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Machali
Nandigudda Road, Mangalore
A hugely popular restaurant for authentic Mangalorean seafood — gassi, ghee roast and neer dosa.
Area
Nandigudda Road
Food type
Non-veg
Price range
₹250–600
Opening hours
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
About
What is Machali famous for?
A must for Mangalorean seafood.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Machali
Non-veg · ₹250–600
Ghee Roast
Spicy, rich, tangy
Best at dinner
Fish Thali
Prawn Masala Fry
Fish Fry
Mangalore Fish Curry (Meen Gassi)
Tangy, coconutty, fiery
Best at lunch
Good to know
Is Machali good for families?
Yes — Machali is family friendly and serves non-vegetarian food. It is open 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
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Mangaladevi Temple
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What Machali is
A hugely popular restaurant for authentic Mangalorean seafood — gassi, ghee roast and neer dosa. This is a non-vegetarian kitchen through and through. This is a mid-range table - figure ₹250–600.
🍲 The food
Neer Dosa - Thin, soft, lacy rice-batter crepes eaten with coconut chutney, curry or jaggery-coconut — a Mangalorean staple
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.
The fish side of the menu runs on the local catch - asking what came in that morning beats choosing from the printed list.
🕒 When to come
Service runs in two shifts: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
🧭 Finding it
Machali sits on Nandigudda Road, Mangalore.
✅ The short version
It works for groups with children in tow.
Questions
Machali — FAQ
What is Machali famous for?
A hugely popular restaurant for authentic Mangalorean seafood — gassi, ghee roast and neer dosa.
What are the must-try dishes at Machali?
Machali is known for Ghee Roast, Fish Thali, Prawn Masala Fry and Fish Fry.
Is Machali good for families?
Yes — Machali is family friendly and serves non-vegetarian food.
What are Machali's opening hours?
Machali is open 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
Where is Machali located?
Machali is in Nandigudda Road, Mangalore.