Karavalli - Vivanta Bengaluru, Residency Road

Iconic landmark of Bengaluru, having cemented its place in not just Bangalore's culinary landscape, but India's too, as one of the best South Indian coastal cuisine restaurants! I came here specifically for their legendary Sea Crab Curry 🍛 and of course the Appams too! Great service as well, i think a lot of the newer Bangalore establishments that call themselves restaurants could learn a thing or two from the established service practices provided by the Karavalli staff and team. Hats off!

"Dining at Karavalli in Bangalore felt like daylight looting. The food was below average, yet the prices were absurd—₹1700 for a chicken fry starter, ₹1300 for Achinga Mezhukku, and over ₹200 for a single appam that usually costs just ₹10–20. I’ve seen many restaurants and cafés in Bangalore that are far more worthy, with better food and ambience. Here, they only played traditional flute music throughout—maybe that’s what cost so high and expensive 😂. Honestly, I don’t understand why people waste their hard-earned money on such places that offer nothing worthwhile." I think the menu card shown here is old one. New menu card will make you shocked. Prices are unjustifiable for the food, service and ambience provided. If you need to taste kerala food, there are tons of restaurants to choose from. (Eg. Chef pilla restraunt. which itself is expensive yet atleast justifiable). I don't understand how some people give high ratings. I will never reccomend this restraunt. If you want to waste money simply come here.

outdoor seating felt better than indoor seating.. ambiance is pretty good. one needs to reserve that earlier.. the staff is friendly and helpful.. The food is good.. but expected more for the price of the food. It's a sea food speciality restaurant. had neer dosa, chicken ghee roast and fish curry.. that was good.. the babana icecream was also good It seems they ran out of pan at then end which is a bit strange given the restuarant The toilets were not well maintained which was again surprising

Mediocre food for very high prices. Ambiance is nice like a traditional Kerala household. Served on banana leaf which was nice. Rasam starter was a good touch. Disappointing food quality or presentation for this price point. Fish (Surmai) was not very fresh.

The staff were attentive and went out of their way to ensure that we were comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble," says one reviewer. "The staff are incredibly friendly and efficient. The room was very put together and had enough space for all our bags and accessories," notes another review. "The customer service was top-notch, and the product exceeded my expectations," according to a general positive review. Great location, beautiful surrounding atmosphere, great staff. Most friendly and helpful receptionist and staff ever, lovely and great first impression of hotel," says a guest at an unspecified hotel. "This is a must to stay! It is only a block or two from Times Square and close to the subway," says a guest about a hotel in a bustling city. The dis was a masterpiece! The meat was incredibly tender and juicy, seasoned perfectly, and the unique blend of spices in the sauce was unforgettable". "I'm still dreaming about their signature dish. Each bite was a delightful mix of fresh, high-quality ingredients and bold, balanced flavors".

Karavalli is not just a restaurant, it truly feels like an experience. The authenticity of the West Coast flavors, combined with the beautiful ambience, made me feel right at home. As someone who comes from the coast, every dish touched a chord, reminding me of familiar tastes yet presented with such finesse. From the little details like the pre-starter chutneys and pickles to the refreshing paan at the end, everything was thoughtfully curated. We chose to sit outside, and that in itself was magical as the classical music in the background, the calm Bengaluru weather, and the warm hospitality made the entire evening feel special. One thing that stood out was the wonderful selection of vegetarian dishes. The hot rasam served as a welcome drink along with papad set the tone beautifully. The Oggaraneda Aritha Pundi and Pathrode were absolute standouts. They were comforting, delicious, and truly memorable. The Kerala stew and the tangy Mango Menaskayi paired with freshly made appams were a perfect combination, each bite bursting with flavor. To end our meal on a sweet note we had Elaneer Payasa, the tender coconut pudding, which was nothing short of heavenly. What truly elevated the experience was the warmth and generosity of Chef Naren Thimmaiah. My family and I had such an engaging conversation with him about the food and its preparation. He went out of his way to ensure we enjoyed every dish, and the surprise kitchen tour he gave us was unforgettable. The service staff too were exceptional. They patiently explained each dish and serving at a perfect pace, which made the whole afternoon feel relaxed. We also truly appreciated that the service staff themselves hailed from the coast, carrying with them a natural familiarity and reapect for the cuisine they served. It added an extra layer of authenticity and connection to the whole experience. This was an extraordinary culinary journey that left us feeling grateful and delighted. Thank you, Chef Thimmaiah and the entire team, for making it so memorable. I would wholeheartedly recommend Karavalli to anyone looking for an authentic and soulful West coast culinary experience.

Have visited Karavalli multiple times over the years and I’ll say that it is one of my favourite restaurants in BLR, if not the most favourite. I try to visit Karavalli once in every BLR trip of mine. Some of the dishes I really like here are the kori gassi, kundapur mutton curry, the fried pomfret, and their speciality banana ice cream. Their Appams here are also top notch. If you’re visiting BLR, I would highly recommend having a meal at Karavalli.

Everything was on point during our visit at Karavali! Mr Anthony was especially wonderful and went the extra mile to make my partner’s birthday a special one with a cake, some extra dessert and a superb happy birthday song! All the food we ordered for lipsmacking! Highly recommend if you are looking for some authentic kerela cuisine!