We were shopping in and around Kannur when it was time for lunch. So we stopped by at Nouka, and we were in for a treat !
There is good parking available, which is a boon in the city. Once inside, we were in a...big hall with the cutout of a ship. The upper half of the ship (deck) is the first floor dining area. The bottom is the kitchen. And the rest of the hall is the ground dining section.
We sat downstairs, and there is adequate seating available. There are two large tower air conditioners, along with other a/c units that maintain a pleasant temperature. We also went upstairs on "the deck" to see the beautiful ship arrangements.
The nautical theme is evident everywhere. There are large ropes knotted into nets, fake driftwood and other maritime embellishments abound. We really liked the vibe!
The food was excellent. The mutton biryani was just right, so were the large porottas (two are sufficient for one person because of the size) and the pearl fish masala in banana leaf preparation (Karimeen Pollichathu). The chilly chicken felt different, some of us liked it and others didnt. When we ordered ice cream, they gave us double dollops as that's the standard there. It was all very satisfying indeed.
As a side note, the service was also very courteous and they served everything in clean and tidy plates.
We would wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone visiting Kannur.More