Cuisine:
Mangalore is known for its unique cuisine mainly for its special seafood dishes and the delicacies prepared with the Coconut milk and chillies.The city is cosmopolitan in its food habits . There are number of hotels and restaurants that provide both veg and non-veg food. For Veg : Taj mahal, Kamdhenu, Navaratna are best. For Chinese ; Shin Min Chinese Restuarants.For non-veg : H Mayura is famous. Air-conditioned Heera-Panna of Navratna Complex is popular for both veg & non-veg, Another air-conditioned palimar opp to Heera-Panna is very famous only for non-veg. On the -other side of Rupa, Safa Dine is famous for non-veg as well.
Dance:
Dance and festivals form an integral part of the culture of Mangalore.There are several popular classical dance forms and folk art . People actively take part and celebrate these festivals with great enthusiasm. Some of the famous dance forms are listed below:
Yakhshagana:
Dance drama is one of the most famous and ancient folk dances of South India.It is performed throughout Mangalore is synonymous with several classical dance forms and folk art. Like Kathakali of Kerala, Yakshagana dance -drama of Mangalore is an ancient form of folk dance. Performed throughout the night ,it beautifully brings out the lifestyle and culture of the people.
TigerDance or Hulivesha:
A unique form of folk dance in Dakshina Kannada,it is mainly performed on Dussehra and Krishna Janmashthami. This unique form of folk dance is popular with all generation.
Karadi Vesha-Known as Bear Dance, it is performed on Dussehra.