# Paragon Restaurant

> Paragon Restaurant at Paragon Restaurant, Kozhikode, Open all year

- **When:** Open all year
- **Venue:** Paragon Restaurant
- **Address:** Kozhikode, Kerala, 673001
- **Organiser:** Eventify
- **Event page:** https://app.eventifyplus.com/event/paragon-restaurant

## About this event

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Paragon Restaurant is one of the best-known dining establishments in Kozhikode, with its flagship Calicut outlet located on Kannur Road near the CH Over Bridge. The restaurant has a long culinary history in the city, tracing its origins to 1939 when it began as Paragon Baking Company before developing into a restaurant associated with Malabar cuisine. Its official history describes the establishment as having grown from a small bakery selling items such as mutton puffs, breads, buns and plum cakes into a prominent restaurant group, while its present-day menu combines traditional regional dishes with influences from other cuisines. Paragon is particularly relevant to Kozhikode food tourism because its cuisine draws on the culinary traditions of the Malabar region, including Mappila and Thiyya influences, while incorporating contemporary preparations. The restaurant's current menu covers Kerala breakfast dishes, seafood, poultry and meat, vegetarian food, meals and biryani, rice and noodles, international-style dishes, desserts and beverages. Traditional breakfast choices include puttu, pathiri, appam, idli, dosa, chapati and paratha, accompanied by dishes such as kadala curry, vegetable stew, chicken stew, egg curry, beef curry and mutton preparations. Seafood is another important part of the Paragon dining experience, reflecting Kozhikode's coastal location and Malabar's long-standing seafood culture. The menu includes dishes such as fish pollichathu, king fish preparations, prawns, squid, crab and different tawa-fried and coconut-based seafood dishes. Several preparations use Malabar-style spices, coconut and traditional cooking methods, while others introduce contemporary or international influences. Biryani is also prominent on the menu, with chicken, mutton, fish, prawns, egg and vegetable biryani alongside ghee rice and Paragon meals. The restaurant's Paragon Meals combines rice with fish curries, vegetable curries, thorans and other accompaniments, providing a broader Kerala-style meal rather than focusing on a single dish. The restaurant's menu also demonstrates its multi-cuisine character through dishes such as Singapore chilli chicken, chicken chowmein, fried rice, noodles, tandoori preparations and North Indian dishes, alongside its Malabar and Kerala specialities. This combination makes Paragon suitable for visitors travelling with groups who may prefer different styles of food while also providing opportunities to explore regional cuisine. The Kannur Road location places the restaurant within Kozhikode's urban food and commercial landscape and makes it accessible to visitors exploring the city. Current listings identify the Calicut outlet at Kannur Road near the CH Over Bridge, Kozhikode 673001. Paragon is also an established destination among travellers visiting Kozhikode, with Tripadvisor currently listing the Calicut restaurant among the city's restaurants and recording a large number of traveller reviews. The restaurant's significance extends beyond its menu because its history reflects the evolution of Kozhikode's modern food culture. From its beginnings as a bakery in 1939, the business developed around regional cuisine and eventually expanded to other locations, while continuing to identify its culinary roots with Calicut and Malabar. The restaurant itself describes its approach as preserving traditional influences while incorporating flavours from different parts of the world. For visitors interested in Kerala tourism and culinary heritage, Paragon provides a convenient way to experience several aspects of Kozhikode's food culture in one location. Travellers can choose traditional Kerala breakfast dishes, Malabar-style seafood, biryani, meat preparations or contemporary multi-cuisine options depending on their preferences. The restaurant currently lists seating, takeaway, delivery and parking among its facilities, while Tripadvisor lists daily service extending from morning into late evening. Overall, Paragon Restaurant in Kozhikode is a prominent part of the city's food tourism landscape, combining a culinary history dating back to 1939 with a broad menu rooted in Malabar cuisine. Its Kannur Road location, traditional Kerala and seafood dishes, range of biryanis and wider multi-cuisine menu make it a notable dining destination for visitors exploring Kozhikode, Kerala's coastal food traditions and the cultural heritage of the Malabar region.

🚆 Railway: Kozhikode Railway Station (\~0.2 km)

✈️ Airport: Calicut International Airport (\~22–23 km)

🚌 Bus: Kozhikode KSRTC Bus Stand (\~1 km)

🏨 Stay: Shoreline homestay

✅ Notes: Paragon Restaurant on Kannur Road near CH Flyover is a popular Kozhikode dining spot known for Malabar cuisine, seafood and biryani, and it can become very crowded during peak meal times.