Kaanam organises small-group dinners, chaya meetups, events, day trips and activities at busy restaurants and cafés in Cochin, Trivandrum and Calicut. Pick a date and an area, book your seat, and we group you with ID-verified adults at a public venue. A simple way to meet new people.
For people aged 18 and over. The iPhone and Android apps are coming soon; use Kaanam in your browser today.
Every booking is a seat at an organised small-group meetup in a public place, with ID-verified adults close to your age who speak your language. You pay the venue for your own food, drinks and tickets.
Dinner with 3 to 5 new people at a restaurant we pick in your neighbourhood. The venue is revealed at noon on the day.
Chaya with one new person at a busy cafe, in the daytime. Never with the same person twice.
Concerts, matches, movies, festivals, cruises and group day trips (back the same day) with a small group instead of alone.
Walks, runs, cycling, sports and treks with people at your pace.
New in town, back home and out of touch, or just tired of eating alone? A table of new faces is an easy first step.
Moved to Kochi, Trivandrum or Calicut for work or study? A seat at a table is the quickest way to meet people who live where you do.
Small groups of 3 to 6, so everyone gets to talk. Good food, a cup of chaya, and people who are glad you came.
Every table starts with strangers, and some of the best friendships begin that way. If you'd like to stay in touch, you can, when you both choose to.
Booking is free. You only pay once you're matched with a group.
Sign in with your email, then a photo of your ID and a live selfie. Our team checks every member.
Pick a night and a neighbourhood, an event or an activity. Tell us your budget and who you'd like to meet.
We make groups when booking closes (6 pm the day before for dinners and chaya, 24 hours before for events), by age, vibe and language. Pay the seat fee by the time shown to confirm your seat and get your venue and group details.
Find your group with a shared code, tap "I'm here", and enjoy. Rate the evening after.
Meeting strangers should feel easy. That's why safety is built into every step.
Read our privacy policyBooking is free. You pay a small seat fee only once you're matched. Your first dinner or chaya is on us once you're verified.
₹149 a seat
Dinner with 3 to 5 new people.
₹99 a seat
Oru Chaya, Event company and Activity buddies.
₹549
6 dinner or chaya seats, valid 3 months.
₹499
8 event or activity seats, valid 3 months.
Prices include taxes. You pay the venue for your own food, drinks and tickets. Not matched or meetup called off? You're not charged, or you get a free next seat or a full refund. See cancellation and refunds. Payments are handled securely by Cashfree (UPI, cards and net banking).
Pick your city in the app. Each neighbourhood includes the places right around it.
Anyone 18 or over who lives in or visits a city Kaanam runs in, and passes our ID and selfie check.
No. Kaanam sells seats at organised group meetups in public places, with a fee for organising and verification. It isn't a dating or messaging service. Chaya is for two people, always in a busy public cafe or bakery in the daytime, for a cup of tea, coffee, a juice or a light snack.
You aren't matched and nothing is charged. If your area is quiet, we combine it with nearby ones.
Yes, you pay the venue for your own food, drinks and tickets. The Kaanam seat fee covers organising, matching and safety.
Yes. Share your invite code from the app. When a friend joins with it and comes to their first meetup, your next dinner or chaya is free.
Women can invite a female friend with a one-time code, and you'll be seated together. A seat booked with a friend's code is free.
Every table starts with new faces.
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