15 Must Have Street Food In Mangalore 

1. Bonda 

Also known as Mangalore bonda, these fluffy and crispy fritters are made with a fermented rice and urad dal batter, usually served with coconut chutney.

2. Mangalorean Bun

Soft and fluffy deep-fried bread served with a spicy coconut chutney or a sweet banana puree.

3. Chicken Ghee Roast

Succulent pieces of chicken cooked in a spicy and flavorful blend of ghee, red chilies, and aromatic spices.

4. Kori Rotti

A popular Mangalorean dish consisting of crispy flaky rice wafers (rotti) served with a spicy chicken curry.

5. Pundi Gatti

Steamed rice dumplings made with rice flour and coconut, often eaten with a spicy coconut chutney or sambar.

6. Neer Dosa

Thin and delicate crepes made with rice flour and coconut, served with a variety of chutneys or curries.

7. Mangalorean Fish Curry

A tangy and spicy fish curry made with coconut milk, tamarind, and a blend of aromatic spices.

8. Chicken Sukka

Dry and spicy chicken dish cooked with roasted spices, coconut, and a hint of tamarind.

9. Goli Baje

Similar to the aforementioned Goli Baje, these are Mangalore's version of fluffy and crispy fritters, often served with coconut chutney.

10. Mangalorean Biryani

Fragrant and flavorful rice dish cooked with aromatic spices, meat (chicken, mutton, or fish), and basmati rice.

11. Masala Dosa 

Thin and crispy crepe made with a fermented rice and urad dal batter, filled with a spicy potato filling, and served with chutney and sambar.

12. Chicken Chilly 

Spicy and tangy chicken stir-fry cooked with green chilies, onions, and bell peppers, flavored with soy sauce and spices.

13. Pani Puri 

Small crispy puris filled with a tangy and spicy mint water, along with a mixture of boiled potatoes and chickpeas.

14. Mangalorean Prawn Curry:

Juicy prawns cooked in a flavorful coconut-based gravy, tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

15. Kori Gassi

A traditional Mangalorean chicken curry made with coconut, chilies, and spices, usually served with rice or neer dosa.

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