Mandoli Restaurant (Thali & South Indian)
Tucked away in the bustling steel corridor of Durg-Bhilainagar, Mandoli Restaurant quietly redefines what many travellers expect from restaurants in India. Here, the scent of curry leaves crackling in hot coconut oil drifts across a modest dining room where engineers, students and grandmothers queue for stainless-steel thalis. Each compartment reveals a different colour of South India—fiery red kuzhambu, snowy payasam, emerald beans poriyal—proving that authentic Chettinad comfort can thrive far from Chennai’s coast.
Shop No. 112 , MPHB Complex, Malviya Nagar, Chhattisgarh 491001, India
+91 98271 09389
4.2/5 (Read the Reviews)
Tucked away in Malviya Nagar’s MPHB Complex, Mandoli turns out the kind of thali that keeps locals queuing: crisp ghee-soaked dosas, fluffy idlis and a rotating parade of sambar, rasam and vegetable curries that taste like someone’s grandmother is still in charge. The 4.2-star buzz is deserved—service is brisk, prices canteen-low and the filter coffee final-scene worthy; ring ahead on +91 98271 09389 because they don’t do reservations and seats fill fast.
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 9:30 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–10 PM |
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What kind of cuisine can I expect at Mandoli Restaurant?
At Mandoli you’ll find authentic Thali meals that rotate daily, plus crispy dosas, fluffy idlis, and tangy sambar that stay true to South Indian tradition while using local Chhattisgarh produce.
Where exactly is Mandoli located and how do I get there?
The restaurant sits at Shop No. 112, MPHB Complex, Malviya Nagar, Chhattisgarh 491001, India, a short walk from the main market circle and easily reachable by auto-rickshaw or car with ample parking nearby.
Can I book a table or order takeaway?
Yes, call +91 98271 09389 to reserve a seat during the lunch rush or place your order for fresh takeaway; they pack the thali in leak-proof steel containers so the flavours stay intact.
How do diners rate Mandoli, and what should I try first?
With a 4.2 average rating, guests praise the unlimited thali for its balanced spices and the ghee-topped dosa for its crunch; start with the thali to sample a bit of everything on one plate.