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alone. G-29, Lower Ground Floor, Itpl, Whitefield Road, Whitefield T: 080- 28412800
Kamat Yatrinivas A restaurant complex serving North and South Indian fare, it is the North Karnataka segment on the top floor which draws the crowds. Thali meals on banana leaves is the only item, but the jowar rotis with an array of curries including brinjal, sprouts and lentils is delicious and very spicy. 1st Main, 1st Cross, Gandhinagar T: 080-22260088 / 22263727 Average meal for two Rs 150
Kollapuri ' s A narrow, cramped place with formica tables and benches, the eatery serves Savji or immigrant Maharashtrian non veg cuisine. There ' s not much on the menu but popular dishes are all spicy: chilli chicken, mutton chops and chicken / mutton biryani. 429, 31st Cross, 4th block, Jayanagar T: 080-51211693 Average meal for two Rs 300
Malgudi A bit of a mish mash in terms of décor, the ornate swing and door give it a unique flavour. The food spans cuisines from the four South Indian states, with favourites being veg stew and appam, Malabar fish curry, kane masala fry, karaikudi chicken masala and biryani. 95 / 3, Daddanakundi, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli T: 080- 25234166 Average meal for two Rs 200- 250
Maratha Darshan A typical ' military hotel ' don ' t go looking for décor, but it does have an atmosphere of its own. It specialises in mudde and saaru, though the chicken and mutton curries done in hearty rustic style are great accompaniments. 4, Miller Tank Road, Queens Road Cross T: 9845101418 Average meal for two Rs 200
MTR Bangalore ' s most iconic brand, the place hasn ' t changed in decades. Dark, dingy and crowded, the place is hygienic and the food is excellent; have the rava idli, dosas, uppittu and
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khara bhath. The thali meals are humungous and will fill you up for a couple of days! Near Lal Bagh Botanical Garden, 11, Lal Bagh Road, Mission Road T: 080- 22220022
Mudde Madappa A rustic mess kind of place in a bare room with tables and chairs, it ' s not for the squeamish. Ragi mudde and basic veg curry is all that is served with a few add ons, but the crowds say something about its popularity. Jayadeva Shopping Complex, 3 & 4, Gandhinagar, 5th Main Road T: 080-22264708 Average meal for two Rs 100
Pai Refreshments A generic restaurant with no frills, it serves the busy commercial area around it. Veg North and South Indian cuisines are on the menu, but the South Indian thali and tiffins are the better choice here. 26 / 1, Sangeetha Lodge, Sheshadri Road, Anandrao Circle, Opp Fortune Hotel T: 080-22286750 Average meal for two Rs 300
Ramanna Miltry Hotel Like all others of its ilk, the place is basic to the point of non-existent, but regulars swear by the ragi mudde and soppina saru. 224, Kanakapura Main Road, 7th Block, Jaya Nagar T: 080-22441051
Sanjeevanam Cholayil Sanjeevanam is a healthy vegetarian restaurant. The food is prepared based on naturopathic principles and is in fact prepared only in earthen, bronze and copper vessels. The food also has the approval of doctors and dieticians. 50, 100 Feet Road, Opp. Kendriya Sadhan Madivalla Bus Stop nd
2 Block, Koramangala T: 080-25631962, 25634430
SLV No décor or atmosphere to speak of, this is more like an evolved darshini. The fare is the usual South Indian thalis and tiffin, but done reasonably well. They serve North Indian as well but best to stay away.
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1990 / 17, 28th main, Jayanagar, 9th block, Near Raggigudda Temple T: 080- 26586345 Average meal for two Rs 100
South Indies Vegetarian high end dining became popular with this elegant restaurant that serves vegetarian from the four South Indian states. Check out the appams and parotas with stews and curries, tamarind and tomato rice and various sweets. 147, Chevron Hotel Infantry Road T: 080-41636363 Average meal for two Rs 600
Suggi Murals made with kitchen utensils and glass front with running water pass for décor. The food is regional Malnad, with nice akki rottis, mutton curry, neer dosa and fish curry. 330, 3rd Stage, 4th Block, Basaveshwarnagar T: 080- 40907942
The Higher Taste Located inside ISKCON, the restaurant is on two floors and done quite elegantly. It serves sattvic food, which might seem boring, but the menu is actually humungous and the dishes are quite delicious. The banana flower fritters, vadas, paneer tikkas, kothu parota, tender coconut curries, curried vermicelli and lemon rice are very popular. ISKCON Temple & Cultural Complex, Hare Krishna Hill, Chord Road T: 080-22766501
Upahara Darshini Among the oldest darshinis, this has stand-up-room only. Apart from the usual fare that darshinis specialise in, the shavige bhath is a hands-down winner. 72, DVG Road, Basavanagudi T: 080-26611355 Average meal for two Rs 150
Veena Stores Just a shop jutting into the pavement, it could not get more basic than this. It also serves just a couple items but the idlis are the thing that is so popular that foodies come from all corners. Try the uppittu as well. 183, 15th Cross, Margosa Road, Malleswaram T: 080-23344838
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Vidyarthi Bhavan The queues outside the place should be indicator enough of the popularity of the place. Have the plain and the masala dosa here; other dishes are only for when you get bored with the dosas. 32, Gandhi Bazaar, Near Gandhi Bazaar Circle T: 080-26677588 Average meal for two Rs 1500- 1800
SIZZLERS
Barbecue Nation Muted elegance with deep brown furniture is what marks this popular restaurant. The novelty is in the fact that each of the tables has a barbecue and diners can cook pre marinated stuff, ranging from baby potatoes to chicken satay, according to their taste. 4005, 100 Feet Road Hall 2nd Stage, Indira Nagar T: 080-32503344 / 55,25422913 Average meal for two Rs 900
Indijoe Sizzlers Hived off from the original, the restaurant seems a bit stuffy what with posters and frames, but the sizzlers, whether the sizzling chicken or the steaks, are the highlight here. 46 / 2, Kalpak Arcade, Church Street T: 080- 41113311 Average meal for two Rs 700
Juke Box The theme is music as it evident from what ' s on the walls and the memorabilia scattered around. Some of the steaks and the grilled veggies are favourites here, though it has been getting mixed reviews of late. 359, 7TH Block, Near Microland, Koramangala T: 080- 25710032, 22211833
Kobe The mall location probably is the reason for the generic décor of this Mumbai chain. Chicken shashlik, cubed chicken and veg sizzlers are the most popular, though the restaurant does a
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