is not a five-star chain or a corporate franchise. It is an iconic, multi-generational Muslim hotel (restaurant) located in the city of Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala, India. Renowned for its authentic Malabar cuisine, the hotel shot to international fame after being featured in the 2012 Malayalam film Ustad Hotel , directed by Anwar Rasheed.
The movie is a love letter to Kozhikode, and several real landmarks feature prominently: index of ustad hotel verified
This paper explores the intersection of culinary tradition and social identity in the Malayalam film Ustad Hotel . By applying Pierre Bourdieu’s theory of Cultural Capital is not a five-star chain or a corporate franchise