Hotel Hanumanthu
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A legendary Mandi Mohalla eatery operating since 1930, famous for its mutton pulao cooked in large cauldrons over firewood, available from early morning.
The original branch is located at No. 1720 Akbar Road in Mandi Mohalla, close to Mandi Market, with a modest storefront. The signature mutton pulao is cooked with house-ground spices in large cauldrons over firewood, costing about 220–260 INR per portion, which diners say is enough for two. You can also pair it with kaal soup (mutton trotters soup) and Guntur chicken. Pulao is available as soon as they open in the morning, and some diners believe it is freshest in the forenoon. There are several restaurants with similar names in the city, so make sure to head to the one on Akbar Road. Reviews are mixed, with some feeling that its fame exceeds the actual taste. It may be closed on Mondays, so it is recommended to confirm before visiting.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–21:30 (Tue–Sun; sources vary, may be closed on Mondays)
Nearby sights
- St. Philomena's Cathedral
- Devaraja Market
- Mysuru Rail Museum
- Jaganmohan Palace (Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery)
- Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas)
- Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysore Zoo)
- Karanji Lake
- Kukkarahalli Lake