No culinary pilgrimage to Mysore is complete without tasting a freshly pressed Mylari Dosa. Unlike the crispy, golden-brown wafer dosas served across standard Bangalore and Tamil Nadu darshinis, the authentic Mylari dosa is thick, pale ivory, spongy, and cloud-soft, pan-toasted on seasoned cast-iron skillets with pure freshly churned unsalted white butter (benne).

Legendary Tiffin • Culinary Heritage

Hotel Vinayaka Mylari Nazarbad (Established 1938)

Serving generations of food connoisseurs, royalty, and travelers on fresh plantain leaves with hand-churned white butter.

The Original vs. The Copycats: How to Find the Real One

Due to the legendary fame of Mylari, dozens of imitation eateries carrying variations of the name have opened across Mysore. Here is how to distinguish the genuine original:

• Exact Address: The real heritage outlet is Hotel Vinayaka Mylari, Nazarbad Main Road. It is a tiny, unassuming room with roughly 6 to 8 shared granite tables, red oxide or tiled floors, and a glass-enclosed counter showcasing photo portraits of Kannada cinema icons and Mysore royalty.
• The Filling Secret: Standard dosas use potato palya (mashed spiced potatoes). The authentic Mylari filling contains no potatoes; it features a unique savoury green sagu paste made from stewed onions, fresh green chillies, coriander, and roasted spices that melts into the inner porous crumb.
• The Menu: The menu has stayed intentionally micro-focused for decades. There are only two main items: Mylari Butter Masala Dosa (Rs 65) and Mylari Plain Butter Dosa (Rs 55), accompanied by fresh filter coffee (Rs 25).

Mylari Tiffin Price Card & Operating Timings