Darbar restaurant, located in Nettoor, Ernakulam, takes pride in delivering delectable dishes to its customers. The confidence in the taste and quality of their food is so high that the owner pledges to refund customers who are dissatisfied with their meals. Darbar has earned a reputation for its mouthwatering fish delicacies, offering a variety of preparations such as frying, grilling, or serving as curry according to the customer's preference from 12 noon onwards.
At Darbar restaurant, the sea bass takes centre stage as the most popular item on the menu. Owner Divya Vipin claims that the taste and flavour of their sea bass can be quite addictive. Describing their special sea bass preparation as the life of the restaurant, consisting of him and twenty-one workers, he confidently assures a refund if customers are not pleased with this signature dish.
The restaurant's speciality lies in its unique fish dishes, featuring rows of marinated sea bass, red snapper, pomfret, pearl spot, hamour, and prawns visible as soon as you enter. Hailed as a haven for fish lovers, Darbar restaurant is known for serving some of the most delicious seafood dishes in the area.
One of the most ordered starters is the Darbar special fish kondattam, prepared using their special in-house masala marinade. Complement your meal with a glass of their refreshing Sulaimani. Squid and prawn dishes also serve as delightful starters. Lunch service begins from 12 pm, offering hot rice and tasty fish delicacies until 3 pm. The menu undergoes a transformation after 5 pm, introducing a long list of mouthwatering specialities. Popular dishes include fish Al Faham, barbecued lobster, Malabar special seer fish curry cooked in roasted coconut gravy, fried clams, prawns roast, fried fish, fish head curry, and spicy fish curry. Soft appam or flaky porotto can be ordered to accompany these dishes, and tasty meat options, such as beef palli curry, are also available.
Darbar restaurant ensures that even children will enjoy the food, as the dishes are not overpowering with masala or spices. Additionally, the food is extremely affordable. The owner mentions that evenings are bustling with families seeking to spend quality time together while savouring delicious seafood."
