Looking for food in Kolhapur? Here’s everything you need to know

When you go on a trip, getting finger-licking food remains your first priority and when you visit Maharashtra’s Kolhapur, it welcomes you with delicious snacks and cuisines. Your experience of exploring Kolhapur and its food will not disappoint you.

The cusine of Kolhapur is largely influenced by its landscape and the crops grown in this region. They have mixed population which comprises of Marathis, Marwadis, Gujaratis, Brahmins and Muslims.

The Maratha community feeds exceedingly on pluses, vegetables, bhakris, rice and meat. The preparation of red meat in Kolhapur is world famous and people come from different places to try the tempting dish.

Kolhapuri food is world-famous for its taste and traditional cuisine. Visit to Kolhapur can assure you a memorable feast not only because of subtle varieties and strong flavours of cuisine but also because of legendry hospitality.

Try the appetizing taste of Kolhapuri food by tasting these famous dishes:

Misal Pav

A delicious and filling breakfast dish is the famous Misal Pav. This spicy dish is served with Pav or bread it is considered as appitizing food to have during breakfast. Do try this dish while visting Kolhapur.

Batata Vada Pav

Kolhapuri Vada Pav is served with chutney, and fried green chillies. A large size batata served with bread or pav.  The smell of mouth-watering vadas is must try dish while being in the city. Vada Pav is mostly consumed with hot tea or coffee.

Mutton Dishes

Kolhapuri non-vegetarian food is very famous throughout the country. Some of the famous and well-tried includes Tambda rasa, Pandhra rasa, Dried & Fried mutton and Mutton pickles are said to important part of Kolhapuri meal.

Vegetarian Food

Vegetarian food includes Peetha and Bhakari, leafy and sprouted vegetables which is served with curd. Serving in traditional Marathi style proves that Goddess Annapurna has showered the blessings on the food.

 Some of the famous hotels in Kolhapur are:

Hotel Opal

One of the oldest hotels in Kolhapur. Opal is a famous local restaurant and is most visited for authentic Kolhapuri food. Visit the hotel with your friends and family and enjoy the lip smacking taste of Kolhapur delicasies. The recommended items here are Tambda Rassa, Pandhara Rassa and Mutton Masala.

Hotel Wood House

The Hotel is much known for their collection of quintessential Maharashtrian delicacies. Immerse yourself to the aromatic flavours of food and pamper your taste buds with wide range of dishes this place has to offer. Indulge in the mouth-watering Phodni Bhaat dish which is the main speciality. You can also try Paneer Bhurji, Methi Besan and Matki Usal.

Hotel Pahunchar

The Hotel is situated in Rajarampuri area of Kolhapur. It is a happening place to visit with family or friends You can spend pleasant evening with enjoyable dinner here. The menu of the hotel contains various regional dishes, among which Maharashtrian Thali is a must try. Bhakari and Buttermilk are also flavoursome and cannot be missed.

Patlacha Wada

The exterior of wada is enough to attract the foodies from all around the world. Looking for unique and offbeat place to have food then this can be the right choice. Savour yourself with the divine taste of Lavani Chicken and Gobi Pulao which are the most flavoured dishes here.

Phadtare Misal Kendra

This small food joint is the ultimate destination for the love of Misal. The place is known for best Misal Pav in town. You must visit with your family and friends and indulge yourself in the lip-smacking snacks it offers. Treat yourself with wholesome breakfast and put an end to your hunger.

It is the spice of Kolhapur which makes it food delicious and mouth-watering. The trip to Kolhapur cannot end without these special delicacies and whenever you plan to undertake trip to this city food should be on top of your bucket list!

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This story is written by Ritika Arora: Content Writer, MyTravaly