"On new year's eve we had another excellent meal at Kayal (we have been to Kayal about six times in the last couple of years and never eaten anything there that was not delicious). The food is very different to most Indian restaurants and far better than standard south Asian fare, reflecting its Keralan heritage. We would recommend almost everything, but particular highlights are the delicious pre-starter snacks that are far more imaginative than the papadums offered elsewhere; the deliciously fragrant chicken stew, and the unusual vegetable side dishes. There are plenty of interesting choices for vegetarians. I particularly like the fact that Kayal's food is not full of ghee and sugar, which for me ruins the food served at so many other Indian restaurants. On new year's eve the staff were not as exceptionally friendly as usual, so the less than perfect service that night, unusually, is the reason I have not given them five stars for everything."
