Ginger House

Kochi (Cochin)


Hidden behind a massive antique-filled godown (warehouse) is this wonderful waterfront restaurant, where you can relax over fresh juices and punchy Indian dishes and snacks (including a deliciously creamy cashew-paneer curry). Walk through the priceless Heritage Arts showroom (check out the giant antique snake-boat canoe) to reach it.

Ginger House is also an eight-room museum hotel fusing heritage design with contemporary touches.


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