Known as Calicut, 9-Kozhikode is famous for its historical, cultural and educational superiority. Calicut was the main trade hub between East Kerala and the rest of the world, for the first time in the search for vasco da gamma spices and other trade-worthy goods. Then there was a special reason for the British and the Dutch empire to come here. Even today, it is one of the most important business cities in Kerala. The Malabar food of Calicut is famous all over the world. Some dishes like Dum Biryani, Kalammakaya and Chatti Pathri are the most famous food here.