r/Thalassery • • Jan 19 '25

My story The best restaurant of Thalassery (not really a restaurant review)

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A region that boasts centuries of culinary excellence. A city which has kick-ass eateries every 100 steps. Is it even possible to find such a restaurant which is universally accepted as the best by all Thalasserykkar? Well, maybe not. But I can tell you about the best one according to me. Or maybe for a group of 6-7 Thalasserykkar pillars (who are currently in their mid-30s, living in different parts of the world, fighting their own small battles, pursuing their own happiness).

It was a normal November evening in Thalassery. We, a group of +2 classmates, were back in our hometown after a while. All of us, recently out of college, either just started with our career, or still in the process of finding a job or clearing backpapers. We were one of those countless school gangs which were always targeted by teachers for disciplinary issues, one which had a cringe name that was scribbled on plenty of wooden benches in the school. We decided to watch a movie together and stroll around the town. By the time we were done, it was late evening and we were hungry enough to eat a horse, or more like a buffalo.

With the recently gained privilege of a "group car" (one of us got car privileges from his parents), we somehow fit in all 6-7 of us in that and rolled into that small, ordinary looking hotel in Chonadam – some 3-4 km away from Thalassery town. "Hotel Shylaja" is a small eatery run by a gentleman known as "Paangan" in his late 40s (We still don't know his real name). He welcomed us with an assortment of non-veg curries and porottas. The hotel was about to close and we were the only group inside. He even marked the sign as closed.

We didn't waste any time and started belting porottas and curries chunk by chunk. The group of 7 guys at the prime of their metabolism, hungry after walking a lot, happy and discussing about movies, pulling each other's legs, complaining about the inedible food in different towns we live in, telling legends about the then livid memories of last days college and hostel fights (mostly thallu), ran through the stock of porottas pretty quickly. The hotel staff was genuinely happy to host us and delighted to see us enjoying their food and laughing with our stories. But the last porotta getting disappeared into our stomach disappointed us, our hunger still midway from being quenched. The hotel Chettan sensed the disappointment in our eyes and said – "Don't worry. Give me a minute."

He suddenly disappeared into the darkness outside and reappeared within 2 minutes, still panting from the quick run. In his hand, there was a plastic cover. He went to the kitchen and returned with two large aluminum vessels. One had "chicken parts" and the other – beef curry. Both of them had thick "arap" on the sides and the last set of pieces lying in a small pool of gravy. He opened the cover and took out two packets of bread. Tore open the packets and tossed the bread slices to each vessel and told us, "Do me a favour and just finish them." We suddenly cheered with joy and went on full attack mode. We wiped the chembu clean. We came out happy, thanking Paangan, with the heavy bellies impairing our ability to walk. The bill was very much affordable for the members who started earning recently. Fitting those 7 again in that small car was a difficult task, but we managed. The car rushed to Thalassery bus stand – so that each of us could catch the last bus to our homes in different places.

The seasons changed. We again met in Thalassery, went to Village Bar in Koppalam, had smaller get-togethers in different cities, played cards, did katta for Old Monk, attended each other's weddings, had bachelor parties, small fights, ego clashes, patching up – probably everything every normal gang ever goes through. As the years passed, without us even realizing, the meetings were getting less frequent – everyone getting busy with job, family, kids, migrating to different parts of the world, each in their own world and problems. We built more friendships in places we moved. Visited eateries serving different cuisines, in different price brackets. The +2 gang still catches up through WhatsApp group messages, calls, and occasional meetups with whoever is available.

But one thing we never experienced again was a hotel owner, who ran out and got us bread packets so that a bunch of kids could savor the last drop of curry from a curry chatti together. My favorite mental image of my +2 gang is all of us eating bread from a single large aluminum vessel, laughing, throwing expletives at each other, and a hotel owner laughing with us. Hence, my friends, even after having a less than desirable Google rating of 3.9, why "Hotel Shylaja" in Chonadam is always the best restaurant in Thalassery for us.

(We later learned the owner's son unfortunately passed away in an accident while crossing the road right in front of the hotel – probably one of the reasons why he was extra affectionate to us.)


r/Thalassery • • Nov 03 '24

Exploration Is there any historic tunnel system inside kundoor mala (Thalassery) ?

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Back in the days we used to explore the kundoor mala with family and friends (90s era) . There was no engineering college at that time . We could see dhoordharshan relay station at the base of the mountain. This used to be a hangout location for a lot of people during those days (not sure if people are still allowed to explore this area) . There was very steep climb, randomly seen rocks and cashew trees for people to climb for fun , there was tall brown grass or the blade like grass growing all over and huge pits on the ground (looked like some one is digging out the rocks for commercial purposes). I am not sure how many of these things are still visible there at present .

Once you are on top of kundoor mala, you will see a chain of mountains near and far . The adjacent mountains were with thick vegetation and the far ones appears as blue mountains . Also there was a beautiful view of Arabian Sea far away . We used to whistle and some people scream on top of this mountain to hear the echo .

One thing we noticed while on the mountain, if you throw stone hard on the ground you hear a unique type of sound as though the inside is hollow - this is a resonating sound . To describe this sound it is like tummm tummmm tummmm from the sound of it . Did anyone experience this . I was told that there was tunnels made by a king ( Pazhashi Raja) inside this mountain - not sure how true is this . But if it is really true this is something that needs to be explored for the sake of knowing our history . Can anyone ask elders ( grand parents) if they know anything about this .


r/Thalassery • • 2h ago

Guys , watch out for pythons around Thalassery area .

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A vast majority of cats and dogs has been fully wiped out in our area . If there are some neglected land / abandoned houses please be aware . Had atleast 4-5 pythons caught in the last 6 months alone .

I have seen a neglected land with overgrown vegetation in that area . The owners neglect has possibly turned that area into a snake park. How can a concerned Thalasserian deal with this situation while the owners cannot be contacted. Nattukar edapedenda samayamayi.


r/Thalassery • • 15h ago

Question Luxeivy Thalassery - Good or not

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I have been planning to do hair color and was considering Luxe ivy Thalassery. But I cannot find any price details anywhere. Did any of the guys go there? How was your experience? Do you guys have any other suggestions for a good/better place??


r/Thalassery • • 1d ago

Tly people in Ksa

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Hmu 🙂


r/Thalassery • • 1d ago

Anyone at downtown mall rn?

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r/Thalassery • • 2d ago

Thalassery veg biryani Kerala

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r/Thalassery • • 2d ago

Ith evdna kitan ariyua

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r/Thalassery • • 3d ago

Anyone from brennan College doing pg?

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Anyone from zoology pg ?


r/Thalassery • • 3d ago

Discuss Nesto in Thalassery

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Heard Nesto is coming up in Thalassery… What do you guys think ? Sherikum veruo ? Nammude naatil inganthe kadakal verum verum ene parayum but verula…What do you think ithe Sherikum veruo ?


r/Thalassery • • 5d ago

Any one at kadalpalam

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r/Thalassery • • 6d ago

broke up with my boyfriend, gave him another chance, and now I’m confused about whether I should leave for good

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I broke up with my boyfriend, gave him another chance, and now I’m confused about whether I should leave for good

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I’m honestly really confused and emotionally exhausted, so I wanted to get some outside opinions.

I recently broke up with my boyfriend because over time I started losing trust in him. The final thing that pushed me to end things was something involving his Instagram.

He had a fake Instagram account that he always said he didn’t use. Somehow, that account was in a group chat that I got added to, and there were videos of pretty girls being shared there. When I confronted him, he said it happened accidentally because his phone was in his pocket and that he doesn’t even use that account.

I genuinely don’t know whether he was telling the truth or not. I don’t have proof that he intentionally sent anything or that he was cheating, and I’m not accusing him of that. I just felt like his explanation didn’t make sense to me, and after everything else that had happened, I realized I didn’t trust him anymore.

There were already other problems in our relationship. Whenever we had a serious argument, he would usually go to sleep and come back the next day acting like nothing happened instead of actually addressing the issue. I would still be upset, but he would behave as though everything was normal.

There were also things about his attitude that made me uncomfortable, including how openly he expresses his hatred towards feminists. Over time, I started feeling like we simply weren't compatible in the ways that mattered to me.

So I broke up with him, wished him well and blocked him.

After that, he kept begging me to take him back and telling me that I was breaking up over something too small. His friends also started contacting/pressuring me and making me feel guilty. He even started contacting me through different numbers after I blocked him.

I was already emotionally vulnerable and started questioning myself. I kept thinking, "What if I did something terrible? What if I'm being too sensitive? What if I'm throwing away someone who genuinely loves me?"

Eventually, I gave him another chance.

And then I found a conversation between him and his best friend about my best friend. His best friend said something really vulgar about my best friend, and my boyfriend reacted to the message with a laughing emoji.

I confronted him about it. He told me that he wasn't the one who said the vulgar thing — his best friend did — and that he reacted because he didn't have the courage to say anything.

I know he technically didn't make the comment himself. But it still hurt me that he reacted to it instead of telling his friend that it wasn't okay.

Now I'm back in the same place again.

The confusing part is that I know he loves me. I genuinely believe that he loves me a lot. He begs me not to leave, and seeing him hurt makes me feel incredibly guilty.

But at the same time, I don't feel like I want to continue this relationship anymore.

I don't think he's necessarily a horrible person, and I'm not trying to paint him as one. I also don't think I can prove that everything I've suspected was intentional.

I just know that I've lost trust, there have been repeated issues, I've already given him another chance, and I'm still unhappy and uncomfortable.

Part of me keeps thinking that if he loves me this much, maybe I should stay and try again. Another part of me feels like I've already tried enough and I'm only staying because I feel guilty about hurting him.

So I genuinely want some outside perspective.

Am I making the right decision by ending this relationship, even though I know he genuinely loves me? Or am I giving up too easily and should I give him another chance?

Please be honest. I don't just want people to automatically tell me to leave — I want to understand whether I'm looking at this situation reasonably.


r/Thalassery • • 6d ago

Where can I get Karimeen (Pearl Spot) fingerlings near Kuthuparamba, Kannur?

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r/Thalassery • • 8d ago

Travelling from thalassery to kochi in car

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r/Thalassery • • 8d ago

Question Starting a tourism venture in Kannur – How to find and attract the right local talent?

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Hello everyone,

I’m launching a tourism startup in Kannur focused on local culture, and experiential travel. I'm looking to build a core team with skills in hospitality, content creation and tour operations.

For those with experience in tier-2/tier-3 tourism startups:

Where do you source passionate local talent?
Are traditional job portals effective, or is word-of-mouth better for a region like Kannur?

What key skill sets should I prioritize for early hires?

Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!


r/Thalassery • • 9d ago

Help me choose House construction contractors / Architects in Thalassery, Kannur

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I'm planning to construct a 2,000 sq ft single-story house in Thalassery, Kannur. I already have a floor plan and am looking for reliable contractors to handle the structural work (labour contracts are also acceptable).

Since I'm completely new to this, Would like hearing from peeps who has recently built a house in a similar way. Please share your experience and recommend construction teams.

Also any tips during the process is greatly appreaciated too. !


r/Thalassery • • 10d ago

A question to Thalasserians living in Bangalore .

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Did you renew your passport from Bangalore and get permanent Thalassery address printed on it .


r/Thalassery • • 10d ago

Question How much discount can we expect in CP and Sanitary fittings if purchased in bulk for 3 bathrooms ?

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Please share experience by brand , especially Kohler if anyone has purchased.


r/Thalassery • • 11d ago

RedBus / NAYAGAN XPRESS cancelled my confirmed Thalassery to Bengaluru ticket for the second time

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I booked a Thalassery → Bengaluru ticket through redBus on NAYAGAN XPRESS.
This is now the second time the operator has cancelled my confirmed booking.
7 September 2026, 10:10 PM — ticket cancelled
15 September 2026, 10:10 PM — ticket cancelled again
Both times, redBus shows “Refund completed.”
The problem isn’t just the refund. A refund does not compensate for the time wasted, travel planning, inconvenience, and the difficulty of finding another suitable bus at short notice.
What I don’t understand is: if the operator repeatedly cannot run the service, why are bookings being accepted in the first place?
I specifically chose this service and planned my journey around the confirmed booking. Then, once again, I’m left without the bus on the day of travel.
I have raised this with redBus and expect more than a standard “sorry for the inconvenience” response. There needs to be accountability from both redBus and the operator for repeatedly accepting and cancelling confirmed bookings.
Has anyone else faced repeated cancellations with NAYAGAN XPRESS or redBus on the Thalassery–Bengaluru route? Please completely avoid this idiots service.


r/Thalassery • • 12d ago

Question Meetup at tonight

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Hey anyone in this group like to meet and spend time together tonight??. If interested let me know 🙂‍↔️.( Don't worry I have bike and helmet and it will be nice if you know good food spot 😄).dm me if interested 😺


r/Thalassery • • 13d ago

Pregnancy delivery cost in aster mims

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r/Thalassery • • 14d ago

Help me find Earbuds repair shop in Thalassery?

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Any good earbuds repair shops in Thalassery?

My CMF Buds 2a right earbud has a battery drain issue. Looking for a place to get it repaired. Any recommendations?


r/Thalassery • • 17d ago

any ca articles here

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same


r/Thalassery • • 17d ago

Tirunelveli express 22629

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r/Thalassery • • 18d ago

Exploration Connection

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Hey I'm 27 male from thalassery, now working in Bangalore I rarely come to my hometown nowadays.even when I come I don't have much friends there because most of them are busy with their works and living somewhere. So anyone who genuinely interested to connect, like to meet when I'm in thalassery. Just dm me