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I recently had the pleasure of dining at Machali, the seafood restaurant located in Udupi, Karnataka with my friends and family. Let me just say, the food that we had there was just mind blowing. The seafood quality was absolutely amazing! The restaurant's atmosphere was simple yet welcoming, with stunning aroma tempting you to run and grab a table. The staff was friendly and attentive, providing excellent service throughout the meal. The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the seafood. The crab masala was cooked to perfection, with succulent and flavorful meat that practically melted in my mouth. Then we had prawns Ghee roast which was the main highlight of the course, with a delicate sweetness that perfectly complemented the savory flavors of the dish. In addition to the outstanding seafood, the restaurant also had a great selection of sides and sodas. I particularly enjoyed the lemon soda and Neer dosa. Overall, I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. The combination of excellent service, beautiful surroundings, and amazing crabs and prawns make it a true gem in the hotel's culinary offerings. Dishes we tried: 1. Prawns Ghee roast 2. pomfret Masala Fry 3. Surmai Rawa fry 4. squid masala 5. Paneer Ghee roast 6. Kane Masala fry 7. Crab Masala (Comes with a thick gravy) 8. Need Dosa 9. Local lemon soda
Snehanka WalavalkarSnehanka Walavalkar
10
Best place for seafood that I have tried so far.... Still missing the taste while writing this review it was that good...❤️ Ambiance- has a homely feel.. not lavish but is very comforting Food- 5 on 5 no doubt on it...u will get a thali which consists on boiled rice, a fish curry (mackerel), dry prawns chutney, cabbage palya (bhaji) & fishes (rava/deep/masala) fry you have to order seperately with your thali. We ordered Surmai (kingfish) masala fry the masala was so delicious n the Surmai piece was scrumptious. Bangda (mackerel) deep fry this was so good literally crispy from out n moist n beautifully cooked from inside n the marinade was delicious 🤤🤤. Ghee roast the most delicious items of all was definitely a treat to the taste buds.. we ordered prawns ghee roast n the highlight was the squid ghee roast.. it was super yummm n super delicious.. also ordered Surmai (kingfish) rava fry but the food was so yummalicious that missed clicking the picture of rava fry. Service- Even with so much rush n waiting the service was not rushed n the server made sure that we relish our food on our pace n time. All in all this place deserves more than a 5 actually. A must try for all sea food lovers.. totally sneh recommended 😊 Do visit.
Snehal NaikSnehal Naik
20
This is a must try place , whether you are a localite or a visitor . If you are a visitor and looking to try coastal food then please visit and savour our coastal food. We had Fish thali , everything was tasty starting from pickle, fryums along with dried shrimp, Side subji and of course the star of thali is Fish curry. We tried Anjal Tawa Fry , it was soaked in the tasty masala which was roasted in cocount oil, that’s combination is amazing. Then we had Bhutayi Deep Fry, glad we tried this , although it’s fried deeply u can still taste that typical Bhutayi/Sardine. And their chciken kabab , they have a different kinda masala and I love it. If you ask me , this is my go to place if I want to have chicken Kabab, best in city for sure. Although we tried different dishes , none of them overpowered the other one, don’t know what magic they do but best coastal food in town. Plus their staffs are really friendly and cordial and very humble guys. P.S. couldn’t take more pics as I was busy eating. And if you are looking for fine dine and privacy and stuffs then this is not for you but if you are a food lover then don’t miss.
Mohanraj SuvarnaMohanraj Suvarna
00
One of famous restaurants to try sea food at udipi. I was on a three day trip to udipi for a marriage, so i was not able to try a lot of sea food. But i somehow managed to have dinner here with my mother. We were tempted to try a lot of available dishes but we tried following: Crab ghee roast, i liked it a lot, the crab was easy to break, meat was soft and sweet and with the ghee roast masala it was magic. The other unique dish we had was called disco fish. We had a masala fry. This fish you only get in udipi region . Fish was fresh, meat was soft and masala fry was tangy and spicy. The last thing we had is kane tawa fry , kane also known as lady fish , was tasty as well. You can order thalis which has rice , fish curry and subji with the fish. The subji we had was very tasty. You can also have neer dosa. There are lot of other options available like anjal, pompfret, prawns etc. You get chicken also there. I would recommend everyone to try machli for once. Overall all these dishes along with two thalis costed us around 900 rs. The fish cost is updated daily based on their catch.
Gargi DasGargi Das
10
Popular joint, which I’ve visited more than 4-5 times in the last 1 year! The food quality and quantity is great. They have fish meals , where earlier the rice used to be unlimited but now they’ve made it just a single serving of rice. The best item on the menu is their tawa fry , and my personal favourite is the neeye meenu (butter fish) and the anjal. I would give the rawa fry a 10 on 10! The ghee roast (we usually take prawn ghee roast) is good too. They also have fish kabab which is very tender and worth a try. Their rawa fry is good too. Anjal as well as bangude taste great , the marinade is that good ! We also tried squid deep fry which tastes amazing. The squids are so fresh and don’t feel rubbery like how it tastes in other joints. The service guys are also very brisk and friendly and treat you well. However , the only drawbacks would be - 1) the owner or the guy at the billing counter does not give u your bill. He shows it to u and takes the payment and collects back all the bills. Only when insisted I got my bill. 2) the restaurant is always crowded. Always.
Sehar KhanSehar Khan
10
I recently visited Machali , and I must say it’s a solid choice for fish lovers. The seafood was fresh, and the flavors were delightful, making it one of the better places for fish dishes at a very reasonable price. The menu offers a variety of seafood options, and everything I tried was well-prepared and tasty. The ambiance is quite basic. It's not overly fancy, but it has a relaxed, casual vibe which is fine for a casual meal. In terms of hygiene, it’s not spotless, but it’s acceptable. They could improve on cleanliness to elevate the dining experience a bit. As for service, it falls somewhere between average and good. The staff is polite and responsive, but there’s room for improvement in attentiveness. Don’t expect exceptional service, but it’s sufficient to have a comfortable meal. Pro tip: If you’re planning to visit on the weekend, be prepared for some waiting time, as it gets pretty busy. Overall, I had a good experience and would recommend this place for anyone looking for affordable, tasty seafood.
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