Giri Manjas
37 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mangalore·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 32 threads.
What people say, in short
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.
Address
GiriManja’s, Kalikamba Temple, Azizuddin Cross Rd, Bhavathi, Bunder, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001, India
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Fish thali, Ghee roast, Neer dosa
- Best for
- Budget, Visitors
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Shared list recommends this spot for kingfish and seerfish masala fry.
Named as a non-veg spot in Mangalore known for seafood.
Had a fish thali they loved during their food week.
Prefers it over Thimmappas for lunch.
Lists it among seafood options they enjoy.
Recommends it for fish.
Recommends it as an alternative for lunch.
Usual lunch stop, reasonably priced and great local food.
Recommends Girimanja for seafood.
Lists Girimanjas as a go-to place for seafood.
Recommends Giri Manjas for seafood.
Says it may be similar to overrated places but is worth trying.
Says it is equally good and suggests trying it since Machali was already tried.
Suggests trying seafood there.
Top recommendation for seafood.
No one calling it overrated restores their faith in the place.
Suggests trying it instead of Machali.
Recommends it.
Says it has similar fare and is quite good.
Listed among the best seafood places in Mangalore.
Recommends it for fish thali.
Loved it, thanking for the suggestion.
Suggests GiriManja's as a place to try.
Suggested as a non-veg option for the trip.
Food is amazing but parking is difficult and ambience isn't great.
Considers it much better than Machali.
Personally did not find anything exceptional there.
Suggests it for lunch.
Highly recommends it for seafood.
Good for seafood but advises going early to avoid missing out
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.