I never realized it during my first stint here in Bangalore but after I came back from the UK I was craving for some variety and Bangalore seemed to satisfy every need. Got myself a bike & started exploring the city. Staying alone helped in that I wasn’t restricted to one type of food/cuisine
Listed below are some of my favorite spots in the city
Peppa Zzing – Located on Infantry Road just before Safina Plaza, this is one place I frequent almost every week. Their burgers are like the best I’ve ever eaten anywhere & their speciality ‘whammy’ is truly a treat AND one of the largest burgers in Bangalore. If you think Maharaja Mac & KFC Zinger are huge, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet
Windsor’s Pub – Probably one of the oldest pubs in the city, they are located in an unassuming government building in Vasant Nagar. Another one of those places which I frequent once in a week/ 2 weeks. They serve one of the coldest & freshest pints of kingfisher and I promise you, there’s no one else in the whole country who do! Pair it with their excellent starters/main courses and you’ll be back for more!Don’t miss out on their steaks & appam/stew, one of the best in Bangalore.
Hypnos/Samarkand – A BJN Franchise, located on Infantry Road these guys serve what i consider the best dum biryani this side of town. Located right beside it is Hypnos, their lounge bar. Great place to hangout with friends, they serve a wide range of drinks & they have hookas as well! Thursdays is ladies night, take your significant other & you could get your drinks on the house but be warned ~ the place is jam packed during those times!
The Egg Factory – An egg-themed restaurant, they are right at the beginning of St.Marks Road(behind Juice Junction) They serve only egg based dishes, brilliant at that! They have a minimalistic ambience and a 100 cheers to the guy who can operate their faucets on the first try ;-) They have quite a few options for the ‘pure vegetarian’ as well!
Aromas of South – An accidental discovery, they are located within the confines of the ’37th Crescent’ hotel in the Highgrounds area(right opposite the turf club entrance) One of first places I came across that has an extensive variety of south indian dishes from all the 4 states and that too at reasonable prices. Highly Recommended, great service from the staff ~ if you’re itching for South Indian food, this place should be right at the top of your list.
Nagarjuna – The staple andhra favourite in the city, right on Residency Road, next to the now defunct Galaxy theatre. One of the very few andhra restaurant that’s managed to keep up with the quality even with the exploding popularity. You cannot go wrong with their meals, their meat dishes are worth a try too!
Ebony – I’d solely recommend this place based on the view it offers! Being right smack in the middle of the Bangalore & 13 floors high(in Barton Center) helps! What’s also great is that they offer a decent spread in their weekly lunch buffet. Great place to dine out with friends/group, light on the wallet too!
Mavalli Tiffin Rooms(MTR) – The original bangalore eatout, been open for more than 50 years at the same place(on Lalbagh Road) they only serve meals but BOY do they do it well! Be prepared to ingest a truckload and also be there as early as possible, they clear out really quick!
Fishland – Another one of the golden oldies, located in the midst of the bustling Gandhi Nagar, every seafood restaurant around town should learn a thing or two from these guys! Serve the right amount of food, a variety of fishes & brand spanking new ambiance..although it did lose some of its old world charm :-( Again amazing food at unbelievable prices!
Millers’ 46 – Hands down the best steakhouse in Bangalore. Located on its namesake road, they are themed after a mexican saloon/steakhouse, they are renowned for their steaks & one of the very few places to which other eatouts have caught up pricewise :| Give their burgers a try too.
CafĂ© Terra – Those who’ve tried English breakfast wouldn’t think twice about this place!Koramangala 80 Feet road doesn’t have a bigger attraction other than this place~Authentic English breakfast with sausages/baked beans/scrambled eggs/ boiled potatoes,tomatoes & mushrooms too AND add in some delicious Belgian waffles, you’re probably set for the entire day! Writing about this place itself makes me yearn those dishes :-S
I’ve not written about places in & around Indiranagar, frankly, its like writing about how good a grain of rice is from a sack full of it! There are some awesome & a HUGE HUGE number of places in that place!! I’ve got a few years ahead of me before I get tied down and one of my resolutions next year would be to cover almost all places in Bangalore & if possible Coimbatore too!
P.S Headed back to Bangalore after quite a long Diwali stint!