Food in Bengaluru

Street food and local eats in Bengaluru

  • Airlines Hotel

    Lavelle Road favorite with open air garden seating, known for its South Indian tiffins and relaxed old Bengaluru vibe.

  • Brahmin's Coffee Bar

    Shankarapuram favorite known for its filter coffee and soft idli vada, a beloved Bengaluru breakfast spot for decades.

  • Central Tiffin Room

    Malleswaram landmark renowned for its butter soaked benne masala dosa, a Bengaluru breakfast favorite since the 1920s.

  • MTR

    Iconic Lalbagh Road institution since 1924, celebrated for its rava idli and traditional South Indian breakfast experience.

  • Veena Stores

    Malleswaram budget favorite known for its quick, no frills breakfast and famously affordable idli, vada, and khara bath.

  • Vidyarthi Bhavan

    Iconic Basavanagudi eatery famous for its crispy masala dosa, running since 1943 and beloved by generations of Bengaluru locals.

Must-Try Dishes in Bengaluru

Local food specialties and traditional favourites

Masala Dosa

South Indian

Crisp dosa with spiced potato filling and chutney-sambar sides.

Bisi Bele Bath

Karnataka

Hearty lentil-rice dish with vegetables and aromatic masala.

Ragi Mudde

Karnataka

Nutritious finger-millet staple served with spicy gravies.

Filter Coffee

South Indian

Strong South Indian decoction coffee with milk froth.

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