Best restaurants in Mangaluru

37 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mangalore

Giri Manjas is a traditional seafood spot in Mangaluru that many people recommend, often preferring it over Machali or Thimmappas for fish thali, ghee roast and neer dosa. Several first-hand diners say the food is excellent and budget-friendly, and one notes refurbished premises have improved seating. The honest caveats: it is crowded, parking is difficult, ambience is basic, and one commenter warns it lives on hype, while another advises going early to avoid missing out.

• RecommendsShared list recommends this spot for kingfish and seerfish masala fry.
• MixedFood is amazing but parking is difficult and ambience isn't great.

GiriManja’s, Kalikamba Temple, Azizuddin Cross Rd, Bhavathi, Bunder, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India

36 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/mangalore

Ideal Cafe is a pure vegetarian spot in Mangalore that people recommend for its wide menu, dosas, pulao and ice creams, with many calling it a solid alternative to the crowded Pabbas. Diners single out the masala dosa with cashews, the pulao, and sundaes like gadbad and tiramisu, and one commenter notes the budget-friendly burgers; another prefers this Hampankatta branch over the mall outlets for its old-school chaos and the chance of actually getting a seat. The caveats: several warn that it is essentially the same as Pabbas, that queues are long and portions have shrunk, and one diner who expected a large serving of ice cream got only a tiny scoop. One commenter also finds the chutney inconsistent.

• RecommendsRecommended among veg restaurants in Mangalore.
• CaveatSays Pabbas and Ideal are essentially the same, so trying both is pointless.

Shop No.101, Door No. 13, VR9R+X58 Ideal Cafe, 1-25/16, Road, opp. Sharavu Ganapathi Temple Road, G.T, Hampankatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India

33 people recommend, 15 warn against itvia r/mangalore

Machali, behind Ocean Pearl, is a seafood spot that people bring up often, and it has become the default suggestion for visitors asking about seafood in Mangaluru. Diners who like it point to the fish thali, prawns ghee roast, anjal tawa fry, pomfret tawa fry and squid ghee roast, and one regular eats there on work trips. But the place is clearly divisive: several call it overrated, one says the same masala dominates every seafood dish, another reports long waits and overpricing for average food, and a commenter feels quality has declined with pricing that no longer makes sense. One visitor found nearly everything disappointing apart from the rava fish fry.

• RecommendsA shared list highlights pomfret tawa fry, fish thali and squid ghee roast at this location.
• CaveatFeels the seafood is overrated since one masala overwhelms every dish ordered.

Kodialbail·Machali, Sharada Vidyalaya Rd, behind Ocean Pearl, Kodailbail, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India

26 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mangalore

Sri Krishna Vilas near Urvastore is a pure vegetarian spot that locals overwhelmingly recommend, especially for breakfast and its Mangalore buns, which one local calls the best in Mangalore. Diners also single out pundi gassi, kashi halwa, goli baje, mushroom dishes, and chaats, and many order from it regularly. One commenter had an average experience with cold food and unwelcoming service, so it is not flawless, but the overall verdict is strongly positive.

• RecommendsHad a warm welcome and an excellent meal here, the buns included.
• CaveatHad an average experience, with cold food and unwelcoming service.

Urvastore·Sri Krishna Vilasa, Kulur Ferry Rd, Urwa, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575006, India

26 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/mangalore

Hotel Maharaja is one of the names people give most often in Mangaluru, with many diners praising its chicken ghee roast and neer dosa, and others singling out dishes like mutton biryani, fish curry, crab soup and egg fried rice. Many commenters find it pricey, and one feels the portions are small for what you pay. A few recent commenters warn against it: one found a recent visit deeply underwhelming, one says the green roast is bland, and another thinks the place is in decline.

• RecommendsListed as a good non-veg restaurant in Mangalore.
• CaveatCalls it the worst and says it seems close to shutting down.

1st, Maharaja Family Restaurant, The Trade Center, Bunts Hostel Rd, near Jyothi Talkies, Hampankatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India

25 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/mangalore

Hotel Janatha Deluxe is a pure vegetarian restaurant in Mangaluru that many people recommend for veg food, breakfast, and evening snacks. Commenters single out dishes like dosa, pongal, buns, and a solid rice-based veg thali, and one suggests trying the pulao and paneer masala combo. A few warn of inconsistent quality, and one diner advises visiting the Pathmudi branch in person rather than ordering online from the City Center branch.

• RecommendsShared list recommends rasam vada and spring onion dosa here.
• CaveatCalls it one of the worst veg hotels now, saying it stinks and food is subpar.

Kodialbail·VRJQ+9J4 Hotel Janatha Deluxe Pathumudi Soudha, Pathumudi Soudha, opp. Hotel Janatha Deluxe, Ballalbagh, Kodailbail, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India

21 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mangalore

Hotel Narayana in the Bunder area is a traditional, no-frills seafood spot that many people recommend, often over hyped rivals like Machali and Girimanjas, with commenters singling out the fish fry and anjal fish. The main caveats are crowds: several diners say tables are badly managed, so you may have to hover to grab a seat, and one commenter finds the place overrated while another describes it as eat-fast-and-leave rather than relaxed.

• RecommendsShared list recommends king fish pudi tawa and lady fish fry here.
• CaveatFinds Narayana overrated too.

Bunder·Hotel Narayana, At, Azizuddin Rd, near Badriya high school, behind Indian Overseas Bank, Bunder, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India

21 people recommend, 9 warn against itvia r/mangalore

Pabbas is a Mangalore ice cream institution that most people still recommend, with the gadbad, tiramisu and parfait singled out as the orders to get; one commenter even says a trip to the city is incomplete without a visit. But the complaints are real: several diners say portions have shrunk, the queues are long, and some feel it is overrated or that other Ideal outlets taste the same with less waiting. One commenter also notes the food and service at the Bharath Mall branch beat Ideal Cafe, while another prefers the ambience of the older Ideal outlets.

• RecommendsShared list recommends gudbud, parfait, tiramisu and chocolate dad here.
• CaveatCrazy waiting line for ordinary ice cream; tiny portions at high price.

Lalbagh·Pabbas Ideal Cafe, Bharat Mall, Bejai Main Rd, Lalbagh, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575004, India

19 people recommendvia r/mangalore

Hotel Anmol in Bejai is a pure vegetarian restaurant that many people recommend, with several singling out its dosas, breakfast, and evening snacks. One commenter says nearly every dosa variety here is solid, another praises the paneer butter masala with roti, and one commenter notes the menu covers plenty of regional fare. First-hand diners add that the food is very good, with the chikoo sheera, mushroom biryani, and black coffee all earning praise. The caveats are mild: one commenter finds it better for delivery than ambience, another feels the taste has changed and the special biryani is not like before, and one considers it a bit pricey.

• RecommendsLists it as a pure vegetarian restaurant suggestion.
• MixedSays the taste has changed and the special biryani is not like before.

Bejai·Anmol Family Veg Restaurant, Bharath Mall, Bejai Kavoor Rd, opp. Pai International, near Baliga Super Market, Kapikad, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575004, India

18 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/mangalore

Tandoor is a well-recommended Mangaluru restaurant with a wide menu. One diner picks it for butter chicken, another praises its old-style chicken ghee roast, and two commenters recommend its thalis. A few warn it is overrated and overhyped, and one diner notes the seating is small and advises skipping the platter. It also has a family section and offers delivery on its own.

• RecommendsSays it serves a wide variety of food.
• CaveatDisagrees, saying the food is not good and it is just hype.

Tandoor Mangalore, Jail Rd, Boloor, Kodailbail, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India

17 people recommendvia r/mangalore

Hotel Woodlands is a long-standing pure vegetarian spot that people repeatedly recommend, with goli baje singled out by many and the banana leaf meal called legendary by one commenter. Diners also praise the dosas, filter coffee, and a relaxed old-school feel, with one noting it is a classic place to unwind over tea. One first-hand visitor found it good but pricey and said ghee is not used in the cooking.

• RecommendsShared list recommends goli baje and puri kurma here.
• MixedA repeat visitor says the food is good but feels it is overpriced and lacks ghee.

Hampankatta·Woodlands Restaurant | Mangaluru, 14-1-1-76, Bunts Hostel Rd, Hampankatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India

16 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mangalore

Pallkhi is a Mangalore restaurant that many people recommend, often for fine dining and North Indian food, with one diner praising its cottage cheese and paneer soup, and another highlighting the kashmiri pulao and chinese roast. Commenters also single out its kebabs and biryani, and one says the taste is consistent and great. The caveats: one diner finds it too spicy, and another feels it is not consistently good, so experiences can vary.

• RecommendsListed as a good non-veg restaurant in Mangalore.
• CaveatTried it and found the food too spicy, not good.

3rd Floor, PALLKHI RESTAURANT, jyothi circle, Balmatta Rd, next to Kasturba Medical College, Hampankatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India

15 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mangalore

Pai Tiffins on Car Street is a pure vegetarian restaurant that many people recommend, especially for South Indian breakfast and dosas — the thuppa dosa and mysore masala dosa get specific praise, and one regular calls it a reliable evening coffee stop with local taste. One commenter notes prices run slightly high, and views on the food are mixed: one diner found it below average, and another reports very long wait times even for tea and snacks, with inconsistent quality.

• RecommendsSuggested as a good veg food place
• CaveatWent there and found the food below average.

Car Street·Pai Tiffins, MAHALAXMI BUILDING, Car Street Cross Rd, Bhavathi, Bunder, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India

15 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/mangalore

Taj Mahal Cafe is a long-standing vegetarian spot near PVS circle that many people recommend, especially for its buns, coffee and sweets like kashi halwa and banana halwa from the adjacent sweet shop. A few commenters who used to frequent it feel it has gone downhill, with one saying only the coffee is still worth ordering and another calling it hyped and not so great. A couple of commenters find it convenient and budget-friendly for a veg meal or snack.

• RecommendsA shared list includes this cafe's tuppa dosa, rotti chutney, idli tove and filter coffee among Mangalore must-eats.
• CaveatIts best years are over; sweets outsourced and food now pathetic.

Kodialbail·New Tajmahal Cafe Private Ltd, Hotel Panchmahal, Kodailbail, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India

14 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mangalore

Kadri Cafe is a well-liked vegetarian spot in Mangaluru that many recommend, especially for a Mangalorean breakfast and evening snacks, with Bangalore-style dosa and ghee-heavy food drawing particular praise. One commenter feels the prices are high for the small portions, saying a better masala dosa can be found elsewhere.

• RecommendsConsiders it Mangalore's best dosa spot and also enjoys its sheera when shared.
• CaveatPrices too high for small portions; better dosa available elsewhere.

Kadri Cafe, Mallikatte Rd, Mallikatte, Kadri, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India

13 people recommendvia r/mangalore

Chutney, a pure vegetarian restaurant at Deepa Comforts, is recommended by many commenters for veg food, with paneer ghee roast and paneer tikka masala singled out. One commenter says they cannot pick just one dish there, though another notes it is pricey, and a former fan is unsure how it holds up now.

• RecommendsListed as a good veg restaurant in Mangalore for the visitor.

Deepa Comforts·Chutney, Tilak Nagar, New South Wharf, Boloor, Kodailbail, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India

13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mangalore

Hotel Vanas is a well-liked Mangaluru restaurant, with many people recommending it for non-veg fare, especially seafood thali, chicken biryani, ghee roast, and a late-night kori rotti that one diner called amazing. One commenter feels the meals are overhyped and notes it gets crowded, and another calls the place overrated, but the overall verdict is strongly positive.

• RecommendsLists Vanas among places they like.
• CaveatCalls it overrated.

Vanas, Kadri Temple Rd, next to tejaswini hospital, Mallikatte, Kadri, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India

13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/mangalore

Sagar Ratna, the vegetarian restaurant at the Ocean Pearl hotel, is one of the names people give most often for a pure veg meal in Mangaluru. Commenters praise the veg meals and thali, one meat eater says they would pick this meal any day, and another finds the Mangalore branch good, unlike the Udupi one. On the downside, a couple of commenters find the food bad.

• RecommendsSuggested as a veg dining option in Mangalore.
• CaveatCalls it the worst.

Ocean Pearl·VRGR+34X Sagar Ratna, The Ocean Pearl, KS Rao Road, Navabharth Circle, opp. Passport Office, Kodailbail, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India

12 people recommendvia r/mangalore

Royal Treat Family Restaurant in Bendoorwell is recommended above all for its mutton paya soup and biryani. Several commenters rank its biryani among the best in the city, one saying it has more flavour than donne biryani, and others point to the mutton chops, mutton yakni soup and kebabs. One commenter likes it but points families with vegetarians to Meadows instead.

• RecommendsLoved the mutton chops, mutton biryani and paya soup during a food week in Mangalore.

Bendoorwell·Royal Treat Family Restaurant, Bendoorwell, Bendoor, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575002, India

12 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/mangalore

Hao Ming is a Chinese restaurant in Mangaluru that many people recommend, especially for its soups — wonton, lung fung, sizzling rice and a creamy chicken noodle soup are all singled out, along with dishes like pork roast, chicken manchurian and noodles. A couple of commenters frame it as a fun example of Indo-Chinese food's history in India, and it delivers, making it a convenient takeaway option. The caveats: one diner finds the food bland beyond salt, another calls it one of the worst, and one mixed commenter says it gets boring if eaten too often.

• RecommendsA shared list recommends chicken satay, peking chicken dry and shin min rice here.
• CaveatFeels the food has nothing going for it apart from salt.

Hao Ming, Yenepoya Chambers, KMC Mercara Trunk Road, Balmatta Rd, Bendoor, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575002, India

12 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/mangalore

Hotel Sai Palace, the upstairs spot in front of City Center (also known as House of Flavours), draws many recommendations from people, who single out dishes like paneer ghee roast, alfredo pasta, broccoli cheese soup, biryani, and a budget-friendly breakfast buffet, plus its vibe and ambience. The building houses both a pure veg restaurant and a non-veg restaurant on different floors, and it appears on lists of fine dining and pure vegetarian options. However, a few commenters warn against it, finding the food underwhelming, with ghee roast lacking flavor and mocktails that taste synthetic. Overall, most people recommend it.

• RecommendsTheir paneer ghee roast and paneer dishes are excellent and melt in the mouth.
• CaveatThe food isn't that good.

Hampankatta·VRCR+MQJ Hotel Sai Palace, KSR Road, opposite Citi center mall, Hampankatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India

10 people recommendvia r/mangalore

Froth on Top is a Mangaluru cafe that people frequently recommend, with several singling out its kheema rice, Thai red curry rice, lemon chicken and nuggets. One commenter describes it as a spot with a cafe vibe and bar, good for brunch, a birthday treat, or a casual meal, and one calls it a local gem worth trying over less authentic chains.

• RecommendsShared list recommends chicken kheema rice, nuggets and Thai curry rice here.

Froth On Top, SLK House, Arya Samaj Rd, Mallikatte, Balmatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India

10 people recommendvia r/mangalore

Royal Darbar in Bendoorwell is a frequent pick for biryani and Mughlai food in Mangaluru, with many commenters recommending it outright and one calling it still the best around. One diner singles out the mutton biryani as unique, and the mutton soup and paya soup also get praise. A longtime fan remembers the biryani and paratha with chicken curry from years back.

• RecommendsBest biryani they've had in a long time; went on a coworker's recommendation.

Bendoorwell·Royal Darbar Restaurant, Junction, Bendoorwell, Kankanady, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575002, India

10 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/mangalore

Diesel Cafe draws plenty of recommendations, with commenters praising its coffee, cozy ambience, and dishes like momos, pan fried noodles and spaghetti. A couple list it for breakfast, and one mentions protein-rich salads with added paneer or eggs on request. Not everyone agrees: one visitor found the food overrated and tasteless and the service poor, and another says newer cafes like it lean on frozen food and stylish interiors.

• RecommendsSays it has healthy filling protein-rich salads and adds extra paneer or eggs on request.
• CaveatNew cafes like this serve mostly frozen food with Instagrammable interiors.

Diesel Cafe, Balmatta Rd, near Collector's Gate, Mallikatte, Kadri, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575002, India

9 people recommendvia r/mangalore

Mangala is a well-liked Mangaluru spot, with many locals recommending it and calling it a classic. Diners single out the pork dishes, devilled beef, beef and pork thali, and the biryani, though one local says the biryani is really more like pulao with creamy chicken curry, even if it tastes great. Two note the place has changed over the years, and one mentions parking can be hard to find.

• RecommendsSays Mangala is the winner.
• MixedSays it is more pulao with creamy chicken curry than biryani, but tastes great.

Attavar·Mangala Bar & Restaurant, Shalom Building, Ground Floor , Jeppu Road, Silva Cross Rd, opposite Fatima Retreat House, St Joseph Nagar, Attavar, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575002, India

9 people recommendvia r/mangalore

The Curry Wok is a pan-Asian restaurant in Mangaluru that many people recommend, with commenters suggesting it for Chinese food, lunch, and dinner, and one describing it as a spot with a cafe-like vibe and bar. One vegetarian diner says the small oriental menu is very good, though they feel the place is more casual than fine dining, while another commenter suggests it as fine dining. On consistency, opinions split: one commenter calls it the only consistent place in recent years, but another groups it among places that are not consistently good. One commenter says it is good but wants to try somewhere different this time.

• RecommendsLists it among restaurants with a cafe vibe and bar.
• MixedNames it among places that are not consistently good.

The Curry Wok (TCW), The Curry Wok (TCW),Hotel, Karunadham Complex, Karuna Residency, KSR Road, Hampankatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India

9 people recommendvia r/mangalore

A number of people recommend Sizzler Ranch, with several commenters listing it among worthwhile local spots and suggesting it for dinner. One diner praises the chicken schnitzel, another recommends the Kentucky chicken sizzler, and a third the manchow soup. One commenter recalls loving it back in college, and it is also suggested as an option students can try.

• RecommendsLoved going there during college days.

Sizzler Ranch, 36, Balmatta Rd, Hampankatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India

9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mangalore

Prax is a long-standing burger and snack spot that people still recommend, with its mayonnaise drawing particular praise and the special chicken soup a favourite. One commenter says the old Prax chicken burger still has the good mayonnaise. The caveat: a few regulars say the chicken patties have been underdone lately, and one feels the burgers were better before 2018.

• RecommendsOld Prax burgers are still amazing.
• CaveatChicken patties left with skin, soggy and slimy from undercooking; bad experiences.

The Old Prax, Yenepoya Mall, KRR Road, Mallikatte, Kadri, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India

8 people recommendvia r/mangalore

Cafe Flourista is a well-liked cafe in Mangaluru that people recommend for its ambiance, food and desserts, with one commenter saying you'll love all three. Several also point to its healthy options, smoothie bowls and mango sticky rice, and it comes up for English/continental breakfast and coffee. One diner finds it slightly overpriced but says the quality justifies trying it.

• RecommendsLists it among cafe-style options they enjoy.
• MixedSlightly overpriced but the quality is there, good to try.

VRFQ+GX5 Café Flourista, Kasharp Fitness, opp. Rambhavan Complex, Kodailbail, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India

8 people recommendvia r/mangalore

Punjabi Dhaba is a pure vegetarian North Indian restaurant in Mangaluru that many recommend, with one calling it the best pure vegetarian option in the city. The soya chaap is singled out by a commenter, and another says the food is good but pricey. It appears repeatedly on lists of veg-friendly spots, including a branch below Sapna Book House and one in Hampankatta.

• RecommendsTheir pick for North Indian vegetarian food.

Punjabi Dhaba, Mischief mall, lower ground floor, KSR Road, near Sharavu Ganapathi Temple Road, opp. lic building, Hampankatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India

8 people recommendvia r/mangalore

Udupi Cafe is a pure vegetarian restaurant near City Centre that several people recommend when suggesting veg-friendly spots in Mangaluru. It sits below House of Flavours in the Hotel Sai Palace building, and one commenter says the taste is quite similar, making it a solid fully veg alternative.

• RecommendsLists it among pure veg options.

VRCR+MQJ Udipi Cafe Veg ಉಡುಪಿ ಕೆಫೆ ವೆಜ್, Hampankatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India

8 people recommendvia r/mangalore

The Asian Patio is an Asian restaurant in Mangalore that many people recommend, often listing it among their go-to spots, and a couple of commenters call it good outright. One diner singles out its ramen, and another suggests it for lunch. The one caveat comes from a first-hand diner who enjoyed the food but felt it cost too much for the portion size.

• RecommendsLists it among cafe-style options they enjoy.

The Asian Patio (TAP), Karuna Pride, Falnir Rd, Attavar, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India

8 people recommendvia r/mangalore

SLK (High Wave) is a bar and restaurant near Kottara that people consistently recommend, often in the same breath as Liquid Lounge and Froth on Top. Commenters single out the kheema rice, nuggets, bon chilli and chicken roast, and one suggests it for multi-cuisine food on a budget.

• RecommendsSuggests it as a birthday treat option.

SLK - Bar & Restaurant, 1, Kochi, Edapally - Panvel Hwy, Derebail, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575006, India

7 people recommendvia r/mangalore

Shankara Bhavana in Yeyyadi is a pure vegetarian restaurant that several people recommend, particularly for travelers arriving via Airport Road. One diner who tried the pongal found it pretty good, and another says breakfast and evening snacks are above average, though that same commenter suggests skipping lunch.

• RecommendsAdds it to the list of veg restaurants.

Yeyyadi·Shri Shankara Bhavana, Vistaar Commercial Complex, 4-207/14, Yeyyadi, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575008, India

7 people recommendvia r/mangalore

New Hao Hao is a Chinese restaurant in Kankanady that people frequently recommend as a go-to Indo-Chinese option in Mangaluru, with several praising its soups and dishes like shin min rice and noodles. One commenter who has eaten there repeatedly says it is good but can get boring over time. It also offers delivery, according to a commenter.

• RecommendsRecommends Hao Hao as an Indo-Chinese option.
• MixedGood but gets boring if eaten repeatedly.

Basement floor, New Hao Hao, Essel Wilcon, Father Muller's Rd, Bendoorwell, Kankanady, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575002, India

7 people recommendvia r/mangalore

Brick House on New Balmatta Road is a family restaurant with continental food that people repeatedly recommend, often as a personal favourite. Diners single out the lamb rissole, dim sum and momos, and one regular says they have liked most things on the menu, especially the iced tea.

• RecommendsEnjoys specific dishes like lamb rissole and dim sum at Brick House.

Brick House, New Balmatta Rd, Bendoor, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India

7 people recommendvia r/mangalore

Cherry Square is a cafe-style spot in Mangaluru that people recommend for dinner, with one commenter praising its great ambience, good continental food and decent desserts. Others list it among local gems and cafe-style options worth trying, and its chocolate ice cream with cake gets a mention as a dessert to order.

• RecommendsA list circulated in another group suggests the chocolate ice cream with cake dessert here.

Cherry Square, KMC Mercara Trunk Rd, near SCS Hospital, Upper, Bendoor, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575002, India

7 people recommendvia r/mangalore

TLC Art Cafe is a cafe in Mangaluru that many people recommend. One suggests it as a spot to hang out and talk, another lists it among cafe-style options they enjoy, one calls it a personal favourite, and it also comes up as a coffee pick.

• RecommendsSuggests it as a place to hang out and talk.

TLC Cafe | Specialty Coffee & Gourmet Pizzas, Next to ELC Campus Kottara Cross, Bejai - Kapikad Rd, Bejai, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575004, India

7 people recommendvia r/mangalore

Hotel Kori Rotti is recommended mainly for its namesake kori rotti with chicken curry. Two commenters single out the kori rotti itself, and one of them ranks the hotel first among kori rotti places, though the same commenter cautions that other dishes here can disappoint. One diner also likes the chicken biryani and chicken 65.

• RecommendsShared list recommends kori rotti and nati kori curry here.

Shetty's Kori Rotti, Ground Floor, ibrose Commercial Complex, MG Rd, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India

7 people recommendvia r/mangalore

24 Carat (also spelled 24 Karat) is a restro bar in Mangaluru that people repeatedly name among good dinner options. Two commenters highlight the ambience, one of whom adds that the food is fine; another suggests it for a date while noting it is not near the beach. One diner singles out the tiramisu, and the Kulai branch gets a positive mention too.

• RecommendsLists it among fancy dinner suggestions.

24 Carat Resto Bar, 24 Carat Resto Bar, Yamuna Square, Yamuna Asha City, Kulai, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575019, India

7 people recommendvia r/mangalore

Food Land is a Mangalorean restaurant that several people recommend, with the Lalbagh branch named by a couple of commenters and the fish BBQ at the BC Road branch singled out as lip smacking. Diners point to dishes like chicken 65 oil fry, chicken uruwal, special rice, alfam, shawarma, anjal masala fry, and kalmi kebab, with one saying the kebab is notably moist. One commenter feels it used to be good until a while ago but hasn't tried it recently.

• RecommendsSuggests it as a birthday treat option.

Lalbagh·Hotel Food Lands, MG Rd, near Corporation Office, Ballalbagh, Lalbagh, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mangalore

Hotel Indra Bhavan in Balmatta is one of Mangaluru's oldest vegetarian restaurants, basic and no-frills, and people recommend it for its food: one says it is quick, budget-friendly and has never had a miss there. Commenters single out the thuppa dosa, the pulao served with golden fried bread cubes, the jaggery-sweetened poha and the goli baje, and others suggest it for coffee and snacks or breakfast. The one dissent comes from a commenter who was never a fan and puts its appeal down to nostalgia.

• RecommendsFood is still superb, quick and cheap; never had a miss.
• CaveatNever been a fan; only nostalgia factor.

Balmatta·Hotel Indra Bhavan, Dwaraka Complex, Arya Samaj Rd, behind barat petrol pump, Balmatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India

7 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/mangalore

Paakashala is a pure vegetarian chain with branches across coastal Karnataka that several locals recommend, with one calling the branch near City Centre a regular go-to for breakfast. Commenters mention bisi bele bath and pongal on the menu. One commenter feels it is not worth the price, and another agrees.

• RecommendsFinally satisfied a two-year craving for open masala dosa here.
• CaveatSays Pakshala is not worth what it costs.

VRFR+3J9 Paakashala, Hampankatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India

6 people recommendvia r/mangalore

Hotel Karthik at Urwa Store, near Kottara, is a vegetarian spot that several people call the best dosa in Mangaluru. The butter masala dosa with the special coffee is the combination people single out, and commenters say it is generous with butter and ghee and reasonably priced. One local also points to its goli baje and buns in the early morning and evening.

• RecommendsProbably the best dosas; butter masala dosa and coffee combo is great, prices reasonable.

Urvastore·WR2P+X4M Hotel Karthik, Kulur Ferry Rd, Urwa Store, Kottara, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575006, India

6 people recommendvia r/mangalore

Hollywood Lounge in Kankanady gets recommendations from several people, with one saying its starters and atmosphere won't disappoint and another listing it as a pan-Asian option. One diner who visited found it mediocre at best.

• RecommendsSays food there is cheap and best.
• MixedTried it on a recent visit and found the food mediocre at best.

Kankanady·Hollywood Lounge, Circle, Kankanady, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575002, India

6 people recommendvia r/mangalore

Dhriti's is an all-day diner in Mallikatte that several people recommend, with one describing it as a neat place serving Thai-style food. Individual commenters single out different things: one diner really liked the burgers and continental dishes, another calls the biryani the best they have had, and one says service was good and food great on their last visit.

• RecommendsNeat all-day diner serving Thai-style food.

Mallikatte·Ground Floor, Dhriti's All Day Diner, Anna Vista, KMC Mercara Trunk Rd, near Car Decor, Shivabagh, Mallikatte, Kadri, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575002, India

6 people recommendvia r/mangalore

The Balli Shop on Car Street is an evening snack stop several people recommend, for its spread of hot Mangalorean snacks around tea time. One suggests it for biscuit rotti and samosa, another says the vada pav and bonda baji are pretty good, and a third praises the goli baje while noting no chutney is served with it. One commenter likes that the biscuit rotti here is made without sugar.

• RecommendsThe only place they like biscuit rotti from, because it is made without sugar.

Car Street·The Balli Shop, Car Street, Bhavathi, Bunder, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mangalore

Spindrift is a Mangaluru restaurant that several people recommend, especially for its own brewed beer, which commenters say makes it a good pick for beer lovers and visitors wanting to try local brews. One commenter recommends the neer dosa with chicken or paneer ghee roast as one of the best, and others list it among their favorites or as a brunch stop with a cafe-style vibe. One commenter who was once a weekend regular warns that dish quality has dropped drastically, so expectations may vary.

• RecommendsLists it among restaurants with a cafe vibe and bar.
• CaveatWas a weekend regular but dish quality has dropped drastically.

5th Floor, Spindrift, Bharath Mall, Bejai Main Rd, Lalbagh, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575004, India

5 people recommendvia r/mangalore

A pure vegetarian restaurant in Bunts Hostel that several people recommend, with diners singling out the paneer ghee roast, spring roll dosas, and ice creams. One commenter who used to enjoy it feels the food has slipped to average with less variety than before, and it was noted to be under renovation at one point.

• RecommendsAdds it to the list of veg restaurants.
• MixedUsed to be very good but now food is average or below with less variety.

Shiv Sagar Veg Restaurant, Bunts Hostel Rd, Balmatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India

5 people recommendvia r/mangalore

Kesari Military Hotel in Balmatta is a non-vegetarian spot that people recommend, especially for fish. One commenter finds the food spicy but delicious, and another lists it among their favourite restaurants in the city.

• RecommendsLists it among their favorite restaurants.

Kesari, Balmatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575002, India

5 people recommendvia r/mangalore

Liquid Lounge is recommended mainly for its kheema rice, with several commenters also praising the nuggets, continental food, spicy sausage pasta and bun masala. One calls it an original spot with good vibes, another suggests the kheema rice if you want a drink alongside, and a third says it still thrives on nostalgia.

• RecommendsLikes it for kheema rice, nuggets and continental food.

14-4521:12, The Liquid Lounge, Bharath Mahal, Door No, Balmatta Rd, near Don Bosco Hall, Hampankatta, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mangalore

Several people recommend Hotel Kudla, with the ghee roast singled out by multiple commenters and one directing diners to the Urwa branch. One diner also praises the egg curry, and the restaurant is noted to have ample parking. However, one commenter warns that it is not worth the time and calls the seafood overrated.

• RecommendsGives it an honorary mention among places they enjoy.
• CaveatNot worth the time; seafood especially is overrated.

Kudla Family Restaurant, Sharavathi Building, KMC Mercara Trunk Rd, Bendoor, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India

5 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/mangalore

Dinki Dine is a vegetarian restaurant that commenters frequently name among veg options in Mangaluru, with one suggesting it for evening grape juice and chaat and another for buns and goli baje. Opinions on the branches differ: one regular says the Mukka branch is only slightly worse than the Kudla one, another calls the Mukka branch not good, and a third says all locations have declined. One diner who ordered from the Kadri branch on a delivery app found it pricey and the taste not great.

• RecommendsSuggests it for evening grape juice and chat.
• CaveatStates plainly that the Mukka branch of Dinki Dine is not good.

Mukka·Dinki Dine Vegetarian Restaurant, Sindhura Complex, NH 66, Mukka, Mangaluru, Karnataka 574146, India