Pai Tiffins Udupi brahmagiri

offers a modest dining experience with a few notable strengths and some limitations. Parking & Location: Finding the place was relatively easy, and we did manage to get a parking slot. However, parking is very limited -- just one or two spots -- so if the restaurant gets busy or several guests arrive by car, space will likely fall short. That said, with a seating capacity of about 40-50, not every diner might come in a vehicle, which somewhat balances the situation. The location itself is a mixed bag. While it's easy to locate, the restaurant is situated right opposite a hospital. This brings in foot traffic from patients and their families, which takes away from any fine-dining vibe you might expect. Ambience & Space: The ambience is simple and functional -- nothing too fancy, which aligns with the casual nature of the place. It's more of a quick-meal or casual outing spot than a place for special occasions. Food Quality: The food was average -- nothing extraordinary in terms of flavor, but it was fulfilling. We tried the Gobi Manchurian, which felt more like a mix of masala without much else going on. The dishes didn't stand out in taste, but they were satisfactory for a casual meal. Service: This is where Pai really shines. The staff were extremely kind and courteous. Their attentiveness, willingness to offer extra portions, and overall warm hospitality made a strong positive impression. It's the kind of service that makes you overlook some of the culinary misses.

Tried Mysore Plain Roast, Samosa Chaat, Grilled Sandwich, and Pav Bhaji here. Everything tasted really good! Pav Bhaji was especially flavorful with the right amount of masala. The Mysore Dosa had a nice ghee aroma and good flavor too. Samosa Chaat and Grilled Sandwich were also tasty. Portion sizes were good and pricing is very reasonable for the quantity and quality they offer. Plus, they have parking space which is a big plus. Overall, a great spot for tasty and affordable vegetarian snacks! Cleanliness is well maintained

Delicious sweets! The food menu is a bit small, but everything we tried was great. Loved the cozy vibe and the location - super convenient, especially being so close to the Manipal University campus. Ended up ordering some sweets to take home, and they were a hit. The Mysore Pak and Kaju Katli were absolute 10/10 - melt-in-your-mouth perfection!

We had breakfast here while staying in a nearby accommodation. It's open from 7 am to 10.30 pm. There's a separate section for non AC and AC. We had the following: idli with vada, served with chutney and sambhar, muddo which was served was served with chutney and sambhar, rava idli served with chutney and saagu, and poori bhaji served with either sagu/potato palya and chutney; and kashi halwa. The items were served without much of a wait. Extra sambhar/saagu will cost you. While the taste was good, the sambhar was sweeter than what we were used to, maybe Udupi style. The price isn't heavy and worth the taste and ambience. The staff are friendly. A good option when you're in this area.

Had Dahi papdi chat and goli baje and some tea for my grandma. The Dahi papdi chat was so good it was fresh and very yummy. Goli baje was very nice too. The tea was perfectly sweetend not too much not to little, she was happy with it. The staff were super friendly and very welcoming. Totally recommend.