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Eating in Kolhapur
Eating in Kolhapur
Kolhapur is well known paradise for non vegetarian lovers, but it has many eating options equally wonderful for vegetarian food. Also, in general there is a misconception about "Kolhapur" food that it has to be really spicy and having lot of chillies. Only when you visit Kolhapur, one realizes that this is myth!
Once in Kolhapur, you should never miss out on "MISAL", which is famous maharashtrian snack. Authentic misal can be tasted only in Kolhapur, because outside Kolhapur, in many places in Maharashtra, people only add lot of oil and red chilly and serve it as 'kolhapuri misal'. There are many famous misal eating joints.
Fadatare Misal: This is in 'Udyam Nagar' and by far the most popular misal place. It has been featured extensively in print and television media, but owners still prefer to run this place in the backyard of old factory in an industrial area. It has retained its taste for all these years, and hence it is popular among local as well as tourists.
Chorage Misal: Off Mahadwar road. Equally popular place.
Bawada Misal�: This used to be very famous misal joint and has been visited by many celebrities, a fact easily seen from the pictures hanging on its wall.
Rajabhau-Bhel: This is a very famous Bheel place- dish made with Rice puffs, tamarind, chillis and onions.
Akkha Masur- a famous local mini-meal- red lentil curry in thick tomato-cashew base served with Bharaki (local bread) and chillis. you can find this in Bawda area -popular hawker food.
Other good places are Datta Caffe, Ahar Vihar, Khas Bag misal, Kothawale (Laxmi) misal.
"The Oven " is the pioneer in Pastries, Cakes, Pizzas, Burgers,Rolls, Chocolates etc. Situated in the upmarket Rajarampuri area with a branch in Nagala Park, it is a mustvisit place in Kolhapur. They have now started a new Multicuisine Restaurant, "MILANO'S" adjacent to 'The Oven'in Nagala Park, near the Collector's Office.It serves great authentic Italian, Mexican, Thai & Chinese(All Vegetarian)specialities.This ia also a mustvisit. Milano's remains closed every Wednesday.
Hindustan Bakery is famous for its biscuits, cookies and bread. It also serves fast food items such as pizza and burger. There are 2 branches, one in city area near the Mahalaxmi temple in front of the Kapilteerth Market and the other new one in Rajarampuri.
List of Restaurants:
Hotel Victor Palace
Hotel Raysons (24 /7 Coffee shop)
Hotel Pearl
Hotel Meghdoot
Hotel Opel (best for veg and non-veg)... very process oriented and a disciplined yet upholding the charm of the garden within. [ ]
Hotel Khavvaiya ( Gujrathi )
[Lava Rocks Inn] ( Cafe, Pan America, Middle Eastern & Asian Cuisine ) Thursdays Closed!
A full meal without drinks will cost around 80 to 200 INR. Hotels generally close by 11 PM, while some of them have Coffee shops that also serve rice variety round the clock.
Padma Guest House. A traditional Kolhapuri cuisine restaurant serving authentic Kolhapuri Thali's (veg & non-veg) since 1947. Located very close to Mahalaxmi Temple.
Don't forget to eat the "paandhraa rassaa" & "taambdaa rassa" in non-veg. These are two special curries which are tradition of Kolhapur.
For party freaks Kolhapur has got some decent bars & restaurants like Scores (beside Hotel Victor Palace) & Texas (in Hotel Ayodhya), also Mithila is a family bar & restaurant in Hotel Ayodhya.
["Lava Rocks Inn"]:- If nothing fit's your bill above; head straight to 'Lava Rocks Inn',Takala Chowk, Near Old Income Tax Office; this place sure does have some dishes straight out from the best star restaurants across the globe and the dishes list is ever increasing every month. Inspired, tried and tested by the south asian, central asian, new zealand & european ethnic communities in the heart of Auckland's suburban business district of Sandringham. Lava Rocks Inn, is in its maiden venture in Kolhapur, India. They offer authentic Greco-Lebanese, Mediterranean, European, American, Oriental and Asian cuisines and their list is ever increasing.
Their range of Whole Grilled & Full Size Chicken include one of the best selling full meals like 'Barbecue Grilled Chicken', 'Lebanese Spicy Chicken', 'Olive & Herb Chicken', 'Red Wine Chicken', 'Stuffed King Chicken' & The Great American 'Beer Can Chicken' - beer infuse cooking. Advance Orders are appreciated on these. All these come in wide combo packages which on request can include grilled chicken sausages, cheesey mashed potatoes, grilled veggies and some cool range of non alcoholic (NA) beverages which include NA Beers & NA Wines to go with them. They also do rotisserie chicken's for party orders. They also do have the expertise to use slow cooking mediums of smoke, grill & barbecue using charcoal, lava rocks and flavored wood chips
The famed gyro grill / shawarma is now available here. One can choose from a wide range of veg, chicken or mutton (goat meat) specialties. The salads offered here have everything from the most popular 'Spicy Chicken Salad' followed by the sweeter version, 'Tropical Chicken Salad' & 'Tropical Paneer Salad'. Their 'Grilled Chicken Submarine' is the best rated dish adapted to local tastes; The submarine menu also includes the famous coleslaw in chicken & vegetarian formats. The Oriental cuisine gets a filip with the introduction of the vegetarian & chicken momos (dumplings). The European cuisine gets introduced with 'Scotch Eggs' - Spiced up mutton mince wrapped around hard boiled eggs and deep fried to perfection. The 'croquette'lined up in chicken, mutton and cheesy mashy fillings has been adapted to local spice and taste. The menu would see an aggressive ramp up on the vegetarian dishes very soon ( July 2011 )
The Non-Standard Menu; does have fresh dishes coming out every month; where customers get a chance to taste something new & if it is not available on the fixed menu, then it eventually would come up on it based on the popularity amongst kolhapuriites. We love to experiment, not on customers, but on the menu before it goes live & official. If you have already tasted the dish you liked & is not on the fixed menu, call in to check if it is available.
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Official Work Hours: 1900 Hrs To 2230 Hrs ( Thursday Closed ) & they do private parties, mocktail parties, kitty parties, engagement parties, birthday parties or any other special event during the day where you can book the entire cafe for yourself and guests, with music and air-conditioned dining lobby. Gosh they do need some rest to cater everyone better!
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