The cuisine of Kasaragod comprises of traditional Kerala-Malabar food including Dosa, Puttu, Idly, Appam, Rice or Biryani, Sea food along with other items. Stuffed Mussels or Arikkadukka is easily available at local street shops. South Indian food is readily available at all the restaurants all across the town. However, there is no dearth of Chinese and North Indian delicacies. Malayali food items and desserts in plantain leaf is the specialty. Some popular restaurants where you can get good South Indian food - Latitude Restaurant and Shree Krishna Bhavan Restaurant, Railway Station Rd at Kumbla Kasargod.