Mahesh Prasad - Authentic North Karnataka Food in Mysore

Mysore, KarnatakaRESTAURANT

A legendary Mysore eatery serving authentic North Karnataka meals, famous for its Jolada Rotti and traditional sweets like Mysore Pak.

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1 hour

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Not Wheelchair Friendly

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About the Destination

Overview

Mahesh Prasad is a straightforward, unpretentious restaurant in Mysore that has earned a loyal following for its authentic North Karnataka cuisine. The place is often busy, filled with locals and informed tourists who come for a specific experience: the 'Jolada Rotti Oota' or sorghum flatbread meal. The dining area is functional and simple, with basic seating arrangements. The focus here is entirely on the food, which is served quickly and efficiently, often in a self-service or limited-service style.

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Location & Address

2207, Ashoka Road, Lashkar Mohalla, Chamarajapuram Mohalla, Chamarajapuram, Mysore, Karnataka, India

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Best Time to Visit

The restaurant is open year-round. For the best experience in Mysore, visit between October and February when the weather is cool and pleasant. The restaurant itself is busiest during lunch (1 PM to 3 PM) and dinner (8 PM to 9:30 PM). To enjoy a meal with fewer people, consider visiting for a late lunch around 3:30 PM or an early dinner around 7:30 PM. The food is consistently good throughout the year.
Peak Crowd: Weekends and public holidays during lunch (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM) and dinner (8:00 PM - 9:30 PM)
Moderate Crowd: Weekdays during peak lunch and dinner hours.
Low Crowd: Weekdays between 3:30 PM and 7:00 PM.

How to Reach

Air

Mysore Airport (Mandakalli Airport - MYQ) is the nearest airport, located about 12 km away. It takes around 25-30 minutes to reach by taxi.

Train

Mysore Junction Railway Station (MYS) is the main station, about 3 km away. You can hire an auto-rickshaw or a taxi from the station, which takes 10-15 minutes.

Road

Mysore is well-connected by road via NH275 from Bangalore (145 km, 3-4 hours) and other major cities in Karnataka. KSRTC and private buses operate frequently to the Mysore bus stand, which is about 3 km away.

Local Transport

Auto-rickshaws are the most common mode of local transport. Ride-hailing apps like Ola and Uber are widely available. City buses also have good connectivity to the Chamarajapuram area.