Food Lovers

27/08/2026

Mysuru is fast evolving, but Indra Café Paras (est. 1956) takes you right back to the good old days! Meet the 4th generation preserving a 70-year culinary tradition. ⏳✨

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26/08/2026

A traditional Sadya is so much more than just a meal, it’s a delicious symphony of flavors, textures, and traditions passed down through generations.
Hope you enjoy this sadya tasting from the popular 1980's Restaurant in Kalpetta, Wayanad.
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24/08/2026

On our drive towards Uttara Karnataka, we stopped at Hiriyur town to visit Hotel Mayura—a tiny, no-frills eatery run by a husband-wife duo carrying forward a 37-year-old biryani legacy.

If you appreciate rustic dining, Hotel Mayura in Hiriyur is well worth a stop. 🚗📍

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23/08/2026

The town of Gadag in North Karnataka has an absolute, unshakeable obsession with Girmit and Bajji! 😋 And come evening, they make a beeline for Sri Jagadamba Special Girmits, a legendary landmark right next to the iconic Tontadarya Matha, built on family, tradition, and timeless flavor.

Started 28 years ago by their parents, this beloved angadi is run today by five brothers who remain deeply committed to keeping their mother’s original recipes alive.

While they serve up distinct specialties like Badanekayi Bajji, unique Bun Badanekayi, crisp Alasande Vade, and classic Mirchi Bajjis, the ultimate showstopper is their signature Girmit! Packed full of flavor yet uniquely dry and crisp, Jagadamba’s Girmit stays fresh so well that locals and travelers pack it up for long bus journeys across Karnataka. 🚌✨

Join me as I sit down for a chat with the "Girmit Pandavas" of Gadag and taste everything at this legendary street food spot! 🎬

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16/08/2026

In this episode, we travel to Gadag in North Karnataka to explore the rich, complex, and spicy flavours of Savaji cuisine 🍛. We visit the 40-year-old family-run institution, Ramu Swagat Savaji Hotel, where age-old culinary traditions are preserved with immense pride 🥘.

From understanding the unique local chillies and spice blends shared by Nagaraj and his mother, Mrs. Laxmibai 🌶️🧄, to watching his wife Deepa hand-roll the traditional khaima unde in the kitchen 👨‍🍳, we experience the warmth of Savaji hospitality and the depth of its iconic dishes ✨.

Join us as we uncover the true heritage and uncompromised flavours of Savaji cooking in Uttara Karnataka 🌾.

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12/08/2026

You don't even need a signboard to find spots like Supriya Mess, Mysuru! The rich aromas wafting onto the streets guide you right in. 🏪✨
This 30-year-old culinary landmark takes immense pride in its nati koli palav. To ensure it is always served piping hot and at peak freshness, they strictly cook in small, precise batches, using just two kilograms of meat and rice at a time. 🍲🔥

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11/08/2026

This is the sort of meal that takes me right back to Mangalore and beyond. Btw, how much do you I think I paid for this seafood thali at Salt & Shores?
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09/08/2026

Davanagere’s benne dosae is iconic, earning this town its moniker, Benne Nagari. That, everyone knows.

In this episode of Food Lovers TV, we go straight to the source to uncover the craft, history, and nuances behind this 97-year family tradition.

We meet fourth-generation owner Rakesh Desai at Ravi Benne Dosae Hotel, whose great-grandparents, Vanjakshamma and Mahadevappa Desai, moved to Davanagere from Belagavi in the late 1920s and pioneered the town's benne dosae tradition.

Join us as we explore the making of the dosae right at the wood-fired hanchu - from the batter and intense heat to dollops of fresh halli benne. We also taste their signature crisp benne dosae and the soft, pillowy khali dosae.

If you are a true benne dosae lover, gather here! 👇

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The benne dosae of Davanagere is iconic, earning this town its fame...

25/07/2026

An hour’s drive from the gates of the Nagarhole forest reserve brings you to Gonikoppal in South Kodagu, where tucked off the main street lies Vanitha Mess. 🌲

Founded by Mrs. Shobhana Goutham, an army officer’s wife who returned to her hometown, this humble dining space is run entirely by an all-woman team. What started as her personal effort to build something meaningful back home has turned into a beloved sanctuary for locals and travellers seeking a comforting, honest meal. 👩‍🍳

While the wholesome vegetarian Oota costs just 80 rupees, the star of the table is the fish fry, marinated in local masalas and fried fresh to order as the afternoon rush comes in. Warmth, quiet pride, and true hospitality on every plate! 🍛🐟

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18/07/2026

Mysuru is a city constantly on the move, but there are still spaces where you can effortlessly step back into the good old days. ⏳✨
For this episode of Gourmet On The Road, we spent the morning at Indra Café Paras, a fourth-generation institution that has been a sweet and tiffin landmark since 1956.
We got exclusive access to their kitchen to watch the fascinating, therapeutic making of their famous Butter Mysore Pak 🧈. Unlike the standard version, this one is slow-roasted to an earthy brown color, rich with khova, and layered with an indulgent amount of butter.
And of course, we couldn't leave without sitting down for an old-fashioned tiffin session, diving into a beautifully crispy Benne Masal Dosae 🥞 smeared with kempu chutney, a highly addictive South Canara-style sambar, and a sweet finish of Kesari Bath and filter coffee. ☕
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