Trilokah Kerala and South Indian Restaurant

“Amazing food! Very fast service even on a weekend night!”

Vanshika Tibarewalla

Feb 2026

“Yummy dosa South Indian spot.”

Yummy dosa South Indian spot! Affordable. BYOB

Ami Brannan

Jan 2026

“Had an immense craving for Kerala food and a close friend suggested Trilokha.”

Had an immense craving for Kerala food and a close friend suggested Trilokha. Decided to order in since we had some family over. The banana bajjis tasted extremely authentic - like the ones I’ve enjoyed decades earlier in Trivandrum, Kerala. The matta rice and stew were tastefully prepared, although the vegetable stew could use more spice. It was mild, but quite tasty. I got the paladai payassam - also known as ada prathaman. It was pretty decent as well. The quantities are sumptuous and 2 people can easily share. I made sure there was pappadoms (not appalams). In fact, asked for extra pappadums. We got an extremely generous amount.

J Iyer

Dec 2025

“One of the tastiest and flavorful Kerala cuisine.”

One of the tastiest and flavorful Kerala cuisine.. that I have tasted in the US of A.... service was great .. food tasted was yum.. from the cuppa and kottayam meen curry ...beef fry, podichoru.. apam and stew... Chicken varuthada... Butter chicken dosa.. filter coffee ...

Joyson Jacob

Dec 2025

“Very good restaurant servinf authentic Kerala food.”

Very good restaurant servinf authentic Kerala food. Lot of vegetarian options available, including Pothichoru.

Vijay Kerala Varma

Dec 2025

“Excellent food, especially beef kothu porotta.”

Excellent food, especially beef kothu porotta. It reminded me of Kerala so much. Home away from home 🥹

Aditya Nair

Oct 2025

“If you are craving for some Kerala food, this is the place to be.”

If you are craving for some Kerala food, this is the place to be. The ambience is simple, good staff and service. Here are the dishes we tried: 1. Chattiporrota (5/5)- Excellent flavor, soft parotta and the fried chicken with it was super tender. Highly recommend this dish. 2. Kottayam Style Fish curry- A bit on the spicier end but try it with their Kappa (5/5) soft and flavorful. This is also must. 3. Goat pepper fry- tender goat with bold flavor. 4. Falooda (5/5) - very good Falooda. The parking around the place might be difficult but there is street parking.

Krishna B Kidambi

Sep 2025

“Super cute restaurant.”

Super cute restaurant! Authentic and delicious South Indian food. So happy to have found this little gem in the neighborhood!

Amruta Reynolds

Aug 2025

“If you’re craving authentic Kerala cuisine in Chicago, Trilokah is an absolute must visit.”

If you’re craving authentic Kerala cuisine in Chicago, Trilokah is an absolute must visit! We tried the Kizhi Parotta, which was simply fantastic, rich, flavorful, and true to the Kerala taste. My wife had an omelette and a plate of idly, both cooked to perfection and carrying that comforting, homely flavor. To top it off, the salted lemon soda was the perfect refreshing drink to balance the spices. The restaurant has a warm and cozy vibe, and one corner especially reminded us of scenes from the movie Ustad Hotel. It’s not just about the food, the ambience really adds to the experience. The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes the dining experience even better. We noticed a steady crowd coming in, so you might need to wait a little before being seated, but trust me, the food is absolutely worth it. Clearly, this place has already earned a spot as a local favorite in the city! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Overall: Delicious Kerala food, great atmosphere, and genuine hospitality. Can’t wait to go back and try more from their menu. Highly recommended! 💯

Ashwin Menon

Aug 2025

“Exceptionally good food.”

Exceptionally good food! Its a must try if you are looking for kerala food.

Tnv

Aug 2025

“Amazing Kerala food i have tried till date in USA.”

Amazing Kerala food i have tried till date in USA. We tried Pothichoru(fish fry, omelet, fish curry, rice, thoran, kappa, podi and achar), beef roast, chicken varutharachathu, lemon soda and madras coffee. Everything tasted great. Must visit if you are in Chicagi. Parking is on the street and paid. Will recommend if you want to try authentic kerala food.

vimal hbk

Jul 2025

“I’m from Kerala and have traveled to almost every state in the US—and wherever I go, I’m always on...”

I’m from Kerala and have traveled to almost every state in the US—and wherever I go, I’m always on the lookout for Indian food, especially Kerala cuisine. Thriloka in Chicago is easily one of the best I’ve come across. The service is friendly, the vibe is cozy, and the food is just spot-on. If you’re tired of the usual butter chicken, tikka masala, and naan type of menu, this is where you’ll find something truly different and authentic. I normally don’t leave reviews—good or bad—but I felt like this one deserved a shoutout. Places like Thriloka don’t always get the recognition they should. Since moving here, I’ve tried their neychor with beef, pothichoru, pazhampori, Sharjah shake, and Thalassery dum biriyani. Every single dish brought back a piece of home. If I’m anywhere near the area, I’ll definitely be stopping by again.

Sajith Sadanandan Pillai

Jul 2025