Paragon Restaurant
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant and Catering |
| Genre | Casual Dining |
| Founded | Calicut, Kerala (1939) |
| Founder | Govindan Panchkail |
| Headquarters | , India. |
Area served | India, UAE |
Key people | Sumesh Govind (Chairman, President and CEO) |
| Services | Asian Cuisine |
| Website | paragonrestaurant |
Paragon restaurant is an Indian restaurant known for the variety of Malabar cuisines in Kerala and Middle East.[1] It was founded in 1939 by Govindan Panhikeyil in Calicut, Kerala.[2]
History
[edit]Paragon was established in Kozhikkode by Govindan Panhikeyil in 1939. According to Travel + Leisure, Govindan was a government official working for the Indian Railways. It initially served "mapila" cuisines before opening up its menu. It opened its first store in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates in 2005, followed by another one in 2013.[3]
Recognition
[edit]Paragon has received praise from celebrity chefs like Silvena Rowe and Vineet Bhatia.[4][5]
In 2023, TasteAtlas ranked Paragon's Kozhikkode outlet at #111 on its list of the 150 Most Legendary Restaurants list.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ Nikita, Jui (27 August 2021). "Kerala Parotta, Beef Ularthiyathu, Mutton VarattiyathuKarama- This Karama Restaurant Nails Malabar Cuisine". Curly Tales. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ↑ Rodrigues, Janice (19 May 2020). "Calicut Paragon owner shares tips on what he thinks restaurants need to do to survive the pandemic". The National. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ↑ "Take A Deep Dive Into The History Of Paragon Restaurant In Kochi". Travel and Leisure Asia | India. 9 July 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
- ↑ Shekar, Mrinal (14 August 2013). "Chef Silvena Rowe in the city". Gulf News. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ↑ Monteath, Nicola (9 February 2014). "Flying high". BBC Good Food Middle East. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ↑ Anand, Shilpa Nair (30 June 2023). "Why Kozhikode's Paragon Restaurant is on Taste Atlas' list of 150 Most Legendary Restaurants in the World". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
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