Woodlands (New Woodlands Hotel)

Woodlands, also listed as New Woodlands Hotel, is a long-established vegetarian hotel restaurant in the city centre of Udupi, near the Sri Krishna Temple on Karnataka's coast. In South Indian usage, a hotel is a restaurant, and Woodlands is one of several vegetarian houses in the temple's neighbourhood that serve pilgrims and residents. It is often named alongside Mitra Samaj as a reliable option for temple visitors, and it has the plain, dependable character of the area's older eateries. Because the exact branch and details can vary, visitors should confirm the address when they visit. The cuisine is Udupi vegetarian, the tradition for which the town is known across India, based on rice, lentils, coconut and vegetables and prepared without meat, fish or eggs. The menu centres on masala dosa, the Udupi meal (rice with sambar, rasam, vegetable dishes, curd and a sweet) and sweets such as kesari bath. Breakfast items include idli, vada and dosa, and filter coffee and tea are the main drinks; alcohol is not served. The dining room is unpretentious and clean, with steady service and a mix of families, pilgrims and local workers, so the atmosphere is calm to moderately busy. Dress is casual, although modest clothing is appropriate in a temple town. Prices are low, with a dosa or meal costing about INR 100-250. Woodlands takes no reservations, and it operates on a walk-in basis. Meal times, particularly midday and evenings during festivals or weekends, are the busiest periods, and waits are typically modest. Approximate hours run from early morning to about 10 PM, though they can change and should be confirmed locally. The central Udupi location makes it convenient for combining a meal with a visit to the Sri Krishna Matha, Car Street and the nearby Anantheshwara Temple, and for travellers heading on to Malpe Beach or St Mary's Island, since the restaurant sits within easy reach of local transport.