Restaurants in Karnataka
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Mango Tree
Creativity blends with culinary excellence at this rural-themed chill-out joint, spread out under the eponymous mango tree by the riverbanks. The walk out here is through a banana plantation, and the food is delicious – the restaurant does lip-smacking dosas for breakfast and dinner. The ambience is simply overwhelming, and the terraced seating perfect for whiling away a lazy afternoon, book in hand.
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Mavalli Tiffin Rooms
This legendary joint, commonly called MTR, has been feeding Bengaluru its stock South Indian fare such as masala dosas for more than seven decades. The queues can get long during lunch hours.
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The Only Place
Burgers, steaks, apple pies or the classic shepherd’s pie – no one serves them better than this oldie, which boasts semi-alfresco interiors and a relaxed vibe.
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Ebony
Rated highly by Bengaluru’s foodies, this place high up on a skyscraper serves the best Parsi food in town, along with some delectable Thai and French dishes.
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Nagarjuna
Not a place to linger, this fast-moving, constantly packed-out joint dishes up spicy-as-hell Andhra specialities on banana leaves.
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Tandoor
Consistently good tandoori, biryani (steamed rice with meat or vegetables) and kebab dishes.
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Grasshopper
Save this one for a special occasion. Some 15km south of town, this leafy boutique restaurant run by a designer couple has no menu; you just have to go by what it tosses up for the day. Besides, you have to book at least a day in advance and inform them about your food preferences. The upside of all this is a scrumptious, heart-warming meal, which you’ll remember for a long time to come.
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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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Harima
Practically a home-away-from-home for Bengaluru's expat Japanese, Harima is pretty much on the mark for its atmosphere and Japanese food, including sushi, noodles, tempura and more obscure dishes such as natto (fermented bean sprouts).
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Casa del Sol
This is a relaxed Mediterranean-style bistro that has a semi-alfresco area. Wednesday is disco night, Thursday has free salsa classes and Sunday has an opulent brunch (Rs600) with unlimited drinks and children’s activities.
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Konark
This place serves tasty Indian food in colourful, comfy surroundings. The lunchtime South Indian thali is a gut buster; for something less filling, opt for the snack dishes, or eggless cakes and pastries.
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Olive Beach
This spot duplicates the groovy Mediterranean style and deliciously authentic food of its Delhi and Mumbai (Bombay) sisters. Book ahead for the great Sunday brunch with free-flowing booze.
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Paparazzi
Spicy chicken kebabs (served on a flaming skewer) and decent caesar salads are served with sweeping city views at this supertrendy place. The around Rs200 set lunch is a good option.
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Gramin
A wide choice of flavourful and breezy North Indian fare is on offer at this extremely popular all-veg place. Try the excellent range of lentils, best had with oven fresh rotis.
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Queen’s Restaurant
The rustic, tribal decor in this cosy restaurant complements its lip-smacking Indian fare, especially the vegie dishes.
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Legend of Sikandar
Legend of Sikandar serves Lucknowi, Hyderabadi and North Indian cuisine to general applause.
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Hotel RRR
Classic Andhra-style food is belted out at this ever-busy eatery, and you might have to queue for a table if you walk in during lunch. One item to try is the piping-hot veg thali (Rs43) served on banana leaves. Some meaty options are available, too. There’s a second branch on Sri Harsha Rd.
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Parklane Hotel
Choose from a wide selection of Indian, Continental, Chinese and Mexican dishes at this popular restaurant-bar, where food is served by candlelight at night, with occasional live music. Occasional barbecue nights have a special range of kebabs and grills on offer.
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Barbeque Nation
Good news for Kebab lovers! This stylish new place makes your dreams come true by serving a set meal of select barbecues, of which you can have unlimited portions! What’s better, you can have them skewered at your table to suit your tastes. Eat till you’re beat.
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Swapna Lodge Restaurant
It’s located two floors up a dingy staircase in the building next to Hotel Tourist, and has good grub, cold beer and a 1970s lounge feel. Its open-air terrace is perfect for evening dining, though it does get a little noisy with the maddening traffic below.
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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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Kadal
This high-rise restaurant has elegant and warmly lit interiors, with sweeping views of town and the sea beyond. Try the spicy chicken varval (a coastal Karnataka style of curry) or the fresh prawn dishes. Also enquire about the day’s specials.
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Namaste Cafe
In and out of season, Namaste is the place to hang. Its restaurant-bar cooks up great bites and is the premier Om chill-out spot. In season it also offers basic huts (Rs50) at Paradise Beach and cottages at Namaste Farm (from Rs400) on the headland.
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Karavalli
Mangalore’s some 500km away, but you’ll have to come only as far as this fine-dining spot to savour its famous coastal cuisine. Adorned with dark wood interiors, this classy restaurant at the Gateway Hotel serves some of the best seafood in town.
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