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 one’s 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
Brahmin’s 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.Koshy’s, St. Marks road
This weekend, why not visit a restaurant that Pandit
Jawaharlal Nehru dined in? Koshy’s 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 city’s 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. Komala’s 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.