Kolhapur is famous for its Red n White Curry.
These are vegetable spicy gravy available for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
Prabhavale Hotel near the New Shahu Palace is an amazing place to taste the class curries in a homemade style and homely environment.
They left their visiting card in my car’s windshield so I thought of trying it out.
It was walking distance from the palace, though I drove there.
Inside, the seating was hard board with no cushions, yet comfortable.
There are no air conditioners, but the hotel had good ventilation and we did not at all feel the summer heat.
We ordered a veg Thali and a non-veg Thali.
Each had almost the same ingredients in terms of the spices and gravies and the best part was an unlimited thali meaning we could order more of each food item without paying extra for it.
Besides their signature Red and White gravy called the Tamba Rassa and Pandhra Rassa, there were keema, boiled egg, alni, curd, pickle, papad, and extra gravy bowl.
The taste was heavenly, and we enjoyed every bite of it.
The icing on the cake was SolKadhi which is a curd preparation with tropical tarty spices added for flavor and color called Kokam or Amsul.
They had limited parking space but plenty on the streetside.
The storefront was simple with 2 steps and a handrail.
I noticed there was an entrance from the side too, but that was probably reserved for service personnel and vehicles.
If you are ever visiting the New Palace in Kolhapur, this hotel is on the way and provides a homely experience of homely food with authentic Kolhapuri taste.
How to Reach
From the SambhajiNagar Bus Stand this hotel is Rupees 50 by auto.
Where to Stay
I stayed in the Hotel Shlok, which is not very far from the Palace, and also conveniently located close to the New Palace.
Accessibility
Accessibility is limited in this hotel.
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