Top 10 Foods to Try in Shivamogga

Shivamogga (Shimoga) offers a delightful array of traditional Malnad and Udupi-inspired dishes, complemented by coastal Mangalorean flavors. Here’s a curated guide to the top 10 must-try foods in the city:

1. Neer Dosa

• Description: Soft, thin rice crepes served with coconut chutney or spicy curries.
• Where to Try: Sri Meenakshi Bhavan, Hotel Shubham.
• Best Time: Ideal for breakfast or brunch.

2. Akki Rotti

• Description: Rice flour flatbread mixed with spices and herbs, typically served with chutney or curry.
• Where to Try: Vidhathri Bhavan, SLV Paakshaala.
• Best Time: Perfect for a hearty breakfast.

3. Shavige (Sevai)

• Description: Rice vermicelli served with coconut milk, sugar, or spicy chutneys.
• Where to Try: Local eateries specializing in Malnad cuisine.
• Best Time: Often consumed during breakfast or as a light meal.

4. Saaru (Rasam)

• Description: A spicy and tangy soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, and a blend of spices.
• Where to Try: Maratha Mane, Hotel Shubham.
• Best Time: Ideal during rainy afternoons or as a digestive after meals.

5. Jolada Rotti

• Description: Jowar (sorghum) flatbread, often paired with spicy curries or chutneys.
• Where to Try: Traditional eateries across Shivamogga.
• Best Time: Commonly consumed for lunch or dinner.

6. Bangude Pulimunchi

• Description: A Mangalorean mackerel dish cooked with tamarind and spices, offering a tangy and spicy flavor.
• Where to Try: Coastal eateries in Shivamogga.
• Best Time: Enjoyed as a main course during lunch or dinner.

7. Mysore Pak

• Description: A rich, ghee-laden sweet made from chickpea flour, sugar, and ghee.
• Where to Try: Venkatesha Sweet House.
• Best Time: Perfect as a dessert after meals.

8. Goli Baje (Mangalore Bajji)

• Description: Deep-fried dumplings made from maida (refined flour), typically served with coconut chutney.
• Where to Try: Gandhi Bazaar, local street vendors.
• Best Time: Enjoyed as a snack during tea time or as an evening snack.

9. Thambli

• Description: A cooling yogurt-based dish flavored with herbs like turmeric or ginger, served as a side dish.
• Where to Try: Traditional Malnad restaurants.
• Best Time: Ideal during hot afternoons to cool the body.

10. Bisi Bele Bath

• Description: A spicy rice and lentil dish cooked with vegetables and tamarind, offering a tangy flavor.
• Where to Try: Hotel Shubham, Anmol The Family Cuisine.
• Best Time: Enjoyed as a comforting lunch or dinner.

Where to Try These Delicacies

Food Item	Recommended Eateries
Neer Dosa	Sri Meenakshi Bhavan, Hotel Shubham
Akki Rotti	Vidhathri Bhavan, SLV Paakshaala
Bisi Bele Bath	Hotel Shubham, Anmol The Family Cuisine
Saaru (Rasam)	Maratha Mane, Hotel Shubham
Jolada Rotti	Traditional eateries across Shivamogga
Bangude Pulimunchi	Coastal eateries in Shivamogga
Mysore Pak	Venkatesha Sweet House
Goli Baje	Gandhi Bazaar, local street vendors
Thambli	Traditional Malnad restaurants
Shavige (Sevai)	Local eateries specializing in Malnad cuisine

Enjoy exploring the rich flavors of Shivamogga!