Find Out All About the Food Culture of Bangalore & Try Out These 8 Famous Eateries and 10 Delicious Foods the City Has to Offer (2020)

The social and economic diversity in the city is clearly reflected in Bangalore food. This diversity goes in parallel with the cuisines served here too. You can find South Indian, Muslin, Chinese and North Indian food here. People of Bangalore also love to indulge roadside and street food. In fact, you can find some of the most amazing delicacies of Bangalore in street food only. Thanks to the great variety, it won’t be wrong to call Bangalore a food paradise.

The city is affordable and so is the food here. Like everywhere else, people love eating out. Hence, a crowd is clearly visible at popular food destinations here. When in Bangalore, you should totally try various Udupi restaurants here.

Dal obbattu is also called bele obbattu in Bangalore as bele is the Karnataka word for dal. This is also called Holige and it is prepared out of either chanal dal or toor dal. The recipe of this dish varies according to the regions in Karnataka but people love to enjoy dal obbattu on special occasions.

With the use of flour and dal, this dish is prepared in form of flatbread. There are various ways to sweeten it and some eat it without sweetening. If you are visiting Bangalore, then you should definitely grab some dal obbattu from any street food destination.

Filter Coffee is the life of Bangalore and whether you are someone who belongs to the city or living here for a job or studying, you are going to fall in love with it. The combination of crispy bhaji along with refreshing filter coffee is just unbeatable especially when it is raining in the city.

You can find so many types of bhajis in Bangalore like mirchi bhaji, capsicum bhaji, aloo bonda, etc. Enjoy them with chutney while sipping your filter coffee in the traditional way.

If you want to know about Bangalore specialties then Benne Masala Dosa is your way to go. Butter is called benne in Kannada and this dosa is quite different from the usual Tamil style dosa. It is not very thin and the balance of fluffiness inside and crispiness outside is just perfect. It is prepared with a lot of butter (benne) and hence the name. This masala dosa is served with chutney only and you can find it easily in Bangalore.

Bisi bele bhath translates to hot dal rice but it tastes super different as compared to Northern India. Dal-chawal is a popular North Indian dish but it is served and prepared differently in Karnataka. Their people blend dal, rice and many vegetables together and prepare it like a thick khichdi. This is served with bhujiya, boondi or even chips. The taste is entirely different and it is a super delicious dish. A completely healthy meal, bisi bele bhath is quite loved in Bangalore and you can find it at any local food shop.

If you are a true Bangalorian then you would know that Bangalore food is incomplete without the mention of biryani in it. People in Bangalore are die hard fans of biryani especially donne biryani. Donne are actually the cups made out of giant papaya leaves and the biryani is served in them. The perfect blend of spices, ghee and mint and coriander gives the biryani its true taste. For the people who prefer non-veg, you should definitely try the donne mutton biryani in Bangalore.

Mangalore buns are not the usual buns you'd find anywhere else. In fact, it is a form of puri which is soft and tender and super fluffy to eat. Made out of bananas, they are slightly sweet and eaten with chutney and sambhar. Whether prepared fresh or cold, these buns always taste amazing and are perfect for a quick snack in the city. You can find the perfect Mangalore buns at Chetty’s Corner or any other street food stall in Bangalore.

V V Puram Food Street is the ultimate place to find the best food in Bangalore. If you do not want to go to separate places for various dishes then simply pay a visit to this street and enjoy some of the best street food in Bangalore. From spicy Pav Bhaji to sweet Jalebi and to everyone’s favorite Idli, you can find it all here. Some of the most popular places to visit in this street are Dev Sagar, VB Bakery, Idli Mane, Bhajji Stall and many more. Check out a wide range of sweets, ice creams, savories, fast food, proper meal and everything else on this street in a budget. So, next time when your friends want a treat in Bangalore, you know where to go.

Vasudev Adiga’s or simply Adiga’s in Bangalore is so popular that they have more than 15 outlets located all across the city. The place serves people from 7:30 in the morning to 10:30pm. This place is popular for the breakfast items and thanks to their versatility, South Indian cuisine is not the only option to prefer here. They also serve North Indian and Chinese cuisines along with some amazing fast food options. Their popular offerings are pav bhaji, dahi vada, masala dosa, filter coffee, etc. The place is also quite affordable but the prices are higher than other breakfast places in Bangalore.

If you are tired of eating South Indian food then Hari’s Sandwich Zone might be the perfect solution for you. Also known as Hari Super Sandwich, this place is popular for its innovative sandwich ideas and people love its creations too.

The place remains open from 11 am to 9:30 pm and has great indoor seating space. It can be a perfect place for your group to chill out in the leisure time. The must-try dishes at this place are chocolate sandwich, potato twister, corn sandwich, pani puri, sev puri and others. This is a completely vegetarian space and 200 bucks will be enough for two people here. Try out variety of sandwiches here and spend a great time with your friends.

Central Tiffin Room (CTR) or Sri Sagar Hotel is one of those popular food places that every Bangalore foodie knows about. Extremely famous for their Masala Dosas, this place has been serving food since the last six decades. The place remains open from 7:30 am – 12:30 pm and then from 4 pm to 9 pm. CTR provides great indoor seating options to people and you can find great crowd at all times here, especially at night. The place is popular for its simplicity and same taste since its inception.

People love their butter masala dosas and this popular breakfast place offers a lot of other things too. Their other specialties are filter coffee, tea, crispy vada, kesari bhath, etc. The place is super affordable and you can stuff your tummy for as low as Rs.70 only. If you are visiting Bangalore then pay a visit here for sure.

Brahmin’s Coffee Bar is one of the most remarkable and iconic food establishments in Bangalore. With a history of 52 years, this place starts seeing a crowd from 7:30 in the morning. This small place is operating from years and is now known as the ultimate breakfast destination for people in Bangalore. Located in Basavanagudi, the place remains open from 6 am to 12 noon and then from 3 pm to 7 pm every single day. All you have to spend is Rs.50.

It is definitely the most pocket friendly place of all in the city. Their idlis are definitely to die for. Apart from those, you can also try filter coffee, upma, badam milk and tea here.

As we have already mentioned, Bangalore food is super versatile in terms of cuisines and hence you can find all sorts of fast food and quick bites here. One famous place for the same is Sri Sairam’s chaats and juices. Located in Malleshwaram, this place has the quickest service for the hungry souls. It remains open from 10 am to 10 pm and provides indoor seating facility too. This place is popular for its mouth-watering dahi puri along with a variety of chaats to serve. Some of their most loved items are chips, masala puri, jal-jeera, bhel-puri, sev puri, and of course a number of juices too.

Vidyarthi Bhavan is another breakfast place in Bangalore serving some of the lip-smacking recipes from quite a long time. Their specialty is the South Indian cuisine and thanks to the indoor seating available here, you can always spot people here. This place remains open from 6:30 am to 11:30 am and then from 2 pm to 8 pm. People generally prefer this place for their early morning timings. Some of the most popular things to try here are filter coffee, rava vada, khara bhath, masala dosa and maddur vada. It is a super affordable legendary outlet where you can stuff your tummy for only Rs.70-100 easily.

If you are done eating fast food and savory items then you should better go to Lakeview Milkbar. Operating since decades, this ice cream parlor has several outlets in the city. It remains open from 9 am to 12 am and you can always find a rush here. Popular for their desserts and ice creams, you are going to love their cozy ambience. In fact, it is one of the most loved place for youth here. The best items you can try here are butterscotch ice cream, hot chocolate fudge and milk shake. You can also try their sandwiches and burgers. It is a perfect place for your sweet cravings.

Not only the savory items, but when in Bangalore, famous sweets are must-try as well. Bangalore is a perfect place for foodies whether it is about lip-smacking spicy dishes or mouthwatering desserts and sweets. Here is a quick guide about some of the most popular and iconic sweet shops in Bangalore and their most popular sweets.

Sri Venkateshwara Sweetmeat Stall in Majestic is literally called the king of Mysore pak in Bangalore. It is one of the oldest and most loved sweets shop in the city and all of the sweets they prepare are so fresh that they just melt in the mouth - especially the Mysore pak. In fact, despite being such a reputed shop in the city, the prices here are super affordable. So, along with the Mysore pak, try their barfis and banana chips too.

Mane holige is a popular sweets and casual food shop in Jayanagar area of Bangalore. The place is super popular for their holige as they make them right in front of the customers. Holige, which is also known as puran poli, is a popular sweet flatbread which tastes delicious and it is quite popular in South India. Mane holige offers at least 20 types of holige and you should definitely try their pineapple and gulkand holige. Easy on the pocket, a tummy full of sweets here won’t cost you more than 200 bucks.

If you are tired of the typical Bangalore food and looking for some North Indian savory and sweets, then Poonam Sweets is the place for you. Their paneer jalebi is to die for along with other North Indian food like samosa, kachori, dhokla, etc. The place does not have a seating option. So you can enjoy the sweets there while gossiping with your friends. You can find delicious North Indian breakfast here along with tasty paneer jalebi for less than Rs.150 only.

Putharekulu is a very popular and delicate sweet in Bangalore which has many layers in it and tastes absolutely heavenly. To find the best Putharekulu in Bangalore, you can pay a visit to Pulla Reddy Sweets in Jayanagar. This small sweets shop offer a variety of stuff but their Putharekulu are just amazing.