★★★★
This restaurant actually found us before we found it! We were hungry on our way back from Mangalore, looking for a decent spot to eat--and just in time, we came across this place.
We stopped in for lunch and ordered their fish biryani and beef biryani. While the rice could've been better, the quality of the fish and beef really stood out--tender, flavorful, and cooked just right. The service was quick and friendly, which made the experience even more enjoyable.
Another plus is the ample car parking available--definitely a relief when you're on the road. The only downside was the lack of air conditioning, which was a bit uncomfortable in the summer heat. But overall, it was a solid stop and a good experience. Wouldn't mind dropping by again when in the area.
★★★
Tried fish biriyani before, that was good so yesterday went agin and tried many items like fish biriyani, porotta, pepper chicken and kothu porotta.
Fish biriyani was not bad, porotta was soft and good, kothu porotta was average but pepper chicken masala was horrible. Not at all tasted like pepper chicken.
But all over felt a distaste in oil in all food. That felt bad.
★
Is adding flavor a crime here? If I ordered boiled chicken, this would've been it. And why were there so many mint leaves and chilies? Did you guys intend to make rasam or something? Even if the lime was bitter, it at least had some taste.
On the plus side, the cleanliness and customer service were excellent.
★
A True Masterpiece of Disappointment - Safire Restaurant, Kannur
I always took pride in saying that Kannur serves great food in every corner. But Safire Restaurant has proved me completely wrong--what an absolute disgrace to Kannur's rich food culture! If there were an award for ruining a meal and service in record time, these guys would be undisputed champions.
Service? More like Dictatorship!
Ever had a waiter decide your meal for you? Well, welcome to Safire, where you don't order food--the waiter does it for you! We said, "We need porotta," and he responded with, "Porotta and I will take Alfahm Peri Peri." Excuse me, sir, are you taking the order or placing it for yourself? The way he rushed through everything made me wonder if he had a 100m sprint competition in the kitchen.
He dropped a plate of paneer fry on our table like he was delivering a newspaper and ran off to the next table without giving a spoon or fork. And this wasn't just for us--I could hear him running the same dictatorship on other tables too. Such consistency in bad service deserves a standing ovation!
The Food - A Masterclass in How NOT to Cook
Ayakkoora/King Fish Masala (1/5) - Kannur is blessed with fresh seafood, but somehow, these guys managed to turn it into a boiled fish disaster dumped in a tomato gravy. No fish flavor, just tomato curry with sad, lifeless fish pieces. A true insult to the ocean.
Paneer Fry (1/5) - The paneer looked as if it had gone through a rough breakup--lifeless, dull, and questioning its existence. The masala? A crime against taste buds.
Ghee Rice (2/5) - Oily, undercooked, and confused about whether it wanted to be rice or a greasy mess.
Paneer Butter Masala (1/5) - If you've ever wondered what it's like to have paneer and gravy taste like two strangers forced into a relationship, this is your dish. A complete disaster.
Porotta (3.5/5) - Finally, something edible! But when all the curries are disasters, what's the point of a good porotta? It's like having a great bat but no ball to play with.
Live Food? More Like Live Experiment!
I asked for fish gravy, and they proudly rejected it, saying, "Everything is live food, so no extra gravy." Instead, they generously gave me a chicken gravy--which, ironically, was the best thing they served. So they do know how to cook, but only when it suits them!
Final Touch - The Proud Confession!
I raised my concerns with the cashier-turned-manager, expecting some apology or at least an excuse. But no, he proudly admitted to mixing boiled fish with gravy and using subpar paneer, as if he had just revealed a Michelin-star secret.
Verdict: A Culinary Horror Show
Safire Restaurant is a perfect place--if your goal is to waste money, ruin your appetite, and experience a waiter-run dictatorship. I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy.
Final rating: If I could give negative stars, I would.
