Original Vinayaka Mylari
ಒರಿಜಿನಲ್ ವಿನಾಯಕ ಮೈಲಾರಿ
Established in 1938, this small eatery is famous for its fluffy, soft Mysore dosas slathered with fresh butter, serving as a local breakfast icon.
Located near the police station on Nazarbad Main Road, with "SINCE 1938" written on its storefront, this is one of the most iconic spots for Mysore dosa. The dosas here are not the crispy kind; instead, they are soft and thick, slathered with homemade fresh butter and served with coconut chutney and potato-vegetable sagu. The menu is very short, mainly featuring dosas and idlis. The shop is tiny with limited seating, so table-sharing is common, and you might have to wait around 30 minutes during weekend peak hours. There are many copycats with similar names in the city, so look for No. 79. It is about a 5-minute drive from Mysore Palace.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:30–13:30, 15:00–20:30; sources vary slightly, and it may be closed on Sunday evenings
Nearby sights
- Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysore Zoo)
- Karanji Lake
- Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas)
- Devaraja Market
- St. Philomena's Cathedral
- Jaganmohan Palace (Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery)
- Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum
- Mysuru Rail Museum