Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India.
When you talk about Kolhapur, on thing that comes to any non vegetarian's mind is Kolhapuri mutton, Tamda rassa, Pandhra rassa. Pandhara rassa can be loosely translated to white curry, is a soup-like dish made from mutton/chicken stock and coconut/ cashew nut milk infused with spices like cinnamon, coriander, ginger, and garlic. Tambda rassa, red curry, is a spicier form of the dish made by substituting coconut/cashew nut milk with red chilies.This blog is about best mutton thalis in Kolhapur. I'm sure it will leave you tempting after reading the blog.
HOTEL OPAL......
When Kolhapur was transforming from a small town to a city, a certain group of friends started Hotel Opal on old Pune-Bangalore highway. There were many homely Kolhapuri mutton thali hotels at that time, but Opal was built with a special modern ambiance which would not only please local people but also tourists from Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore. Even though there is seating arrangement for about 150-200 people, many people are at waiting during rush hours. This hotel has successfully maintained its taste over many decades. Most demanded item here is Mutton thali (includes mutton bowl, tamda rassa, pandhra rassa, keema gravy, chapati, onion, lemon). Along with mutton items, chicken items and fish items are also tasty here. Taste is medium spicy. Vegetarian food/ thali is also good especially the koshimbir.
Rush hours are between 12:00 p.m. and 2 p.m. in afternoon 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. in evening. Comfortable seating arrangement is present for about 200 people. Ample parking is available. Rickshaws are available on main road. Parcel facility is also available.
Open hours : 12:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Location : https://goo.gl/maps/kv9QFTrDyBnXZgqZ6
Score card
Ambiance : 9/10
Time for delivery : 9/10
Cleanliness : 8/10
Taste : 9/10
Value for money : 8/10
HOTEL PARAKH......
This hotel has been winning hearts since two decades. It is was started by Mr. Patole on the way of entrance to Kolhapur. Its bhakari, mutton had rural flavor which became popular in no time. Most popular items served here include mutton thali (includes mutton plate, tamda rassa, pandhra rassa, gravy, chapati/bhakari, onion, pulav rice). chicken thali. Taste is slightly more spicy than Opal hotel, yet mouth watering. Prompt service. Separate sitting arrangement for families. Indoor & outdoor, both seating arrangement is present. Rush hours are between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Make sure you book a table before going there, otherwise you have to wait for half an hour especially on weekends.
Comfortable seating arrangement is present. Ample parking is available. Rickshaws are available on main road. Parcel facility is also available.
Open hours : 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location : https://goo.gl/maps/qC9j5Ub33ryoMYkj8
Score card
Ambiance : 7/10
Time for delivery : 7/10
Cleanliness : 5/10
Taste : 9/10
Value for money : 9/10
HOTEL PAHUNCHAR......
This is located in newly developed Rajarampuri area. Shahi taste is maintained here. Homemade masala is used for cooking. Service is quick with great hospitality. Most popular items include mutton thali(includes mutton masala,gravy,tambda rassa, andhra rassa,chapati,onion, lemon), mutton masala, mutton loncha, chicken thali, chicken masala, fish thali, prawns. However, seafood items and cocktails are costly.
Rush hours are between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Comfortable seating arrangement is present with separate family section & bar. If you are with family, cocktails can be ordered in family section as well. Ample parking is available. Rickshaws and buses are available on main road. Parcel facility is also available.
Open hours : 11:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location : https://goo.gl/maps/Bvwipc96KUoVExGo7
Score card
Ambiance : 9/10
Time for delivery : 7/10
Cleanliness : 8/10
Taste : 8/10
Value for money : 7/10
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