Maidan mornings since 1945
A Kolhapur institution steps from Mahalaxmi Temple and the historic wrestling ground — where locals queue for misal before the city fully stirs.
Heritage guides place Khasbag Misal at the heart of Khasbag Maidan lore since 1945 — the same era when Kolhapur's kushti culture and temple pilgrims shaped this neighbourhood's rhythm. The stall sits on MH SH 116, in the shadow of the maidan where wrestlers once trained and devotees still walk to Mahalaxmi.
This is not delicate café misal — it is Kolhapuri in spirit: a deep, spicy kat (tarri), generous usal, crisp cut wada, chopped onion and farsan, and soft pav to soak every last drop. Regulars know their order by heart; newcomers learn why the city's misal map always leads back to Khasbag.
Visit us
- Address
- Khasbag Maidan, MH SH 116, Kolhapur, Maharashtra — near Mahalaxmi Temple & the wrestling maidan (Khasbag)
- Hours
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Generally 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM daily
Closed Wednesdays (per local listings — confirm before you travel)
Peak breakfast and evening crowds; arrive early for shorter queues. - Landmarks
- Mahalaxmi Temple · Khasbag wrestling ground · SH 116 corridor through old Kolhapur
- Getting here
- Central Kolhapur — auto-rickshaw from railway station or bus stand; ask for Khasbag Misal at the maidan.