Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India.
Yes, you got it right. This blog is strictly for fish lovers. In Maharashtra along the west coast, there exists Konkan belt with Sahyadri Mountain range. The prime cuisine is this region consists of fish. In Kolhapur, as there is no sea (has river Panchaganga), fishes caught from Ratnagiri are served in Konkani/Malvani style. Another important items in Konkani cuisine include Solkadhi. Solkadhi is a type of drink usually eaten along after meals and is made from coconut milk, Kokum also known as 'Amsul', served with fresh coriander leaves. Let us read about best seafood in Kolhapur.
HOTEL WAMAN GUEST HOUSE......
This old restaurant started in 1963, is located in Shahupuri area of Kolhapur in an heritage building. In thali system, items like Macchi taat, Bangda taat, Paplet taat, Khekda taat, Kolambi taat, Tisrya taat are served. It consists of fish curry, solkadhi, chapatis, lemon and of course fish. However special fish items like Kolambi masala, Kolambi fry, Tisrya masala, Khekda masala, Paplet fry, Bangda fry, Bombil fry, Mandeli fry are also quite popular. Besides these, mutton is also famous. Mutton taat, Mori taat are in high demand. They charge extra for rice.
Very simple sitting arrangement (Konkani type). Separate sitting arrangement for families is present on first floor. Quick service. Pocket friendly place with high quality. Crowded after 8 pm at night & on Sunday. You may need to wait for even 30 min, but later taste would justify it all. No separate parking space provided. You need to search for parking. Quite troublesome in afternoon. No parking problem at night due to less rush. You need to walk for 500 m for buses and rickshaws.
Open hours : 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location : https://g.page/hotel-waman-guest-house?share
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Ambiance : 8/10
Time for delivery : 8/10
Cleanliness : 8/10
Taste : 9/10
Value for money : 9/10
KONKAN KINARA......
This is another sea food restaurant located in Shahupuri area. Vada Kombda thali is most delicious one. Solkadhi is great. Other popular dishes include Surmai fry, Paplet fry, Chicken thali, Mutton thali. Items in thali include 3 chapatis, fish, fish curry, rice, solkadhi, onion, lemon. Quantity is somewhat less as compared to price. It is so tasty that you will end up everything which is present on plate. Not much crowded. No separate parking space provided. You need to search for parking. Quite troublesome in afternoon. No parking problem at night due to less rush. You need to walk for 500m for buses and rickshaws.
Open hours : 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location : https://goo.gl/maps/ENPv9a6jcUGuKRTp9
Score card
Ambiance : 8/10
Time for delivery : 8/10
Cleanliness : 8/10
Taste : 8/10
Value for money : 8/10
HOTEL GAJALI SEA FOOD RESTUARANT......
This hotel is present in newly developed Rajarampuri area. It has a variety of fish, prawns, crabs, mussels, vada, mutton-chicken. Kolambi rice is lip smacking. Solkadhi is slightly spicy. It has limited options for vegetarians. Seating arrangement can also be a more spacious. Rush hours between 8 pm and 10 pm. Crowded at weekends. Clean place, very polite staff with quick service. Buses and rickshaws are available on Rajarampuri bus route road. No separate parking space provided. You need to search for parking.
Open hours : 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location : https://goo.gl/maps/LXdyQQvM4pB9i1Sn7
Score card
Ambiance : 9/10
Time for delivery : 8/10
Cleanliness : 8/10
Taste : 9/10
Value for money : 8/10
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