Food in Shimoga

Food or cuisine in Shimoga includes many non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes, however, it has to be kept in mind that rice forms the main food of the people living in Shimoga and most of the Shimogian cuisine is found to be influenced from Udupi cuisine.

Karnataka is a big state with various regions under it. Every region has its own delicacy, which differ from the other though the taste and their names might be the same. Some of the most exclusive dishes of Shimoga includes Akki Roti, Chapati, Bisi Bele Bath, Saaru, Jolada Roti, Sambhar, Idli, Vada, Davanagere Benne Dosa and Uppittu. Like every other Southern city, Masala Dosa is also a famous food in Shimoga. The famous sweets found in Shimoga are Chiroti, Obbattu, Dharwad, Holige and Mysore Pak. A typical meal of an individual living in Shimoga consists of Kosambri, Uppu the other name for salt, Palya, Pickle, Gojju, Dessert, Raita, Chitranna, Ghee and Rice served on banana leaf.

Special Cuisine of Shimoga

The staple food of the people of Shimoga is Rice, which ins included in every meal of the day. However, there are some special dishes that are specified to a distinct part of the district of Shimoga. The Malnad region of Shimoga is famous for an item called Midigayi - Uppinakai which is a tender pickle made out of mango, Avalakki which is beaten rice, Akki Roti and Sandige which is pappadum.

Havyakas are the local tribes living in Shimoga and their main cuisine consists of varied items such as Thotadevvu which is a sweet made from sugarcane juice and rice. Thambli which is a type of curd prepared from ingredients like turmeric root, ginger, rose sprouts and jasmine. There is another sweet called Genesale made from coconut, rice and jaggery. Patrode is a a steamed leaf wrapped dumpling which finds a place among delicacies prepared during festive time; a popular dish in this region and it is made with Colocasia leaves that is stuffed with rice flour, jaggery and tamarind. Another special dish of Shimoga is the Halasina Hannina Kadubu which is a sweet delicacy made from jack fruit, it is steamed and is really yummy.

Halasina hannina kadubu
Special food of Shimoga: Halasina hannina kadubu, a wonderful dish made with jackfruit

Restaurants in Shimoga

For visitors and locals in Shimoga, there are a large number of restaurants that play a very important role in serving some of the best dishes and special cuisine of Shimoga. The most popular restaurants of Shimoga have been given in detail below:

Thirumala Hotel
Address
: Near Manjunath Talkies, M K K Road, Shimoga Ho,
Shimoga, Karnataka

Madhura Hotel
Address
: Nh-206, Sagar, Shimoga, Karnataka

Tiger Trail
Address
: BH Road, Shimoga, Karnataka

Pinxx
Address
: Opposite Vinayak Theatre, Near Shimoga Bus Stand,
B H Road Shimoga, Shimoga, Karnataka

Ooh Lala Restaurant
Address:
Kuvempu Road, Shimoga, Karnataka

Fast Food Chains in Shimoga

Chats are very popular in the category of fast foods found in Shimoga. Some of the most popular fast foods in Shimoga are masala puri, chinese chats, pani puri, soups and sev puri. Nowadays with the establishment of a large number of pizza outlets in the city, pizzas and burgers have also become an important fast food for the people, especially the youth of Shimoga. some of the most famous fast food centers located in Shimoga have been listed below:

Bhattru Pani Puri
Address:
Opp Water Tank,
Ravindra Nagar, Last Main Road,
Shimoga
Karnataka

Murthy's Pani Puri
Address
: 100 Feet Road, Police Chowki,
Voniba Nagara,
Shimoga
Karnataka

Panchavati
Address:
Balaraj Urs Road,
Opp Gandhi Park,
Shimoga
Karnataka

Coffee Shops in Shimoga

Coffe Shops and cafeterias make up an essential part in the food scenario of any city. Like wise, here are some coffee shops in Shimoga:

Coffee shops in Shimoga
There is nothing more relieving than a hot cup of coffee at a coffeeshop in Shimoga


Vasavi Coffee & Co
Address:
B H Road, Shimoga Ho,
Shimoga
Karnataka

Hebbar Refreshment
Address
: 100 Ft Road, Shimoga Ho,
Shimoga
Karnataka

Wine Shops in Shimoga

The nightlife of Shimoga is not very vibrant and it is only because of this reason that wine shops and bars are not available in large numbers in the city. However, the youth of Shimoga have grown an ardent love for small drinks and this is the reason why some small wine shops have appeared in the city. Wine shops located in Shimoga serve good quality wine at affordable prices and people living in Shimoga largely depend on these wine shops for their requirements in wine. Some of the best wine shops that are found to be located in Shimoga have been listed below:

Lavanya Wine Store
Address:
S L Venkatesh Complex, Near Laxmi Talkies,
100 Feet Road, Rajendra Nagar, Shimoga Ho,
Shimoga
Karnataka

Balaji Wine Shop
Address:
100 Feet Road, Shimoga Ho,
Shimoga
Karnataka

Tirumala Wine Store
Address:
Opp A Pm C, Sagar Main Road,
Sagara Road,
Shimoga
Karnataka

Bakeries in Shimoga

There are a large number of bakeries located in Shimoga, satiating the cake and biscuits related requirements of the people. The bakeries are very good at manufacturing and even developing handmade and baked biscuits and cakes of several types. The cakes and biscuits found at the bakeries of Shimoga are found to be in great demand throughout the city and even among the people who visit Shimoga for the first time.

Bakeries in Shimoga
The Bakeries in Shimoga are highly popular among the tourists and locals for their freshly baked goodies

Some of the popular bakeries located in Shimoga have been listed below:
Sri Lakshmi Venketeshwara Iyengars Bakery
Address:
Near Police Chowki,
Vinobha Nagar Shimoga,
Shimoga
Karnataka

Adigas Bakery
Address:
Opp Usha Nursing Home,
Savalanga Road,
Shimoga
Karnataka

Surya Sweet & Bakery
Address:
Near Basaveshwara Temple, Shimoga Ho,
Shimoga
Karnataka
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