Sri Meenakshi Bhavan — Restaurant in Karnataka

If you're looking for a slice of history and a taste of authentic South Indian Dish in Shivamogga, then look no further than the oldest hotel in town. This charming establishment exudes old-world charm and provides a glimpse into a bygone era. The hotel has retained much of its original character, and the decor is a mix of vintage and contemporary styles. The staff is welcoming, friendly, and always ready to assist with any request.

The star of the show, however, is undoubtedly the food. The Masala Dose is, without a doubt, the best I've tasted in a long time. It is crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and filled with a spicy and flavorful potato mixture. The chutneys and sambar served alongside are the perfect accompaniment, and I found myself unable to resist a second serving.

Equally impressive was the Paddu, which is a lesser-known dish but equally delicious. These bite-sized dumplings are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a delectable blend of spices and vegetables. I could have easily made a meal out of these alone.

Overall, the oldest hotel in town is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience a slice of history and enjoy some truly outstanding South Indian Food. The Masala Dose and Paddu are not to be missed, and I can't wait to return and try some of the other dishes...

Visited it after seeing the rave reviews in Google. And must say, it is deserved. We ordered Masala Dosa, Mysore Bun, and what I thought would be poha. The masala dosa was excellent - slightly different from the regular masala dosas you get absolutely everywhere. This dosa is thicker, fluffier, and has a really good taste of its own. Even the 'masala' - potato curry - was actually so good, unlike the pasty and bland stuff yoou get otherwise. It's just the 'poha' that I personally was disappointed with as it was not poha, but the sweet aval that came. It was totally not what I wanted for breakfast, so I could not eat even a single spoon of it. Otherwise, it was actually good on its own. This bad choice was because the staff in the restaurant do not know English or Hindi. As a result, there was communication problem, and anyone who doesn't know Kannada may face this issue in knowing what to order, as they did not provide any menu either. So, if you're an outisider, stick to the regular dishes you are aware of, such as Dosas and Idly. The tea was also...

No word for taste of food it's just woww. Must try masala dosa,medu vada, open dosa, rava idli and coffee. Masala dosa size is small but the taste 💯. Medu vada is crispiest. And the main reason for which I ordered idli is their SAMBAR. Never tasted such sambar till now.They have upstairs where we can enjoy the food in beautiful aesthetic location. But they don't give service to all tables all the time most of the tables will have no service boards. One thing I must tell is their service is really bad I don't know whether it happened only with us or same for everyone but one off their waiter never attended us to take orders and we have been there for continues 4-5 days and every time we have to call him to take orders felt really bad about this and thought of never visiting again because of this reason but their food tastes the bestttttt. They don't have much options of food only few breakfast foods and thali. Price is average. They charge extra 5% for parcels. NOTE: THEY DON'T ACCEPT UPI. ONLY CASH OR CARDS...