Welcomcafe Kovai

We arrived right after breakfast had ended and before lunch was to start. Luckily for us, the restaurant was kind enough to allow us to order lunch ahead of their scheduled start window. Great waitstaff, delicious food. Lovely ambiance too. We’re only passing through on our way to Ooty, but from my experience in their restaurant, I wouldn’t hesitate to stay at this little gem of a hotel.

The food was delicious, no doubt about that. While some of the dishes were absolutely spot-on and easy to comprehend, there were others that had a unique take on standard North Indian dishes, which, although it took me a little time to adjust to, tasted very different and interesting. For example, their take on Dal Tadka and Paneer Makhani was utterly beautiful as they had finished off the dishes in South Indian spices. After that, I ordered Dal Tadka in every meal, haha. The breakfast buffet was pretty good as well, with enough items of food and drinks. I really liked that they had both egg and eggless dessert options. Moreover, the waiting staff was always quick to serve and patiently heard my requests. Yes, they did have some nervous trainees amongst them, who got confused with my order more than once, but they were trying equally hard and looked serious about the job, so I appreciated them whenever I could. By the way, I would really recommend their grilled sandwiches. They were exquisite!

We had an amazing lunch experience with our guests on 6th March 23. Your culinary skills were truly outstanding and made our meal an unforgettable one. From the first bite to the last, every dish was beautifully presented and was bursting with flavor. The ingredients were fresh and expertly combined to create a delightful taste sensation. A big shout out to Mr. Erine Louis, GM of this property, Chef David and their team for the experience 👍