We give British pub fare much due credit for coming a long way in the last 20 years since its previous dark days of unmitigated blandom. Still, the vanguard of English culinary salvation remains its range and ubiquity of excellent Indian food, as we are sampling this evening, with Asian and Mediterranean food holding up the flank and rear. This place is a prime example ans best in class for its specific category of hard to find authentic South Indian far. On order shown here are chicken masala dosai (crepe) and chicken biryani. The restaurant cuisine actually hails from my ancestral Kerala which I have yet to discover. The copious portions made for ample take home, even for the two ravenous...
We had dinner at Nivedyam in May 2019 and it was delicious and very reasonably priced. The staff was attentive but not pushy. When asked for advice, they gave excellent recommendations. Dinner was fabulous. We had Kerala seafood soup and lamb rolls for appetizers. For mains we ate Meen Pappas, a fantastic fish dish, along with Erachi Ularthiyathu, a fantastic lamb dish (the menu said something like: try this, it’s like nothing you’ve ever tasted, and it was true! . We also had the Thadka Dal lentils, basmati rice and poori. All was fantastic and when the bill came we were amazed to have had wine and food and feel so happy and satisfied for the price we were paying. Go to Nivedyam!
I am Cambridge academic married to the Indian Nehru Memorial Scholar for 1968/9,.so for over fifty years we have kept an eye open and a tongue ready for the best in Indian eateries in the city, especially with a flow of international guests in mind.. The new Nivedyam, formerly Cocum, across the road from Castle Hill, with its affable manager from Kerala and a new young cook from the same state, is among the best we have experienced in over fifty years: inexpensive, unpretentious, prompt and friendly service and a refreshment to the most jaded of palates! Professor David and Dr Christine Mangala Frost
I was really pleased to see a Southern Indian restaurant in Cambridge, in my experience, Southern Indian food is the best, especially if you or someone in your group is vegetarian/vegan, definitely lighter and fresher than the usual more typically Northan Indian food served in most Indian restaurants. I went here for lunch with a small group and all the food we had was fresh, delicious and so tasty. There was plenty enough choice to satisfy all dietary preferences, and it’s worth a visit for the dosas alone, loved it, will definitely return.
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We have been coming here for a few months since moving to the area. It is really popular, the food is simply delicious, and we always get a warm welcome. Tonight I had the lamb cheera curry, the portions are large, the meat is excellent quality, and the sauces so tasty. I have enjoyed all the dishes I have had here, but this stood out for tenderness and delicately balanced flavours. Thanks Nivedyam!
An old Cambridge favourite as Cocum, Nivedyam continues to serve us consistently good South Indian curries: meat is tender, vegetables tasty, spices distinguishable. Service friendly, and the atmosphere stays familiar. Very good value for money, but it's the consistency of the cooking which stands out.
The Nivedyam is a small restaurant. It serves very well prepared and tasty southern Indian food. The Masala Dosai was excellent, served with a coconut chutney and vegetable curry sauce. Standard Indian bottled beer to wash it down.
We ate here one evening during our recent trip to Cambridge and were very pleased that we did. Delicious food and quick service. The waiter was very helpful when I asked what was vegan on the menu and there was a good choice.
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Excellent lentil soup, very very moreish. The best part of our meal was the excellent dosas. Very reasonably priced with friendly helpful service.
Seated next to the toilet door which is fine if people could be bothered to shut the sliding door behind them.
King Prawn Dansak (Lentil Based)
King Prawn Dupiaza (Fried Onion)
Sticky Sesame Vegetables (Vegan)
King Prawn Kurma (Very Mild) (N)
Chicken Kurma (Fairly Mild) (N)
Chicken Dupiaza (Fried Onion)
Chicken Dansak (Lentil Based)
Kfc (Keralan Fried Chicken)
Parippu Curry (Dal) (Vegan)
Cauliflower Mushroom Masala
