Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: Kerala

Kerala

Anthony Bourdain travels to Kerala, India, where he samples his fair share of vegetarian cuisine. He learns of the Portuguese influence on the country and is impressed by the nuanced flavors of the food and the graciousness of the people.

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Homemade Indian cuisine

Anthony Bourdain samples hot and spicy prawns in Kerala.

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Chambakkara Fish Market

Anthony Bourdain picks up some local delicacies for lunch at the Chambakkara Fish Market in Kerala, India.

Chambakkara Bridge, Maradu, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

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NM Fast Food

Unlike most of India, it's possible to find many places that serve beef in Kerala because of the large populations of Muslims and Christians who eat meat. Anthony Bourdain samples beef biryani.

Broadway, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

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Adipoly

Adipoly means "the ultimate" in Malayalam. Anthony Bourdain discovers adipoly firsthand as he explores some of Kerala's best street food with a Kochi local.

Pallimukku, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

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Mullapandhal Toddy Shop

Toddy (fermented sap from palm trees) is a popular alcoholic beverage throughout Kerala, and toddy shops tend to have delicious, spicy food. Anthony Bourdain joins his friends Jinu and Manoj for one of his favorite dishes -- fish-head curry.

Tripunithura, Kochi, Kerala, India

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