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Udupi is a food lover’s paradise, famous for authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine, delicious seafood, and refreshing beverages. The town is the birthplace of Udupi Cuisine, which has influenced Indian restaurants worldwide. Whether you want to enjoy a traditional thali, fresh seafood, or coastal delicacies, Udupi offers an unforgettable gastronomic journey!

 

1. Must-Try Dishes in Udupi

 1. Udupi Masala Dosa – The Classic Delight

Why Eat? Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and filled with a flavorful potato stuffing, served with chutneys and sambar.
Best Places to Try:

  • Mitra Samaj (Historic Restaurant)
  • Woodlands Restaurant

 

 2. Goli Baje  – Deep-Fried Snack Perfection

Why Eat? Light, fluffy, and crispy fried dumplings made from maida (flour), curd, and spices.
Best Places to Try:

  • Diana Restaurant
  • Thamboolam

 

 3. Kotte Kadubu  – Steamed Jackfruit Leaf Idlis

Why Eat? Idli batter steamed inside jackfruit leaves, giving it a unique aroma and flavor.
Best Places to Try:

  • Mitra Samaj
  • Pai Tiffin Center

 

 4. Patrode  – Spiced Colocasia Leaf Rolls

Why Eat? Spicy colocasia leaves layered with a rice flour paste, rolled, steamed, and sometimes fried.
Best Places to Try:

  • Local eateries near Udupi Krishna Temple

 

 5. Udupi Thali  – The Ultimate Meal

Why Eat? A wholesome meal featuring sambar, rasam, kosambari, chutney, papad, and sweets, served on a banana leaf.
Best Places to Try:

  • Woodlands Restaurant
  • Hotel Udupi Ruchi

 

 6. Neer Dosa  – Soft & Feather-Light Dosa

Why Eat? Thin, soft dosas made with fermented rice batter, perfect with coconut chutney or fish curry.
Best Places to Try:

  • Mitra Samaj
  • Janardhan Hotel

 

 7. Mangalorean Fish Curry  – Coastal Karnataka Special

Why Eat? Fresh pomfret or kingfish cooked in spicy coconut-based gravy.
Best Places to Try:

  • Machali Seafood Restaurant
  • Gajalee Seafood

 

 8. Kori Rotti  – Spicy Chicken with Crisp Rice Wafers

Why Eat? Chicken cooked in coconut-based gravy, served with crispy rice wafers instead of rice.
Best Places to Try:

  • Thamboolam
  • Gajalee Seafood

 

 9. Kane Rava Fry  – The Ultimate Seafood Treat

Why Eat? Ladyfish (Kane) coated with semolina (rava) and fried to perfection.
Best Places to Try:

  • Machali Seafood Restaurant
  • Gajalee Seafood

 

 10. Toddy (Palm Wine)