3-Day Udupi Foodie Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Breakfast at Mitra Samaj
    10 minutes (2.2 km) from Udupi Bus Stand

    Start your day off with a delicious breakfast at Mitra Samaj, a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. Order their ghee roast dosa, idli sambar, and filter coffee for a truly authentic experience. This small eatery is known for its tasty and budget-friendly dishes!

  2. Day 1: Lunch at Diana Restaurant
    10 minutes (1.5 km) from Mitra Samaj

    For lunch, head over to Diana Restaurant, a local favorite with a long history and classic menu. The must-tries here are the fish thali, mutton biryani, and Neer Dosa. Be prepared for crowds as this place is always busy, but the food is well worth the wait!

  3. Day 1: Dinner at Hotel Sri Krishna Residency
    12 minutes (2 km) from Diana Restaurant

    Satisfy your evening hunger pangs with dinner at Hotel Sri Krishna Residency. This restaurant is known for its Mughlai-style cuisine and has a variety of dishes to choose from. We recommend trying their Mutton Korma, Butter Chicken, and Roti Naan.

  4. Day 2: Breakfast at Woodlands Restaurant
    6 minutes (1.2 km) from Hotel Sri Krishna Residency

    Start day two with a hearty breakfast at Woodlands Restaurant, a popular South Indian chain known for its vast breakfast spread. The Masala Dosa, Rava Idli, and the filter coffee are a must-try here. Make sure to get there early as the restaurant gets crowded quickly!

  5. Day 2: Lunch at Hotel Karthik
    8 minutes (1.3 km) from Woodlands Restaurant

    Hotel Karthik is a small restaurant that packs a big punch when it comes to food. Get your curry fix with their menu items like fish curry, prawn gassi, and chicken sukka. The restaurant also offers meals with rice and fish thali. The prices here are reasonable and the food is delicious!

  6. Day 2: Dinner at Udipi Sri Krishna Boarding
    6 minutes (850 m) from Hotel Karthik

    End your second day with a scrumptious dinner at Udipi Sri Krishna Boarding, a restaurant that serves authentic Udupi cuisine. Try dishes like the Masala Dosa, Medu Vada, and Masala Puri. Make sure you try their signature filter coffee. The restaurant is always crowded, so get there early to avoid the waiting time.

  7. Day 3: Breakfast at Kidiyoor Hotel
    2 minutes (350 m) from Udipi Sri Krishna Boarding

    Start day three with a breakfast at Kidiyoor Hotel, a popular Udupi restaurant. The food served here has an authentic local touch with its pundi and kori gassi, idli sambar, and neer dosa being some of the must-try dishes. The prices are affordable, and the restaurant is always busy.

  8. Day 3: Lunch at Mitra Heranje Kalyani Samsthe
    5 minutes (650 m) from Kidiyoor Hotel

    Mitra Heranje Kalyani Samsthe is a great option for lunch, and it's not limited to serving just vegetarian food. While everything on the menu is good, the specialty here is the seafood- their fish and prawn dishes are fantastic. We recommend trying the fish masala, crab fry, and rice and fish curry.

  9. Day 3: Dinner at Hotel Janardana
    7 minutes (1.1 km) from Mitra Heranje Kalyani Samsthe

    Round off your three-day food journey with dinner at Hotel Janardana, a restaurant known for its seafood and Udupi dishes. Try their fish thali, surmai fry, and neer dosa. The restaurant is casual and budget-friendly, and is a go-to place for locals and tourists alike.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mitra Samaj (30 mins, INR 100)
  • Diana Restaurant (1 hour, INR 400)
  • Hotel Sri Krishna Residency (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Woodlands Restaurant (45 mins, INR 150)
  • Hotel Karthik (1 hour, INR 350)
  • Udipi Sri Krishna Boarding (1 hour, INR 250)
  • Kidiyoor Hotel (45 mins, INR 200)
  • Mitra Heranje Kalyani Samsthe (1 hour, INR 450)
  • Hotel Janardana (1 hour, INR 400)
  • Total Estimated Costs (INR 2,800)

Useful Tips

If you have more time in Udupi, you can consider visiting the Sri Krishna Temple, St. Mary's Island, and Kapu Beach. If you have less time, you can shorten the itinerary by choosing fewer spots for each day. Also, note that some of the restaurants mentioned here may have long waiting times, so plan accordingly. Finally, make sure to carry enough cash as not all the restaurants accept card payments.

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