Mangaluru: Is iconic 100-yr-old Pereira Hotel shut down permanent or temporary?


Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Jul 31: Will the iconic 100-year-old Hotel Pereira, also known as Inasam’s Hotel, be closed temporarily or permanently? Hotel Pereira has been a household name for food lovers, renowned for its typical Mangalorean Catholic cuisine.

Hotel Pereira was started way back in 1921 by Ignatius Pereira, and since then, it has reached a benchmark in the hotel industry. When it comes to cuisine and quality, Hotel Pereira always stands out, attracting a majority of customers from various places.

Established in 1921, it primarily catered to the homely ‘sheethkady’ (fish curry and rice) and other traditional Mangalorean Catholic food cooked on firewood, giving it a distinct homemade flavor. It has stood the test of time by maintaining its old-world charm while catering to new market demands. This quality has made Pereira’s a household name in the entire district and far beyond for the last 100 years. Older generations of Mangalureans from all over the world still speak fondly of their yesteryear meals at Pereira’s, which were delicious and affordable.

Every individual in Mangaluru or from outside Mangaluru has a memorable story to share about Hotel Pereira, as the name itself is an emotion to food lovers.

Pereira’s Restaurant, as it is now called, has stood tall and survived the vagaries of the business climate. This is one of the few ventures started by the old Mangalurean Catholic community that has kept the ideals and motto of its founder through the generations. It continues to satisfy those longing for authentic Mangalorean food while catering to the taste buds of the new generation. Their cuisine is a testimony to Pereira’s adaptation with the times. It not only continues the legacy and dream of its founder but, with its multi-cuisine menu, now caters to a wider customer base.

Many NRIs returning from abroad often head back to the hotel for its tasty meals and to grab a bit of nostalgia. Even as new hotels and restaurants spread across the city, this eatery has, and will continue to have, its share of regular, loyal patrons.

When Daijiworld contacted the owner, it remained unclear whether the hotel will be closed permanently or temporarily. There is also the possibility of reopening Hotel Pereira under a completely different management.

The legacy of Hotel Pereira, which has been functioning for three generations, might come to an end.

 

 

 

 

  

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  • Albert Rodrigues, Mangalore/Dubai

    Thu, Aug 01 2024

    Jul 31 2024 is the feast of Saint Ignatius Loyola because of whom you have Saint Aloysius College and Fatima Retreat House in Mangalore. How many Mangys know and acknowledge that? Inasam was Mr. Ignatius Pereira. Salutes. Great dukramaas place.

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  • Herman, Mulki / Mumbai

    Thu, Aug 01 2024

    Requesting a good entrepreneur from Mangalore to come forward and take up running of this ICONIC restaurant and continue the legacy of Legend the late Ignatius Pereira. He will surely receive the full support of our Mangalorean community.

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  • Lancy Vas and Lydia Dias, Kombody house / Neerude parish

    Wed, Jul 31 2024

    Our sincere request to the Pereira family. Please do not go away. Reconsider and restart. You have come a long way with praise from every mouth who have eaten in your place. Our blessings prayers and all the best wishes. Surely many many people support like what we feel.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai-Mangalauru

    Wed, Jul 31 2024

    Good request!! If it was owned by some business oriented community, they would have pretty much leveraged on the name and taken this name to places......! ☺️🙏

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai-Mangalauru

    Wed, Jul 31 2024

    Excellent local brand & goodwill created by the founder along with first mover advantage has been lost; checkout the track record of Mysore Cafe of Matunga, Mumbai which Mukesh Ambani used to frequent during his college days at UDCT☺️🙏

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  • Sunil, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 31 2024

    With mass exodus of konkani youth to canada and US , this is the state of catholic enterprises....this hotel is just an example

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  • Jossie Mascarenhas, Bajpe

    Wed, Jul 31 2024

    A very nostalgic spot. Hope it will not close down permanently 🙏🙏

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  • Rita, Germany

    Wed, Jul 31 2024

    Think they might modernise according to present times and open.I too remember it eating there a simple midday meal in 60s.They would have announced if closing for ever.Was a good place to carry meals to patients from Wenlock hospital.Hope they will open it modernized and clean and specious

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  • OSWALD VAZ, THOTTAM/ BAHRAIN.

    Wed, Jul 31 2024

    My mother always used to tell me that, when i was admitted to hospital in Mangalore in my Childhood ( 7 years or so ). I used to eat nicely the food brought from Pereira Hotel. But i neither remember the food nor its taste.

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  • Manohar, Udupi

    Wed, Jul 31 2024

    When in Mangalore readily cooked dukra maas and idli when hungry gives double taste.

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  • Harry Dsouza, Kambla Gardens , Bondel Mangaluru

    Thu, Aug 01 2024

    True! With spirit of the day!!!😄

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  • Ananda Moorthi., Thokkottu,575017.

    Wed, Jul 31 2024

    Good taste

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Wed, Jul 31 2024

    We will miss Ignatius Pereira ...

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai-Mangalauru

    Wed, Jul 31 2024

    Uncle 😄 what are you talking??

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Thu, Aug 01 2024

    Pork Sorpotel was Awesome ...

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  • Hindu, kudla

    Wed, Jul 31 2024

    Hope they reopen- lots of great memories! Thanks to Pereira family .

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