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Visiting temples is no job for hungry people and that’s why tourists and visitors to Tirupati are grateful that there are so many restaurants in Tirupati serving delicious food. The important thing to remember is that since Tirupati is a religious city, you will find it easier to get vegetarian food. Nevertheless, once you sample some of the tasty fare on offer, you will not mind, and you’ll be glad you had the chance to enjoy the food here.
Heavily influenced by Tamil and Andhra cuisines, the best food in Tirupati uses distinct and delicious flavours of chillies, tamarind, coconut, peanuts, cinnamon and pepper. Some of the best restaurants in Tirupati will serve dishes such as dosas, tomato rice, lemon rice, rava khichdi as well as sweets such as halwa, laddoos, payasam and sheermal. Since Tirupati is typically known as a hot city, people also enjoy cool and refreshing drinks here such as mango lassi, badam milk and masala milk.
Here are some of the best places to eat in Tirupati.
Popular among visitors, this is a great place for tasty food that is served quickly, perfect for when you’re in a hurry. If you’re looking for delicious North Indian and South Indian fast food and snacks, this is the place to go to for crackling dosas, crunchy vadais and soft idlis. Located on Prakasham Road, this is among the many restaurants in Tirupati that are reasonably priced and offer flavourful food.
For some tasty vegetarian food, both North and South Indian, you can try Balaji Woodlands which is right opposite the RTC bus stand. The restaurant is not open throughout the day and has fixed timings. But their prices are reasonable, and the quality is good. It’s a great place to get your fill of tasty and inexpensive food before you head off.
Vrinda, a multi-cuisine restaurant that can be found opposite Govindaraja Swamy Temple in Akkarampalli, is known for its delicious meals which are served in an interesting and vibrant ambience. It’s a great place to stop for food before you head on to the next temple on your itinerary.
Located not too far from the Central Bus Stand, Andhra Spice is a restaurant that serves extremely reasonably priced food, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Their Chicken Mughlai Biryani and Chilli Chicken are quite well-known for their spicy palette.
If you’re looking for a place to stay in Tirupati, then Hotel Mayura is a good choice. Their spacious and clean rooms make your stay easy and comfortable. However, they also have one of the best restaurants in Tirupati, so do head there for a meal even if you’re not staying over. You can be sure to get some excellent meals here that will fortify you for your temple visits.
As the name suggests, you can be sure to get some tasty South Indian fare here, in fact, some of the best food in Tirupati. From the idlis and vadais, to khaara bhaath and kesari bhaath, the food here is simply delicious and it’s the perfect stop to refuel yourself before you head out. The restaurant is a little small, but the taste compensates for it all. Idli Factory is located on G. Car street.
This famed restaurant has a branch in Tirupati as well and the result is for everyone to see. Delicious meat dishes (if that sort of thing catches your fancy) are on offer here. The biryani in Hyderabad House is one of the best anywhere, so don’t miss it if you enjoy non-vegetarian food. Hyderabad House can be found in Yalamuri Complex on Tuda Road.
For an interesting vegetarian experience, Rainbow in Shilparamam on Tiruchanoor Road is an excellent choice. They serve a variety of different cuisines such as Chinese, Italian, Indian and Asian cuisines. The prices, although a little higher than most other restaurants in the city, are still reasonable.
Bhimas While staying in Tirupati, one of the best places to have your meals is at Bhimas Paradise where you will find a sizable crowd no matter what time you go. Their reasonably priced delicious food is one of its biggest draws. The staff is well-mannered while the ambience is pleasing. It is a great place to enjoy a leisurely family meal.
It would be a grave oversight to not mention the famed Tirupati Laddu while talking about the food in Tirupati. Known the world over as the famous laddu from Tirupati, the tasty sweet is offered as prasadam to devotees after the darshan in the Sri Venkateshwara Temple. The laddu is prepared in the temple kitchen and even has a Geographical Indication tag which means that it can be made and sold only by Tirupati temples.
The tradition of offering laddus to devotees began in 1715 and continues even till today. The kitchen where the laddu is prepared is equipped with conveyor belts and other modern conveniences which help ensure that around 1.5 lakh laddus can be made easily every day. But the kitchen has the capacity to make 8 lakh laddus a day if the occasion calls for it. There are nearly 200 cooks who work in the kitchens to prepare these laddus.
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