Revealing insight into the food culture of Bengaluru!
Bengaluru’s food scene in the past decade has truly blossomed and the popular restaurants in Bengaluru doling out a smorgasbord of delicacies loved by Bangaloreans is a testament to the evolvement of the city into a rich and diverse food paradise for locals and travellers alike. Join us as we go exploring the signature culinary favourites of Bengaluru from the best restaurants.
BENNE MASALA DOSA
If you want to know about Bengaluru’s specialities 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 Bengaluru.
Where to find: Karnatic Restaurant, Davangere Benne Dose Hotel, and Sri Guru Kottureshwara Davangere Benne Dosa
GOBI MANCHURIAN
You read that right. These bite-sized snacks are surprisingly on the list of popular local food loved by the peeps of Bengaluru. In fact, their fan base is so large that you find this delicacy in almost every food joint’s menu in Bengaluru.
Where to find: My Bowl, Sarjapur Road, Raja Gobi Street Food Joint, JP Nagar, and RS Shiv Sagar Basavanagudi
BISIBELE BHAT
This South Indian delicacy is widely popular among Bangaloreans The dish features a Khichdi-like amalgamation of daal, rice, and vegetables. One of the best restaurants in Bengaluru that is famous for serving this delicious comfort food item is the fine-dining modern Indian restaurant-Kava. Also accepting delivery/takeaway orders, Kava offers a delectable spread of popular Indian delicacies along with quite a few regional favourites.
Where to find: Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR)
BUN NIPPAT
What Vada Pao is for Mumbai, Bun Nippat is for Bengaluru. A bun is stuffed with nippat, or rice crackers and a salad made of an onion-carrot mix, topped with peanuts and a few spices. It takes no time to prepare and is a great evening snack.
Where to find: Chetty’s Corner
BIRYANI
If you are a true Bangalorean then you would know that Bengaluru food is incomplete without the mention of biryani in it. People in Bengaluru are die-hard fans of biryani. You can easily find a large variety of Biryanis in Bengaluru.
Where to find: Nizam’s Biryani House, and Gundappa Donne Biryani
CHICKEN GHEE ROAST
A classic Mangalorean delicacy that is also quite popular in Bengaluru is the fiery red and spicy chicken preparation roasted in Clarified Butter (ghee). This tangy and rich recipe is an evergreen dish and always in demand.
Where to find: The Konkan-Seafood Restaurant
KEBABS
When it comes to non-vegetarian street food, there is nothing more popular than kebabs. Served fresh off the grill, kebabs are eaten with bread, onions, and spicy mint chutney.
Where to find: Sharief Bhai, Frazer Town, Central Bengaluru, and Nizam’s Biryani House, Marathahalli
CRAFT BEER
Bengaluru is also home to some of the best microbreweries in the whole of India. From the traditional, light India Pale Ales to chocolatey stouts and everything in between, the beers brewed in this city are exceptional. With new microbreweries mushrooming every now and then, it’s no surprise that Bengaluru’s is now known as India’s craft-beer capital.
Where to find: The Biere Club, Lavelle Road, and Byg Brewski Brewing Company, Hennur
Happy Dining.
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