A Real Toddy Shop Food Experience in Varkala with Native.Experiences
Discover Authentic Kerala Cuisine at Haritha Family Restaurant & Toddy Parlour , Puthenkulam
Published on: 24/03/2026
Published on: 24/03/2026
There’s More to Varkala Than the Cliffs !
Most people come to Varkala for the cliffs, the beach views, and the cafés. And yes, they’re beautiful. But if you really want to understand Kerala, you have to go a little beyond that. A short drive away from the busy cliffside takes you into a quieter, more local side of life — where the food is richer, the pace is slower, and everything feels more real. That’s where this toddy shop food experience in Varkala begins.
Walking Into a True Kerala Food Experience
When you arrive at Haritha Family Restaurant and Toddy Parlour in Puthenkulam, it doesn’t feel like a typical restaurant. It’s simple, open, and full of life. You’ll smell spices in the air, hear conversations in Malayalam, and see food being served fresh and fast. It’s the kind of place where locals come to eat — and that’s exactly what makes it special. This is what a real kallu shaap experience in Kerala feels like.
A Feast of Authentic Kerala Dishes
As you settle in, it becomes clear that this isn’t typical restaurant food. The dishes are truly local, full of traditional Kerala flavors, and cooked with the kind of spice that pairs perfectly with toddy.
Some of the must-try items include:
- Karimeen (pearl spot fish) fry
- Konju (prawns) roast
- Spicy Kerala fish curry
- Kallummakkaya (mussels)
- Nadan Kozhi (country chicken)
- Tharavu (duck roast)
- Kerala-style beef fry
- Kappa (tapioca) with fish curry
- Kerala meals with rice and curries
- Thalassery biriyani
The Toddy: A Taste of Local Tradition
No toddy shop experience is complete without trying toddy — a naturally fermented drink made from coconut palm sap. Light, slightly sweet, and refreshing, toddy perfectly balances the spicy flavors of the food. For many travelers, this becomes the highlight of their authentic Kerala food experience.
Stay Close, Experience More with Native Experiences
One of the best parts of this experience is how easily it fits into your stay. Our property, Lakeshore Retreats by Native Experiences, is located just about 5 km from Haritha Toddy Parlour in Puthenkulam. This means you can stay in a peaceful, local setting and still explore an authentic toddy shop food experience in Varkala without any hassle.
Puthenkulam itself feels like a completely different world compared to Varkala’s busy cliffs. Less crowded, More local, More real. And that’s exactly what makes this experience special.
With Native Experiences, it’s not just about visiting a place — it’s about connecting you to traditional, authentic Kerala experiences in a simple and comfortable way. From where you stay to what you explore, everything is designed to feel real and meaningful. So instead of just seeing Varkala, you actually experience it — through its food, its people, and its everyday life.