🏡 ₹3000-க்கு இப்படி ஒரு Budget Beach Stay-ஆ? 😍 | Thrissur Kerala 🌊

 🌊 Looking for a budget-friendly beach homestay in Thrissur, Kerala? Discover Katadi Beach Homestay, a cosy wooden cottage just 200 metres from a beautiful, crowd-free beach! 🏡🌴

Location; https://www.google.com/maps/place/Katadi+beach+homestays/@10.4106489,76.0856913,16.75z/data=!4m9!3m8!1s0x3ba7f3532447a8c3:0x122f9d51455616bd!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d10.4105437!4d76.088437!16s%2Fg%2F11fy45rxjt?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAyOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

🌊 **A Hidden Beachside Getaway in Thrissur, Kerala | Katadi Beach Homestay 🏖️🌴** What if I told you that you could enjoy a beautiful, almost deserted beach in Kerala, stay just 200 metres from the sea, and not burn a hole in your pocket? Sounds tempting, right? 😍 During our trip to Thrissur, we were looking for a peaceful, budget-friendly homestay near the beach. After quite a bit of searching, we finally stumbled upon **Katadi Beach Homestay** — a cosy little place that turned out to be just what we were looking for! 🏡 **THE STAY** At ₹3,000 per night, we got a cute little wooden cabin with a bed, a dining table, and a small kitchen setup. Nothing luxurious or over the top, but it had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. And considering that the beach was just a short walk away, we felt it was pretty good value for money! The property also has a swimming pool, but here's a little heads-up. During our visit, the pool didn't appear to have a proper filtration system, and the water didn't seem to be changed regularly. So, personally, I'd give the swimming pool a miss! Another small downside was the early morning music from a nearby temple. If you're someone who loves sleeping in during a holiday, you might find it a little disturbing. 😅

🏖️ **NOW COMES THE BEST PART — THE BEACH!** And this is where the place really stole our hearts! ❤️ Imagine walking onto a beautiful beach and finding almost nobody there. No crowds, no noise, no chaos — just you, the sand, the waves, and the endless sea! It genuinely felt like the entire beach was ours.

You could spend hours playing in the waves, taking a peaceful stroll along the shore, soaking in the beautiful scenery, or simply sitting quietly and listening to the rhythmic sound of the ocean. **Sometimes, doing absolutely nothing is the best part of a holiday!** 🌊 And trust me, this beach was the perfect place for that.

🍽️ **WHAT ABOUT FOOD?** You can order food through Swiggy or Zomato, so getting something to eat shouldn't be a problem. There are also a few local eateries nearby, although having your own vehicle would definitely make things more convenient. ❤️ **SO, IS IT WORTH STAYING HERE?** If you're looking for a fancy resort with luxury facilities, this might not be your cup of tea. But if you're someone who enjoys peaceful beaches, simple stays, beautiful coastal scenery, and a little escape from the usual tourist crowds, **Katadi Beach Homestay is definitely worth checking out!** It's particularly suitable for two people looking for a quiet beachside getaway. For us, the real highlight wasn't the wooden cabin or the facilities. It was that wonderful feeling of having an entire stretch of beach almost to ourselves. **Because sometimes, the best luxury isn't a five-star hotel. It's a quiet beach, a gentle sea breeze, and absolutely nobody around to disturb you!** ❤️🌴 📍 **Stay:** Katadi Beach Homestay, Thrissur, Kerala 💰 **Tariff:** ₹3,000 per night (during our visit) 🌊 **Beach distance:** Approximately 200 metres 👫 **Ideal for:** 2 people Watch our full vlog for a tour of the homestay, a look at the beautiful beach, and our experience staying here! #KatadiBeachHomestay #Thrissur #KeralaTravel #KeralaHomestay #BudgetHomestay #BeachStay #KeralaTourism #TravelVlog #iTASTE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

🍗🔥 இத்தனை Non-Veg Dishes-ஆ? 😱 Mamante Kada-வில் அசைவ விருந்து வேட்டை! 🔥🤤

 #itaste #thrissur #kerala

Beef, pork, octopus, and more! We went on a crazy non-veg food hunt packed with authentic Kerala flavours! 🤤 📍 Join us at Mamante Kada, Thrissur, Kerala, for a mouth-watering non-veg feast you won’t want to miss! 🍗🔥

📍 Location: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mamante+Kada/@10.5334811,76.2152291,19.96z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x3ba7ef7272a8a249:0xbb9d49f075f2d62f!8m2!3d10.5335637!4d76.2154962!16s%2Fg%2F11n159jf50?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAxOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D We were in Thrissur, Kerala, and our mission was simple: hunt down some authentic Kerala-style food! 🍗🔥

That’s how we landed at **Mamante Kada**, a small eatery with a menu so massive that choosing what to eat was practically a full-time job! 😂 The place may be small, but the non-veg options? HUGE! Beef, pork, squid, octopus, fish, duck, chicken, quail, prawns, fish eggs… Aiyo! The list just kept going! 🤯 At this rate, we needed a separate stomach for every dish!

As much as I wanted to try everything on the menu, reality (and our stomach capacity) had other plans. So, we settled for pork, beef, nethili fish fry, prawns, octopus, and fish eggs. **And let me tell you, the food was absolutely fantastic!** 🤤 Every dish paired beautifully with Kerala rice. The spice levels were spot on, and the wonderful coconut-oil aroma? Simply exceptional! 🥩 **Pork Roast:** The star of the show! A delicious dry roast packed with flavour. This was hands down my favourite dish of the meal. 🥩 **Beef:** Equally delicious and full of flavour. But if you ask me to choose between the beef and pork, the pork wins by a small but tasty margin! 🐟 **Nethili Fish Fry:** Crispy, flavourful, and coated in a lovely masala. A solid choice! 🐙 **Octopus:** The texture reminded me of squid, and the taste was pretty good too. Definitely worth trying if you're feeling adventurous! 🥚 **Fish Eggs:** A tasty dry roast that added another interesting flavour to the feast. And what about the rice? It came with a few vegetable side dishes that we could help ourselves to from the table. There was also sambar, Kerala-style fish curry, and a thick beef gravy (locally called *chaaru*). The **fish curry made with coconut milk** deserves a special mention. It had that lovely Kerala-style flavour, and I absolutely loved it! ❤️

**Our verdict?** If you love non-veg food and want to explore a variety of dishes without burning a hole in your pocket, Mamanda Kada is definitely worth checking out. Just one small warning: the place can get pretty noisy! So, if you're looking for a peaceful, candlelight dinner, this might not be your spot. But if you're there for some serious eating, who cares about the noise? Let the food do the talking! 😂🔥 💰 **The bill:** 4 meals + 6 non-veg dishes = just ₹950!

Yes, you read that right! A proper non-veg feast for ₹950. Now that's what I call value for money! If you're in Thrissur, would you dare to try the octopus, or would you stick to the good old chicken? Tell us in the comments! 👇😋 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

கரூர் சிவசக்தி குழம்பு கடை 🤔 பழைய கடை கொடுத்த திருப்தி இப்போ இருக்கா?

 பழைய கடையில இருந்த அந்த டேஸ்ட்… புதுக் கடையிலும் இருக்கான்னு பார்க்க ஒரு விசிட்! 😋🍗

Location; https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saravana+Mess+-+Sivasakthi+Catering+Kulambu+Kadai/@10.9579796,78.0827618,20z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x3baa2f004c19e1bf:0xcc8d64fe15258f3!8m2!3d10.9579796!4d78.0831167!16s%2Fg%2F11zzbcn25_?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D ** சிவசக்தி குழம்பு கடை – New Shop, Same Taste? 🤔🍗 **

Siva Sakthi Kulambu Kadai is a small non-veg spot in Jawahar Bazaar, Karur, which originally operated right out of their home. Small place, tasty food, and a local favourite! If you missed my earlier video of their old shop, check out the link below. 👇 https://youtu.be/brYJwQ0ewro Now, they’ve moved to a new location, upgraded their setup, and shifted to Old Dindigul Road, where more people can easily drop in. Naturally, I had to visit and see if the food had upgraded along with the shop! 😁 With plenty of dishes on the menu, I settled for mutton biryani, meals, naatukoli Chinthamani, mutton chukka, and mutton nalli. Basically, a small lunch… if you consider feeding an entire family a small lunch! 😂

**Let's talk about the food! 🍛** The mutton biryani was decent, and the meat was cooked well. However, a slight smell from the mutton was noticeable, and I felt the biryani had room for improvement. Good, yes. Mind-blowing? Not quite! The naatukoli Chinthamani and mutton chukka were good too. But here's the problem with me: *good is good, but I want great!* 😎 Both dishes had potential, but I felt they could be taken to the next level. **And then came the mutton nalli… 😭** This was the biggest disappointment of the meal. The pieces were so hard that separating them with my fingers felt like a mini gym workout. Even when biting into them, the hardness was obvious. There were around three to four pieces on the plate, and each one seemed to have its own personality. One was slightly soft, while the others were practically auditioning to become stones! 🪨😂

**My final verdict!** Personally, I felt the food at their old home-based shop tasted much better. The new place may be more accessible and convenient, but for me, the food needs to catch up with the new address. The biryani, the side dishes, and especially the mutton nalli all have room for improvement. One more thing — the kitchen noise level could use some attention, too! 😅 I genuinely hope they get things back on track because I remember enjoying their food more at the old shop. A new shop is great, but at the end of the day, **it's the taste that brings customers back!** ❤️ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

பச்சை மிளகாய் சிக்கன் முதல் காட்டுவருவல் வரை. கரூர்–திண்டுக்கல் ரோட்டில் Super நாட்டுக்கோழி விருந்து

 #itaste #kovaikochaivirunthu

🔥 Clay pots, firewood, and authentic Peruvadai country chicken — this was one serious Virunthu! 🌶️ From Pacha Millagai Chicken to Kaatu Varuval, these signature dishes truly stole the show! Location;

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kovai+koachai+virundhu/@10.5613054,77.9443417,20z/data=!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x3baa028ea0b0fdb9:0x280b77c1f834dff7!2sVedasandur,+Tamil+Nadu!3b1!8m2!3d10.5311313!4d77.9476157!16zL20vMGY2bWZr!3m5!1s0x3baa030023a7401f:0xb49ccf367c78c562!8m2!3d10.561422!4d77.944897!16s%2Fg%2F11zf9lc2lp?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

We were on our way to Dindigul for lunch when we spotted this place—Kovai Kochai Virunthu—on the way. And you know how it is… when a food place suddenly appears in front of you, plans can change very quickly! 😄 So, instead of continuing to Dindigul, we decided to stop here and see what this place had to offer. Located at Ayarmadam near Vedasandur on the Karur–Dindigul highway, this rustic, village-style eatery serves food cooked the old-fashioned way—in clay pots over a firewood stove.

The place has small huts and a simple, pleasant ambience. It definitely looked like a nice spot for a proper afternoon virundhu. For lunch, we started with their meals, which came with rice, Naatukoli Kulambu, and two varieties of rasam.

But obviously, we weren't going to stop there! 😄 For the side dishes, we ordered Naatukoli Pallipalayam, Naatukoli Chinthamani, Naatukoli Pacha Millagai, and Kaatu Varuval.

And because we apparently didn't order enough food already… we also got the Naatukoli Biryani! 😂 Now, coming to the food. The Naatukoli Pallipalayam was just average for us. Nothing particularly wrong with it, but it didn't really stand out. The Naatukoli Chinthamani was decent too. No complaints, but again, nothing that made us go, “Aha… this is the one!” But then came the Naatukoli Pacha Millagai and Kaatu Varuval — and these two completely changed the game! Both were excellent. The meat was cooked perfectly, the flavours were fresh and full of character, and the overall taste was simply outstanding. The owners had actually recommended these two as their signature dishes. And honestly, they weren't exaggerating. They really were the stars of the meal. The Naatukoli Thanni Kulambu was another highlight. It had a lovely flavour and went extremely well with the hot white rice. This is the kind of combination where you tell yourself, “Just one more handful of rice…” and suddenly the banana leaf is empty! 😄 The Naatukoli Biryani was good as well. They told us that they were trying it out for the first time, so considering that, it was quite good. There is definitely some room for improvement, but it was still enjoyable. Overall All in all, this turned out to be a fantastic meal and a very unexpected find on our way to Dindigul. The one thing that disappointed us a little was the price. They charge around ₹300 per plate/portion of Naatukoli, which I personally felt was slightly on the expensive side. And one more small point — the name says “Kochai”, but I wouldn't really describe these birds as kotchai kozhi. They are actually original Peruvedai country chickens. Despite the name ‘Kochai,’ these are not fighter roosters; they are traditional Peruvedai country chickens. But if you're travelling along the Karur–Dindigul highway and you're looking for something different from the usual highway food, this place is definitely worth stopping at. And if you do visit, don't miss their Pacha Millagai Chicken and Kaatu Varuval. Those two were the real heroes of this virundhu! 🔥🐓🍗 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

கோவையில் வீட்டு சமையல் சுவையையே மிஞ்சும் இடமா இது? 🤔

 #itaste #gobisandavillas #coimbatore

வீட்டு சமையல் சுவையை தேடி போன எனக்கு, கோவையில் கிடைத்தது ஒரு செம்மையான Kongu-style விருந்து! 😍🔥 Location; https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gobi+Sanda+Vilas+(Kongunaatin+suvai)/@11.0187628,76.989645,17z/data=!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x3ba8550077b08369:0xd33c1ebcc9f9c028!2sGobi+Sanda+Vilas+(Kongunaatin+suvai)!8m2!3d11.0186568!4d76.9897181!10e9!16s%2Fg%2F11xd3d8z_d!3m5!1s0x3ba8550077b08369:0xd33c1ebcc9f9c028!8m2!3d11.0186568!4d76.9897181!16s%2Fg%2F11xd3d8z_d?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D I was in Coimbatore and suddenly had one of those moments where you just want to sit down and eat a proper homemade-style meal. No fancy nonsense… just rice, kuzhambu, meat and that feeling of “Amma veetla saapta madhiri irukkanum!” 😄 That’s when I came across Gobi Sanda Vilas.

The place has a really nice interior, and the service was warm and welcoming. I dropped in for lunch, had a look at the menu, and as usual… choosing what to eat became the biggest problem. 😂 Finally, I went with their Mutton Biryani, Mutton Non-Veg Meals, Kola Urundai, along with their signature dishes — Munnar Idicha Milagu Kozhi and Puliyampatti Mutton Varuval. And then came the actual food marathon! 😄 The Mutton Non-Veg Meals came with cabbage poriyal, vazhakkai varuval, beetroot pachadi, dry nethili thokku, rice, mutton kuzhambu with mutton pieces, chicken kuzhambu, fish kuzhambu, rasam, pachapuli rasam, and finally curd with gulkand. Basically, by the time everything arrived, the banana leaf was looking like it had taken a full-time job. 😂 I started with the Mutton Biryani. It had a mild flavour, and the mutton was cooked perfectly. Interestingly, it reminded me a lot of the mutton biryani I had at home the previous weekend. 😄 The lemon flavour was a little overpowering for me, but overall it was a very comforting, homemade-style biryani.

But the real star for me was the Mutton Non-Veg Meals. The mutton kuzhambu was thick, rich, and went beautifully with the rice. The mutton pieces were cooked really well too. It had that simple, authentic flavour that makes you keep mixing “konjam innum kuzhambu podunga” with the rice. 😂

The chicken kuzhambu was excellent as well, and the fish kuzhambu had a nice flavour without being overly tangy. Both worked really well with the rice. And then there was the Nethili Karuvattu Thokku — dry nethili, loads of onions, and plenty of flavour. Mix that with hot rice and… yeah, diet plans can wait until tomorrow. 😂 The Mutton Kola Urundai was good too. Nothing particularly extraordinary compared with the other dishes, but a nice, familiar kola that does its job. The signature dishes were where things got more interesting. The Munnar Idicha Milagu Kozhi had a lovely pepper flavour and just the right amount of spice. The Puliyampatti Mutton Varuval was also really good, with plenty of flavour packed into the meat.

After all that, the curd with gulkand was the perfect way to finish the meal. The curd itself felt noticeably different — creamy, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The gulkand added that little sweet finish that made it feel like the meal had ended on a proper high. So, if you ask me: Mutton Biryani or Mutton Non-Veg Meals? For me, definitely the Mutton Non-Veg Meals. Not because the biryani was bad — it wasn't. But the meals had that authentic Kongu-style, homely flavour that I was actually looking for when I came to this place. A satisfying lunch, some really good kuzhambu, plenty of mutton, and enough food to make me question all my life decisions by the end of it. 😂 If you're in Coimbatore and craving a meal that feels a little like eating at home, Gobi Sanda Vilas is definitely a place worth checking out. Watch the full video to see what I ordered, how it tasted, and whether it really lives up to the “homemade food” vibe! ❤️ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------