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I recently made the 100km journey from Bangalore to the iconic Prasad Hotel Mulbagal Dosa in Mulbagal, known as the birthplace of the famous Mulbagal dosa. With a new bike in tow, it was the perfect excuse to take it for a spin! The roads were mostly smooth with a few diversions, making for a pleasant ride. Upon arrival, we dived straight into the Special Mulbagal Dosa (4/5). This one comes with ghee (as opposed to oil in the regular version) and was absolutely delicious. The dosa had the perfect crispness on the edges, while remaining soft and delicate in the center. The aloo palya inside was flavorful and perfectly cooked. It's a lovely, authentic experience, and honestly, I think this one beats a lot of similar dosas I've tried in Bangalore! Next up was the Plain Special Mulbagal Dosa (4.5/5). This dosa is top-tier, and in my opinion, could easily be in the top 5 dosas in the world! The texture was perfect, with no sogginess or mushiness from the aloo palya, which sometimes happens in other places. Highly recommended! We also tried the Special Idli (3.5/5), which is a thatte idli served with ghee and podi. The idli was soft and fresh but didn't blow me away. I do think it could have had a bit more podi for flavor, and the fact that it wasn't drenched in ghee was a nice touch. Finally, we tried the Special Podi Dosa (3.5/5). It had the same podi as the idli, and while it was crunchy on the outside and soft inside, I felt the podi could have been spread a bit more generously. Still, it was a great dosa overall. A few things to note: Prasad Hotel closes by 12 p.m., and their dosas tend to sell out by around 10:30 a.m., especially on weekends. So, make sure to arrive early! The hosts were friendly and welcoming, and while the seating space is a bit small, the restaurant feels larger once you're inside. One downside is the lack of parking -- bikes can manage on the road, but be cautious of the busy main road and its crowded nature. All in all, a wonderful experience and a must-visit for dosa lovers. I'll definitely be coming back for more!