20 YE OLDE EATERY JOINTS IN BANGALORE YOU MUST VISIT

WITH YOUR FRIENDS!

JANUARY 16, 2016

There are more restaurants in Bangalore

than anywhere else in the entire state! If
you have grown up in the city, you know to
distinguish well between the veteran
restaurants and the hip, new westernised
breweries that have cropped up faster
than a Mcdonalds. This long weekend, get
your friends out to the old and unexplored
hubs in Bangalore that serve as prime
locations for some of the best eater joints
that your parents probably enjoyed dining at during their college days!

1. Janata Hotel, Malleswaram

Located in the hub of South Indian culture,

this hotel is a legend that still lures in
loyalists from all over the city. The masala
dosas here are cooked to perfection and
you will find yourself asking for more. Make
sure you try the Vada masala dosa,
Mangalore Bajji and vada and the coffee
when you get here. not too great on
ambience, but the food is definitely going to distract you from that!

2. MTR-Mavali Tiffin Rooms,

Lalbagh Gate

The original MTR in Bangalore, the place

where it all started for so many loyal South
Indian food lovers! This is the place you
need to go to on a lazy Sunday to indulge
in a good breakfast with your family or your
friends. While here, try out the famous
Masala Dosas and Rava idlis, and couple it
with a steaming hot cup of coffee.

3. Gundappa Hotel, Nagarthpet

Yet another Old and Gold favourite! This
outlet is a sweet shop located in
Nagarthpet, now known as Ram Vilas
Sweets, where you can still buy sweets
that will be weighed out in a bag.
Established in 1932, this has been a
favourite for Bangaloreans for sweets and
snacks. Try out their gulab jamuns,
badushahs and do not miss out on their
khara boondhi with a hot badam milk on
the side.

4. Iyer Mess, Malleswaram

A classic South Indian outlet, the name is

enough for you to anticipate the best kind
of dosas and vadas. Staying true to its
name and locality, this place dishes out
crispy and piping hot food that will get
your mouth watering. Known for it good
prices, this is an ideal place for you come
have lunch, although it could get really
crowded.

5. Sidappa Hotel, Richmond

Road

You might have to wait an hour to get your

food here, but believe it or not, it is worth
the wait completely! Try the rice bath,
Ghee khali dosa and the idlis when you get
here and make sure to take in the vibes of
the crowd around you!

6. Dwarka Bhavan, NR Colony

A restaurant whose very name brings to

ones mind the word; Khali Dosa! The
perfect combination for anyone coming
here will be the filter coffee, a vada and a
Dosa! Go here with your family and let
them relish the fluffy dosas and the rava
vadas.

7. Food Street, VV Puram

If you are a college student who is looking
for a good way to spend less cash on great
food, then you need to go here. This place
usually comes alive by around 07:00 PM,
and is very crowded during the weekends.
There are several outlets that you can eat
from here and some of the famous ones
here are Shri Vasavi Chatni, Shri Vasavi
Mane tindi, Bajji shop, Dev Sagar and over
15 more!

8. Ganesh Darshan, Jayanagar

Need some amazing coffee? Head to the

Ganesh Darshan outlet in Jayanagar with
your friends and try out their dosas, ragi
rotis and hot coffee! an old joint in this
hub, Ganesh Darshan is frequented by
residents who still remember it from the
time it was called Dose Camp. Try their
famous Benares Dosas, curd vadas and
masala dosas while you are here.
9. Brahmins Coffee Bar
Basvanagudi
Imagine having an amazing meal in just
less than 100 bucks? The original and
oldest outlet of Brahmins can be found
here at Basvanagudi and will surely leave
your taste buds in a tizzy once you get
your hands on their amazing south Indian
food! Kara Bath, coffee, tea, vadas and
idlis are the highlight here. They are
always crowded and their menu is small, but rest assured, the food is excellent!
10. VB Bakery, Sajjan Rao
Circle
A place where you need to go to with your
Grandparents, because they probably
took you there when you were just a
toddler! A bakery known for its delicious
Indian sweets, congress bun, coconut
barfi, plum cakes and honey cakes among
many others, VB Bakery is one of the
oldest bakeries in Bangalore and to this
date, serves delicious khara biscuits, masala buns and dumroot.
11. New Modern Hotel, Minerva
Circle
Located between SajjanRao Circle and
Minerva Circle in VV Puram, New Modern
Hotel is a legend amongst folks who have
stayed in Bangalore since many years
back! Their ambience is simple and their
Masala Dosas are a whole league apart!
Once again, a south Indian restaurant that
takes you back to childhood days!
12. Koshys, St. Marks road
This weekend, why not visit a restaurant
that Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru dined in?
Koshys is a legendary restaurant whose
location you just cannot miss! A relic of
Old Bangalore, tyou need to visit this
restaurant just to indulge in their
signature fish curry and rice. The place is
also known for serving good breakfast.
13. Airlines Hotel, Lavelle
Road
Once again, a feasible restaurant that
reminds you of school days! Airlines hotel
is a must visit if you love a blend of both
North Indian and South Indian cuisine. Go
for an early morning walk in Cubbon Park
and head to this outlet for some poori
bajji, channa batoora and Khara Bath to
make your day awesome! A perfect place
to catch up with friends for a mini college reunion!
14. Central Tiffin Room,
Malleswaram
Masala Dosas with butter or without?
Having options like these are heaven! Also
known as Sri Sagar, CTR has been
declared as the place you need to go to if
you want to taste the citys best Dosas. Be
prepared for a massive crowd of people
trying to get their order, but it is worth it.
Try their Benne Masala dosa, bondas and
pooris when you get here. Heads up: take an auto or a cab to the place as the
parking is challenging.
15. Veena Stores,
Malleswaram
The oldest food joint in Malleswaram, head
here if you enjoy authentic pongal and
Puliyogare. The vadas and dosas here are
always hot and the ambince is loud and
energetic! Get here early on a weekend
and relish the food.

16. Vidyarthi Bhavan, Basvanagudi

This outlet was opened initially as a
studens eatery (hence, the name) and has
been in operation ever since 1943,
dazzling people with their hot and
delicious dosas, vadas and idlis. the rava
vade, khara bath which will leave you
spellbound. Make sure to try their puri
saagu and uddina vade too, but most
importantly, try the Dosa!

17. Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara

Coffee Bar, Banashankari
Pocket friendly and you will get unlimited
chutney here! An old and gold outlet in
Banshankari, this place is crowded all the
time and has excellent breakfast options
you can try out!
18. Sri Jayalakshmi Bakery,
Lalbagh Road
Located next to the Pharmacy College at
Lalbagh Road, this bakery is famous for
its hot and soft sweets and cakes and its
incessant crowd. Fortunately, there is
good paring space here, and you must
visit this old timer in Bangalore if you
have a sweet tooth!

19. Ranganna Military Hotel,

Jayanagar
A perfect place to visit for some good old
military style food. the menu here is truly
mouth watering. You can try the amazing
chicken fry, ragi mudde, mutton leg soup,
lemon squeezed rasam, mutton keema
balls, chicken chilli, parotha and more for
a heavy weekend lunch at a good price!
20. Gowdara Muddu Mane, Kanakapura Rd
The old timer restaurant is located at a
pretty unconventional location and its
best to explore when you are planning
that long road trip for the weekend. The
place is known for its true and authentic
Kannada cuisine and amazing home
made style kheema dishes.

21. Sri Guru Kottureswara

Davanegere Benne Dosa,
Basvanagudi
The best place in Bengaluru to dig into
the legendary Davenegere Benne Masala
Dosa, this outlet is a small roadside
eatery that serves this dosa to its hungry
customers, along with paddus, coffee,
mirchi bajji and much more!
USERS PICKS:
1. Komalas Refreshments,
Frazer town

Although the old building was

demolished, there is another branch that
has opened right next to this age old
favourite establishment. One of those
joints that has not lost its flavour and
style with time. You must try everything
on their menu if you get a chance; especially their Ghee masala dosas and
coffee.

2. Udupi Krishna Bhavan,

Basavanagudi

If you enjoy eating authentic south

Indian food from plantain leaves, then
this is the place for you to go.
A favourite for those who dont mind a
little self-service, this place has excellent
dosas, vadas and the splendid thalis as
well.