Mysore Restaurants

  1. Bombay Tiffanys

    For traditional Indian sweets, Bombay Tiffanys has a solid reputation. Try the local delicacy Mysore pak (a sweet made from chickpea flour, sugar and ghee).

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  2. Dynasty

    There's a touch of class to this ground-floor restaurant, with its check tablecloths, intimate booths and low lighting. The same menu of reliable Indian and Continental standards is also served on the rooftop, with views of the palace and Chamundi Hill.

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  3. Hotel RRR

    The speciality at this reliable and usually packed place is spicy Andhra-style veg thalis served on banana leaves. Some meaty options are available, too. There's a second branch on Sri Harsha Rd.

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  4. Indra Café's Paras

    Take your pick from South or North Indian-style thalis at this popular joint opposite the market, with chaat (snack) central downstairs.

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  5. La Gardenia

    This place serves tasty and well-presented food in a sophisticated environment, with a good assortment of dishes if you're tired of the Indian options.

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  7. Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel

    Feel like you're dining at Versailles in the Wedgewood-coloured restaurant at the hotel of the same name.

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  8. Om Shanthi

    Om Shanthi a byword for excellent veg food in Mysore. Its special South Indian thali is really quite special. Pay first at the counter before sitting down.

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  9. Parklane Hotel

    At the time of research the hotel was being upgraded, with plans to add a rooftop pool, but the popular restaurant-bar was still in full swing; by now the famous hanging gardens courtyard should be fully restored, with a new upper terrace for families. Enjoy Chinese, Continental and Indian dinners by candlelight at night, and occasional live music.

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  10. Tiger Trail

    This delightful restaurant specialising in tandoori dishes serves delicious food in a courtyard that twinkles with torches and fairy lights at night. There's often live classical Indian music performances, and it's a nice spot for high tea, too.

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  11. Vinayaka Mylari

    Locals line up for the dosas (paper-thin, lentil-flour pancakes) and soft Mysore-style idlis (rice dumplings) served with delicious coconut chutney at this decades-old operation. A masala dosa and coffee make a great breakfast or lunch.

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