Visiting Dharwad’s Famous L.E.A. Canteen For Tuppada Avalakki, Churmuri, Girmit, Mirchi, Jolada Vada

#leacanteen #dharwad #tuppadaavalakki
popular vegetarian restaurant in dharwad, breakfast, tiffin, tuppada avalakki, girmit, beluli churmuri, jolada vada, masala khara, bread toast, dharwad, hubli, hubbali, north karnataka food tour, dharwad food trail, hubli food trail, hubli food tour
They say, when you are in Dharwad, you have to visit L.E.A. Canteen, for its light as air tuppada avalakki, spicy, sweet and tangy masala khaara and a rustic jolada vada in addition to other snacky tiffin that have made this 73-year-old institution a favourite with locals and travellers alike. I checked into this canteen one evening with some friends to catch the food and also the friendly vibe of the people here. Hope you enjoy this episode; take care, stay safe and strong. Happy eating!
Tuppada Avalakki
Rs. 30
9/10
Masala Khara
Rs. 50
9/10
Beluli Churmuri
Rs. 30
9/10
Girmit
Rs. 28
8/10
Bread Toast
Rs. 32
7/10
Jolada Vada
Rs. 45
9/10
Cha
Rs. 14
8/10
Kripal Amanna,
Gourmet On The Road,
Food Lovers TV
ADDRESS - L.E.A. Canteen, Hubali, Haliyal Naka, Alnavar, Dharwad, Karnataka 580008; tel: [phone]; Location tag: goo.gl/maps/8Skp8Xf1SKs8VkXb7
TIMINGS: 630am to 9pm, closed on Sundays.
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[@MotoVikz]

What a state Karnataka is! Every 100 KMS the cuisine changes, your palate experiences a different feeling, the variety of food plays violins with your taste buds, leaving you in high spirits and wanting more. One state many worlds! Jai Karnataka.

[@vijayrangarajanramakrishna318]

California is more diverse than Karnataka..Northern part of the state has Oregon influence while Southern part has lots of Mexican culture!!

[@Maddikera.Purohit]

@@vijayrangarajanramakrishna318 may be true. Definitely not diverse as Karnataka. Coz they don't have tungabhadra, kaveri, mysore, hampi, coorg chickmagalur coffee tea... C'mon, more explanation not reqd I honeztly blv

[@VillageFoodChannelKannada]

Very nice recipe

[@varungowda_c7530]

@@vijayrangarajanramakrishna318 bruh, every 50 kms the language and culture changes in Karnataka

[@laxmikantluckyboss143]

Well said bro nivu heliddu nurakke nuru pratishtha nija

[@yogesh21492]

ನಿಮ್ಮ ವೈವಿಧ್ಯ ವಿವರಣೆಯೂ ತಿಂಡಿಯ ರುಚಿಯನ್ನು ಮತ್ತಷ್ಟು ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸುತ್ತದೆ😋😊

[@immadipulikeshi]

ಬರ್ರಿ ಟ್ರೈ ಮಾಡ್ರಿ Uttara Karnataka people ❤

[@jaswanthreddybora740]

are Kannada people this friendly really ? , I am watching many of these videos , when Kripal asks anything they are very friendly to answer , in this video we can see Praveen offering him to taste , So nice to see such good people .

[@vijayrangarajanramakrishna318]

@Sage Elrond lol

[@shivendradubeer5655]

I am from Hubli and have been in US since 2018, the North Karnataka tour has bought back so many memories from Suvarna Mandir, LEA Canteen, Nakod all of which are on my checklist the next time I am home! Love the series and your candid reviews Sir.

[@basuogi8276]

No overhype,no over acting. Such a genuine food reviewer

[@manumehra929]

Agreed, a genuine story teller, well mannered and delight to watch

[@Kavitha_07]

Love the way you mix with locals wherever you visit 💕 no drama no attitude only Kripal sir could do that 😊

[@udaybhagwat8126]

Theres so much happiness in your videos....

[@HaseeNArT]

😋🤤😋🤤😋🤤 பசிக்கும் போது கலவைச் சோற்றோடு கலந்தே உண்ணால் கடுஞ்சோர்வும் களைந்து போகுமே....

[@Kavitapd]

How beautiful! How nostalgic! I'm from Dharwad, settled in the US for the last 25 years. Every time I visit home, I've to taste all these delicacies! My kids, born and raised in the US are big fans of churumuri, special putani chutney, ballolli khara, jolada wadi (healthy puri bread ) and of course the mirchi! The taste somehow can not be replicated in other parts of the world!

[@jdsurgeon4820]

Dats the beauty of karnataka.. Even smallest places can speak hindi..English and all languages!.. Unlike other states..

[@accuepowerbusinesssystems1101]

North Karnataka traditional food…no words. Missing lots of things after coming to Bangalore

[@purudate4049]

I stay in Maharashatra. We do eat similar poha preparations here. However, these appears appetizing. Thanks for introducing us. Dharwad seems to be food hub of karnataka

[@surajd3797]

except No shengdana in susla. only chana dal

[@praveenkumarreddy.v6823]

Food guru of Karnataka...great explorer of Karnataka food tradition...

[@rakshitbhat2612]

Sir you are the perfect definition of the term "food reviewer".Absolutely love your videos. ❤👍

[@FoodLoversTV]

Thank you, Rakshit, happy you enjoy our work.

[@Sh..Shri-qn9rv]

Wonderful place to enjoy... difficult to get seat..

[@poojasb747]

Nam ಧಾರವಾಡ ನಮ್ಮ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆ ❤️❤️ yar adir pa dhwd ಮಂದಿ

[@shrideviaduge]

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[@KUSH_Joshi]

😎😎 yoo

[@amitshet7721]

Present mam 🙋🏼‍♂️

[@shivakumarpn9303]

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[@satishbashetti744]

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[@revolutionarythinker]

Kripal That's my favourite place, thanks for visiting 👍👍👍👍

[@karnatakaautoelectricalaut7289]

Nice sir good information 👍

[@country_hopper]

This north Karnataka cuisines are best episodes ever!! 💯❣

[@rashmikurli9271]

I have tasted Tuppad Avalakki and Girmit here with my family we enjoyed to eat tuppad avalakki here and taste is supb excellent Thanks alot sir for sharing this experience ನಮ್ಮ ಧಾರವಾಡ ನಮ್ಮ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆ 😋all mouthwatering Dishes 😋😋

[@ArunKumar-vl4vl]

Great work sir. I'm from Kerala but I'm really enjoying these native cuisines from Karnataka as a whole through your channel. It's thoroughly enjoyable how you explain food and how you enjoy eating it.

[@pradeepj7919]

Happy to see u sr, in Dharwad 🎉🎉🎉👌👌👌👌vlog.

[@333sharan]

Wow!!..Such a feeling of nostalgia seeing this video.I grew up in the City of Dharwad before moving to the US 🇺🇸 10 years back.This video bought back fond memories of my childhood.I feel like visiting this place again whenever I visit Bangalore. Reminds me of Etihad Airways which has a tagline "From Abu Dhabi to the World"...You're doing a similar contribution of connecting "Karnataka's Cuisine to the World"!!..Kudos to FLT team for all the hard work they do to bring out such valuable content online!!👌👍..GBY!!...Don't miss to buy or eat the local peda made from Buffalo milk!!....Warm Greetings and Best Wishes from Boston, Massachusetts!!

[@FoodLoversTV]

Thank you, Pavan, happy to learn our work connects you to some great memories of your childhood in Dharwad. We do have an episode on the peda coming up too, stay tuned.

[@333sharan]

@@FoodLoversTV Awesome.Thank you! ❤

[@sps_adda]

We are waiting sir... 😃😃 we are dharawadians

[@MrX-390]

Want to meet u sir where are u staying ??

[@harish.k309]

Great words..🙏🙏

[@reshmasanghvi8192]

I really like the way how you build a rapport with the customers. You are a class way above other food bloggers. You win hands down sir. Respect you. Keep up the good work.

[@abhiseksarkhel5961]

Thanks for cooking traditional foods and feeding the people of Dharwad. 🙏

[@vsrbangalore]

This was the most interactive and inclusive episode I cam across. I had a smile throughout this video & I didnt even realize it! :)

[@basavarajteli8974]

True food lover Lingayat society doing well 😍

[@surjilankalgi6769]

Live the way you present it Sir...

[@svsavadi]

Thank you sir, covering this place. 👍

[@rakeshitagi9352]

LEA is veg-paradise❤️

[@nehalhubballi916]

Best episode hoping for more episodes in dharwad

[@tceterex]

Very happy to see dharwad covered on your channel

[@onlinereviews22]

Sir ur interaction with the locals bring more life to the video.enjoyed the video.

[@IndianFoodFinders]

My wife is from dharwad so have visited this place multiple times, best place for food lovers 😍👍

[@manjulasherkhane8369]

Susalla and Girmit both are different recipes and even tastes different

[@sarojasambrani2168]

L E A canteen is superb, I am from dharwad, visited times with my dad, dad's best eater since his college days, thank you to ur visit, really very happy.

[@ravirajshidling1802]

My favourite 😋 Tuppada avalakki is an antidepressants!!

[@jdsurgeon4820]

North karnataka ppl are very sweet and great hosts actually!! The guy next to kripal is enjoying more than kripal himself

[@rajashekharbyahatti4387]

Thanks a lot Kripal sir for covering Dharwad specially LEA Canteen.

[@Bigbabafoodie]

That bread toast with chutney pudi butter & ketchup is something my mom always makes …. Never knew there was a restaurant/cafe serving this !! So nostalgic 😍

[@jdsurgeon4820]

Dats very common in north india

[@dhrishikaramesha1710]

@@jdsurgeon4820 in north India also?

[@praveenkale3497]

Finally krupal sir is in our city

[@bhumanandamaharaj8177]

I remember I visited this place twice when I used to visit dharwar.

[@kavinash.]

In Kalburgi, Bidar, Bijapur side they call it Susla (Mandakki) but I am surprised to know they call it same in Dharwad too. 😛

[@naveenc277]

Kripal sir expression are awesome Naveen from Chittor

[@shrideviaduge]

Wowwww 😍 Being Dharwadian. Its feel good to see u in my most favourite Canteen.. 😊😊

[@akhilams6898]

Absolutely delightful for us to watch such episodes sir 🙏 You don't shy away from tasting at any eatery be it small or big. You are truly an ambassador of making the food the 'real hero' at every place you visit & also emphasize on the roots of the institution. May god give you more strength, health and longevity to taste and savour more and more flavours that truly define our "Incredible India" ♥️👏👏👏

[@FoodLoversTV]

Thank you, Akhila, grateful for your kind words and your blessings. 🙏🙏

[@UdayKumar-nh5kt]

Yes absolutely correct

[@bindukumarkithoormaat6436]

Greatest video can say Kripal Sir. Interacting with customers and enjoying the food at LEA canteen. Missing Dharwad. 👏👏👏

[@dcmhsotaeh]

Yet another of those Gems with all the now well recognized ingredients in his own menu ( standardized introduction, camaraderie with other customers, his sweet sounding Kannada heard throughout , eloquent english usage, going to the roots of each dish, generous sprinkling of humor etc) now being produced by Mr Kripal on an industrial scale Hard to chose the numero uno amongst his episodes but this dharwad one is soooo super and could well be the top one

[@softgrowl]

Agreed. I too think this episode tops all.

[@amarphatak3642]

Really thankful to you for shown some unheard & unseen dishes to us the viewers like me who is Indian but not from karnataka.

[@vanimuppayyanamath314]

Excellent I love the jolad vadi, this reminds me of my grandmother preparing at home and also that chutney toast which my mother would pack for my school. Truly cherishable

[@rohitshetty3049]

@Kripal sir looks like you have covered different joints in Dharwad Davangere and hubli in short time...best place to savour some mouthwatering evening snacks especially liked the avalakki susla and unique dish of jolada vada... Great Job

[@chetanaa7866]

When I want to go for diet ... Kripals vedio pops up... and being typical North karnataka person cannot resist these dishes

[@vivekmore1865]

Dharwad is Juz ❤️💜💙

[@ushabr3323]

ಧಾರವಾಡ ಮೆಣಸಿನಕಾಯಿ ಬಜ್ಜಿ ತುಂಬಾ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ ನೋಡಿದರೆ ಬಾಯಲ್ಲಿ ನೀರೂರುತ್ತದೆ ಅದರಲ್ಲೂ ನಿಮ್ಮ ವಿವರಣೆ ಕೇಳಿದರೆ ಮೆಣಸಿನಕಾಯಿ ಬಜ್ಜಿ ತಿಂದಷ್ಟೆ ಖುಷಿ ಆಗುತ್ತೆ ಸರ್.

[@FoodLoversTV]

ತುಂಬಾ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು, ಉಷಾ 🙏

[@umrgvn5117]

@@FoodLoversTV Sir, I have a recommendation for you to review one unique shop near Jayanagar which makes cone pizzas..if you are interested, then I will let you know the Place location

[@DEVSINGHRATHORE21]

It is a delightful and humane experience to watch you always. The way you interact with people is mesmerizing and the way you explain culinary delights is one of it's kind. Bless you and Keep progressing!!!!!

[@sriharidevale3036]

Thanks a lot for making our Hubli Dharwad hotels famous.

[@yashasvinerali]

Whenever sm1 would say South Indian breakfast, ppl would mostly say only Dosa & idli but your episodes are helping whole of country to know that within our Karnataka we have so many varieties. What u ate as Vade is Dapati in our Belagavi & prepared in most homes. Good to see it has made way to ur plate via hotel..you r Lucky Sir.Feels so Good & blessed ❤👌👌🙏 Keep rocking Sir.

[@mallikasenthil9803]

So lively, what an articulation sir, feel like need to visit immediately! Also thanks for promoting these kind of restaurants which many not knowing .

[@shivagangahosamath7882]

I am from dharwad.i was so happy, feeling nostalgic

[@soumyar6891]

So so HaPpy to see Kripal sir in "Namma DharwaD".... Its an oldest hotel n we enjoy all thtz served there🙂🙂

[@jdsurgeon4820]

Haha i can totaly relate to boarding school food!!

[@akankshapatwari4167]

A lovely place with sumptuous food. I wish they stuffed their mirchi bhajji. The taste is phenomenal then.

[@Sh..Shri-qn9rv]

We can see the same enthusiasm and love towards the food of kripal since the first episode.. FLT ..team's hardwork reflects on the screen.. thank U all..

[@kavitamahuli8756]

Brings so much of happiness after watching this episode at Dharwads famous eatery.

[@vjp5390]

This is one of favorites in namma Dharwada. One of the best hangout places with cousins n friends. Thank you Kripal sir for making us feel nostalgic.

[@333sharan]

It's famous for milk based sweet called Peda!!

[@mytube40955]

Kripal this video make me happy....what a food😋

[@johnthomas7907]

Kripal's body language .. comfort with the owner and joy of seeing the kitchen .. one gets the idea he enjoyed the place and so can all of us .. the background music also reflects Kripal's and the restaurant's mood.. a restaurant with a buzz means the food is tasty and fresh ... Excellent episode ..

[@rohinikallur8909]

Awsome video sir. The smile on ur face after tasting Jolada vade was nice.. The video makes us a proud Dharwadian..

[@Rakshith.Badiger_Vlogs]

7:19 this is how people from Uttar Karnataka are 💛❤️💛❤️

[@shubhamnimbal692]

Barri unnunu...barri kaihakri....tagori nivu tagori.....helri nivu ond nam guda ne......these r the words i miss in Bangalore......they never welcome here....i must say this....as i experienced..... maybe be urbanization change the mind-set or the expensive food made them to do so....

[@Rakshith.Badiger_Vlogs]

@@shubhamnimbal692 yeah 👍bro

[@shrinivas105]

True..Definitely this quality sets apart from south Karnataka...

[@Rakshith.Badiger_Vlogs]

@@shrinivas105 south Karnataka mindset is more expensive bro

[@vijayrangarajanramakrishna318]

@@shubhamnimbal692 These where all socialism concepts adopted by our older generations with the influence of Russia!!...Current generation loves capitalism with big influence of America!! ..Bangalore embraces and emulates capitalism more than any other city in South!!...this is the reality of 21st century modern timea!!

[@kirankumarteveri2190]

My high school is there in behind this hotel..... ಧಾರವಾಡ ನಮ್ಮ ಊರು👍

[@r.s.dhekale3247]

Sir,u can easily interact wth any person,identify easily by the taste ,of hidden items in any food ....great👍so much,humble and down to earth🙏👍😇

[@csrinivas1276]

Hats off to your research. Yet another iconic place. The thuppada avalakki has stood the test of time. Simple yet so refreshing. Thanks again for the true research and awesome coverage

[@kalyanisailaja8026]

Wah..., sir, what a snack episode.., mouthwatering dishes ummmm...🤗🤗😋😋😋

[@sowmyaraguraman3528]

Thanks a lot to you sir. God bless you with all happiness health and prosperity. Karnataka food is the most underrated cuisine. They think it is sweet sambar only. You have brought out the diversity in our cuisine. Missing all this sitting in Chennai. Yummy 😋. My mouth is already watering 10 mins into the video. You also come in my dreams explaining the food. Your English is so good, never heard anyone explain good with so much passion. Your Kannada is sweet music to my ears. Keep going.

[@vijayrangarajanramakrishna318]

💯👍

[@jdsurgeon4820]

I totally agree sitting in coimbatore

[@padmanabhanmanavazhi34]

Kripal you are doing a wonderful job visiting places and writing about those so its known to all. I have a suggestion like google maps in your page when we give travel destinations will be good if list of places you visited is displayed

[@vishwanathreddy7978]

I have tasted tasted tuppad avalakki and mirchi here, taste is excellent. Really missing that taste🤤🤤

[@prema.s1949]

yes definately i visit l.e.a.canteen when i go to dharwad

[@nonedone]

Waiting for Belgav episode ❤

[@FoodLoversTV]

stay tuned

[@gpstrctet6484]

Sir yesterday I tried tuppad avalakki jolad wada in LEA canteen

[@poornimamohan3876]

Wow wow wow wow wow Super very tasty and mouth watering 👌

[@sriharsha245]

Looks kripalji is not alone....enjoying with frnd...hospitality rules 👌😊👍

[@kris05178]

Love from chennai...yummy north Karnataka cuisine

[@nagarajnayak7929]

One unique aspect about the people of North Karnataka is that they possess a pure heart /soul.. .We love u guys.... Jai Hind.... Hare Krishna

[@shripadkulkarni4766]

Every Wednesday and Saturday morning are treat to watch..yet another excellent mouth watering episode.. Highlight of this Episode: Tuppada Avalakki and Jolada Vade. ❤️to watch

[@rajkurmala4856]

Very good video, this was so intence, new items are shown in the flow, nice editing

[@kannadigaonthemove4771]

Dharwad Mandi ..hit like❤️

[@kanchanabhat7858]

I am from Dharwad, In L E A Canteen all dishes are unique and very very tastey delicious

[@pratap203206]

Hi kripala sir, I'm pratap from Hyderabad, I eagerly wait for your videos everyday, thank you so much you are my English teacher and personality development master, I'm very confidenly speaking with people in English as compared to previous....

[@anoopdeshpande3296]

Kripalji, Susla has one more name to it " toishid churmuri" which means "wet churmuri"

[@shubhamnimbal692]

Susla andra avalakki gaple madtar alri..but ivar yen bhyare annatar.... 😅

[@poonamteachings837]

That expression when you tasted jawala da vade awesome it tells everything 😋. My son is planning to record my expression when I enjoy your videos 📹😀😄😉

[@chetansjce]

please visit all places in North Karnataka. please encourage such local Business. You guys are doing really great. All the very best

[@vijayrangarajanramakrishna318]

Why just North Karnataka say entire state...Small local businesses are all the same as they're spread across towns and don't get so much attention like they do in big cities of Bangalore, Mysore ,Hubli-Dharwad, Mangalore etc!!

[@jeniferkarnel3939]

Oh Sir nice to see you Dharwad.

[@funnystuff4006]

Our DHARWAD 💜🤍🖤🤎💙💚💛🧡❤

[@333sharan]

It's famous in India and Outside India for Peda also!!

[@21dvirgo]

Kripal, what can I say..you have done it again, and as you do always the best!! Great video. Connecting to the local heartbeat of our state! Thank you 👌🙌

[@varunmdvarun3806]

So happy to watching your videos sir ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@vidyutmulki2807]

I enjoyed this episode. You were in full flow. You are the best

[@sharavatikulkarni7145]

Tea is also called as kT,such a nostalgia to watch this Blog. It's all our traditional snacks

[@vijayrangarajanramakrishna318]

KT full form???

[@sharavatikulkarni7145]

Kadak tea

[@nagarajdn7385]

Sir when v went to badami 1976 KT means Congo tea

[@soumyar6891]

Missed to mention about his expression when he tasted the jolad vade with mosaru👌🤩

[@sachinBHOGAVI]

Best episode of NK so far