Sri Aannapoorna Mess (Pure Veg) — Restaurant in Karnataka

A hidden gem for simple, clean, no non-sense local food. Liked the place and food so much, we had dinner here on both days we were in Shimoga. You have the choice of akki roti, chapati, jolada roti or ragi mudde. The mudde was especially good and flavorful, and we liked it even though it was our first time trying it. The sambar and rasam were so good, and it was hard to resist second and third helpings. Also, served yummy mosaru anna (curd rice) at the end. The rice felt clean and without soda as typically done in messes. It was a simple home-based operation, and the people making and serving the food were quite nice and friendly. On top of it all, the meals were extremely cheap (about INR 70 per head). So, all in all, a great place to try authentic local...

Not upto the mark.. management is low exprienced! It was crowdy afternoon time when I went and it was over crowded!.

I felt food was really tasty! But then it was not upto the mark.

The gravy with roti has just garam masala only! Serves a sweet dish at first which is just boiled in milk and jagerry no coconut milk to make it rich!

Pulav they server which smells awesome but again it's bland and overly flavoured with garam masala only !

At the end of the meal you feel heavy youll feel acidic becuse of the masalas!

Choose your food ! Wisely...

When one visits Shimoga, they go to Annapoorna Mess. A cozy home, converted to a restaurant. All for INR 80, you are fed an unlimited, fresh meal. The cuisine is predominantly Malenaadu style. We were served pickle, chutney, raagi and rice flour ( akki-hittu) rottis, on days they also serve ragi balls ( ragi mudde). One gets served a curry, followed by rice, sambhar, rasam, Tamboo.li ( Malenadu style of preparation) all this is unlimited.

A feeling of dining at home arises here. Go and you will not be...