Our Signature Dishes and What Makes Them Special

Every cafe has a handful of plates that define it. These are the signature dishes at Maanimma's Cafe on Thrissur Road, Kottakkal: the desserts and starters you will find on our homepage, along with exactly what goes into them. If you would rather see everything first, our menu guide walks through all six courses.

The dessert that arrives sizzling

The Brownie Sizzler (₹220) is the plate people hear before they see it. It is a warm brownie with vanilla ice cream, topped with roasted cashew and fudge sauce, and served hot and sizzling at your table.

It sits on our Chocolicious list alongside the Cake and Scotch (₹190), which brings together rich chocolate cake, butterscotch ice cream, caramel sauce, caramel crackle, chocolate chips and cashews, finished with cream and a cherry.

For a lighter chocolate moment

The Hot Chocolate Fudge (₹180) keeps things simple: vanilla ice cream with hot chocolate fudge and cashew nuts.

Sundaes built in layers

Two of our signature desserts are served tall.

• Banoffee Sandea (₹180) combines ripe bananas, roasted almonds, butterscotch and vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate and caramel sauce, chocolate chips and whipped cream.
• Fruit Zest (₹190) layers mixed fruits with strawberry, mango and vanilla ice cream, dates, raisins and nuts, and is topped with a pineapple fruit preparation.

You can read more about the second of these in our guide to falooda in Kottakkal.

Starters and savoury favourites

We are not only about dessert. Dynamic Chicken (₹210) is our crispy chicken starter tossed with fresh veggies and creamy dressing, and it comes up by name in our guest reviews.

Chilli Wings (₹250) are sticky and spicy, served with fresh cucumber and onion. For something to share, Loaded Chicken Fries (₹190) are crisp fries loaded with chicken bites, creamy cheesy sauce and chilli flakes.

Where to start

If it is your first visit, order one savoury plate and one dessert to share. Our best food combinations article has a few pairings to get you going, and the full menu lists every price.