A Guide: Eating out in Bangalore

dailydriver · 1st March 2023, 18:25

A nice way of announcing to the regulars and old timers of CTR (Sri Sagar) that Bonda Soup is back on the menu.

https://youtu.be/a89j4KtE0sA

NPV · 4th March 2023, 13:05

Met an old friend after decades and another friend from HSR Layout recommended this place for breakfast - Shree Muthahalli Veg on 19th Main, HSR layout. Place did not disappoint, I tried the Rava idly and Ghee Dosa both were nice.
I was told the more authentic Karnataka dishes like Ragi mudde, etc are good, that's for another visit probably at lunch time

sachinayak · 4th March 2023, 18:54

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Originally Posted by NPV

Met an old friend after decades and another friend from HSR Layout recommended this place for breakfast - Shree Muthahalli Veg on 19th Main, HSR layout. Place did not disappoint, I tried the Rava idly and Ghee Dosa both were nice.
I was told the more authentic Karnataka dishes like Ragi mudde, etc are good, that's for another visit probably at lunch time

Am a regular at this place (twice daily) for my black coffee. Their breakfast/snack items are quite good. Love their sambar, not sweet like most other places. Wife loves their Thatte Idlis while I love their Vada and Rava Dosa.

thirugata · 12th March 2023, 09:49

Visited Arya's Kitchen , HSR layout yesterday. Tried Sabudana vada and kothimbir vadi. Good authentic taste. Yesterday's experience has motivated me to try their break fast menu on one of the days.

Also visited the Haldiram's new restaurant that has opened in HSR layout, near BDA complex. To start with, had to wait for 30 mins for a table. At the end it turned out to be complete waste of time and money. This place is just hype and nothing more. Chats in my neighbourhood darshinis taste better and they cost less than half.

KrisTvpm · 13th March 2023, 19:06

Those familiar with Whitefield, specifically borewell road can try "Chowki" - a multicuisine restaurant near nallurahalli/borewell junction, above "Udupi foodhub" - nothing fancy, no liquor, quite tasty spread of N.Indian/coastal Karnataka fare. Found the offerings quite appealing to the tastebuds

TorqueyTechie · 20th March 2023, 17:57

A few days back we had been to Citrus trail cafe on the outskirts of Bangalore (Shivanahalli. location here). A very quaint place to enjoy reasonably good food (love the coffee/tea, veg momos, and the fresh-cut fries) along with a good walk around their property. There is also a small pond with a few benches around it to sit and enjoy the sunset.

Sharing a few pics of the place.

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P.S: No pets allowed & no alcohol. Recommended to reserve the table before visiting (they allow visits in the morning and evening). Also, there are bound to be some couples involved in PDA. Just thought of giving a fair warning.

ninjatalli · 20th March 2023, 19:21

Punjabi (Dhaba) food aficionados - do give Manjit Da Dhaba, Frazer Town (location) a try. Kind of a hole-in-the-wall outlet with limited menu options but nevertheless excellent options. Completely veg (unfortunately), but the food is lip-smacking for sure.

We found it by chance one day and now we keep going back whenever the urge for good, homely-type punjabi food comes up. The food doesn't feel heavy at all and it is light on the wallet too.

ValarMorghulis · 3rd April 2023, 14:40

Question to Bengalureans:
Asked a friend about best Mysore Pak and she told that Sri Venkateshwara Sweetmeat Stall at JP Nagar is the OG and best in town.

Prices:
Sri Venkateshwara Sweetmeat Stall: Rs.1400/ kg (Zomato Delivery)

Nandini: Rs.440/ kg (from the shop in HSR)
Anand: Rs. 800/ kg (Zomato Delivery)

Question: Is the stuff from Sri Venkateshwara Sweetmeat Stall worth the premium?

puntra800 · 3rd April 2023, 16:00

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Originally Posted by ValarMorghulis

Question to Bengalureans:
Asked a friend about best Mysore Pak and she told that Sri Venkateshwara Sweetmeat Stall at JP Nagar is the OG and best in town.

Prices:
Sri Venkateshwara Sweetmeat Stall: Rs.1400/ kg (Zomato Delivery)

Nandini: Rs.440/ kg (from the shop in HSR)
Anand: Rs. 800/ kg (Zomato Delivery)

Question: Is the stuff from Sri Venkateshwara Sweetmeat Stall worth the premium?

Looks like Sri Venkateshwara Sweetmeat Stall has split into two, the way to identify is the blue packaging and the red packaging. Initially I was also under the impression that both are same later I found out the red packaging one is the OG and it is in Balepet and Malleshwaram. The Blue Packaging one has a factory in Yelechenahalli(Personally I did not like the taste of the sweets bought from their factory). If you are ever planning to pack some sweets from the balepet store please carry extra packaging material as the ghee just finds a way to come out of the packaging every single time.

mazda4life · 3rd April 2023, 19:15

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Originally Posted by ValarMorghulis

Question: Is the stuff from Sri Venkateshwara Sweetmeat Stall worth the premium?

My preference would always be the Gundappa hotel in City Market area, Sri Venkateshwara is too overrated IMO.

dailydriver · 3rd April 2023, 19:54

Never one to buy sweetmeats from fancy establishments, I wouldn't be the right person to comment on their prices. However, with good quality ghee costing a bomb nowadays, all related eatables are likely to cost significantly more.

While on the issue of prices, the Bengaluru Hotel Owners' Association is in the process of hiking prices of all food items because of rising input costs. Although unlikely to be of much significance for readers of this thread, the hikes will certainly be a cause of concern for the aam junta.

PS: It seems funny that while another thread on the forum is deliberating on the issue of How rich is actually rich?, we are splitting hairs about peanuts in here!

Nothing wrong, just saying.

tj123 · 3rd April 2023, 21:08

Fraser Town (Mosque Road -MM Road) is currently hosting a Ramadan food festival where non-vegetarian enthusiasts can come and savour the delicacies. Despite the steep prices in comparison to regular times, the atmosphere was bustling and lively, as evidenced by the huge turnout last weekend.

MysticMind · 3rd April 2023, 21:21

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Originally Posted by TorqueyTechie

After a long time, this Sunday I had been to Udupi Sri Krishna Bhavan @Gandhi bazaar for breakfast. Took Vada, Sagu Masala dose and Coffee. Coffee was best of the lot so much so that I took a second helping. Sagu masala dose while good had too much oil dripping which I didn't like while my friends loved it. Place was quite full at 8:30 on a Sunday morning. Road work is still not completed and vehicles have to parked elsewhere.

This is one of my favorite place for Masale dose, Uppittu and coffee. If you have not tried already, try their weekend meals as well. Really scrumptuous.

whitewing · 9th April 2023, 08:09

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Originally Posted by ValarMorghulis

.. Is the stuff from Sri Venkateshwara Sweetmeat Stall worth the premium?

Yes it is. make sure you buy it from the Balepete shop.

masin4 · 9th April 2023, 09:04

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Originally Posted by tj123

Fraser Town (Mosque Road -MM Road) is currently hosting a Ramadan food festival where non-vegetarian enthusiasts can come and savour the delicacies. Despite the steep prices in comparison to regular times, the atmosphere was bustling and lively, as evidenced by the huge turnout last weekend.

True that prices are double from usual for some reason , be careful of rain though no shade exists.

4th March 2023, 13:05	#4157
NPV Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 7,522 Thanked: 11,188 Times	Re: A Guide: Eating out in Bangalore Met an old friend after decades and another friend from HSR Layout recommended this place for breakfast - Shree Muthahalli Veg on 19th Main, HSR layout. Place did not disappoint, I tried the Rava idly and Ghee Dosa both were nice. I was told the more authentic Karnataka dishes like Ragi mudde, etc are good, that's for another visit probably at lunch time Last edited by NPV : 4th March 2023 at 13:08.
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12th March 2023, 09:49	#4159
thirugata BHPian Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Mangalore Posts: 311 Thanked: 2,727 Times	Re: A Guide: Eating out in Bangalore Visited Arya's Kitchen , HSR layout yesterday. Tried Sabudana vada and kothimbir vadi. Good authentic taste. Yesterday's experience has motivated me to try their break fast menu on one of the days. Also visited the Haldiram's new restaurant that has opened in HSR layout, near BDA complex. To start with, had to wait for 30 mins for a table. At the end it turned out to be complete waste of time and money. This place is just hype and nothing more. Chats in my neighbourhood darshinis taste better and they cost less than half. Last edited by thirugata : 12th March 2023 at 09:51.
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13th March 2023, 19:06	#4160
KrisTvpm BHPian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 202 Thanked: 713 Times	Re: A Guide: Eating out in Bangalore Those familiar with Whitefield, specifically borewell road can try "Chowki" - a multicuisine restaurant near nallurahalli/borewell junction, above "Udupi foodhub" - nothing fancy, no liquor, quite tasty spread of N.Indian/coastal Karnataka fare. Found the offerings quite appealing to the tastebuds
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20th March 2023, 17:57	#4161
TorqueyTechie Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,131 Thanked: 2,431 Times	Re: A Guide: Eating out in Bangalore A few days back we had been to Citrus trail cafe on the outskirts of Bangalore (Shivanahalli. location here). A very quaint place to enjoy reasonably good food (love the coffee/tea, veg momos, and the fresh-cut fries) along with a good walk around their property. There is also a small pond with a few benches around it to sit and enjoy the sunset. Sharing a few pics of the place. P.S: No pets allowed & no alcohol. Recommended to reserve the table before visiting (they allow visits in the morning and evening). Also, there are bound to be some couples involved in PDA. Just thought of giving a fair warning.
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20th March 2023, 19:21	#4162
ninjatalli Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,026 Thanked: 17,780 Times View My Garage	Re: A Guide: Eating out in Bangalore Punjabi (Dhaba) food aficionados - do give Manjit Da Dhaba, Frazer Town (location) a try. Kind of a hole-in-the-wall outlet with limited menu options but nevertheless excellent options. Completely veg (unfortunately), but the food is lip-smacking for sure. We found it by chance one day and now we keep going back whenever the urge for good, homely-type punjabi food comes up. The food doesn't feel heavy at all and it is light on the wallet too.
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3rd April 2023, 14:40	#4163
ValarMorghulis BHPian Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Bangalore Posts: 414 Thanked: 3,880 Times	Re: A Guide: Eating out in Bangalore Question to Bengalureans: Asked a friend about best Mysore Pak and she told that Sri Venkateshwara Sweetmeat Stall at JP Nagar is the OG and best in town. Prices: Sri Venkateshwara Sweetmeat Stall: Rs.1400/ kg (Zomato Delivery) Nandini: Rs.440/ kg (from the shop in HSR) Anand: Rs. 800/ kg (Zomato Delivery) Question: Is the stuff from Sri Venkateshwara Sweetmeat Stall worth the premium?
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3rd April 2023, 19:54	#4166
dailydriver Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: KA09 Posts: 1,269 Thanked: 7,773 Times	Re: A Guide: Eating out in Bangalore Never one to buy sweetmeats from fancy establishments, I wouldn't be the right person to comment on their prices. However, with good quality ghee costing a bomb nowadays, all related eatables are likely to cost significantly more. While on the issue of prices, the Bengaluru Hotel Owners' Association is in the process of hiking prices of all food items because of rising input costs. Although unlikely to be of much significance for readers of this thread, the hikes will certainly be a cause of concern for the aam junta. PS: It seems funny that while another thread on the forum is deliberating on the issue of How rich is actually rich?, we are splitting hairs about peanuts in here! Nothing wrong, just saying.
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3rd April 2023, 21:08	#4167
tj123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BLR Posts: 1,166 Thanked: 704 Times	Re: A Guide: Eating out in Bangalore Fraser Town (Mosque Road -MM Road) is currently hosting a Ramadan food festival where non-vegetarian enthusiasts can come and savour the delicacies. Despite the steep prices in comparison to regular times, the atmosphere was bustling and lively, as evidenced by the huge turnout last weekend.
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