South Indian cuisine is making waves in a popular Bristolian neighbourhood, as one restaurant serves up the spices and the charm.
he wafting scents of the Malabar coast are hard to miss as one walks into Dev’s Kerala. Only this little piece of God’s Own Country is nearer the top end of Gloucester Road in Bristol, far from the green and wet coast of Southern India. In a country where curries are only second to fish-and-chips, this restaurant brings some of the original mouth-watering spices of South India to the table.
[quote align=”center” color=”#b64736″]With a delectable menu of curries from the different parts of the state, there is a variety of both non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes to choose from.[/quote]The rich colours of the Kerala Fish Curry and the Malabar Chicken Curry are only rivaled by their taste, an infusion of all the spices of the region. Their Okra Fry and Ghee Roast (crisp savoury pancakes) are also worth a mention. While the restaurant was started over a year ago, business has picked up, with more people returning and recommending it in turn.
The ambiance is snug and pleasant, with simple decor and an unassuming charm. The food is made fresh, with the fragrance of the many spices wafting up from the kitchen to whet the appetite and is served piping hot. The waiters and the proprietor are friendly and courteous to a fault.
While by name Dev’s Kerala caters to the South Indian palate, it also has options for the regular curry house lover, offering a substantial number of dishes from the North of India as well. However, the clientele includes not only Indian members of the public who want to return to their culinary roots, but also others who want to dive headfirst into the world of authentic South Indian cuisine.
Riya Kartha
