Santhemala, Bannur, Karnataka 571101, India
Operating Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Video Description
A short, scenic drive from Bengaluru brings us to the town of Bannur, a region celebrated by meat connoisseurs for its distinct mutton. But we are here to uncover a 30-year-old morning ritual at the rustic Mahesh Military Hotel. Long before the doors officially open, faithful patrons gather outside this village kitchen, drawn in by the rich, spiced aromas wafting from massive pots over wood fires. Watching Nagabhushan and his father, Ramegowda, laboring over the stoves in a kitchen with little ventilation is a masterclass in culinary dedication. From the charcoal dum process to the unique use of halli tuppa, this is a legacy built on hard, backbreaking work. When the lid bearing spent embers finally comes off, the intense meaty aroma fuels the din of impatient diners. The service here is beautifully rustic - rice is heaped onto leaf plates, meat pieces are carefully measured, and glistening chunks of fat scooped from the sambar are piled on top. It is an experience that demands your attention and honors the truth of traditional cooking. Join us on this journey as we explore the heart of Karnataka's legendary meat and rice heritage. What I ate: Mutton Palav 8/10 Rs. 220 Mutton Kurma 7/10 Rs. 180 Happy Eating! 🙏 Kripal Amanna Gourmet On The Road & Founder, Food Lovers TV Link to previous Bannur episode: Tasting Karnataka’s Famous BANNUR MUTTON In Bannur | Bandur Sheep | Lunch At BANNUR MILITARY HOTEL https://youtu.be/CrIaqAE347o 📍 Details: Mahesh Military Hotel, Santhemala, Bannur, Karnataka 571101; tel: +91 78293 02392 The mutton palav is cooked only on Tuesdays, Fridays & Sundays, available from 8am to 11am Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KTAYZu8LMrw6mhqRA ❤️ SUPPORT FOOD LOVERS TV ❤️ If you enjoyed this video, please consider supporting Food Lovers TV by joining our membership community on YouTube by hitting the ‘Join’ button below or on the home page. You could pledge a nominal sum and receive special privileges like behind-the-scenes footage, shoot updates, access to live Q&A's and more. You could also support us on our Patreon page. 🔗https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Lq6oBPTgTXT_K-ylWL6hg/join https://www.patreon.com/foodloverstv Our vision at Food Lovers TV is to be India’s most vibrant, and more importantly, trusted food content platform. As you may be aware, content on Food Lovers TV is free of commercial constraints as guided by our credo: truth in food. We seek out deserving stories to be told sans any financial consideration from eateries featured. We have chosen not to put up a paywall as we want our rich content to remain accessible to all. Independent food journalism – free for everyone, supported by those who can. You can also make a one-time, direct contribution via UPI to our bank account (UPI details as below) A/c name: Hospitality Initiatives India Pvt. Ltd. editor-foodlovers.in@okhdfcbank Please email the transfer details to info@foodlovers.in once you have made a contribution. Note: This is purely voluntary, no compulsions. Thank you. Team FLTV 🙏😋 🔗Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@FoodLoversTV Connect: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodloversindia https://www.instagram.com/kripalamanna 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foodloversmag Subscribe To our second channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/KripalAmannaVlogs #GourmetOnTheRoad #foodloverstv #KripalAmanna #BannurMutton #VillagePalav #MaheshMilitaryHotel #BannurFoodTrail #KarnatakaCuisine #MilitaryHotelStyle #MuttonPalav #WoodFireCooking #DavanagereToMysoreHighway #MandyaFood #AuthenticFlavours #IndianFoodJournalism #DesiKhana #TraditionalCooking #NatiStyle #MuttonBiryani