |
More information
Where exactly is Turkwise located in Kannur?
Turkwise – Turkish Restaurant & Café sits at V986+JJR, Onden Road, a short drive from Kannur railway station; most locals recognise the spot as the quiet lane behind the fire station, so navigation apps or a quick auto-rickshaw ride will drop you at the door in under ten minutes from the city centre.
Do I need to reserve a table in advance?
While walk-ins are welcome, weekend evenings fill up fast because of the 4.2-star buzz on social media; a quick call to +91 95448 09090 before 5 p.m. usually secures the table you want without any wait.
Is the menu suitable for Indian spice levels and vegetarian diets?
The kitchen adapts Turkish classics to local palates—think low-chilli shish tawook and paneer pide baked in the same stone oven—so vegetarians and spice-sensitive guests still get authentic Anatolian flavours without the burn.
Can I host a private celebration at Turkwise?
Yes, the mezzanine floor seats 22 guests comfortably and can be pre-booked for birthdays or office dinners; the team will customise set menus and allow you to bring a cake for a modest plating fee.