Persian, Greek and Turkish flavours take centrestage at Holiday Inn Cochin’s Kyra

Experience bold Persian, Greek, and Turkish flavors at Kyra, Holiday Inn's vibrant restaurant offering exquisite dishes and lively ambiance.

Everything about Kyra, Holiday Inn Cochin’s new Greek-Persian restaurant, tips towards maximalism. The decor, to start with, is bold — red-themed interiors with canopy-like accents overhead, warm lights, and lilting West Asian music. The food consists of platters that will require at least five people with big appetites to finish. 

A cocktail at Kyra | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

“Bring more people next time,” says Sous Chef Shibin Dev, who serves us (my colleague and I), a royal mezze. A tiered plate arrives bearing crisp falafel pita pockets, subtle lamb kibbeh, minced lamb Arabian sambousek and freshly baked balloon bread along with hummus, tabbouleh and kashk-e bademjan, a classic Persian dip made of eggplant and kashk (a fermented dairy product commonly used in West Asian cuisine).

Head chef Subimon Subhagan and team have done their research to bring the essence of Persian, Greek and Turkish flavours to the table.

Mansaf, braised lamb shank | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Launched in January, Kyra has already been drawing families, especially in the evenings, with its energy and music. The music could seem a tad loud if you were expecting a quiet dinner, but the in-house DJ plays some quirky beats.