How we made this list: every place below appears on public map and directory listings (checked in 2026) at the address given. We have not added ratings, prices or dishes we could not confirm. Listings change — check opening hours on Google Maps before you go. Nothing here is paid or sponsored.
HMT Junction and South Kalamassery
HMT Junction, on NH 544 near the Kalamassery metro station, has the biggest cluster of places to eat in the area.
- Thaal Kitchen — a Kerala restaurant at HMT Junction, Moolepadam Nagar, a short walk from Kalamassery metro station. Listed as open from morning until late night.
- TABOON Authentic Mandi — a Middle Eastern restaurant at HMT Junction, as the name suggests focused on mandi.
- Juice Days — a café at HMT Junction for juices and snacks.
- Quality Bakers, HMT Junction — a bakery opposite the Polytechnic, for snacks, sweets and cakes.
- Hotel Aryas — an Indian restaurant on HMT Road near the Government Polytechnic.
Near CUSAT
University Road near the CUSAT main gate is busy with students through the day.
- Kismath Restaurant — at University Road, CUSAT Junction, near the main gate.
- CUSAT Restaurant — a South Indian restaurant and breakfast spot on University Road.
Cochin University metro station is the nearest metro stop for this area.
Medical College junction
Around the Medical College junction on the Kinfra–Medical College Road in North Kalamassery, listings show smaller everyday eateries serving staff, students and visitors:
- Hotel Mammus — a South Indian restaurant at Medical College Junction, HMT Colony.
- Hotel Noora — a restaurant at Medical College Junction, opposite the medical college.
NAD Road
NAD Road is quieter and more residential, so options are fewer and simpler. Map listings show small local restaurants and tea shops along the road — for example Adivaram Kombara, listed on NAD Road. For more choice, most residents head to HMT Junction.
Tips if meals are not included
- Work out a weekly budget for food before you agree a rent, so you can compare places fairly.
- Late shift? Note which nearby places are listed as open late — and confirm on the day.
- Use the metro or a short bus ride to reach the HMT Junction and CUSAT clusters if your street has few options.
- Ask your hostel or PG about kitchen use before you buy groceries.
Staying nearby
Ashraf Gents Hostel is a boys’ hostel and PG at Ashraf house, NAD Road, at the signal in Kalamassery, for students, staff and working men. Its photos show a kitchen with a sink and shelves — ask on the call how residents use it. See the photos and video tour.
More local guides: places to visit near Kalamassery and NAD Road, Kalamassery.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the biggest choice of restaurants near Kalamassery?
HMT Junction on NH 544, near Kalamassery metro station, has the largest cluster, with more options near the CUSAT main gate on University Road.
Are there places to eat near Government Medical College, Kalamassery?
Yes. Map listings show eateries such as Hotel Mammus and Hotel Noora at the Medical College junction on the Kinfra–Medical College Road.
Are these restaurants open late?
Some are listed as open until late night, but timings change. Check Google Maps or call before you go.
Does Ashraf Gents Hostel provide food?
Food is not listed as included on the hostel’s website. Its photos show a kitchen with a sink and shelves; ask on the call what is available.
Sources
- Thaal Kitchen listing (Yappe.in)
- HMT Junction restaurant listings incl. TABOON, Juice Days, Hotel Aryas (Exa Places)
- Quality Bakers HMT Jn (Restaurant Guru)
- Kismath Restaurant & CUSAT Restaurant listings (Exa Places)
- Hotel Mammus listing (Yappe.in)
- Hotel Noora listing (Exa Places)
- NAD Road / Medical College listings incl. Adivaram Kombara (Exa Places)
Map and Street View embeds © Google. Photos credited where they are not the hostel’s own.