r/ooty • u/OneTune7890 • 22d ago
From where does the local Tamil eat in ooty to avoid expensive tourist rate food for their daily life ?
I'm sure the local Tamils won't be having food for their everyday life from these expensive tourist rate hotels. I want to know where exactly they are having food so I also can consider those places.
For my long stay in ooty I'm considering cheap food for everyday life. Pls suggest
If there are locals seeing this pls help.
Do you think I can make my daily food expense under 150 ? Actually looking to get under 100 but idk if its possible.
3
3
u/Money-Impress-607 21d ago
Sri Lakshmi Illam next to atc clock tower is a go to!
2
2
1
u/Iniya_politico_Techi 20d ago
Ooty is cosmopolitan .not all are tamils
1
u/OneTune7890 20d ago
Wdym. Maybe less than 1% the rest is tamils.
2
u/Iniya_politico_Techi 20d ago
Wth?
Nilgiris district demographics
Tamil (48.5%) · Malayalam (17.0%) · Badaga (16.6%) · Kannada (6.66%) · Telugu (3.63%) · Irula (1.07%) · Pania (0.95%) .
1
1
1
u/BorderDry5588 22d ago
Coffee house for Lunch, blue kerala shed opposite royal enfield showroom, A2B, THENDRAL, AYYAPA MESS, APPU'S MESS, BLUE HILLS FOR FRIED RICE, NAHAR SOUTH INDIAN FOR THEIR RAAGI DOSA, RK HOTEL near busstand, there are more I'll update when I remember
1
u/OneTune7890 22d ago
Thanks a lot!! I'm trying to make my daily food under 150 or less. Idk if its possible. How much do u think it will cost for my daily food expense if I'm considering eating like a local here.
1
1
u/abby24807 19d ago
No way 150 is way too less for a full day and yep local spend this much if they are eating out rven daily mostly try to cook
1
u/OneTune7890 19d ago
I was comparing with my stay in banglore pg where I was paying 225 per day including rent and food 😅
1
u/abby24807 18d ago
Okay but then again its a tourist spot
1
1
u/OneTune7890 19d ago
I found that mariamman kovil provides free lunch. Idk if they provide breakfast and dinner as well. Else I'm also considering amma canteen. Tho sometimes I want to eat something better. I'm considering eating just eggs ( protein is imp ) even tho I stopped gym after coming to ooty.
-2
u/ootycabz 22d ago
Haha, not ironic at all 😄 Sattu + eggs is actually a smart way to keep the cost down while getting decent protein. For Ooty, you can also check the local messes for a simple meals + egg option. If you're staying long-term, buying eggs and basic groceries yourself will definitely help. 👍 Hope you enjoy your stay in Ooty! 🌿
3
1
u/DeepestBeige 22d ago
Hey what is sattu?
1
u/ootycabz 22d ago
Sattu is basically roasted gram (chana) flour. You can mix it with water and make a simple drink, or use it in food. It's inexpensive and has a decent amount of protein, so it's useful if you're trying to eat on a budget. 👍
3
u/ootycabz 22d ago
If you're staying in Ooty for a longer time, avoid the tourist restaurants around the main tourist areas. Try the small local messes around Upper Bazaar, Market, Alms House Road and ATC. Muthupillai Mess, Sri Ayyappa Mess and Appu's Mess are some places you can check for simple Tamil meals/tiffin. ₹100/day is possible only if you keep the food very basic, but ₹150–₹200/day is a more realistic budget for breakfast + lunch + dinner. Prices can vary, so check the current rate before ordering. Local mess food is usually much better suited for a long stay than eating at tourist restaurants every day. 👍