Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
Although Kolhapur is famous for misal, mutton, tamda rassa, pandhra rassa; other cuisines are also mouth watering. If we go to any corner of India, south Indian snacks have a gained prominent standard and retained the taste depending upon its location. Kolhapur also has a few amazing South - Indian food places. They are as follows:-
DAVANGIRI LONI DOSA CENTER.......
This is old food joint started initially as a street food stall, which later on developed into a restaurant. Most famous item is Davangiri /loni dosa, spring dosa. Loni Dosa is crispy on the top and perfectly soft on inside. Coconut chutney and potato sabji (batata bhaji) is unlimited. Hot sambar is delicious.Very economical joint.
Amount of loni is on higher side. So you can eat maximum two dosas; as it makes tummy full. Idli, tati-idli and udid-wada are available only in morning.
Seating arrangement is present in basement. Parking of two- wheeler is manageable. Four wheeler parking is no less than a mission. Parcel facility is also available.
Open hours : 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Score card
Ambiance : 8/10
Time for delivery : 9/10
Cleanliness : 8/10
Taste : 10/10
Value for money : 10/10
ANITA'S BREAKFAST.......
This joint is located in Kawala naka area (Tararani statue area). It is located at a walkable distance from Kolhapur bus stand.Most famous items being masala dosa, onion uttapam, dahi-wada, idli, medu-wada. Chutney and sambar are its speciality. Variety of items are served here which also includes Uppit, Sheera, Kurma puri, Sabudana Wada, Kanda bhaji, Misal, different types of rice.
Very less sitting arrangement is present. Many a times you have to stand and eat!! Self service system is followed. You need to buy a coupon.
Parcel may charge you a few bucks extra. Parking of two- wheeler is available. Buses, share-rickshaws, rickshaws are available on the main road.
Open hours : 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location : https://goo.gl/maps/anreC6AxaMx9ox439
Score card
Ambiance : 8/10
Time for delivery : 8/10
Cleanliness : 8/10
Taste : 8/10
Value for money : 8/10
HOTEL GOKUL.......
'Old is gold', a hotel which reminds me of this quote. Started in 1963, it is located at very convenient distance from railway station as well as Kolhapur bus stand. It may also be the reason why it is crowded most of the times. South Indian dishes are popular which includes masala dosa, paper dosa, cheese-masala dosa, mysore dosa, medu-wada, idli-sambhar served with hot sambhar and green coconut chutney,onion uttapam, pattice. There are many more specialities, which we may discuss in future blogs. It is pure veg restaurant, good for family. Different types of cuisines are available for breakfast, lunch, brunch, snacks, dinner depending upon the time slot.
Both AC and non- AC seating arrangements are present. Lodging facility is also available.Slightly heavy on pockets, but manageable as it is hygienic with amazing taste. Parking is a major issue.
Open hours : 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location : https://goo.gl/maps/AWkncRU5ZPXavJsQA
Score card
Ambiance : 9/10
Time for delivery : 8/10
Cleanliness : 9/10
Taste : 9/10
Value for money : 8/10
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