Kadambam - The Authentic Iyengar Cuisine Restaurant

Bangalore Mysore Highway

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4 kms from Channapattana, to your left while going to Mysore from Bangalore.

14kms from Maddur, to your right while going to Bangalore from Mysore

Being an avid Foodie, I have always enjoyed the authentic Iyengar, South Indian Cuisine @ Kadambam in Manipal Center, Bangalore. The Puliyogere (tamarind rice), Pongal (rice + lintel preparation, available in sweet and spicy variants), Thatte Idli (rice pancake), Kaapi (South Indian filter Coffee) were some of the notable dishes available there (I must admit, these are my favorites). The day started there for me with the daily Team meeting before getting on with our routines, regular pit stop for a quick coffee, many a days dinner before heading home after a long days work. But unfortunately they had to close down that branch and I really missed those authentic preparations.

It was 2 weeks back, I think, was travelling with some friends to Mysore for one of those quick one day sightseeing trips. I was surprised to see the all familiar signboard “Kadambam” as we were crossing Channapattana. WOW…… an early morning start, empty stomach and a long day ahead…. It couldn’t have got any better. We finally reached Kadambam, about 4-7 KMS from Channapattana, to your left while proceeding to Mysore from Bangalore. What a sight, it was the same good old restaurant, a new eatery amongst the ageing eateries on the highway. I must admit that we have overdone the other eateries on that highway like many other frequenters. A brilliant decision by our good old friend Kishan, the man behind the successful venture and should wish the new place all the very best. The huge signboard welcomes us in the parking area, clearly visible on the highway so that no one can really miss. Mind you, slow down your driving a bit after crossing Channapattana. This place is located immediate after a road curve, to the left. If you are speeding, there are good chances of you missing this place. Proper care could be taken by Kishan and his Team to ensure that the travelers don’t miss the place. Probably, prominent signboards for at least 2 kms placed every 500 mts. on both sides of the highway. Once you see the board, you can’t miss it. Enough parking space available for nearly 30 cars at a time. First look at the place, a brand new building, tastefully furnished. We were greeted by another friend, Hegde who is the resident manager there in the new branch. And bingo, "I know what you guys will have, I will have them all sent to you table" said the every energetic Hegde and there there were, almost all of them from the menu where up for us to devour. For the next 15 minutes of so, not a word was spoken. We quickly finished our brunch. The most striking was the consistency and the authenticity of the food prepared in Kadambam. Quite a distance from the home base and yet has the best to offer. The food was yummy, filling and most importantly satisfying. Quickly finished up, gulped down a a couple of "Kaapis" and had to head out. The heavy brunch was light on the wallet too. A brunch (no prizes here for guessing the itemized bill) for the 4 of us cost just about Rs. 280/-, I think. Went about clicking photos to share with the world and left from there. I swore that I will return for dinner on our way back to Bangalore. As planned, we went around Mysore, pit stop for lunch was at the "Nithyotsav" restaurant in Hotel Ramanashree Mysore. Great food again. Was even better with my school buddie, Veerendra (Director Operations, Ramanashree Group) joining us. The day went on and on our way back we ensured we stop by for the all famous Puliyogere and Curd Rice. After a long tiring day it was bliss, a prefect dinner. As we say, alls well that ends well. There was no better ending than that dinner we had. I was a bit jealous though, the car was filled with snores after I opted to drive the last lap back to Bangalore. :O(. But Kadambam discovery was the icing on the cake for me that day. A must visit place, a long weekend drive for brunch is something one would enjoy. Sharing some of the pictures from Kadambam (Bangalore Mysore Highway)

Till I discover a new place........ caio.

Some Pictures of Kadambam on the Bangalore Mysore Highway: