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1. Davangere Benne Dosa

• What It Is: Thin crispy dosa fried in dollops of butter (benne)
• Where: Sri Guru Kottureshwara Hotel
• Why Try It: It’s THE signature dish of Davangere
• Pro Tip: Pair with minimal chutney to enjoy the buttery flavor

2. Chutney Pudi Dosa

• What It Is: Dosa layered with dry chutney powder
• Where: Milan Café
• Why Try It: Slightly spicy twist to the traditional dosa
• Pro Tip: Ask for “extra pudi” for more heat

3. Thatte Idli with Red Chutney

• What It Is: Thick, plate-shaped idli with spicy red coconut chutney
• Where: Hotel Apoorva
• Why Try It: Soaked in ghee, melts in your mouth
• Pro Tip: Order with filter coffee for a complete breakfast

4. Rava Dosa with Chutney Trio

• What It Is: Crunchy semolina dosa with coconut, mint & tomato chutney
• Where: Evening Tiffin Center
• Why Try It: Textured, flavorful, quick-bite
• Pro Tip: Eat fresh off the tava — loses crispness quickly

5. Masala Puri (Davangere-style)

• What It Is: Crushed puris layered with peas masala, onions, sev
• Where: Mandipet Market Chaat Stalls
• Why Try It: Spicier and richer than North Indian version
• Pro Tip: Eat immediately — it gets soggy fast

6. Gobi Manchurian

• What It Is: Cauliflower tossed in tangy-spicy Indo-Chinese sauce
• Where: Gopala Fast Food
• Why Try It: Street-style with lots of flavor
• Pro Tip: Ask for “extra crispy” version if you like crunch

7. Veg Pulao with Kurma

• What It Is: Fragrant rice with local vegetable curry (kurma)
• Where: Sai Palace Restaurant
• Why Try It: Mild yet rich — a comforting main meal
• Pro Tip: Mix with curd and pickle for a perfect trio

8. Sambar Vada

• What It Is: Fried vada soaked in hot sambar and topped with onions
• Where: Milan Café, Morning time
• Why Try It: Balance of crunchy and soft in one dish
• Pro Tip: Eat quickly before it turns mushy

9. Khara Mandakki

• What It Is: Spicy puffed rice tossed with onion, coriander, masala
• Where: Clock Tower Vendors (Evening)
• Why Try It: Spicy, crunchy and light – best local snack
• Pro Tip: Buy in paper cones and eat within 10 mins for crispiness

10. Paneer Tikka Roll

• What It Is: Tandoori paneer wrapped in naan with sauces
• Where: DCK (Davangere City Kitchen)
• Why Try It: Perfect fusion for modern foodies
• Pro Tip: Good for take-away and group snacks

Table of Top 10 Must-Try Foods – With Full Local Details

No.	Food Name	Where to Try (Famous Spot)	Approx. Cost (₹)	Why It’s Special
1	Davangere Benne Dosa	Sri Guru Kottureshwara Benne Dosa Hotel	₹60–₹100	Buttery, crisp, signature city dish
2	Chutney Pudi Dosa	Milan Café, MCC Block	₹60–₹90	Dosa with spicy chutney powder layer
3	Thatte Idli with Red Chutney	Hotel Apoorva, PB Road	₹40–₹70	Soft idli with fiery chutney combo
4	Rava Dosa with Chutney Trio	Evening Tiffin Center, Harihar Road	₹50–₹80	Crisp texture, served with 3 chutneys
5	Masala Puri (Davangere-style)	Chaat Street, Mandipet Market	₹30–₹50	Local take on chaat, spicy and crunchy
6	Gobi Manchurian (Street Style)	Gopala Fast Food, KSRTC Road	₹60–₹100	Crispy, spicy Indo-Chinese favorite
7	Veg Pulao with Kurma	Sai Palace Restaurant, Civil Lines	₹80–₹120	Karnataka-style fragrant pulao
8	Sambar Vada	Milan Café, MCC	₹40–₹60	Soft medu vada soaked in hot sambar
9	Paneer Tikka Roll	DCK (Davangere City Kitchen)	₹100–₹150	Fusion wrap with smoky paneer tikka
10	Khara Mandakki (Spicy Puffed Rice)	Street Vendors near Clock Tower	₹20–₹40	Spicy puffed rice street snack

Smart Tips for Food Lovers in Davangere

Pairing Tip: Have buttermilk, lemon soda or filter coffee to cool your palate

Best Eating Hours:

• Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM
• Evening Street Food: 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Cost: Street foods range from ₹20 to ₹100 max — carry cash/UPI

Spice Alert: Davangere dishes tend to be spicy — ask for medium spice if sensitive