Mandap Restaurant, Hotel Express
17 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/vadodara·18 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 13 threads.
What people say, in short
Mandap, at the Hotel Express branch that people discuss most, is a popular pick for a proper Gujarati thali, with one commenter calling it a must-have and another calling it hands-down the best. Commenters praise the authentic Gujarati food, noting it is less sweet and homestyle, and one likes the daily variety of dals and kadhis. The caveats: one diner finds it overrated, another feels it is pricey compared to Kansaar, though a different commenter says it is better than Kansaar, and one notes it is not proper Kathiawadi food. Its location near the station is also mentioned as a plus.
Address
Mandap The Authentic Gujarati Thali Restaurant, RC Dutt Rd, Vishwas Colony, Alkapuri, Vadodara, Gujarat 390007, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Gujarati thali
- Best for
- Visitors, Vegetarian
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.
Recommended for Gujarati thali.
Recommends a proper Gujarati thali here for dinner.
Listed among unique restaurants to take visitors in Vadodara.
Says Mandap has become overrated.
Calls the Gujarati thali here a must-have.
Recommends Mandap located in Hotel Express.
Recommends it.
Definitely recommends it for authentic gujarati food, though not proper kathiyawadi.
Seconds the recommendation of Mandap in Hotel Express.
Feels it is overpriced compared to Kansaar.
Simply recommends Mandap.
Suggests Mandap as an option, noting it is close to the station.
Approves of the suggested restaurant list including Mandap.
Good option; food less sweet and like home cooking.
Prefers it because they offer two dals and two kadhis daily, sweet and non-sweet.
Suggests it as a good Gujarati buffet option for lunch.
Says it is better than Kansaar.
Says Mandap is good.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.