What to order at Karavalli
Karavalli in Residency Road has 77 listed menu items across 11 sections. A legendary coastal Indian restaurant at Vivanta on Residency Road, famous for Mangalorean and Kerala seafood specialities. With nearly 10,000 reviews and 30+ years of excellence, it's a Bangalore institution. Browse Starters — West Coast Seafood Grill, Vegetarian Starters, Main Course — Seafood, Meat and Poultry, Scrumptious Curries to compare the kinds of dishes and drinks available before deciding what to order.
The venue guide highlights Crab Kurumelagu Fry, Malabar Prawns Roast, Alleppey Meen Curry. Sea Crab Ghee Roast: Sea Crab, Byadgi Chilli, Kundapur spice, clarified butter. 977 kcal | 350 gms. Malabar Prawn Roast: Tiger prawns, Kerala spices, ginger, coconut slivers, lemon juice. 415 kcal | 220 gms.
The venue's recorded budget is ₹1,500 per person. Item prices below help you build your own order; a missing price is not a free item. The recorded opening hours are 12:30pm–3pm, 7pm–11:30pm. A venue budget is a planning estimate, not a quote for a particular combination of dishes.
The guide lists coastal specialty, family dining, fine dining among the reasons to consider Karavalli. Search by dish name or open a menu section to find more choices. The venue overview links back to the Residency Road address; related menus provide alternatives for your meal.
Coastal Indian Cuisine — Since 1990
Karavalli
77 items across 11 categories
Starters — West Coast Seafood Grill
Sea Crab Ghee Roast
Sea Crab, Byadgi Chilli, Kundapur spice, clarified butter. 977 kcal | 350 gms.
Malabar Prawn Roast
Tiger prawns, Kerala spices, ginger, coconut slivers, lemon juice. 415 kcal | 220 gms.
Prawn Ghee Roast
Medium Prawn, Byadgi chilli, Kundapur spice, clarified butter. 490 kcal | 260 gms.
Kurumelagu Konju (Pepper Prawns)
Medium Prawns, Black Pepper, Shallots. 479 kcal | 260 gms.
Kane Kaidina (Lady Fish Fry)
Lady Fish, Byadgi Chilli, Turmeric, Lime Juice. 370 kcal | 130 gms.
Meen Porichathu (Shallow fried Black Pomfret)
Black Pomfret, Byadgi Chilli, Turmeric, Lime juice. 679 kcal | 180 gms.
Malvani Surmai Tawa Fry (Shallow fried Seer Fish)
Seer Fish, Malvani spices, Lime juice. 445 kcal | 200 gms.
Kane Bezule (Pan cooked Lady Fish)
Lady Fish, Mangalorean spices, Lime juice. 395 kcal | 200 gms.
Koondal Pattichathu (Squid with spice reduction)
Squids, Shallots, Chillies, Lemon Juice. 538 kcal | 280 gms.
Calamari Fry
Squid, Goan spices. 459 kcal | 200 gms.
Ghee Roast Chicken
Chicken, Byadgi chilli, Kundapur spice, clarified butter. 786 kcal | 300 gms.
Attirachy Ularthu (Lamb Roast)
Lamb, Shallots, tomato, ginger, green chillies, fennel, fried onion. 668 kcal | 300 gms.
Erachi Ularthu (Tenderloin Roast)
Tenderloin, Shallots, tomato, ginger, green chillies, fennel powder. 582 kcal | 260 gms.
Vegetarian Starters
Gobi Kempu Bezule (Batter fried Cauliflower florets)
Cauliflower florets, Mangalorean spices, Chilli paste, rice flour, yoghurt, curry leaves. 439 kcal | 280 gms.
Malabar Potato Roast
Baby potatoes, Onion, Tomato, fennel, Malabar spices, lime juice. 375 kcal | 280 gms.
Kaaju Kotmir Vade (Cashew and Coriander fritters)
Cashew, Coriander, onion, rice flour, Chickpea flour. 689 kcal | 220 gms.
Kinnya Masala Dosa (Spiced lentil crepes)
Rice, lentil, Potatoes, spices, clarified butter, coconut relish. 313 kcal | 200 gms.
Chattambade (Fried Lentil patties)
Bengal gram, aniseed, green chillies and curry leaves. 373 kcal | 260 gms.
Oggaraneda Aritha Pundi (Steamed rice dumplings)
Rice, Cumin, Coconut, spices, Clarified butter. 389 kcal | 280 gms.
Kumil Pepper Fry (Mushroom Pepper fry)
Pepper flavored mushroom, Local Kerala Spices. 240 kcal | 250 gms.
Main Course — Seafood
Chevod Balchao (Lobster in pickled spices)
Lobster, Goan pickled spices, chillies, Goan vinegar. 688 kcal | 350 gms.
Karavalli Sea Crab Curry
Sea Crab, Cashew, Tomato, Kundapur spices, coconut milk. 689 kcal | 650 gms.
Sungatache Kodi (Goan Prawn Curry)
Medium Prawns, Coconut, Kokum, Green chilli, cumin. 444 kcal | 470 gms.
Yetti Pulimunchi (Sour and spicy Prawns)
Prawns simmered in Coconut, Chilli and tamarind based in hot and sour curry. 437 kcal | 470 gms.
Meen Pattichathu (Black Pomfret with spicy shallots relish)
Black pomfret, Shallots, Kerala spices, lime juice. 608 kcal | 250 gms.
Allapuzha Meen Curry (Alleppey Fish curry)
Seer Fish, Chilli, coconut, ginger, raw mangoes. 565 kcal | 470 gms.
Goan Fish Curry
Seer Fish, Coconut, Kokum, Green chilli, cumin. 395 kcal | 470 gms.
Meat and Poultry
Kori Gassi (Mangalorean Chicken curry)
Chicken, coconut, Byadgi chillies, coriander, fenugreek, tamarind, clarified butter. 795 kcal | 470 gms.
Pork Sorpotel
Pork, Goan pickled spices, Goan Vinegar. 590 kcal | 470 gms.
Mutton Eshtew
Lamb, Coconut milk, Cinnamon, cloves, ginger, pepper corns. 841 kcal | 470 gms.
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Prices are exclusive of all applicable government taxes
Karavalli menu questions
What dishes should I look at on Karavalli's menu?
The venue guide highlights Crab Kurumelagu Fry, Malabar Prawns Roast, Alleppey Meen Curry. Check the menu for descriptions and current listed prices.
What is the price for two at Karavalli?
The guide records ₹1,500 per person, rather than a confirmed price for two. Use the item prices to estimate your order.
What are Karavalli's timings in Residency Road?
The venue record lists 12:30pm–3pm, 7pm–11:30pm. Confirm kitchen hours and holiday changes directly before visiting.
Does Karavalli have Jain or vegan options?
Jain and vegan preparation is not verified in this menu record. Ask the Residency Road outlet about ingredients, substitutions and shared preparation equipment for the specific dish you want; a dish name alone does not confirm suitability.