Things to Do in Mangalore!
Mangalorean Delicacies
Coastal Karnataka cuisine or Mangalorea cuisine in short is famous for its unique style of cooking and blend of fresh spices, vegetables and meat providing something unique for everyone. Food varieties range from pure vegetarian, to unique fish items due to the influence of the coast and non vegetarian fare. Here are a few items that can be relished in Mangalore.
Breakfast items
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Mangalore Buns (locally called as Buns)
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Neer Dosa
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Kottige Idli
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Moode
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Akki Shavige
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Pundi
Lunch/ Dinner
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Pathrode [Rainy Season]
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Kori Rotti
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Chicken Sukka
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Kappa/Odu Rotti
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Ghee Roast
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Puli/Uppu Munchi
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Pork Baafat with Sannas
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Maruvai Pundi
Evening Snacks
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Charmuri
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Goli baje
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Biscuit Roti
Sweets/Desserts
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GudBud Ice Cream
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Patholi
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Chiroti
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Sanjeera
Restaurants
Mangalore restaurants offer a gastronomical experience for the traveler. Ranging from the old style restaurants where the time has stood still, to fancy restaurants that offer the latest and greatest of cuisines. Here are a list of Mangalore's favourite restaurants that have withstood the test of time and upcoming ones giving a good challenge to the oldies
Pure Vegetarian Restaurants
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Anmol Family Veg Restaurant
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Chutney - Deepa Comforts
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ShivSagar Bunts Hostel
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Grand Madhuvan NX - AJ Grand Bunts Hostel
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Hotel BMS
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Pai Tiffins
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Navmi Veg Resto - Mangaladevi
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Nama Restaurant - Alake
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Sagar Ratna - Ocean Pearl (Navabharath Circle and Bejai)
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Uttam Punjabi Dhaba
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Janatha Deluxe
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Udupi Cafe - Sai Palace
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Shankara Bhavana - Yeyyadi
Breakfast specialty restaurants
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New Tajmahal Cafe
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Hotel Woodlands
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Janatha Deluxe Pathumudi Soudha
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Hotel Indra Bhavan
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Usha Kiran
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Pai Tiffins
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Ideal Cafe
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Hotel Shivbagh
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Chutney - Deepa Comforts
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Sagar Ratna Ocean Pearl
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Kadri Cafe
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Narayan Cafe
Fish Meal Lunch Specialty Restaurants
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Giri Manjas
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Machali
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Hotel Narayana
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Shetty Lunch Home
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Hotel Maharaja
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Tandoor Family Restaurant and Bar
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Gajalee
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Janatha Lunch Home
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Sridevi Canteen
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Vanas
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Kesari Military Hotel
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Kudla Family Restaurant
Multi Cuisine Restaurants
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Pallkhi Restaurant
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San-a-dige at Goldfinch
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Hotel Maharaja
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Coral at Ocean Pearl
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Royal Darbar
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Gajalee
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24 Carat
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Martins' Multi Cuisine Restaurant
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Mangala Bar and Restaurant
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Madhuvan's Village, Yeyyadi
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Thyme Family Restaurant
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Tandoor Family Restaurant and Bar
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The Grand Kitchen, AJ Grand
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Kni Hau
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Asian Patio
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Andhra Vaibhavam
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Savoury Restaurant
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Asian House
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The Loft at Avatar
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Hao Hao
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Hao Ming
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Swadika Oriental Kitchen
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House of Flavours - Sai Palace
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The Curry Wok
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By the way
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These are a few restaurants that are recommended by locals as well as tourists. The list may have missed out a few but there are quite a few more that offer an exquisite array of food in Mangalore.
Cafe/ Nightlife/ Desserts
This is one section we thought should get its own prime space. Mangalore being a hub for education, medicine and trade has its own share of youth who like to try out new things. Keeping in line with any town/ city with young population, Mangalore has its own share of Cafe's and Nightlife. The city sleeps early and wakes up early as well giving a small town feel. The night owls have to get their share of nightlife within the specified time after which the administration strictly orders all pubs and bars to close. Also called the Ice Cream capital of India, Mangalore boasts of 3 big Ice cream brands of India having its roots here. Ideal Ice Cream, Hangyo and Naturals were founded by Mangaloreans and their distinct tastes and features have given each of them their own share in the market.
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Cafes
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Buco - artisanal bakery & cafe
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Flourista by Pooja
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Toast
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Cherry Square
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Brio
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Brick House
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Diesel Cafe
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Whiteroom Deli
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Stairway at Avatar
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Big Buddha Cafe
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Flow
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Drood Cafe
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Its Mangalore Cafe
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Pink Salt Resto Cafe
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TLC Art Cafe
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Basil Cafe
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Halo Garden Cafe
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Kairos Greek Taverna
Nightlife
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Onyx Air Lounge & Kitchen
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The Liquid Lounge
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Froth on Top
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Spindrift
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London Street Pub
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Sherlok's
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Top House
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Big Bollywood Adda
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Re-cycle the Lounge
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Hollywood Lounge
Toddy bars
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Kalivali
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De-C-Adda
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Toddy Palace
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Toddy House Talapady
Desserts and Bakeries
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Ideal Cafe
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Pabbas
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Ideals
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Albatross
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Bonbons
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Naturals Ice cream
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Sundaes by Naturals
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Bonda Factory
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Apsara Ice Cream
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Crave
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Mangalore Baking Company
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Capella Pattisserie
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Baker's Treat
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Mangoberry's Fresh Ice cream
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Polar Bear
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Swirlyo
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Crumbz
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Ullas Ice Creams
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Famous Jigarthanda
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Hive by S-cube
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Cochin Bakery
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Ribbons and Balloons
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Shreya's Sweets
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Utsav Sweets
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The Baklava Company
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Grace Icecreams
Places to Visit
​Whether its the pristine beaches and backwaters for relaxation, or the devout person in you visiting religious places in the circuit or if you are the adventure kind wanting to go on treks and drives, Mangalore offers it all. Mangalore can be your starting point for all these activities and can satisfy the need of someone looking for these places
Beaches and Backwaters
Coastal Karnatake nestled between the 2 states of Goa and Kerala provides a ton of unexplored beaches and backwaters. Mangalore can be your point of layover to explore nature around Coastal Karnataka
Tannirbavi Beach
Panambur Beach
Surathkal/ NITK Beach and Lighthouse
Someshwar Beach
Ullal Beach
Sasihithlu Beach
Padubidri (Blue Flag) Beach
Kapu Lighthouse Beach
Mattu
Malpe
Mulki Backwaters
Netravati River Backwaters
Marvanthe Beach
Religious Places
Mangalore is a great destination for people of all faiths as some of the important and famous destinations such as Temples, Churches, Masjids and Basadis are easily accessible from here.
Kadri Manjunath Temple
Kudroli Shri Gokarnatheshwara Temple
Mangaladevi Temple
Kollur Mookambika Temple
St. Aloysius Chapel
St Lawrence Shrine, Attur
Bahubali/ Gomateshwara Statue (Karkala, Dharmasthala, Venur)
Masjid Zeenath Baksh
Ullal Dargah
Thousand Pillar Basadi, Moodbidri
Kukke Subramanya Temple
Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple
Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kateel
Venkataramana Temple, Carstreet
Laxmi Narasimha Temple, Mulki
