Mostly Yummy, Perfect Atmosphere
(Under the) Mango Tree (Restaurant): The small sign tacked to a tree is the only indication that the narrow path through a banana plantation leads to a lovely outdoor restaurant. The best thing about the Mango Tree is the surroundings: on a packed-earth bank under a giant mango tree (with a swing!), looking out over the Tungabhadra River. It's a welcome change from the somewhat awful tourist bazaar of Hampi village. Everything is served on large banana leaves. Most of the food is really good: the soup is good, the masala dosas are excellent, and the pancakes, served with honey and topped with fresh fruit, are divine. Really good fresh juice, too. Unfortunately, the "western" options on the menu are less appealing: the scrambled eggs are a crusty mix of egg and questionable vegetable bits and spice, the "pasta" is a similarly flavored mess of wet noodles, and the rice is no better. Service is extremely slow paced, which really isn't that bad in such pleasant surroundings, but it can be annoying when you need more water to handle the spicy food.    [10 Mar 2000 19:48:03]

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Recommended Dishes: pancakes

     ­The Cunctator, K-Band Communications   cunctator at kband dot com

Thali
The Mango Tree serves excellent food. I would definietly recommend their Thali dish. The atmosphere is very tranquil throughout the day and night-time the place comes alive with the sound of frogs and crickets chirping. A must to go and visit this place. The staff are also very friendly and helpful and if you can relax on the big swing from one of the Mango tree branches!    [08 Nov 2002 09:05:50]

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Recommended Dishes: thali, garlic naan with local cheese

     ­caroline brown, Newcastle upon Tyne, England   robert at dodds8011freeserve dot com

A Chill-Out-Spot
A must-see spot thrown in to spectacular relief by the mediocrity that surrounds it. A chill-out-spot par excellence. Visit before all these reviews turn it into a hell hole! Watch yourself, though ... whole days can disappear at this tranquil hidey hole. Okay the service is a tad slow but it's always worth the wait. Generous servings so don't over order.    [17 Feb 2004 22:36:20]

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Recommended Dishes: lassis, juices, fuit salad

     ­Anonymous   

Best place ever
This delightful gem in the tranquil life of Hampi is truly the best way to soak up the vista of the river basin, in one of my favourite places in India.
The kitchen is simple and efficient - the staff are most welcoming and open hearted - the swing is a delightful novelty - the food is truly scrummy and real (don't know about western options but why would I even entertain them in the world of delicate and wondrous spiced dishes?
I have spent many relaxing hours as a woman on my own, enjoying the fabulous view, not being hassled, or talking to new acquaintances; also enjoying the relaxed, friendly and informal style of the staff;
I wish I could find some where like this in the UK - I'd move in!    [15 Mar 2008 15:46:41]

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Recommended Dishes: brinjal masala, garlic masala

     ­Alibaba