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menu. Apart from the usual Andhra fare, which is fairly good, it also has North Indian and Chinese, but most of these are very spicy. 92 / 6, Opp Innovative Multiplex Theatre Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli T: 080- 64501573 / 65961818 Average meal for two Rs 150- 250
Bheema ' s Almost always crowded, Bheema ' s takes spicy rather too seriously. It is popular owing to its location on Church street and serves ubiquitous Andhra fare. There ' s also Chinese and North Indian on the menu, but the restaurant ' s priorities are rather clear. Asha Bldg, Ground Floor 31, Church Street Road T: 080- 25587389 / 41122535 Average meal for two Rs 250- 300
Eden Park Located under a canopy of green and tables set in pergolas, Eden Park is a great place for leisurely eating. Andhra meals are the overriding favourite, but the fish curry, biriyanis and the lemon chicken are equally good. 21 / 1, Cunningham Road Near Sigma Mall T: 080- 22861100 / 22864100 Average meal for two Rs 350- 400
Hyderabad House This is no place to look for décor or atmosphere. Go for the biriyanis, whether chicken or mutton, though the latter is what scores. Pepper chicken and roast mutton are good too. 75, ' Krystal Prestige ' Koramangala Industrial Area Hosur Main Road T: 080- 25525522 / 25521133 Average meal for two Rs 500
Mayuri A popular chain of Andhra restaurants, the food is not very different from the some of the other joints, but it has a loyal following. Expect basic décor, fairly efficient service and palate burning fare. 47 D, J C Road T: 080- 26704284 / 26708073 Average meal for two Rs 250
Nandini A chain of Andhra restaurants scattered all over the city, each of the outlets tries to offer something different in terms of décor and atmosphere, though the food is uniformly fiery in
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all, especially the chilli chicken and chicken 65. 14 / A / 37, 27th Cross( Opp. Karnataka Bank), 4th Block Jayanagar, T: 080- 26535090 / 91 / 92 / 93 / 94
Also at: Minerva Circle T: 080-26424244 St. Mark ' s Road T: 080-41266666 J. P. Nagar T: 080-40355566 R. T. Nagar Main Road T: 080-40455555 White Field T: 080-41259166 Indiranagar T: 080-40799966, 080- 40799999 Kathriguppe Circle T: 080-26890011, 26890033 Gandhi Nagar T: 080-22203842, 22208306 Average meal for two Rs 200
Nagarjuna Known for its fresh masalas, Nagarjuna sticks to the Andhra formula of fiery and spicy. Like others of its ilk, the chicken / mutton biriyani is almost always good, but the chilli chicken can be searingly hot. 44 / 1, Residency Road T: 080- 25592233 Average meal for two Rs 150
Nandhana One more among the plethora of Andhra restaurants, there ' s nothing much to distinguish it, but the locations make it convenient for patrons. Try the chicken fry and mutton kheema curry. 83, M K Tower, St Thomas Town Post, Kammanahalli Main Road, Kammanahalli, T: 080-25804466, 25804477, 25804488
Domlur T: 080- 25352266, 25352244, 25353344
RR Among the earliest restaurants to introduce Andhra food to Bangaloreans, it is still a very popular eatery. The novelty is the Hyderabadi cuisine restaurant they have added which serves excellent biriyani. 55, Off Brigade Road Church Street T: 080- 41122505
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BENGALI
6 Ballygunge Place A mix of ethnic Bengali as well as colonial, the restaurant feeds into the nostalgic element with such diverse dishes as prawn cocktail and dab chingri. For the veggies, there ' s always luchi and aam ada dal. 612, 1st Floor, 12th Main HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar T: 080-41521390 Average meal for two Rs 500
Bhojohori Manna Styled like non-fussy Bengali restaurants of Kolkata, the emphasis is on earthy food which changes according to the season, much like how it does on traditional Bengali homes, and with Bengali playing in the background. Check out the mutton dakbangla, fish fry of the season with mustard sauce and choler dal. th
668 / B, 6 Block Koramangala Club Road T: 080-25503666
Bangliana Very basic and down to earth, Bangaliana takes home-style and authentic very seriously, so it can be a bit of a put off for non-Bengalis. Nevertheless the thalis and the fish curry and rice are good options. 355, 1st B Main 7th Block, Close to Juke Box Restaurant Koramangala T: 080- 25711058 / 9845366458 Average meal for two Rs 450- 500
Bay of Bengal An enterprise of KC Das, and located just above the flagship, the restaurant is convenient without too many frills. By far, the fish is king here: the hilsa is definitely worth a try as it is fresh, as are the chital and the bekti, especially in paturi style. 48 / 1, St. Marks Road 1st floor, Above K C Das T: 080-25320332 Average meal for two Rs 300
Best of Bengal An interesting option for Bengali food in this part of town, it is non-pretentious and a bit small but does a fairly good job with its food, especially the thalis which offer a taste of typical Bengal with fish, dal, curries and rice. There are plenty of a la carte options as well. 41, Haines Road, Opp Santhosh Hospital, Frazer
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Town T: 080-41251301 / 41251302 Average meal for two Rs 200
Esplanade Deceptive from outside, this elegant restaurant serves Bengali food with a delectable twist. Try the mochor chop, kosha mangsho and bektir rassa. For kicks, have the baked rosogolla, a modern twist to the old classic. 151, KHB Colony 1st floor, Koramangala T: 080-40927878 Average meal for two Rs 900
Oh! Calcutta Classy and elegant, with lovely prints of old Kolkata make for a rather nostalgic setting. The theme is Colonial Calcutta with an interesting take on fish n chips, bhappa chingri, bekti gandhoraj, dum alu, cholar dal, smoked hilsa and the lobster. 15 / 16, House of Lords St. Marks Road T: 080-22277722 Average meal for two Rs 1000- 1200
CHETTINAD
Annachi One of the pioneer Chettinad restaurants in Bangalore, it is a smart looking place with a lot of little artefacts from the area. But go here well prepared for the fiery fare. Faves include the veg thali, pepper chicken, kheema dosa, egg parota, fish and other curries. 54, 100 Feet Road Defence Colony, Indiranagar T: 080-41261181 Average meal for two Rs 900
Anjappar With a history of nearly half a century, the restaurant professes to carry the authentic Chettinad flavour forward. Almost all the Chettinad style curries are good, as are the varuval, kothu parota and chicken fry. 50, 100 Feet Road 4th Block, Koramangala T: 080-25534477 / 78 / 79 Average meal for two Rs 120
Chettinad Express Traditional décor and setting distinguish it from the other Chettinad restaurants, and the service is quick and friendly. Apart from the usual Chettinad staples, try the mutton curry and the paniyarams served with chutney. 124, 1st Cross, 5th Block
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