Imagine waking up to a rumbling thunder and instead of being scared, you smile as the petrichor is awakening. But a sleepy, lazy you is cozily swaddled in a blanket, wrapped in warmth. And then this slow morning comes to an end when you realize you’re getting late for work and then you rush. But how great would it be to simply sit on the balcony, listen to the downpour, feel pleasantly refreshed, and bite into a nice meal? You can avoid the hassle of cooking with food apps now but if you’re thinking about what to order, a hot, crispy dosa will be great! Let’s check out some of the best dosa spots to visit in Bengaluru that serve the crispiest yet the most melt-in-the-mouth dosas.
Best Places To Eat Dosa In Bengaluru
- Vidyarthi Bhavan
- Shri Sagar Central Tiffin Room (CTR)
- The Rameshwaram Cafe
- Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR)
- Indian Coffee House
1. Vidyarthi Bhavan
You can’t talk about dosa spots in Bangalore without mentioning Vidyarthi Bhavan. Located near the bustling flower market in Gandhi Bazaar, this iconic eatery has been serving up delicious dosas since 1943. Initially, it was just another budget-friendly, hangout spot for students because it’s situated close to the National Degree College. Today, not just the native folk of the city, but everyone across India loves this restaurant. The masala and the plain dosas here are generously slathered with ghee and offered with a special VB palya (the potato filling), along with sambar and chutney.
If you’re a first-time visitor, you’re in for a treat, not just because of the food, but for the waiters’ unique serving style. Watching them effortlessly carry almost 5-7 plates at once and serve dosas is really a show in itself. With the chutney all over your plate, which by the way is the classic style of eating, you’re all set for an unforgettable food feast! You can also order it online and enjoy it in the comfort of your home but we’d recommend visiting the place once for a wholesome experience.
Time: 6:30 am to 11:00 am and 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Price: INR 60 onwards per person
Address: 32, Gandhi Bazaar Main Road, Gandhi Bazaar, Basavanagudi
2. Shri Sagar Central Tiffin Room (CTR)
Running for more than a century, one can only imagine the fame this place has gained to still be at the top in the running for the best dosa spots in Bengaluru and if you don’t believe the hype, allow us to set the standards. If dosa spots could spark a cold war-like debate in namma Bengaluru, CTR would definitely have its loyalists and win with a shameful majority. Nestled in the Malleshwaram locality, this joint keeps its menu short but nails every dish.
Fun fact? The owner of this eatery was a freedom fighter who helped with the Indian independence struggle. A bonus fun fact? The eatery has maintained the style of cooking and the recipe of the dosa here since 1920 when it was opened!
But what’s the show stealer? Their benne masala dosa. Crisp on the outside, and soft on the inside, this dosa comes with the ability to be an absolute mood changer and a flavorful aloo masala. Served iconically on the banana leaf in a plate, one bite of the benne masala dosa paired with their delicious coconut chutney and you’ll be in a food coma! For the perfect experience, end your meal with a hot kesari bhat, a common sweet in the city.
Time: 7:30 am to 12:30 am and 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Price: INR 75 onwards per person
Address: 7th Cross, Margosa Road, Malleshwaram
3. The Rameshwaram Cafe
Next up is another popular eatery that has die-hard fans from all over the country. With food bloggers and enthusiasts covering this place, social media has transformed it from a local to a national favorite. The love for a simple plate of idli and dosa can’t be matched by anything else. Unfortunately, the era of experimenting has ruined the simplicity and the mouth-watering taste of so many dishes today, even butchering the dosa.
But this restaurant has preserved not just your normal dosa but also the local love, benne masala dosa. The perfect outer crispy layer and the spongy inner layer paired with the palya inside create the most heavenly taste! And that’s when you remember you have the condiments too to accentuate your experience. If you don’t have a tolerance for spice, don’t fret, the ghee on the dosa balances out the spice in the chutney and sambar. However, if you still find it spicy, you can always order a plate of sakkarai pongal which is sweet porridge, cooked in the local style.
Time: 6:30 am to 1:00 am
Price: INR 100 onwards per person
Address: 2984, 12th Main Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar
4. Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR)
If you thought Bengaluru was a city of startups and everything modern, wait till you read about yet another century-old restaurant in the city– Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR). This year, it marks its 100th year in the food industry! Here, you never need to worry about the taste, but if you’re a worrier by nature, the insane crowd here may startle you a bit. The crowd here is primarily for the filter kaapi (filter coffee) and dosas. Care for a little food trivia? The origin of rava idli in Bengaluru is traced back to this very eatery!
For a century now, MTR has attracted everyone with its authentic South Indian dishes. With multiple outlets across the city, it’s a go-to spot for food lovers. Their signature dish though is the masala dosa which is a golden-brown delight topped with a rich bowl of melted ghee. Pair it with their classic filter kaapi, and you’ve got a match made in culinary heaven. If you’re craving some genuine South Indian flavors, MTR is the place to be!
Time: 6:00 am to 11:00 am and 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Price: INR 100 onwards per person
Address: 14, Mavalli, Lalbagh Road, Basavanagudi
5. Indian Coffee House
If you’re finally tired from irresistibly devouring thick dosas coated with ghee, here’s one restaurant that serves paper-thin dosas so you can hog on as many as you want without feeling heavy! Also, this place is popular not just for delicious food, but because you don’t have to break the bank. You can start your day in Bengaluru with their famous wafer-thin, crispy dosas. But don’t stop there– they serve a range of tasty options perfect for breakfast or a tea-time snack. You can pick from their masala or plain dosa, both of which come with chutney and spicy sambar.
Whether you’re craving for a traditional dosa or have a taste for continental dishes, you’ll find it at the Indian Coffee House. For that protein intake, go ahead and order their omelets or scrumptious mutton cutlets.
Time: 8:00 am to 8:30 pm
Price: INR 50 onwards per person
Address: 19, Ground Floor, Church Street
Summing Up
Monsoon serves more than one purpose– it brings relief from the summers and you get to sail paper boats like in your childhood. But most importantly, it gives you the perfect climate to reconnect with traditional dishes that you often skip simply because there’s no time. But this monsoon give yourself a break one of the weekends and head to these best spots in Bengaluru for dosas!
FAQs
Is Bangalore A Nice City To Live In?
Bengaluru is one of the 4 metropolitan cities in India and is popular for harvesting the startup culture. The climate is also extremely favorable if you wish to live here.
Is Bangalore Very Costly?
In order to live comfortably in Bengaluru, one must earn anywhere between INR 25,000 and INR 1,00,000 monthly. So no, Bengaluru is not very costly unless you have a thing for everything posh.
What Is The Specialty Of Bangalore?
Bisibele bath, ragi mudde, benne masala dosa, and puliyogare or tamarind rice are some of the must-try specialties here.
Which Sweet Is Famous In Bangalore?
Sajjapa is a popular traditional sweet here. It’s a deep-fried puri that’s stuffed with grated coconut and jaggery. Kesari bhat is another famous sweet and is similar to a classic halwa but with saffron strands.
Which Fruit Is Bangalore Famous For?
Bengaluru is famous for its Banganapalli mangoes which are known for their sweet and juicy flavor.
