Famous food of Bangalore
Benne Masala Dosa
A thick, golden dosa cooked in generous butter, crisp outside and soft within, served with coconut chutney and potato palya.
Idli Vada and Filter Coffee
The classic darshini breakfast, eaten standing, finished with frothy coffee poured between tumbler and dabara.
Bisi Bele Bath
A hearty, tangy rice and lentil dish spiced with a special masala and topped with boondi.
Donne Biryani
A green, herb-forward biryani served in leaf bowls, a speciality of the city's military hotels.
Ragi Mudde
Finger-millet balls eaten with spicy mutton or soppu saaru, a Karnataka staple.
Mysore Pak and Chiroti
Ghee-rich sweets that turn up at every celebration.
Where to eat in Bangalore, neighbourhood by neighbourhood
Basavanagudi and VV Puram
Heritage tiffin rooms and the famous evening food street, packed with dosas, holige and sweet treats.
Malleshwaram
Old Bangalore at its best: crisp dosas, idli shops and quiet temple lanes.
Jayanagar
Military hotels and family restaurants with a loyal local following.
Indiranagar and Koramangala
Cafes, brewpubs, specialty coffee and the city's buzziest nightlife.
MG Road, Church Street and Residency Road
Andhra meals, iconic old cafes and evening hangouts in the city centre.
50 food spots to try in Bangalore
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Famous food of this city
- Vidyarthi Bhavan4.6
Basavanagudi
Crispy benne masala dosa since 1943.
Famous for: Masala Dosa, Filter Coffee
- Veena Stores4.5
Malleshwaram
Soft idlis and khara bath at the counter.
Famous for: Idli, Khara Bath
- Shivaji Military Hotel4.3
Jayanagar
Famous donne biryani since 1924.
Famous for: Mutton Donne Biryani, Chops
- Corner House4.6
Residency Road
Death by Chocolate, a Bangalore ritual.
Famous for: Death by Chocolate, Hot Chocolate Fudge
- VV Puram Food Street4.4
VV Puram
Evening lane of holige, dosa and chaat.
Famous for: Obbattu, Congress Bun
- Hotel Dwaraka4.3
Basavanagudi
Classic darshini for dosa and coffee.
Famous for: Set Dosa, Filter Coffee
- Airlines Hotel4.1
Lavelle Road
Breakfast under the banyan tree.
Famous for: Masala Dosa, Badam Milk
- Koshy's4.3
St Marks Road
Old-world cafe for Kerala stew and appam.
Famous for: Appam Stew, Fish and Chips
- Taaza Thindi4.6
Jayanagar
Standing darshini for button idli.
Famous for: Button Idli, Chow Chow Bath
- Mavalli Tiffin Room Jayanagar4.4
Jayanagar
MTR's beloved second home.
Famous for: Rava Idli, Bisi Bele Bath
- Hari Super Sandwich4.3
Jayanagar
Legendary veg sandwich stall.
Famous for: Masala Sandwich, Cheese Toast
- Sri Sagar4.5
Malleshwaram
Crisp ghee dosa, formerly CTR's twin.
Famous for: Benne Dosa, Kesari Bath
- Lakeview Milk Bar4.2
MG Road
Milkshakes and sundaes since 1930.
Famous for: Mango Milkshake, Sundae
- Nandhini Deluxe4.1
Jayanagar
Andhra meals for the whole city.
Famous for: Andhra Meals, Chicken Biryani
- Hotel Fanoos4.2
Frazer Town
Famous shawarma and Ramzan feasts.
Famous for: Shawarma, Kebab
- Albert Bakery4.3
Frazer Town
Mutton puffs and khova naan.
Famous for: Mutton Puff, Brain Puff
- Thindi Beedi4.2
Basavanagudi
Snack street of dosas and chaat.
Famous for: Paddu, Masala Puri
Must-eat places
- MTR4.5
Lalbagh Road
Legendary rava idli and masala dosa since 1924.
Famous for: Masala Dosa, Rava Idli
- Meghana Foods4.5
Koramangala
Andhra biryani the city queues for.
Famous for: Boneless Biryani, Chilli Chicken
- Nagarjuna4.4
Residency Road
Spicy Andhra meals on banana leaf.
Famous for: Andhra Meals, Chicken Biryani
- Empire Restaurant4.1
Church Street
Late-night ghee rice and kebabs.
Famous for: Ghee Rice, Chicken Kebab
- Truffles4.4
Koramangala
Burgers and steaks for every occasion.
Famous for: All American Burger, Peri Peri Fries
- Brahmin's Coffee Bar4.6
Shankarapuram
Idli vada and chutney, nothing else needed.
Famous for: Idli Vada, Coffee
- CTR4.6
Malleshwaram
Crispy benne masala dosa institution.
Famous for: Benne Masala Dosa, Mangalore Bajji
- Karavalli4.6
Residency Road
Coastal Karnataka seafood fine dining.
Famous for: Kane Rava Fry, Appam Stew
- Rameshwaram Cafe4.5
Indiranagar
Ghee-soaked dosas round the clock.
Famous for: Ghee Podi Idli, Ghee Dosa
- Udupi Sri Krishna Bhavan4.3
Balepet
Old Bangalore Udupi lunch hall.
Famous for: Meals, Masala Dosa
- Kapoor's Cafe4.2
Koramangala
Punjabi comfort food and lassi.
Famous for: Chole Bhature, Lassi
- Mani's Dum Biryani4.3
Sheshadripuram
Tamil style dum biryani.
Famous for: Mutton Biryani, Chicken 65
- Fatima Bakery4.2
Frazer Town
Haleem and kebabs at Ramzan.
Famous for: Haleem, Seekh Kebab
- Gramin4.4
Koramangala
Rustic North Indian veg food.
Famous for: Dal Bati, Sarson Saag
- Oota Bangalore4.5
Whitefield
Karnataka home recipes.
Famous for: Akki Rotti, Mangalore Chicken
- Byg Brewski4.5
Hennur
Massive brewery with big platters.
Famous for: Wings, Hefeweizen
- Smoke House Deli4.3
Lavelle Road
Euro bistro with brunch.
Famous for: Eggs Benedict, Pasta
- Rajdhani Thali4.2
Brigade Road
Unlimited Gujarati thali.
Famous for: Thali, Aamras
Lively cafes & hangouts
- Third Wave Coffee4.4
Koramangala
Buzzy specialty coffee hangout.
Famous for: Latte, Cheesecake
- Toit4.6
Indiranagar
The city's favourite brewpub.
Famous for: Tintin Toit, Wood Fired Pizza
- Dyu Art Cafe4.4
Koramangala
Calm courtyard cafe with art.
Famous for: Cold Brew, Quiche
- Matteo Coffea4.3
Church Street
Busy espresso bar on Church Street.
Famous for: Espresso, Tiramisu
- Blue Tokai4.4
Indiranagar
Single-origin pours and pastries.
Famous for: Pour Over, Almond Croissant
- Glen's Bakehouse4.3
Lavelle Road
Cheerful bakery for cakes and brunch.
Famous for: Red Velvet, Pancakes
- Arbor Brewing Company4.4
Magrath Road
Craft beer and lively quiz nights.
Famous for: Brown Ale, Wings
- Cafe Max4.2
MG Road
Rooftop cafe with relaxed evenings.
Famous for: Mocha, Pasta
- Windmills Craftworks4.5
Whitefield
Jazz, books and craft beer.
Famous for: Witbier, Pizza
- Bob's Bar4.2
Indiranagar
Retro bar with cheap fun.
Famous for: Beer, Chilli Chicken
- Hole in the Wall Cafe4.3
Koramangala
Breakfast heaven all day.
Famous for: Waffles, Big Breakfast
- Pecos4.2
Brigade Road
Classic rock pub since 1989.
Famous for: Beer, Pork Chilli
- The Humming Tree4.3
Indiranagar
Live gigs and rooftop drinks.
Famous for: Cocktail, Fries
- Lot Like Crepes4.2
Koramangala
Sweet and savoury crepes.
Famous for: Nutella Crepe, Chicken Crepe
- Cafe Azzure4.2
MG Road
Rooftop cafe for relaxed evenings.
Famous for: Cappuccino, Sizzler
Street food in Bangalore
VV Puram Food Street is the essential evening stop, with dosas, akki rotti, holige and gulkand treats. Shivajinagar is famous for kebabs and Ramzan night markets.
Late-night eats
Koramangala and Indiranagar keep the energy going with cafes, pubs and late-night biryani counters, though many kitchens close earlier than in other metros.
A one-day Bangalore food trail
7:30 AM
Benne dosa in Basavanagudi
Queue up at a heritage tiffin room for a butter-crisp dosa.
9:00 AM
Idli vada in Malleshwaram
Fluffy idlis and filter coffee from an old-school counter.
1:00 PM
Andhra meals or donne biryani
Head to the city centre or Jayanagar for a spicy lunch.
4:30 PM
Specialty coffee
Try a pour-over at an Indiranagar roastery.
7:00 PM
VV Puram Food Street
Graze stall to stall till you are full.
9:30 PM
Brewpub in Koramangala
Craft beer and bar snacks to close the day.
Best time to visit for food: The pleasant climate makes Bangalore a year-round food city. Avarekai (hyacinth bean) season in winter brings a dedicated food festival in Basavanagudi.
Local tips
- Heritage tiffin rooms open early and get crowded on weekends.
- Pay first and collect at many darshinis.
- Traffic is heavy: plan food trails by neighbourhood.
- Military hotels often sell out of popular dishes by mid-afternoon.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bangalore famous for in food?
Benne masala dosa, idli vada with filter coffee, bisi bele bath, donne biryani and Mysore pak.
Where is the best street food in Bangalore?
VV Puram Food Street in the evenings, and Shivajinagar especially during Ramzan.
Which areas are best for cafes in Bangalore?
Indiranagar, Koramangala and the Church Street area.
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