Best restaurants in Udupi

20 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia X, r/Udupi, r/manipal

Mitra Samaj, in Udupi's Krishna temple complex, is repeatedly recommended for a South Indian breakfast. Goli baje, buns and masala dosa draw specific recommendations, making it a useful stop around a temple visit. Not everyone shares the enthusiasm: one diner found the goli baje ordinary, while another felt the food had declined and the restaurant relied on its reputation.

20 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/mangalore, r/Udupi, r/manipal, X

Woodlands is frequently recommended for vegetarian food near Udupi's Krishna temple, particularly breakfast. One visitor recommends bajilu sajjige, buns, kotte and gadbud, while another returns specifically for the palak soup. The enthusiasm is not universal: several diners describe the food as ordinary or less impressive than it used to be. Criticism of the service also appears alongside the food recommendations.

15 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/manipal, X, r/Udupi

Machali in Udupi draws repeated recommendations for seafood, especially ghee roast. One diner singles out prawn or squid ghee roast; another suggests boneless crab and prawn versions, while a third praises the mackerel and disco tawa fry. The praise has a caveat: one diner felt the ghee roast had deteriorated and would not return.

14 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/manipal, r/Udupi

Vito's in Manipal draws recommendations for Italian and continental food, dates and weekend meals. Hot chocolate earns praise from several diners; individual recommendations include stromboli, paninis and spaghetti with meatball. Pizza divides opinion, and diners report both declining and uneven quality. Two commenters would stick to a few preferred items rather than recommend the whole menu. A separate diner disliked the tiramisu and felt the calzones had worsened. Commenters distinguish it from fine dining, and one date-night recommendation comes with a warning about noise. An older recommendation mentions an after-midnight menu and delivery, rather than a verified current closing time.

Manipal

12 people recommendvia r/manipal, r/Udupi

Dolphin Lunch Home in Manipal is repeatedly suggested for coastal non-vegetarian meals. Fish thali, chicken thali and fish meals receive specific recommendations, and several diners describe it as an inexpensive everyday option. One commenter regards it as one of the more authentic coastal choices around campus. A diner who otherwise suggests eating there notes the limited vegetables and recommends alternating it with a mess.

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12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Udupi, r/mangalore, r/manipal

Hotel Kediyoor in Udupi is recommended across its dining sections, with Gazebo specifically named by several diners and other recommendations covering the hotel's vegetarian and multicuisine options. These are pooled recommendations for the hotel complex, not a review of one dining room. One commenter highlights local specials in the vegetarian section, while another prefers it to Woodlands after a perceived improvement. One diner disliked incense in an enclosed air-conditioned dining hall.

11 people recommendvia r/manipal, r/Udupi

The Mill in Manipal receives repeated recommendations for non-vegetarian food, including Karaikudi chicken and ghee roast. One diner also recommends the chicken malai tikka and tandoori barbecue chicken roast. It appears in both family-meal and team-lunch suggestions. Two diners find it expensive, with one saying it works out better in a group; another describes dim lighting and koi ponds rather than a bright, conventional dining room.

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11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia X, r/mangalore, r/Udupi, r/manipal

Thimmappa Fish Hotel on the Udupi-Malpe road draws repeated recommendations for seafood meals. One diner recommends its chicken biryani; another suggests fish fry and ghee roast. A further diner praises the food despite the lack of air conditioning. Enthusiasm is not universal: one commenter finds it overrated, another regards it as merely okay, and a third prefers a different fish-meal restaurant.

10 people recommendvia r/manipal

Brown Cherry in Manipal repeatedly comes up in requests for Andhra and Telugu-style meals. Biryani receives a specific recommendation, and another diner praises both the Andhra food and desserts. One commenter likes the food but says it is not particularly spicy. A commenter recalls acceptable punugulu but is explicitly unsure about its current quality.

Manipal

9 people recommendvia r/manipal, r/Udupi

Dollops in Manipal receives repeated recommendations for Chinese food, alongside suggestions for Indian dishes. Chicken lollipop is singled out by two diners, one specifying Schezwan sauce. A commenter also recommends it for a family meal. A separate suggestion for ghee roast is explicitly second-hand, so the stronger dish-level support is for the chicken lollipop rather than the whole menu.

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9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/manipal, r/Udupi

Pai Tiffins in Manipal is repeatedly recommended for vegetarian meals and breakfast. Two commenters single out the garlic roast masala dosa, one also recommending the filter coffee. It is a personal breakfast go-to for another diner. A dissenting commenter found it overpriced compared with other local breakfast options, so the recommendations do not establish it as a budget pick.

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9 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/manipal, r/Udupi

Kyoto in Manipal draws recommendations for Japanese and pan-Asian food, with individual suggestions for sushi, boneless fish dishes, Korean fried chicken and fire cheese chicken. Two commenters describe it as a fancier dinner choice, one warning that it is expensive. The caveats are substantial: three diners question its value or quality, including a report of an unsatisfying visit and another describing inconsistent cooking. It is a supported but contested pick, not an unqualified recommendation.

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8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Udupi, r/manipal

Bacchus Inn in Manipal is recommended for food and drinks in a relaxed setting. Butter garlic prawns receive specific praise, alongside individual suggestions for dragon chicken and malai tikka. It also comes up in requests for IPL viewing, though those suggestions do not establish a current screening schedule. One diner criticises the table service, so the relaxed atmosphere is not a promise of attentive service.

Manipal

7 people recommendvia r/manipal, r/Udupi

Hadiqa in Manipal draws recommendations for pasta and pizza, although one diner liked the pasta but found the pizza underwhelming and disliked the chocolate lava cake. Individual suggestions also include jhol momos, spicy coconut ramen and chicken satay. One commenter recommends it for outdoor seating and another for a family meal. A diner suggesting the biryani says it tastes good but should not be taken as an authentic Malabar version.

Manipal

7 people recommendvia r/manipal, r/Udupi

Basil Cafe in Manipal draws repeated restaurant recommendations, including two suggestions for continental food. One of those names steak, while a separate diner says they personally like the food. It also appears in a date-spot discussion, where another commenter praises the value. These are recommendations for eating here, not just for coffee.

Manipal

7 people recommendvia r/manipal

The Laughing Buddha in Manipal receives repeated recommendations for Chinese food. One diner particularly suggests it for a large group because of the generous portions, and another names it for a birthday dinner. A separate commenter recommends its pan-Asian food, but the more consistent suggestion is for Chinese food rather than a particular signature dish.

Manipal

7 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/manipal

Sukh Souk in Manipal has a clear split between enthusiasm for particular dishes and doubts about the wider meal. Two diners praise the tikkas; individual recommendations include peri peri al faham, caramel bread and a Nutella dessert. Mandi has supporters, but several diners find it average or lacking flavour. Shawarma also splits opinion. Two commenters report long waits, one criticises service and value, and another found the Vietnamese coffee watery.

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6 people recommendvia r/manipal

Kerala Hotel near MIT junction in Manipal is repeatedly suggested for Kerala food and meals. One commenter describes the cooking as a Kerala-Udupi blend. Two mention Onam sadhya, but the diner who tried it found it only alright, and another's suggestion about pre-ordering is uncertain. These comments are a reason to enquire about seasonal meals, not a promise that a particular menu is currently available.

Manipal

6 people recommendvia r/manipal, r/Udupi

Krishna Kuteera near Syndicate Circle in Manipal is repeatedly suggested for South Indian vegetarian food and breakfast. One commenter recommends the dosas and describes a calm setting with traditional food. Another identifies it as a good vegetarian option beside Shalas. The recommendations are mostly short suggestions, not detailed meal reviews.

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6 people recommendvia r/manipal, r/Udupi

Saiba in Manipal receives repeated restaurant recommendations, including for Chinese food. One commenter suggests pot rice with jade or sriracha sauce, while another names Saiba as the best choice in a North Indian food discussion. Most recommendations are brief rather than detailed accounts of a meal, so they support the restaurant more strongly than a broad set of signature dishes.

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6 people recommendvia r/manipal

Seif Palace in Manipal is repeatedly recommended for Kerala-style food. One diner praises the Kerala meals and mentions puttu, idiyappam and appam, while another describes it as very budget-friendly. A suggestion about pre-ordering Onam sadhya is explicitly uncertain; check with the restaurant rather than assume seasonal availability.

Manipal

6 people recommendvia r/Udupi, r/manipal

Malika at the White Lotus hotel in Udupi draws recommendations for Indian food and non-vegetarian dining. One commenter praises the traditional ambience and food, and another highlights the Indian cuisine and locally inspired dishes. It is suggested for a family meal as well as in fine-dining discussions. Most comments are short recommendations rather than detailed accounts of specific dishes.

6 people recommendvia r/Udupi

Hotel Priyadarshini in Brahmagiri receives repeated breakfast recommendations. One commenter specifically praises the dosas and chutneys and describes a small, simple eatery. Another includes it among vegetarian dinner options. Most suggestions are brief, so the support is for a straightforward local meal rather than an elaborate dining experience.

Brahmagiri

5 people recommendvia r/manipal

Eye of the Tiger in Manipal draws dish-specific recommendations: individual diners suggest hot wings, chicken steaks, Yorkshire cutlets and Lucknowi biryani. It is also suggested for a birthday dinner. One commenter likes the wings but not the other food and feels the restaurant is less prominent than it used to be, so the named dishes have stronger support than a blanket endorsement of the menu.

Manipal

5 people recommendvia r/manipal, r/Udupi

Dexter Restobar in Manipal is suggested by two commenters for a birthday dinner, while another recommends its food and match screenings. It also appears in a Chinese-food recommendation list. The comments are mostly brief suggestions, so they support the venue more clearly than any particular signature dish or a current screening schedule.

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5 people recommendvia r/manipal

Taco House in Manipal draws recommendations for biryani. One commenter from Hyderabad considers it the closest local version to Hyderabadi biryani, and another diner recommends the chicken kathi roll. The support is not uniformly first-hand: one recommendation is based on what the commenter has heard, and another is conditional on the restaurant still operating. The current listing has recent activity, but those older qualifications should not be read as recent meal reports.

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5 people recommendvia r/Udupi

Udupi Residency is repeatedly recommended for non-vegetarian dining in Udupi, including by a commenter looking for a more formal meal. One diner calls its kori rotti the best they have tried so far while asking whether better options exist. Other recommendations are brief and include it among the town's restaurant-and-bar choices.

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/manipal, r/Udupi

Planet Cafe in Manipal draws dish-specific recommendations for crispy chicken rolls, a grilled chicken burger and biryani. It also appears in late-night food suggestions, though those comments do not verify current opening hours. One diner is distinctly less enthusiastic and warns against expecting particularly good food, so the named favourites are a more useful guide than a blanket endorsement.