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Mamalla Bhavan
East Raja Street, Mahabalipuram
A dependable pure-veg spot for Tamil meals, dosa and tiffin.
Area
East Raja Street
Food type
Veg
Price range
₹80–300
Opening hours
6:30 AM – 10:30 PM
About
What is Mamalla Bhavan famous for?
For veg meals and dosa.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Mamalla Bhavan
Veg · ₹80–300
Idli Vada
Masala Dosa
Dosa & Idli
Crisp, soft
Best at breakfast
Tamil Meals
Balanced, comforting
Best at lunch
Good to know
Is Mamalla Bhavan good for families?
Yes — Mamalla Bhavan is family friendly and serves vegetarian food. It is open 6:30 AM – 10:30 PM.
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Photo spots near Mamalla Bhavan
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Pancha Rathas
160 m · ~2 min walkBest photo · Early morning, soon after opening, for soft light and an empty site; late afternoon for warm colour on the granite.
Best combo: Photos here, then idli vada at Mamalla Bhavan.
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Mahabalipuram Lighthouse
727 m · ~9 min walkBest photo · Late morning or afternoon on a clear day, when the haze lifts and you can see along the coast; avoid the hottest midday hour.
Best combo: Photos here, then idli vada at Mamalla Bhavan.
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Arjuna's Penance
945 m · ~11 min walkBest photo · Early morning for soft, even light on the carvings and fewer people; late afternoon for warm colour on the stone.
Best combo: Photos here, then idli vada at Mamalla Bhavan.
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Mamalla Bhavan, in one look
A dependable pure-veg spot for Tamil meals, dosa and tiffin. It is a pure-veg house. This sits at the easy end of the scale - figure ₹80–300.
🍲 The food
Tamil Meals - A banana-leaf meal of rice with sambar, rasam, kootu, poriyal and curd — the everyday Tamil lunch
Tiffin is the South Indian snack-meal tier - dosa, idli and vada with sambar and chutneys, made for a short table rather than a long dinner.
⏰ When to go
Doors open around 6:30 AM and close around 10:30 PM.
🧭 Finding it
Mamalla Bhavan is in East Raja Street, Mahabalipuram - Tamil Nadu.
✅ The short version
It works for groups with children in tow.
Questions
Mamalla Bhavan — FAQ
What is Mamalla Bhavan famous for?
A dependable pure-veg spot for Tamil meals, dosa and tiffin.
What are the must-try dishes at Mamalla Bhavan?
Mamalla Bhavan is known for Idli Vada and Masala Dosa.
Is Mamalla Bhavan good for families?
Yes — Mamalla Bhavan is family friendly and serves vegetarian food.
What are Mamalla Bhavan's opening hours?
Mamalla Bhavan is open 6:30 AM – 10:30 PM.
Where is Mamalla Bhavan located?
Mamalla Bhavan is in East Raja Street, Mahabalipuram.