Hotel Vanas
13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mangalore·15 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Vanas, Kadri Temple Rd, next to tejaswini hospital, Mallikatte, Kadri, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Seafood thali, Chicken biryani, Ghee roast
- Best for
- Late night
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.
Calls it overrated.
Lists Vanas among places they like.
Visited late at night and enjoyed a kori rotti they found excellent.
Likes the ghee roast here.
Suggested as a non-veg option for the trip.
Recommends Vanas for non-veg, noting vegetarian options like paneer and mushroom dishes.
Lists Vanas as good for seafood thali.
Likes the other places on the list they were replying to, Vanas included; only Kudla disappoints them.
Lists Vanas among recommended places.
Biryani is good but the meals are overhyped; also gets crowded.
Lists it among local gems worth trying.
Says it has the best seafood in Mangalore, a must try.
Likes the chicken biryani here.
Suggests going to Vanas.
Says the Kadri branch is good for seafood.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.