Karnataka · Culinary Guide
Shimoga
An authoritative guide to the city's essential dishes, notable restaurants, and definitive street food.
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Karnataka · Culinary Guide
An authoritative guide to the city's essential dishes, notable restaurants, and definitive street food.
Dishes locals love — click any dish to explore where else it's popular across India.
flatbread made from rice flour, served with chutney, available at local breakfast joints, rupees 40-60
spicy rice dish with lentils and vegetables, try at Hotel Samrat, rupees 80-120
rich sweet made from ghee, sugar, and gram flour, available at local sweet shops, rupees 20-40 per piece
strong South Indian coffee, widely available at Udupi restaurants, rupees 30-50
thin, soft rice crepes, served with coconut chutney or curry, try at Hotel Durga International, rupees 60-100
steamed rice dumplings, often served with sambar, found at local eateries, rupees 50-80
sweet flatbread with a lentil or coconut filling, seasonal at sweet shops, rupees 30-50
Where to experience the best of Shimoga's dining scene.
A simple and affordable restaurant specializing in South Indian dishes. A great place for a quick and budget-friendly meal. The dosas are particularly popular.
Where to find authentic local bites.
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