Khyati Shree

Khyati Shree Instagram – Marata Mess is run by Pradeep Pawar and his family. His forefathers came from Maharashtra and settled here in Mysore during the British Era. His dadaji used to work in the silk industry set up by Wodeyar Raja of Mysore. They have been living in Mysore for 120 years but are still very close to their Marathi roots. The menu is a mix of Mysorean and Marathi flavours. My favourite picks were Fish Fry with red chutney and Marathi Keema Balls (both dry and gravy versions). The Mutton Biryani and Raggi Mudde here is also very popular. The loud chatter and banter among the almost all women staff is refreshing. The work culture here is very lively, you see male and female workers joking, coordinating, directing, talking and laughing together and you wonder why should it be so difficult for men and women to work together. I am used to River Fishes, so just a heads up for folks who come from coastal areas, here you will only find Catla fish fries. The price of food here is so cheap that I had to ask why, he said the cost of labour here is cheap as well, so they keep the price low. Also they don’t spend on marketing or advertisement and have nothing to do with Swiggy or Zomato, still you will find this place always packed. You will mostly find locals here. Don’t bother to come here for breakfast or dinner because the shop opens from 12 PM to 4 PM only, Mondays off. The staff here is always smiling, at lunch time they take their breaks and all of them sit for lunch and eat the same food at the same benches where guests sit which shows how easy it is to treat your workers with respect if only the business owners have such good intentions. | Posted on 16/Aug/2024 18:34:19