Where to Eat
Must-Try Dishes
Steamed rice cakes, soft and fluffy, served with sambar and chutneys. Available at any local tiffin centre, rupees 30-50.
Thin, crispy crepes made from fermented batter, various fillings. Found at Hotel Saravana Bhavan, rupees 50-100.
Savory rice and lentil dish, often served for breakfast. Try at Hotel Aryaas, rupees 60-80.
Savory fried lentil fritters, crispy outside, soft inside. Best at street stalls near bus stand, rupees 20-40.
Strong, sweet coffee brewed with milk, served in a traditional dabara-tumbler. Any local cafe, rupees 20-40.
Flaky, layered flatbread, usually served with kurma or salna. Popular at evening street stalls, rupees 40-70.
Pan-fried rice and lentil dumplings, savory or sweet. Available at small tiffin shops, rupees 40-60.
A cooling drink with milk, almond gum, sarsaparilla syrup, and ice cream. Found at juice shops, rupees 80-120.
Best Restaurants
Hotel Saravana Bhavan
South Indian Vegetarian
Hotel Aryaas
South Indian Vegetarian
Annapoorna Restaurant
South Indian Vegetarian
Hotel Essar Restaurant
Multi-cuisine (Indian, Chinese)
Street Food Spots
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