Kick start your day with a traditional South Indian breakfast at CTR (Malleshwaram). Known for their iconic benne dosa with a generous helping of butter, their fluffy idlis and delicious kesari bath, this iconic eatery has been around since 1950 and has become a landmark in Bangalore's food scene. Top off your meal with a steaming cup of filter coffee.
For lunch, head over to MTR 1924 in Lalbagh. An extension of the legendary Mavalli Tiffin Room, this upscale restaurant offers a fusion of traditional and modern cuisine from Karnataka. Order their signature bisibele bath, chow chow bhath, and filter coffee to end your meal with something sweet.
On day two, start your day with a quick breakfast at Veena Stores. This tiny eatery in Malleshwaram has been around for decades and is famous for its crispy vadas and soft idlis. You can also grab some delicious snacks such as khara bun, sweet bun, and kesari bath to-go.
For lunch, head to Nagarjuna in Residency Road for some authentic Andhra-style biryani. This restaurant has been serving up some of the best biryanis in Bangalore for over three decades. Don't forget to order some spicy chicken or mutton gravy to go with it.
On the final day, start your morning with some authentic South Indian filter coffee and crispy dosas at Brahmin's Coffee Bar in Basavanagudi. This iconic eatery has been serving up delicious breakfast since the 1960s and is always crowded with hungry patrons. Don't forget to try their chutney and sambar as well.
End your foodie trip to Bangalore with a hearty lunch at Vidyarthi Bhavan in Gandhi Bazaar. This eatery is famous for its crispy masala dosas, soft idlis, and tangy vadas. The ambiance is old school with an open kitchen, and the food is served on banana leaves, making it an authentic experience of South India.
If you have more time to spare, you can visit some of Bangalore's popular street food spots such as Shivaji Military Hotel in Jayanagar or Chikkanna Tiffin Room in Basavanagudi. If you're a fan of North Indian cuisine, head over to Punjab Grill in Whitefield for some delicious kebabs and biryanis. For a fine-dining experience, you can also visit Karavalli at The Gateway Hotel in Residency Road for some authentic coastal cuisine. If you're short on time, you can skip Veena Stores or Brahmin's Coffee Bar, but they are highly recommended for a complete South Indian breakfast experience.