Dine in Heaven: Coorg Restaurants

The scenic beauty of Coorg is what makes it such a popular destination world over. What most people do not tend to know is that Coorg tourism not only supports the various tourist spots that are for viewing, but it also promotes the local food and encourages visitors to try the local fare. Staying here for a weekend is what most of the people from the nearby cities do. Arriving on a friday evening and leaving by Sunday afternoon works out to be pretty convenient. Therefore, there is the weekend rush on Saturday and Sundays when compared to other days of the week. And so, it is not surprising that there are a lot of Coorg restaurants that make special preparation for these two days when the number of visitors escalate.

When travelling to such destinations, it pays to do a bit of research and gather information before getting on the road. This way you will know what is new, what is popular and what are the must visit places. Here are some eateries that you can test during your sojourn to Coorg.

1. Shanti Bites: Packed with Indian, Chinese, Continental and Tibetan cuisines, this is amongst the most highly celebrated names among different Coorg restaurants. This is because unlike the traditional eateries of the area, it serves both types of food that will satisfy a person who is a vegetarian and those who love their non vegetarian dishes.

2. Kodava Cuisine: This place has only the authentic local cuisine to serve its guests. An essential and inseparable part of Coorg tourism, it has been catering to the demands of the old and new

customers for a long time now. Its Pandhi Curry or Pork Curry is one of the most admirable

delicacies of the entire town, which is extra delicious when served with hot Idiappam. Locating

this small restaurant is very easy, since it is in the vicinity of the town itself.

3. Vivanta: If one wishes to have meals in the lap of luxury without bothering about the

expenditure, then this exotic and expensive place is the perfect choice. Being part of the Taj group of hotels and restaurants, Vivanta has five sections to offer its specific service to the visitor. Dew, Fern Tree, Hive Bar, Poolside Grill and Nellaki are the most admired restaurants under the Vivanta that pleases its guests to the utmost possible level. For fine dinner date or just dining, this is the place for anyone who doesn’t worry much about the expenses.

4. Raintree: Another popular name in the list of Coorg restaurants that has a lot of things in its

menu for the visitors. The Alleyppey Prawn Curry, Mutton Biryani, Ularthu, Meen Moilee and

Chemmen Thenga are some of the most admired delicacies of Raintree. A local dessert called Elaneer Payasam is not to be missed when coming here for a meal.

5. Athithi: The list of Coorg restaurants will remain incomplete unless this particular eatery is

not mentioned. Considered as one of the most popular places that gives true value for money, without being expensive, it only serves vegetarian food that is typically south Indian. All the food is served on banana leaves, which is the true way of having food in this region. The experience will not be complete without piping hot filter coffee at the end.