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3-Day Foodie Itinerary for Mangaluru in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Breakfast at Giri Manja's
    10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Mangaluru Central Railway Station

    Start your day with a taste of the local cuisine at Giri Manja's, famous for its crispy dosas and fluffy idlis. This popular eatery is known for its quick service and affordable prices. Try their signature butter roast dosa and wash it down with a hot cup of filter coffee.

  2. Day 1: Lunch at Taj Mahal Cafe
    15 minutes (2.5 miles) from Giri Manja's

    For lunch, head over to Taj Mahal Cafe, a Mangaluru institution that has been serving delicious vegetarian food since 1953. This casual eatery is known for its thalis, which come with unlimited servings of rice, chapati, and a variety of curries. Don't miss their signature buttermilk and payasam for dessert.

  3. Day 1: Dinner at Machali
    20 minutes (3.5 miles) from Taj Mahal Cafe

    End your day with a seafood feast at Machali, a popular restaurant that serves fresh and delicious seafood caught by local fishermen. Try their signature fish thali or the tawa fry pomfret. Don't forget to order some neer dosa or appam to go with your meal.

  4. Day 2: Breakfast at Pabbas
    25 minutes (5 miles) from Machali

    Start your day with a sweet treat at Pabbas, a Mangaluru institution that has been serving delicious ice cream since 1975. Try their signature Gadbad ice cream, which comes with multiple layers of ice cream, jelly, and fruits. If you're not in the mood for ice cream, they also serve a variety of breakfast items like idli, vada, and dosa.

  5. Day 2: Lunch at Hotel Narayana
    10 minutes (1.4 miles) from Pabbas

    For lunch, head over to Hotel Narayana, a popular eatery that serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Try their signature chicken ghee roast or the mutton biryani. Don't miss their fish fry and prawn sukka as well.

  6. Day 2: Dinner at Gajalee
    30 minutes (6.5 miles) from Hotel Narayana

    End your day with a seafood feast at Gajalee, a popular restaurant chain that serves authentic coastal cuisine. Try their signature bombil fry or the tandoori pomfret. Don't miss their crab masala and prawn curry as well.

  7. Day 3: Breakfast at Ideal Cafe
    20 minutes (3 miles) from Gajalee

    Start your day with a classic breakfast at Ideal Cafe, a Mangaluru institution that has been serving delicious food since 1930. Try their signature egg roast or the chicken cutlet. Don't miss their filter coffee, which is served with a small bowl of sugar.

  8. Day 3: Lunch at Anmol Cafe
    10 minutes (1.2 miles) from Ideal Cafe

    For lunch, head over to Anmol Cafe, a popular eatery that serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Try their signature chicken or mutton biryani, which comes with a side of raita and salan. Don't miss their kebabs and tandoori chicken as well.

  9. Day 3: Dinner at Giri Manja's
    15 minutes (2 miles) from Anmol Cafe

    End your day where you started, at Giri Manja's, for another taste of the local cuisine. Try their signature set dosa or the masala dosa. Don't miss their chutneys, which come in a variety of flavors and spice levels.

Recommendations

While in Mangaluru, you may also want to visit the Kudroli Gokarnath Temple, St. Aloysius Chapel, and the Panambur Beach. You could also take a day trip to the nearby Udupi and visit the famous Krishna Temple and the Malpe Beach.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Giri Manja's (1 hour, ₹200)
  • Taj Mahal Cafe (1.5 hours, ₹500)
  • Machali (2 hours, ₹1000)
  • Pabbas (1 hour, ₹300)
  • Hotel Narayana (2 hours, ₹800)
  • Gajalee (2 hours, ₹1500)
  • Ideal Cafe (1 hour, ₹250)
  • Anmol Cafe (2 hours, ₹1000)
  • Giri Manja's (1 hour, ₹200)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹4,750
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