M G Road, Kochi Overview
Mahatma Gandhi Road, popularly known as MG Road among the people is considered to be the commercial hub of Kochi. Everything you want and need can be found here. It’s a shopaholic’s paradise with many colourful shops and markets lined up in one road. The people of Kochi and some even from far away places come here for shopping as one can easily find clothes, accessories and household items. If you’re a more serious shopper and curious about the local products and crafts, you can find some of the best handicrafts, spices, and local products as you walk through many alleys of MG Road. But, as you walk through alleyways and find something you like, always remember to haggle and bargain.
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Shopping in MG Road
Malls in MG Road
From international products and brands to local products, everything is available here. The mall even has a multiplex movie theatre with 11 screens, a gaming centre, food court, and restaurants.
Timings: 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM
2. Jacob’s DD Mall
More of a complex than a mall, it has many shops selling local products and restaurants selling local food. The place also has a Tattoo parlour if you’re feeling particularly rebellious or just want some art on you.
Timings: 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Restaurants in MG Road, Kochi
- Kochi is a coastal town with influences from all parts of Kerala, and the world has some of the best cuisines you can find. As MG Road is a commercial hub, restaurants are aplenty.
- If you’re looking for some of the best local delicacies, make your way towards Arippa Restaurant or the Grand Hotel and fill yourself up with some traditional and not so traditional Keralite food. It will fill your stomach as well as your heart at a very reasonable amount.
- You can also find franchises like Barbeque Nation, McDonald’s, Subway, Baskin Robbins and more.
Pubs in MG Road, Kochi
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Tips
- Always remember to haggle if you’re buying something from the streets.
- Saturdays and Sundays are usually really crowded.
- Getting to MG Road is easier if you make use of public transports: buses and the metro.
- The best time to visit is between 12 PM and 5 PM as there will be a fewer crowd.
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