Food of Kodaikanal

Chocolates, Sandwiches, Brownies, cheeses and some hot 'chai' are the most sought after eateries of Kodaikanal. Other than these, there is a lot that stands out in this town such as locally produced organic foods, a rich and spicy dash of Punjabi cuisine, popular items of Tibetan cuisine, an absolutely lip-smacking variety of Biryanis, as well as an elaborate Gujarati platter. Find local and traditional platters here too, with essentials like Dosas, idilis, Upma, Parota, Sambhar, Rasam, Paysam, Kesari, Sweet pongal and lots more.

Here are the top 14 restaurants in Kodaikanal:

1. Altaf's Cafe

Dolphin's Nose Road, Vattakanal, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India 
Indian, MiddleEastern
8.30AM-9:30PM
INR 100 -300

2. Royal Tibet

Poet Tyagaraja Road, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu - 624101, India 
Tibetan
lunch & dinner
INR 80-200

3. Hotel Astoria

Bazaar Road, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India 
Indian
7 AM - 10 PM
INR 150-300

4. Patel Restaurant

Anna Salai, Bazaar Road, Kodaikanal 
Indian
lunch & dinner
INR 80-150

5. Hilltop Towers

Club Road, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India 
Indian
lunch & dinner
INR 100-200

6. Tava

Satya Complex,Poet Tyagaraja Rd,Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu,624101 
Indian
11 AM - 9:30 PM
INR 300

7. Pastry Corner

Annasalai(Bazaar Road), Maratta Complex, Next to Astoria Veg Restaurant, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu 624101, India 
Bakery, Cafe
10AM-2PM & 3PM-6PM
INR 100-200

8. Hotel New Punjab

PT Road, 7 Roads Junction, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu 
Indian
12.30 - 10 PM
INR 100-400

9. Eco Nut

Poet Tyagaraja Road, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu 
Cafe
10:30 AM - 6 PM(Sunday Closed)

10. Cloud Street

1st, P T Road, Kodaikanal, dindigul, Kodaikanal Lake, Kodaikanal 
Sandwich, Pizza, Fast Food, Desserts, Burger, Beverages
9:30 AM to 9:30 PM
350

11. Carlton

Lake Road, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu 
Indian, Continental
7 - 10 AM, 1 - 3 PM, 7.30 -10.30 PM
INR 700-2000

12. Ten Degrees

This fusion restaurant offers quality Contemporary & International cuisine. Known for its coconut mousse and keema, the quirky variety each dish brings to the menu is par excellence.

13. Muncheez

144 P T Road Kodaikanal, Kodaikanal mpty, dindigul, Kodaikanal Lake, Kodaikanal 
Sandwich, Rolls, Pizza, Modern Indian, Italian, Desserts, Burger, Beverages
11 AM to 9 PM (Mon-Wed, Fri-Sun), Thu Closed
300

With the best burgers and cheesecakes in Kodaikanal, this quirky cafe with board games and books is a tourists' go-to when you have the munchies. Aptly named, quick bites are served here or doggy-bagged for the perfect on-the-go snack.

14. Pot Luck

Near 7 Road Junction, Poet Tyagaraja Rd, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India 
Cafe
11 AM -7:30 PM, Wed-Mon
INR 350

Kodaikanal Photos

Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
Kodaikanal Lake (Kodai Lake), Manmade Lake located in Kodaikanal
Green Valley View (Suicide Point)
Coakers Walk, Built by Lt. Coaker in 1872

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