Royal Darbar, Bendoorwell
10 people recommendvia r/mangalore·10 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Royal Darbar Restaurant, Junction, Bendoorwell, Kankanady, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575002, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Mutton biryani, Mutton soup, Paya soup
The evidence
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Best biryani they've had in a long time; went on a coworker's recommendation.
Recommends for biryani or Mughlai food.
Still considers it the best; suggests dishes and dessert afterwards at Mangalore Baking Company.
Insists Royal Darbar is still great and to take the friend there.
Recommends it for biryani.
Likes the mutton soup and mutton dishes here.
Suggests Royal Darbar as a place to try biryani.
Lists it among personal favorites.
Calls its biryani excellent, located in a basement building near Kunil Complex.
Lists it among local gems worth trying.
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Freshness
Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.