Guru Sweet Mart
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A historic sweet shop next to Devaraja Market, run by descendants of the inventor of Mysore Pak, perfect for buying edible souvenirs.
Located at Shop No. 1 in the Devaraja Market Building, on Sayyaji Rao Road near K.R. Circle. According to the Karnataka Tourism Department, it is run by the descendants of the royal chef Kakasura Madappa, making it the birthplace of the original Mysore Pak; his son opened this shop here in 1957. This sweet is made from chickpea flour, sugar syrup, and a generous amount of ghee, and it literally melts in your mouth. The shop also sells milk peda, kaju katli (cashew barfi), and more. This is a small takeaway shop that can get quite crowded. According to customer feedback, this small shop only accepts cash, while the larger shop next door accepts electronic payments. Online reviews are mixed, with some finding the prices high and the service average.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–22:30 (sources vary, may close earlier on Tuesdays)
Nearby sights
- Devaraja Market
- Jaganmohan Palace (Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery)
- Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas)
- Mysuru Rail Museum
- St. Philomena's Cathedral
- Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysore Zoo)
- Karanji Lake
- Kukkarahalli Lake