About Us
We have Started Our Journey to serve you from 1952
Park View with Salim Hassan carries forward a legacy of authentic Malabar cuisine that began in 1952. Founded on a rich heritage that started with Hotel Colombo, the brand grew across Kerala’s major cities before the launch of Park View Restaurant in Thalassery in 1988. Rooted in tradition and culture, Park View is celebrated for its ethnic flavours, culinary authenticity, and deep connection to the heart of Malabar.
From 1996, the brand expanded with Hotel Kings Park and the launch of Salim Hassan’s Food Wagon Kings Park, taking Malabar cuisine beyond Kerala into Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In 2012, Hotel Colombo was honoured as one of the city’s oldest restaurants, a prestigious recognition that reaffirmed our rich culinary heritage.
The entry of the third generation from 2014 onwards brought renewed vision and innovation. With professionally trained leadership, the brand continued to grow while staying rooted in tradition.
Recent years have marked a new era of expansion—internationally with Salim Hassan’s Kingspark in Oman (2024), innovative concepts like the buffet-only Kingspark MG Road in Kochi, and new establishments including Salim Hassan’s Park View in Kathrikadav. The revival of Hotel Colombo in Kochi further strengthened our connection to our origins.
Today, our legacy continues to cross borders as we expand into New Zealand, proudly sharing the authentic taste of Malabar with the world.
Kings Park Timeline
Learn our history see our glorious journey as a restaurant
2025
NEW HORIZONS
March 2025 – Opened Salim Hassan’s Park View in Kathrikadav as a multi-cuisine restaurant; revived heritage with the reopening of Hotel Colombo in Kochi; began international expansion by taking authentic Malabari cuisine to New Zealand.
2025
2024
2024
INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
2024 – Expanded internationally with the launch of Salim Hassan’s Kingspark in Oman; in December, introduced Salim Hassan’s Kingspark MG Road in Kochi, a buffet-only restaurant offering affordable Malabar breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day.
2020
NEXT GENERATION LEADERSHIP
Mr. Salil Hassan Bin Salim, a Hotel Management graduate, joined the family business, injecting fresh vision and modern hospitality practices while continuing the legacy of authentic Malabar cuisine.
2020
2015
2015
GENERATIONAL TRANSITION
Mr. Lukhman Hassan Bin Salim, a Hotel Management graduate, joined the business, marking the start of third-generation leadership and bringing fresh perspectives while preserving Park View’s traditional recipes and hospitality values.
2012
PRESTIGIOUS RECOGNITION
2012 – Hotel Colombo received a prestigious award recognizing it as one of the city’s oldest restaurants. The honor was presented by Mohanlal in the presence of Hon. Ommen Chandy, reinforcing our heritage and commitment to carrying the legacy forward.
2012
1996
1996
STRATEGIC EXPANSION
Launched Hotel Kings Park and Salim Hassan’s Food Wagon Kings Park, an outdoor catering division that expanded authentic Malabar cuisine beyond Kerala into Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, spreading our culinary heritage across South India.
1988
THALASSERY FLAGSHIP
Mr. Salim Hassan and his late brother Mr. Rayees Hassan founded Park View Restaurant in Thalassery, Kerala’s culinary capital and the heart of Malabar culture. Park View soon became a household name, celebrated for its authentic ethnic flavors and strong cultural roots.
1988
1980s
1980s
KERALA EXPANSION
Expanded operations across Kerala’s major cities, spreading authentic Malabar flavors and transforming the brand from a single outlet into a recognized regional presence.
1952
THE BEGINNING
Late Janab Kutty Ali, Janab Hassan Haji, and Janab Abdulla Haaji established Hotel Colombo in the former Travancore–Cochin. Renowned for its authentic Malabar cuisine, the restaurant quickly became a local favorite, laying the foundation for over seven decades of culinary excellence.
1952
Kings Park Timeline
Learn our history see our glorious journey as a restaurant
2025
NEW HORIZONS
March 2025 marked another milestone with Salim Hassan’s Park View opening in Kathrikadav as a multi-cuisine restaurant. We proudly revived our roots by reopening Hotel Colombo in Kochi, continuing its legacy as one of the city’s oldest Malabari eateries. Our journey continues as we expand into New Zealand, bringing authentic Malabar taste to new shores.
2024
INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
We ventured internationally by opening Salim Hassan’s Kingspark in Oman. In December, we introduced a new concept in Kochi – Salim Hassan’s Kingspark MG Road, a buffet-only restaurant serving affordable breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day, making authentic Malabar cuisine accessible to more people.
2020
NEXT GENERATION LEADERSHIP
Mr. Salil Hassan Bin Salim, a Hotel Management graduate, joined the family business, bringing fresh vision and energy. Under the third generation’s leadership, the brand continued to flourish and expand, maintaining our commitment to authentic Malabar flavors while embracing modern hospitality trends.
2015
GENERATIONAL TRANSITION
Mr. Lukhman Hassan Bin Salim, also a Hotel Management graduate, joined the business, marking the beginning of third-generation involvement. This transition brought new perspectives while preserving the traditional recipes and hospitality values that made Park View a household name.
2012
PRESTIGIOUS RECOGNITION
Hotel Colombo received a Prestigious Award for being one of the city’s oldest restaurants. The honor was presented by South Indian megastar Mohanlal in the presence of Hon. Kerala Chief Minister Ommen Chandy. This recognition reinforced our heritage and inspired us to continue the legacy.
1988
THALASSERY FLAGSHIP
Mr. Salim Hassan and his late brother, Mr. Rayees Hassan, founded Park View Restaurant in Thalassery, Kerala’s culinary capital and the heart of Malabar culture. Park View quickly became a household name, celebrated for its ethnic flavors and deep cultural roots.
1952
THE BEGINNING
Late Janab Kutty Ali and Janab Hassan Haji, together with Janab Abdulla Haaji, established Hotel Colombo in the former Travancore–Cochin State. Known for its authentic Malabar dishes, the restaurant quickly became a local favorite, laying the foundation for over seven decades of culinary excellence.
Tastydine Timeline
Learn our history see our glorious journey as a restaurant
2025
March 2025 – Opened Salim Hassan’s Park View in Kathrikadav as a multi-cuisine restaurant; revived heritage with the reopening of Hotel Colombo in Kochi; began international expansion by taking authentic Malabari cuisine to New Zealand.
2024
2024 – Expanded internationally with the launch of Salim Hassan’s Kingspark in Oman; in December, introduced Salim Hassan’s Kingspark MG Road in Kochi, a buffet-only restaurant offering affordable Malabar breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day.
2020
Mr. Salil Hassan Bin Salim, a Hotel Management graduate, joined the family business, injecting fresh vision and modern hospitality practices while continuing the legacy of authentic Malabar cuisine.
2015
Mr. Lukhman Hassan Bin Salim, a Hotel Management graduate, joined the business, marking the start of third-generation leadership and bringing fresh perspectives while preserving Park View’s traditional recipes and hospitality values.
2012
2012 – Hotel Colombo received a prestigious award recognizing it as one of the city’s oldest restaurants. The honor was presented by Mohanlal in the presence of Hon. Ommen Chandy, reinforcing our heritage and commitment to carrying the legacy forward.
1996
Launched Hotel Kings Park and Salim Hassan’s Food Wagon Kings Park, an outdoor catering division that expanded authentic Malabar cuisine beyond Kerala into Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, spreading our culinary heritage across South India.
1988
Mr. Salim Hassan and his late brother Mr. Rayees Hassan founded Park View Restaurant in Thalassery, Kerala’s culinary capital and the heart of Malabar culture. Park View soon became a household name, celebrated for its authentic ethnic flavors and strong cultural roots.
1980s
Expanded operations across Kerala’s major cities, spreading authentic Malabar flavors and transforming the brand from a single outlet into a recognized regional presence.
1952
Late Janab Kutty Ali, Janab Hassan Haji, and Janab Abdulla Haaji established Hotel Colombo in the former Travancore–Cochin. Renowned for its authentic Malabar cuisine, the restaurant quickly became a local favorite, laying the foundation for over seven decades of culinary excellence.
OPENING HOURS
Monday
11am - 10pm
Tuesday
11am - 10pm
Wednesday
11am - 10pm
Thursday
11am - 10pm
Friday
11am - 10pm
Saturday
11am - 10pm
Sunday
11am - 10pm
