Overview
The best word to describe a cultural scene is through its cuisine. And Bangalore street food is a prime example of this. Numerous eateries and bars in the city serve everything from the basic idli to an elaborate sashimi platter. However, city cuisine goes beyond flashy and eccentric eateries. Bangalore’s soul is revealed through its street food.
Finding Bangalore’s Greatest Street Food
People from all over the world call Bengaluru home, and as is only natural for humans, many of them brought their culture and cuisine to share with the rest of the city. Tiny little carts or a tiny hole in the wall are where you can find some of Bangalore’s best street food. Here have been our picks for Bangalore’s most well-known foods and information on where to find them.
1. Vadas, dosas, and idlis
The best way to describe a city’s culture is through its cuisine, and Bangalore’s street food is a prime example of this. Numerous eateries and bars in the city serve everything from the basic idli to an elaborate sashimi platter. However, city cuisine goes beyond flashy and eccentric eateries. Bangalore’s soul is revealed through its street food.
Where to go:
Veena Stores and Brahmins Thatte Idli in Malleswaram, as well as Brahmin’s Coffee Bar in Basavanagudi (actually any place in Malleswaram works for hot idlis and crisp vadas and dosas) Attempt the parathas from any Bangalore 99 Variety Dosa Cart for a filling treat.
2. Pani Puri and Chaat
As dusk falls, Bangalore’s streets spring to life with enticing food stalls all over the city. Bangalore loves chaat despite the fact that it is not a native dish. On cool evenings, you can find these delectable treats in stalls all over the city, from crispy bhel puri to khatta-meetha pani puris. You should try dahi puri, aloo chaat, and samosa chaat among other chaat varieties.
Visit Sri Sairam’s Chaat and Karnataka Bhel in Malleshwaram, as well as Srinivas Chats on Tata Silk Farm KR Road. Marathahalli’s puchkas, Rajaji Nagar’s Thengu Mane’s pani puri stand, and Puchkas
3. Kebabs and rolls
Every Bangalorean seems to live by the philosophy of “why have core muscles when you can have kebabs.” There are a tonne of kebab shops in the city, so your options are endless. You can get anything you want, from whole grilled chicken to sheek kebabs and delectable Shawarma rolls.
Where to go:
When it comes to kebabs and rolls, Frazer Town, Johnson Market, and Shivaji Nagar are excellent choices, particularly during Eid.
4. Buns from Mangalore
Mangalore buns, a popular breakfast and teatime treat from the Dakshina Kannada region, are fluffy buns made from a combination of wheat bread and bananas and are deep-fried to a light golden-brown. For a balance of flavours, these slightly sweet treats are frequently served with sambar or a spicy coconut chutney.
Where to go:
Hallimane in Malleshwaram, Chetty’s Corner on Serpentine Road, and numerous darshinis in Frazer Town
5. Obbattu
There is no other dessert made with flatbread like obbattu or holige. This dish is typically prepared during festivals like Maha Sankranti and is made from maida and filled with a mixture of peanuts, sugar, ghee, and lentils.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t eat this candy all year long. These snacks are sold in paratha shops and small eateries all over the city.
How to get there:
Rotti Mane in JP Nagar, and Holige Mane in Malleswaram and Jayanagar
6. Fruit juice, fresh
Bengaluru seems to enjoy fresh berries juice more than any other city, especially during the summer. You can find everything here, from thick avocado shakes to the sweet watermelon juice. Around 70 years ago, Sri Ganesh Fruit Juice was the beginning of what has become a widespread craze in the city.
Everyone is coming here, from men who have just finished working out to schoolchildren.
You can find Sri Ganesh Fruit Juice at any stall, at Cool Joint in Jayanagar, at Juice Junction in Koramangala, and at any Lassi shop.
7.Bhajji
During Bangalore’s infamous rainy evenings, the bhaji seems to be the best tea time snack to grab. The above crispy can be found in many roadside stalls, whether it’s a traditional veggie bonda or a fiery chilli bhaji. You can always order a nice cup of chai or coffee to go along with this treat, which is typically served with a leftover chutney.
What is what: Bugle Rock, Shivraj Bhajji Cart in Vijaynagar, Sri Guru Kottureshwara Davangere Benne Dosa in Basavanagudi, and Basavaraj Bajji Bandi in JP Nagar.
8. Momos
Bangaloreans can’t get enough of momos, a delicacy that has travelled all of the way from the foggy North East to the city. These tender dumplings are typically served with flavorful meat or vegetable dental work and a side of hot red chilli curries or peanut chutney.
You can get a tray of 8–10 momos for anywhere between INR 50 and 100, so don’t worry regarding them going to burn a hole in your pocket.
Momo Hut in Koramangala is where to go. Kammanahalli’s hawkers and the cart near Sony World Signal
9. An entire plate of flavorful rice
Karnataka adores rice with flavors! People throughout Karnataka will appreciate these meals for every meal, from fragrant chitranna (lemon rice) to crunchy bisi bele bath. This category would be suitable for you if your finances are tight.
From dawn until dusk, you can purchase a plate of curd rice or a dish of vinegary puliyogare (tamarind rice) from street carts and small eateries all over the city.
