The kozi dajaj does not do what a biryani does, in that it does not make you feel like you’ve overdosed on food. This delicious Arabic rice, with a large piece of tawa chicken or fish, is light and fulfilling. The rice is delicately flavoured and perfectly complements the meat. Zaatar, a neatly-designed eating place with quirky art on its walls at Panampilly Nagar, serves Arabic food starting with al-fahm to kebabs, rice and breads in the truly Arabic way...

Zaatar Restaurant has been awarded as the ‘Best Restaurant of the Year’ in the 7th Kerala State Business Excellence Awards hosted by Cochin Herald. The event that took place on 11th August 2018 at Crowne Plaza, Kochi saw the presence of Top Industry leaders and Trailblazers from all domains of Business. The award for ‘Best Restaurant of the Year’ was handed over to the managing partners of Zaatar Restaurant, Mr. Shihas. S. Hamza and Mr. Firose S.M.V by MP K.V. Thomas.
Zaatar Restaurant faced a healthy competition against a lengthy list of nominated restaurants in the city for this award. The award brings to limelight the quality of food, courteousness of staff and the beautiful and tranquil environment owned by Zaatar Restaurant. The 7th Kerala State Business Excellence Awards hosted by Cochin Herald had Honorable Chief Minister of Puducherry, Sri V. Narayanasamy as the Guest of Honor along with many other eminent personalities.