Kayees Rahmatulla Cafe -Kochi

Ask any Kochiite what’s the one must have dish in the city and they’d definitely say Kayeekka’s biryani. Started in the year after Indian independence, Rahmathulla Restaurant was re-baptised as Kayees (after owner VK Kayee) by the people of Mattancherry. The taste the biryani (offered in mutton, chicken, fish and prawn variants) which has captured the hearts of celebrities including artist MF Husain and chef Hemant Oberoi.