Ashoka Military Hotel is part of the carnivore series where Phenomenal World covers local non veg cuisines from Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. If a hotel makes it to this list, it is awesome
Thanks to a nudge by carnivore friends went to Ashoka military hotel at Channapatna.
Entering Ashoka Hotel
It’s a nondescript but locally known place situated on the first floor. The reason I chose this place over many others on the way was when I heard wood fire stoves are used to prepare the food. We reached around 1:30 and found they were out of mutton pullav already. However the staples like ragi mudde was available. Our hearts sunk when he said he has to check for the khaima (mutton mince) unde (balls) but managed to get 3 plates if 4 each before they too ran out. Also ordered portions of chicken fry for the kids, mutton chops, mutton fry, parotta and about 8 ragi mudde between 4 adults with the bill coming to roughly Rs. 1000.
The flavors were no where near subtle. It was on your face robust with flavors to die for. The mutton was melt in the mouth and hearty pieces. My friend who is from Malavalli said the mudde was made hard exactly how the locals eat and very well made. Every dish had the hit of the rustic spices (not the garam masala kind of hit) and flavors. The wood fire aroma was also lingering onto the tables. The service was absolutely brilliant with no dish taking time to come to our table. They also allowed me inside their kitchen for a look.
Random Trivia
The owner claimed superstar Rajinikanth was a cousin of his and came to the place in almost tattered lungi so no one recognizes him.
Ashoka Rating
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