Go On A Culinary Trip Across The State At The MTR Karnataka Food Festival With Over 100 Dishes

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What Is It?

If it’s a food festival by MTR, one of the most iconic Indian food companies, you know it’s going to be a hit! Shining the spotlight on Karnataka, MTR is hosting, Karunadu Swada, an amazing Karnataka Food Festival (of course, it’s a dedication to its home state!). They are going all out to wow you with over 100 different types of dishes. You’re already dreaming about this, aren’t you?
We know for sure that there will be cuisine from Mangalore (including Undi, Neer Dose, Kadale Guje Gassi and Vodi Ambat), Coorg (hopefully some bamboo shoot curry, Akki Roti and anything with Kachampuli), Udupi (Moode Kadubu to Sambrani Pallya) as well as dishes from the regions of Bangalore-Mysore, Gulbarga-Bidar-Gadag (which includes foxtail millet, Mulugai Ennegai that’s brinjal gravy, and tomato chutney) and Belgaum-Dharwad-Bijapur. In addition to the divine food, the culture of Karnataka will also be brought to the fore in the form of dance performances. Plus, an MTR restaurant and Namma MTR outlet space too.

Who Is It For?

It is for anyone who likes to eat. So, just everyone! Whether you’re a full-fledged foodie, an experimental sort or even a fussy one, there are over 100 dishes to be tried, so you really can’t complain. More so since it’s all vegetarian. No one needs to feel left out. It’s also a fantastic way to explore the state’s rich heritage in the culinary department. So, whatever your plans were for the Republic Day weekend (January 26 and January 27), cancel them, and make your way to the St. John’s Auditorium instead.

Why Should I Go For It?

The real question to ask is why you should miss it. And for that, we have no answer. Just don’t miss it. The curated menus highlight the best food from across the state, and that includes 6 vastly different regions. This is a one-off chance to sample food from all over Karnataka but in the comfort of your own city. Ladies and gentlemen, it doesn’t get more convenient than this. From banana buns and jackfruit and black channa in a coconut curry to urad dal rotis and kidney bean curry, there are over a hundred dishes to try, and surely you can’t have sampled them all before, eh? And to end it all, there’s a whole menu for just dessert, be it obbatu, puttu or the famous Dharwar Peda. Each session is a one-hour slot starting at 11.30am and the last slot for lunch is 1.30pm. Dinner slots are 7.30pm, 8.30pm and 9.30pm. So make the most of your time, and gorge on unlimited food here.

Pro-Tip

Entry is INR 500 and this allows you unlimited food for that one session. So, we highly recommend you skip a meal, and just eat without thinking how much! Never mind the calories this time!