Had KFC, aka Kethel’s fried chicken, in Thiruvananthapuram? Try this KFC at Hotel Rahamaniya, tucked away in a bylane in Chala, the centuries-old market in the city. A white signboard with the name of the hotel,painted in bright red, on the right after you enter Chala from East Fort, serves as a guide.
Once you reach the lane the mouthwatering aroma of spices sizzling in coconut oil will help you find the place.
Reach the place by early noon to be assured of a table in the tiny eatery that can seat about 20 people on five long tables and benches. Within no time, a clean, eco-friendly tender green banana leaf is placed on the table. The menu is painted on the wall: the choice is limited to soft phulkas (called chappathis here), ghee rice, fried chicken and fresh lemonade.
