Mitra Samaj, Udupi
20 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia X, r/Udupi, r/manipal23 comments cited below
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Mitra Samaj, Temple Car St, Sri Krishna Temple Complex, Thenkpete, Maruthi Veethika, Udupi, Karnataka 576101, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Golibaje, Buns, Masala dosa
- Best for
- Breakfast, Vegetarian
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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.
- Recommends@kripalamanna on X · Feb 2026taste
Long-standing temple-adjacent eatery; recommends buns, goli bajje and biskoot rotti, notes no onion or garlic in the food.
- Caveat@theBekku on X · Feb 2026consistency
Local says it has lost its taste and feel, surviving mainly on its famous name.
- Recommends@halfwaayushi on X · Dec 2025taste
Calls it the best food ever and credits it with inspiring famous South Indian food joints.
- Recommendsu/Obvious-Tell-1559 in r/Udupi · Aug 2025authenticity
Describes it as a genuinely old-school place whose golibaje is a must-try, serving most local dishes.
- Recommendsu/srj055 in r/Udupi · Apr 2026authenticity
Called a local favourite too
- Recommendsu/Trallalerotralalala in r/manipal · Sep 2025taste
Good for a South Indian breakfast.
- Recommends@athreyasss on X · Feb 2026
Enjoys returning to Mitra Samaj but questions its claim about the origin of masala dosa.
- Recommendsu/bloodmagician in r/Udupi · Jun 2024
Recommends Mitra Samaj as a place to eat.
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- Recommends@SundaramRama on X · Jun 2026taste
First-time taste there was brilliant and unique; enjoyed the bun with chutneys.
- Recommendsu/Tall_Raspberry_2856 in r/Udupi · Apr 2026
Personal go-to breakfast place
- Recommendsu/krustyspuddy in r/manipal · Sep 2025
Names Mitra Samaj when asked for early breakfast places in Manipal or Udupi.
- Recommends@vishte03 on X · Feb 2026taste
Enjoyed the food on a first visit to Mitra Samaj in Udupi.
- Recommendsu/KRA08 in r/Udupi · Dec 2025taste
Recommends its golibaje and buns as standout items.
- Mixedu/Cold-Schedule-807 in r/Udupi · Nov 2025value
Found the goli baje ordinary.
- Recommendsu/acharya_viraj in r/manipal · Nov 2024taste
Recommends the golibaje and masala dosa at this hotel near Krishna Matha.
- Recommendsu/dr_batmann in r/Udupi · May 2026taste
Suggests eating buns there within the temple complex.
- Recommendsu/crazybodda2 in r/Udupi · Apr 2026
Agrees that Mitra Samaj is a local breakfast favourite.
- Recommendsu/Bendacar_Benatar in r/Udupi · Dec 2025
Recommends Mitra Samaj among vegetarian options.
- Recommendsu/Final_Dress1945 in r/Udupi · Nov 2025
Recommends Mitra Samaj near the Krishna temple as a place to eat.
- Recommendsu/Callmegoodboy69 in r/Udupi · Nov 2025
Suggests Mitra Samaj as a restaurant from Udupi
- Recommendsu/ContestSuspicious573 in r/Udupi · Oct 2025taste
Says the poori bhaaji there is a must-try.
- Recommendsu/jhakaas_wala_pondy in r/Udupi · Sep 2025authenticity
Recommends the masala dosa here, saying it is supposedly the birthplace of that dish.
- Mixedu/anandha2022 in r/Udupi · Sep 2025taste
Commenter personally dislikes it but suggests trying their goli baje.
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Details last checked 27 Oct 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.