SM Street

SM Street, also known as Mittai Theruvu or Sweet Meat Street, is a historic shopping street in the heart of Kozhikode, Kerala. Located near Mananchira Square, it is one of the city's oldest commercial hubs dating back to the Zamorin era. The street is famous for Kozhikodan halwa, traditional sweets, textiles, and spices, and remains a vibrant pedestrian market reflecting Kozhikode's trading heritage.

Visitors can expect a busy, narrow pedestrian shopping street lined with old and modern shops on both sides selling Kozhikodan halwa and sweets, textiles, footwear, spices, and souvenirs. The street is paved and vehicle-restricted, with continuous shopfronts, street food stalls, and historic buildings. Visitors can walk the length of the street, browse shops, sample local sweets, and experience the lively market atmosphere in central Kozhikode.

SM Street dates back to the time of the Zamorins who ruled Kozhikode, when it was a prominent trading centre. The name Sweet Meat Street was given during colonial times after European traders noted the sweetmeats sold here. Gujarati sweet makers invited by the Zamorin settled here and established the tradition of making Kozhikodan halwa, which continues today.

SM Street is a cultural landmark of Kozhikode known for its association with Kozhikodan halwa, spices and traditional trade. It represents the city's historic mercantile culture and Malabar culinary heritage. The street remains a social and commercial gathering place for locals and is celebrated as a symbol of Kozhikode's identity and hospitality.