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Located in the picture-perfect suburb of Hampton Court, Cocum is
the ninth exceptional venue to launch from London's largest Southern
Indian restaurant group - the Kerala Group. As the first restaurant
in the area to specialise in Keralan cooking, Cocum launched in June
on the stylish, boutique filled Bridge Road for discerning gourmands
looking for a more intense Indian dining experience. Here,
authenticity and quality underpin the ethos behind Cocum. It's a
place that prides itself on capturing the aromas and fragrances so
intrinsic to Kerala - India's biggest spice state.
Small enough to encourage a sense of intimacy, the 54-seated venue
features a tasteful, bright interior that's carefully understated to
allow the vibrant flavours and sensations of each dish to take centre
stage - whether it's for a healthy set meal lunch* or intimate
evening dinner.
Dishes are best described as celebratory; a true testament to the
produce-rich state from which they originate. Divided into sections,
the menu offers a wide selection of classic vegetable diishes from
'Kerala's backyard' including a traditional Keralan feast dish called
Mango Pulissery (£4.25). Here, crushed ripe mango, green banana,
garlic and ginger combine with cumin for an exciting sweet and spicy
palate cleanser, while a signature aubergine thiyal (£4.25)
offers a creamier alternative that's balanced with zesty homemade
spices. Heading away from the land, local fishes dominate on a menu
inspired by the Keralan coastline. Kingfish sautéed with green
chilli (£7.50) awakens the taste buds, and a heavenly Allepy
Meen (£7.50) delights with carefully balanced spices, tender
fish and the comforting creaminess of coconut - a central ingredient
in so much Southern Indian cooking. Beautiful, robust tandoori prawns
(£11.95) also pack a welcome punch, presented under a sizzling
blanket of freshly grilled green spices straight from the tandoor.
As with all restaurants in Kerala Group's portfolio, each dish from
Cocum's menu is executed with only the finest ingredients and premium
spices involved, as well as a dedication to health, lightness and
seasonality - an Ayurvedic concept that promotes wellness through
'pure' foods. Cocum therefore offers a wonderful alternative to
heavier, more robust Indian cooking, and is the perfect place to
celebrate an Indian summer - without leaving the capital.
*For a limited time only, Cocum will feature a 'Celebrate The Summer'
lunchtime special:
3 vegetarian dishes £6.95
3 Non-vegetarian dishes £7.95
3 Seafood dishes for £8.95
For over 25 years, Kerala Group has brought UK patrons a quality
experience of authentic south Indian cooking that captures the
flavours and aromas of India's number one spice state. Light, healthy
and delicious, the group prides itself on consistency, quality and a
low price point - for five star dishes that are notoriously great
value. Featuring some nine spacious restaurants across the country -
including the acclaimed Ragam in London's Fitzrovia and Cocum in
Cambridge - each venue works to provide the most authentic experience
possible, for food "without frontiers".
Address: 20 Bridge Road, Hampton Court, East Molesey, Surrey
KT8 9HA Tel: 020 8941 3540 |
