# Heritage Dining at Ginger House Restaurant

> Heritage Dining at Ginger House Restaurant at Ginger House, Ernakulam, Open all year

- **When:** Open all year
- **Venue:** Ginger House
- **Address:** Mattancherry, Ernakulam, Kerala, 682002
- **Organiser:** Eventify
- **Event page:** https://app.eventifyplus.com/event/heritage-dining-at-ginger-house-restaurant

## About this event

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Ginger House Restaurant is one of the most distinctive dining destinations in Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala, celebrated as India's first museum restaurant, where heritage, architecture, antiques, and authentic cuisine come together to create a truly memorable dining experience. Located in the historic Jew Town precinct, the restaurant is an extension of the renowned Heritage Arts antique showroom and museum, allowing visitors to enjoy traditional Kerala hospitality while surrounded by priceless pieces of India's artistic and cultural legacy. Unlike conventional restaurants, Ginger House offers guests the rare opportunity to dine within a setting that functions as both a restaurant and a living heritage museum, making it one of Kochi's most unique attractions for tourists, history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and food connoisseurs. Every element of the restaurant reflects Kerala's rich architectural traditions, with interiors constructed almost entirely from restored antique materials, including centuries-old wooden pillars, intricately carved door frames, traditional ceilings, counters, tables, chairs, and decorative furnishings sourced from historic tharavadus, ancestral homes, and heritage buildings across Kerala. Many of these carefully restored antiques have been handcrafted and assembled by the Heritage Arts production team, preserving traditional craftsmanship while giving the restaurant its unmistakable character. One of the most fascinating aspects of Ginger House is that many of the antique furniture pieces and decorative artefacts displayed throughout the restaurant and adjoining showroom are available for purchase, allowing visitors to take home a piece of Kerala's heritage. The dining areas also overlook the scenic Kochi backwaters, creating a peaceful atmosphere where guests can admire waterfront views alongside the museum's impressive collection of bronze sculptures, temple artefacts, antique furniture, traditional carvings, and historical collectibles. The menu showcases a wide selection of authentic Kerala cuisine, prepared using regional ingredients and traditional recipes that highlight the flavours of the state's culinary heritage. Diners can enjoy classic Kerala seafood preparations, vegetarian specialties, traditional curries, rice dishes, and local delicacies, while the restaurant is also especially recognised for its extensive range of ginger-based products, reflecting the spice that has played an important role in Kerala's culinary and trading history. In addition to regional dishes, the menu caters to diverse dietary preferences by offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Ginger House serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and beverages, making it suitable for visitors exploring Fort Kochi and Mattancherry throughout the day. The restaurant supports digital payments and accepts major Mastercard and Visa credit cards alongside cash payments, providing convenience for both domestic and international travellers. Located in the heart of Jew Town, the restaurant is within walking distance of several of Kochi's most important heritage attractions, including the Paradesi Synagogue, the historic spice markets, and numerous colonial-era buildings, making it an ideal stop during a cultural tour of the city. The combination of authentic Kerala cuisine, waterfront surroundings, antique architecture, and museum-quality heritage displays has established Ginger House Restaurant as one of Kochi's most iconic dining destinations. Whether visiting for a leisurely breakfast, a traditional Kerala lunch, an evening meal overlooking the backwaters, or simply to experience one of India's most unusual restaurant concepts, guests can enjoy a setting that beautifully preserves the history and craftsmanship of old Kerala. As menus, operating hours, accepted payment methods, heritage exhibits, and reservation policies may change periodically, visitors are encouraged to confirm the latest information directly with Ginger House Restaurant before planning their visit.

🚆 Railway: Ernakulam Junction Railway Station / Ernakulam Town Railway Station

✈️ Airport: Cochin International Airport

🚌 Bus: Fort Kochi Bus Stand / Mattancherry Bus Stop

🏨 Stay: Heritage hotels and boutique stays available around Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, and Jew Town waterfront areas.

✅ Notes: Ginger House Restaurant is a heritage waterfront dining destination in Jew Town, Mattancherry, known for its antique museum ambience, traditional Kerala cuisine, seafood specialties, and romantic heritage-style dining experience.