Welcome to Bangalore, famously known as the “Garden City of India” and the “Silicon Valley of India.”

However, beyond the city’s image of a computer-literate population and green gardens, Bangalore is a heaven for food joints, especially street foodies. 

This city is the powerhouse of diverse cuisines ranging from the famous masala dosa, spicy chaats, and much more that you can taste in every nook and corner of the city.

Bangalore is outstanding amongst all other famous cities by blending its traditions with modern flavors.

The local Taste of Karnataka is its authenticity in places where you can relish dosas, idlis, and bhajis; at the other end, trucks and other such outlets continue to try out fusion recipes that are unique in their ways. 

From the beloved pani puri to the crispy dosa splayed with ghee, to simple North Indian paratha or a full-course meal at one of its five-star hotels, Bengaluru has every food lover covered.

The city’s street food is not just the food but it is the emotion, socializing, and culture in its taste. 

Every cart, truck, and popular restaurant in Bangalore represents the history of the city, from colonial times to global cities. 

Walk down to VV Puram  is not simply about tasting the Congress Bun Masala or Avarekalu Dosa in Bengaluru, but it is about visualizing the spectaculars like vendors shouting, ‘Khao, khao’ (eat, eat), the tempting butter on hot tawa and the foodie savoring it.

Get ready for a food trail that will be a gastron delight while giving one a feel of Bengaluru’s yummiest culture. 

This guide offers an insight into the city’s roadside taste, tourist hot spots, famous restaurants, and the famous meals that make Bangalore an ideal destination for street joints. 

Here, we’ve rounded up all the information you need to fully enjoy local delicacies in this city whether you’re a local or just a tourist.

Specialty of Bangalore’s Street Food Scene.

For many people eating the fast food of Bangalore is much more than simply savoring it they enjoy it. 

Just a stroll around VV Puram or Shivajinagar drags your olfactory senses to the smells of sputtering spices, browning nuts, and spluttering snacks.

This city’s cosmopolitan nature also means that, along with characteristic dishes of Karnataka, one will also easily find dishes of worldwide cuisine Indianised. 

Whether you are a lover of conventional South Indian cuisine or exotic mixed dishes, the taste at Bengaluru for sure will not leave a taste bud disappointed.

Famous Food Joints in Bangalore

Bangalore today is a city where the eating scene is changing constantly, and it has some of the best places to gorge on roadside joints. 

Whether they are tiny restaurants operating since the 70s or the latest street kart, the map of the city cannot be read without these culinary milestones. 

Here are ten legendary places to eat, their signature dishes, the exact addresses, and some estimates of the price for two.

1. VV Puram Food Street

Sometimes known as ‘Thindi Beedi,’ this place is a very popular commercial area for every gastronome.

 This is probably one of the narrowest lanes; many stalls sell dosas, chaats, bhajjis, and sweets.

 With great enthusiasm, people move from stand to stand detecting the smell of butter sizzling and spices burning.

Must-Try Dish: Congress Bun Masala and Avarekai Dosa

Location: VV Puram, Bengaluru

Cost for Two: ₹200

2. Central Tiffin Room (CTR)

It is quite famous because it was opened in 1920, the restaurant is located in Malleshwaram and they specialize in dosas. 

Famous for its crispy, rich ghee-laden dosa and filter kaapi, CTR is a culinary journey for the people of this city and a must-visit for tourists.

 The atmosphere is quite plain but the fare served is exceptional.

Must-Try Dish: Benne Masala Dosa

Location: Margosa Road, Malleshwaram

Cost for Two: ₹250

3. Shivajinagar Food Street

For more of the meat, visit Shivajinagar Food Street which is among the best in Pune. 

This place is famous for its kebabs, biryanis, and rolls; therefore it is strictly non-vegetarian. Street specialties are roasted on the spit over charcoal at night with the typical pungent smell of spicy meat.

Must-Try Dish: Mutton Kebab Rolls

Location: Shivajinagar, Bengaluru

Cost for Two: ₹300

4. Vidyarthi Bhavan

This restaurant which started business in 1943 is located in Basavanagudi and serves South Indian cuisine.

 It has no elaborate furniture, completely bare essentials, and very fast service but the best dosa can be found here at Vidyarthi Bhavan. 

Delicious chutney and a generous dollop of butter make the dosas crispy to perfection and appetizing.

Must-Try Dish: Ghee Roast Masala Dosa

Location: Gandhi Bazaar Main Road, Basavanagudi

Cost for Two: ₹200

5. Rameshwaram Cafe

If you are in the mood for some traditional South Indian breakfast in a contemporary ambience Rameshwaram Cafe is the place to visit. 

The options on the menu that they serve; the idlis, vadas, and sambhar – are soft, crispy and fragrant respectively.

 It is also renowned for its cleanliness and this is over and above the relatively short waiting time.

Must-Try Dish: Thatte Idli with Podi

Location: Indiranagar, Bengaluru

Cost for Two: ₹300

6. Empire Restaurant

A name that rings a bell in the context of this city’s night eatery joints, Empire is a perfect stop for every foodie whose cravings alarm at odd hours. 

Operating much into the night, the restaurant offers the best of the grill items, biryanis and shawarmas.

Must-Try Dish: Chicken Shawarma and Ghee Rice with Pepper Chicken

Location: Many outlets including Church Street, Koramangala, and other outlets.

Cost for Two: ₹500

7. Johnson Market

Boasting an old-world appeal, Johnson Market is the hub of some of the tastiest joints in Bangalore which is served in street-side restaurants. 

This is the place where you can get mutton samosas to chicken puffs, which are tasty and perfect for fast food lovers.

Must-Try Dish: Mutton Samosas

Location: Richmond Town, Bengaluru

Cost for Two: ₹150

8. Hari Super Sandwich

Even this small sandwich vendor has found its place on the map of Bengaluru by selling different and unusual sandwiches. 

Blending Indian spices with any sandwich recipe makes this joint popular among students and working people.

Must-Try Dish: Chocolate Sandwich and Dahi Toast

Location: Jayanagar and Koramangala

Cost for Two: ₹100

9. MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Room)

A well-known South Indian breakfast, MTR has been delighting the palate since 1924.

 Known for its originality and unadulterated ghee, MTR is all about originality and uncomplicated. You will be treated to a traditional royal South Indian cuisine here!

Must-Try Dish: Rava Idli and Filter Coffee

Location: Lalbagh Road, Bengaluru

Cost for Two: ₹350

10. Church Street Social

While not strictly a street joint restaurant, it can be seen as a new breed of this city’s restaurants. 

This is a truly exceptional café that offers fusion-type meals and some rather lovely roadside delicacies for those who are a little different.

Must-Try Dish: Keema Pav

Location: Church Street, Bengaluru

Cost for Two: ₹800

Explore the Best Street Food in Bangalore

Masala Dosa: A Classic Staple

Of course, no list of the best street joints in Bangalore would be complete without the Masala Dosa. 

These are as thin as crisps, crispy in texture, and have spicy potato in the center; the best companions for these are coconut chutney and hot sambhar. 

The best places to get the taste include the Central Tiffin Room (CTR) in Malleswaram or the Vidyarthi Bhavan in Basavanagudi.

Enjoy Bangalore-style Masala Dosa at home with this delicious recipe, Click here. 

Idli Vada

For the ones who have a small appetite but would like to feel stuffed, the Idli Vada is the most appropriate one. 

One recipe that always works well is soft idlis with crispy vadas chutney and sambar. Besides the malls and restaurants, you should also try the roadside carts of 4th block Jayanagar which is probably one of the most famous food centers in the city.

Chaat Varieties

One of the most popular fast food products in the city is a chaat and the VV Puram is one of the places that are most crowded. 

Right from the sour Panipuris to spicy Masala Puri and the delicious Dahi puri, the food corners in Bangalore have the best variants of these North Indian snacks.

Obbattu (Holige)

The Karnataka version of the famous Indian bread, Obbattu is a flat bread with a filling of jaggery or coconut or pulses. 

The aroma of this preparation melts everybody and they take a bite. Obbattu is the specialty of the roadside vendors of Malleshwaram.

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Best Street Food in Bangalore for Non-Vegetarians

There is no way this city is a vegetarian city as many people would like to make people understand.

 For beef lovers, the best options to consider in Bangalore will make you drool.

Kebabs

Tasty and well-seasoned, kebabs are a specialty in Shivajinagar. The chicken seekh kebabs prepared from the roadside stalls are the best choice.

Chicken Rolls

Numerous vendors located in Frazer town and near Mg Road sell tasty chicken and egg rolls packed with spicy sauces and fresh vegetables.

Mutton Samosas

These samosas are crispy on the outside, have succulent mutton filling, and are recommended in Johnson Market.

Street Desserts of Bangalore

Kesari Bath

Semolina sweet dish cooked in sugar and saffron, Kesari Bath is a favorite dish enjoyed by many people of this city.

 This, along with its creamy, rich taste, makes it among the most popular desserts in the city.

Gulkand Ice Cream

If you ever wanted to have a fusion of two desserts Gulkand Ice Cream is something you should not miss.

 It is prepared from rose petals and sugar syrup and is a special item in the dessert of VV Puram.

Filter Coffee

Even though it is not a dessert, the moment is incomplete without the filter coffee that is famous in the city. For the best-tasting coffee, try to visit MTR or Coffee House outlets.

Suggested read: How Filter Coffee Became South India’s soulful drink 

Conclusion

Exploring the street food of Bangalore is nothing short of the yummiest adventure that stays with you for a long time after the flavors have finished from your plate.

This is an energetic city with a tremendous variety of restaurants, which unites history, novelty, and multiculturalism like no other city can.

 Every road, each corner, and even the simplest food cart has something to say – the stories of passion, history, and love for this city’s taste for every man and woman.

When you are wandering through Bengaluru food markets, you don’t just eat tasty treats, but you are engaged in an experience. 

The sputtering of the oil, the floating smell of new masalas, and the view of folk as passionate as their dishes when arguing about their best dosa joint or the chaat stall are something that cannot be described. 

It is much more than an experience, it’s about tasting the essence of a city that buzzes with Roadside carts.

So even though this city’s yummy delicacies are about feeding the stomach, it is even about feeding the mind and soul as well.

 It’s the happiness of receiving new tastes, the chase of discovering secret places, and the friendly embracing of the city’s spirit – its taste. 

Therefore, pick up a plate, and get ready to taste this city’s craziest taste and  Street delicacies that are not just food, but a beautiful story of this city brought alive on your palate.

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