Ezekiel House

Two Historic Homes and a Café on Synagogue Lane

Roots

More than a place to stay

The history of Synagogue Lane is often told through monuments and museums. These houses tell it through the people who lived here. From the Rahabi family, who worked closely with Dutch administrators and merchants, to A.B. Salem, one of the community’s most influential leaders, their stories remain part of the fabric of these homes. The experience extends to Ezekiel Café, where the Cochini Jewish cuisine connects guests to the neighbourhood through both place and food.

Residences

Built into the Neighborhood

Ezekiel House

A street-facing residence with a café at its entrance, wooden ceilings above, and rooms that look out onto Jew Street. The sounds and rhythms of the neighbourhood are always close.

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A.B. Salem House

Named after A.B. Salem, this home reflects the calm, measured design of the quarter's earliest Jewish residences, with wood, light, and warm interiors across two levels.

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Booking

From the Cochini Jewish Kitchen

Ezekiel Cafe

The menu reflects a culinary tradition that evolved over centuries, bringing together Jewish food customs and the flavours of Kerala

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Google

I recently visited Ezekiel Residence and Café, and it was a wonderful experience. It’s a great place to relax and enjoy the atmosphere in Jew Street, Mattanchery. We tried a variety of dishes, and everything was absolutely delicious.

Anil Thomas,

We had a really nice time at Ezekiel House. The place has a warm and peaceful vibe that makes you want to slow down and enjoy the moment. We tried the apple cake 🍎, Adasha salad, chermoula eggplant, appam and stew, and honestly loved everything we ordered.

Vishnu E S,

The food was so different - Jewish menu but perfect for our vegetarian palettes! Tom was simply amazing - go with his recommendations.

Mahima Rajpal,

Tripadvisor

Ezekiel House was honestly one of the most unique and memorable stays we’ve had in Kerala. The rooms were fantastic. Everything was very clean, beautifully presented, and the bed was extremely comfortable with the perfect firmness.

Charlie A,

I discovered this place by first reading the menu board kept outside the cafe and the Jewish dishes were what intrigued me to go in and try. Loved the space and short but excellent menu so much that I came here thrice.

Shivani Kulkarni,

The 17th century home of the Rabbi, revamped to perfection by CGH. Functional without many embellishments. The service from the staff was excellent.

Sunshine,

Zomato

We saw this place accidentally hunting for Kerala food but was surprised to see a Cochini Jewish Cafe serving amazing food. We found Appam Stew and Biryani as well being their weekend specials.

Nithin Krishnan,

Initially just came in to get a drink during our visit to the synagogue, but ended up having an amazing brunch. Beet Hummus avocado toast and pesto scrambled toast was amazing.

Jisu Jithu,

Had the Mediterranean chicken and the Braised Beef Curry. Chicken was very flavourful and juicy. The beef was very tender and not too spicy.

Sam Issac,

Synagogue

Jew Town

Mattancherry Spice Shops and Antique Stores

Dutch Palace

St. Francis Church

Things To Do

Walk the quarter

Step out into one of Mattancherry’s most storied streets. Synagogues, cafés, galleries, and quiet corners are all within walking distance, inviting slow exploration and unplanned discoveries.