If you’re planning a trip to Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, be ready to fall in love-not just with its pleasant weather and garden-lined avenues, but also with its vibrant food scene! From legendary breakfast joints to buzzing street food lanes and iconic filter coffee stops, the city has it all. 🥘
Here’s your ultimate guide to the best foods to try in Bangalore and exactly where to find them. We’re not just telling you what to eat-we’re telling you how to get there, what to expect, and why it deserves a spot on your must-eat list.
Top Foods to try in Bangalore are:
1. Benne Dosa at CTR (Central Tiffin Room), Malleshwaram
What’s Special?
Benne Dosa translates to butter dosa, and boy, is it indulgent! Crisp, golden-brown, and slathered with a generous dollop of white butter, this dosa is served with spicy chutney and sagu. CTR has been dishing these out since the 1940s and still has crowds waiting every morning.
Where to Find It:
📍 Central Tiffin Room (CTR), Malleshwaram, 7th Cross, Margosa Road
🕘 Open: 7 AM to 12:30 PM, 4 PM to 9 PM (Closed on Mondays)
How to Reach:
Take the Green Line Metro to Sampige Road station. From there, it’s a short 10-minute auto ride or a leisurely walk to CTR.
2. Filter Coffee at Brahmin’s Coffee Bar, Basavanagudi ☕
What’s Special? 🤩
This isn’t just coffee-it’s an emotion. Strong, piping hot, and perfectly balanced with frothy milk and a dash of chicory, Bangalore-style filter kaapi is best enjoyed at iconic joints like Brahmin’s. Pair it with their pillowy-soft idlis and coconut chutney-pure bliss!
Where to Find It:
📍 Brahmin’s Coffee Bar, Ranga Rao Road, Basavanagudi
🕘 Open: 6:30 AM to 12 PM & 3:30 PM to 7 PM (Closed on Sundays)
How to Reach:
Hop on the Purple Line Metro and get down at National College Station. Take a short auto ride or walk 1.5 km to the cafe.
3. Mangalore Buns at New Krishna Bhavan, Malleshwaram
What’s Special? 🤩
Mangalore Buns are deep-fried banana puris that are slightly sweet and incredibly soft. Served with coconut chutney and sambar, it’s an unusual yet unforgettable breakfast item.
Where to Find It:
📍 New Krishna Bhavan, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram
🕘 Open: 7:30 AM to 9 PM
How to Reach:
Take the Green Line Metro to Sampige Road station. It’s a short walk from there.
4. Shawarma & Rolls at Frazer Town Street Food Lane
What’s Special?
When the sun sets in Bangalore, Frazer Town lights up with mouthwatering aromas. From juicy shawarmas and chicken seekh rolls to spicy paya soup and smoky grilled kebabs, this place is heaven for meat lovers.
Where to Find It:
📍 MM Road & Mosque Road, Frazer Town
🕘 Street food stalls open from 6 PM to 11 PM
How to Reach:
Take a cab or auto from Baiyappanahalli Metro Station (Purple Line). It’s about a 15-minute drive.
5. Donne Biryani at Shivaji Military Hotel, Jayanagar
What’s Special? 🤩
Donne Biryani is a Bangalore original-short-grain rice cooked with spices, ghee, and tender meat, served in eco-friendly donne (areca palm) leaves. Shivaji Military Hotel is the place for this fiery, flavourful delight.
Where to Find It:
📍 Shivaji Military Hotel, Jayanagar 9th Block
🕘 Open: 7 AM to 3 PM (Get there early-it sells out!)
How to Reach:
Take the Green Line Metro to Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road station. It’s a short 10-minute auto ride to the hotel.
6. Masala Puri & Chaats at VV Puram Food Street
What’s Special?
Ask any Bangalorean where to go for chaat, and they’ll send you to VV Puram Food Street. The masala puri, avarekai dosa, and fire dosas are just the beginning. Don’t forget to try the floating pani puri too!
Where to Find It:
📍 VV Puram Food Street (Thindi Beedi), Visveswarapuram
🕘 Open: 6 PM to 11 PM
How to Reach:
Get down at Lalbagh Metro Station (Green Line) and take a short auto ride or walk 1.5 km to reach food heaven.
7. Bisi Bele Bath at MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Room), Lalbagh
What’s Special? 🤩
A Karnataka classic, Bisi Bele Bath is a hot, tangy, and spicy rice dish cooked with lentils and veggies. MTR’s version is legendary, especially when paired with their rava idli and famous filter coffee.
Where to Find It:
📍 MTR, Lalbagh Road, Near Lalbagh West Gate
🕘 Open: 6:30 AM – 11 AM, 12:30 PM – 8:30 PM
How to Reach:
Take the Green Line Metro to Lalbagh Station. It’s just a 5-minute walk to the MTR.
8. Obbattu (Holige) at Holige Mane, Malleshwaram
What’s Special? 🤩
Obbattu, a traditional sweet flatbread filled with jaggery and dal (or coconut), is a must-try during festivals-but in Bangalore, you can get it fresh daily at Holige Mane. They even have fusion versions like chocolate obbattu and dry fruit holige.
Where to Find It:
📍 Holige Mane, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram
🕘 Open: 10 AM to 10 PM
How to Reach:
Green Line Metro to Sampige Road. Holige Mane is right outside the station exit.
9. Vada Pav at Hari Super Sandwich, Jayanagar
What’s Special?
Who says you need to go to Mumbai for a good vada pav? Hari Super Sandwich serves spicy, crunchy vada pavs and creative sandwich combinations with local flair-think corn-cheese-masala toast with a side of chutney.
Where to Find It:
📍 Hari Super Sandwich, Jayanagar 3rd Block
🕘 Open: 10:30 AM to 9 PM
How to Reach:
Get off at Jayanagar Metro Station (Green Line). It’s a 10-minute walk from there.
10. Set Dosa at Vidyarthi Bhavan, Gandhi Bazaar
What’s Special?
Fluffy, cloud-like set dosas paired with a generous helping of coconut chutney and sagu. The vibe at Vidyarthi Bhavan is old-school, and you’ll often see waiters carrying trays stacked 10 dosas high!
Where to Find It:
📍 Vidyarthi Bhavan, Gandhi Bazaar, Basavanagudi
🕘 Open: 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM & 2 PM to 8 PM (Closed on Fridays)
How to Reach:
Purple Line Metro to National College Station. A short walk will take you there.
Final Tips Before You Eat Your Way Through Bangalore:
- 💳 Most local eateries are cash-only or UPI-carry both.
- 🚇 Bangalore Metro is your friend-beat the traffic!
- 🛵 For further spots or food street hopping, autos and Rapido bikes are a quick fix.
- ⏰ Reach popular places early-especially breakfast joints and military hotels-to avoid long queues.
Hungry Already?
Bangalore’s food scene is all about rich flavours, heartfelt cooking, and iconic eateries that have stood the test of time. Whether you’re a vegetarian,a meat lover, or a chaat aficionado, this city serves a platter for everyone.
Let your tastebuds lead the way-and don’t forget to sip on that heavenly filter kaapi between bites!
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