hotel sona

a reaffirmation of the fact that amazing food in kochi is found in the most unexpected, unassuming places. this is a pretty average looking restaurant right next to padma theatre. but their mutton pepper masala and tandoori chicken was by far one of the best in kochi. and pretty crowded too even at 9 pm with plenty of families queuing outside for their parcels - means that this restaurant is quite a local favourite.

average no nonsense place on busy mg road.
the food here is fast and decent. this isn't a fancy place, but a practical place.
when you are around padma area and you want a quick no nonsense lunch, this is an option.

and oh! they don't have an ac section.

a decent , no nonsense restaurant located near padma. crowded most of the times. a good place to have lunch. decent quality meals and biriyani, and quality is consistent most of the times. and the rates are also reasonable. dont expect a great ambience, its just an other restaurant.

verdict: an ideal place to have a meal without burning your pocket.

located bang on padma junction, hotel sona is a great place for a quick lunch. there are many such restaurants in cochin who offer a variety of cuisine ranging from chinese to north indian to kerala food. sona clearly makes its name for the distinct taste it maintains in different cuisine.

i have on almost all my visits stuck to kerala and north indian food here. kadai chicken, chicken roast, butter chicken, egg roast, etc are all really good dishes to have with chapathi or porota. during lunch hours meals is also a good option along with fish fry. their fish gravy is quite tasty. i have lime juice whenever i come here. their chilled lime juice pairs up well with any meal.

a place with no frills and believes in providing good food at a reasonable price, sona is definitely a place to try out. the food won't disappoint you!!