Other restaurants in Karnataka
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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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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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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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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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Shanti Family Restaurant
In a shopping centre opposite the Golden Temple in Bylakuppe is Shanti Family Restaurant, offering a decent range of Indian meals and Tibetan dishes such as momos (dumplings) and thukpa (noodle soup).
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Sue’s Food Place
Run by the charming proprietor Sue, this Jamaican restaurant has lacy curtains, kitschy plastic creepers and football shirts as part of its decor, and serves Caribbean cuisine to die for. The lunch buffet (Rs225) is not to be missed!
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Geeta Darshini
South Indian bites such as idlis (South Indian spongy, round, fermented rice cakes) and masala dosas come out thick and fast at this popular joint, all washed down with milky chai (Rs5).
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Woodlands
Udupi is famed for its vegetarian food – it’s particularly well-known for its vegetarian thali. A good place to sample the local fair is Woodlands, a short walk south of Krishna Temple.
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Hotel Capitol
Don’t mind the shabby interiors. This is one of the best places in town to sample the local speciality, the flavourful and spicy pandhi (pork) curry (Rs60), best had with a pint of cold beer.
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Bombay Tiffanys
For traditional Indian sweets, Bombay Tiffanys has a solid reputation. Those with a sweet tooth could try the local delicacy Mysore pak (a sweet made from chickpea flour, sugar and ghee).
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Café Coffee Day
Part of the pan-Indian chain of coffee shops, this is currently where Mysore’s young generation hangs out. The open-air terrace is a particularly good spot for that steaming cup of cappuccino.
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Lalith Bar & Restaurant
Unwind in the Lalith’s cool, subterranean interior while enjoying a cocktail combined with prawns, crab or kingfish from its extensive menu. The day’s special seafood is usually the best bet.
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Ullas Refreshments
On a quiet terrace overlooking the MG Rd mad-rush, this place serves simple North and South Indian snacks that can fuel your lazy chat-sessions. A hit with students and young executives.
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Yoko
Walk into this unfussy joint to gorge on sumptuous sizzlers, choosing from one of its many cracking offerings. The downside: you’ll miss that cold pint of beer to go along with the meat.
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Oye! Amritsar
Get a feel and taste of good old Punjab at this place with funky interiors and wacky graffiti. Don’t forget to wash down your meals with that frothy glass of yoghurt-based lassi!
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Shankar Hotel
Near Kempegowda’s statue in Belur is Shankar Hotel, a busy place serving fine South Indian thalis, masala dosas, Indian sweets, snacks and drinks.
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Hotel Sanman
Pay upfront and take your pick from masala dosas (curried vegetables inside crisp pancakes) or a thali at this busy joint located a block south of the bus station.
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Kamat Restaurant
Below Hotel Kanishka International, this popular vegetarian eatery churns out superb food in clean surroundings. Try the elaborate and delicious Kamat special thali (Rs55).
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Athithi
The best vegetarian option in town, Athithi is known for its lip-smacking vegetarian thali (Rs40), an elaborate affair served on banana leaves. Near the police station.
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Golden Caves Cuisine
Desperately missing your Continental breakfast platter? You’ll find it here, along with several other tasty non-veg bites. The manager is a picture of politeness.
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Banashree
In front of Hotel Rajsangam, this tidy pure-veg place makes one of the best North Indian thalis (Rs65) to be found in these parts. It’s tasty to the last morsel.
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Mahalaxmi Restaurant
This popular hang-out promises ‘all types of world famous dishes’ (eg banana pancakes and cornflakes!) in myriad ways. The ambience, however, is relaxing.
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