The Shap Restaurant

The Shap in Kuttichira is an absolute gem if you love authentic, flavour-packed Kerala cuisine with a modern twist! We recently visited and tried some absolute must-haves: Bamboo Chicken (Mula Uri Chicken) was the star of the meal! Tender, smoky, beautifully spiced chicken cooked inside a bamboo tube — the aroma when they open it is unreal. Super juicy and full of flavour. Banana Palada Dessert → Creamy, rich, and not overly sweet. The perfect ending to a hearty meal — tasted like something your grandma would make, but elevated. Raw Mango (Manga Kallil Adichathu / crushed raw mango) → Fresh, tangy, spicy kick — such a refreshing contrast to the richer dishes. Absolutely addictive! The vibe is super cool — retro Kerala touches, beachside location, friendly staff, and quick service. Portions are generous and the presentation is thoughtful without being over-the-top. If you're in Calicut and want real nadan flavours with some signature flair, The Shap is a definite must-visit. We’re already planning our next trip!

A mid fancy type luxury kerala cousine serving restaurant. Food tastes are average and presentation and other activities are arranging. Expect the price also that much. Its a good place for family gathering and if u want to spend a long time.staffs are cooperative and trained .

Will come back for more. I accompanied with 2 vegetarians. The restaurant is famous for non veg. My friends loved paneer butter masala which is different than usual preparation (varuthu aracha curry). I liked nellika mango fish curry with kallappam. Loved choppinchar which is a mix of grapes and tender coconut water. It's good if you order for a group of 4/5. Waiting time is there. We were in a queue. But worth the wait. Friendly staff makes it better.

I had an absolutely wonderful experience at The Shap restaurant. We tried their rice and curry meals, ghee rice and the desert chakka varttiyath+ pappadam+ payasam. The staff there, named Vishnu suggested us to try all this and each of these dishes were great! really need to commend their desert section - they were all so innovative. food, service, ambience - loved it all!

Went there mainly for the “Manga kallil adichath,” which turned out to be just average.( Only if you are a true fan of tangy falvours) The real must-try starter is actually the “Choondakaran Konju.” The place deserves recognition for its unique style of presentation, and the ambience truly gives off a Kerala vibe. Also tried their "Kozhi idichu kuthiyath". Was a decent starter.

Our recent visit to Shap Restaurant at Kozhikode Beach was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we stepped in, we were embraced by an ambience that blended coastal charm with quiet elegance. The food? A symphony of flavors—authentic, beautifully presented, and deeply satisfying. Each dish felt like a tribute to Kerala’s culinary heritage. The service? Impeccable. The staff were attentive without being intrusive, warm without being overbearing. Their hospitality reflected a genuine heart for serving. In a world of rushed meals and forgettable experiences, Shap stands out as a place where food, atmosphere, and kindness converge. Highly recommended for anyone seeking not just a meal, but a moment to savor.

The resauternt is considered as an initiation of a toddy shop, but within the setting of a high end restaurent mimicking the ambience of a old toddy shop. The food, however was disappointing. We had mixed reviews for some and poor reviews for some. Nothing was exceptional. Price was above the rates of calicut paragon, but food was not anywhere near. The value for money is low. The price cannot be justified by any means. No wonder the restaurent were empty where as a near by paragon in beach front has long waiting period. They have to do something to lower the pricing.

The Shap Restaurant at Calicut Beach offers great service with polite and friendly staff. The ambience is pleasant, welcoming, and perfect for families with kids. They serve tasty food with a wide variety of dishes, making it a nice place to relax and enjoy a good meal by the beach.

Having heard about this restaurant at the Kozhikode beach, we were here one night for our dinner. We had the Koonthal Kizhi Kettiyath (Squid wrapped in banana leaves) along with Chiratta Puttu and Porotta. The squid dish was just about ok. It had a good flavour but the squid pieces were too rubbery and some of the pieces were extremely hard. The puttu and the porota were good though. But for the price point, it should have been much better. Especially when there are tons of restaurants in Kozhikode serving similar dishes at lesser prices. For that reason, I am rating this restaurant 3/5. Not worth the hype.

This was a really fun restaurant that my friends brought me to in Kozhikode, we ate a number of different things - the angler's prawn fry, coconut prawn fry, a whole kalanji fish they picked out from a tank, paneer with mushrooms, rice water, paneer in bamboo, malabar porotta, papad with coconut milk and jackfruit juice as dessert, and a jackfruit, coconut, and mango juice cocktail, duck roast, and 2 non-veg thalis.