While Bangalore may not have as many dedicated eat streets as Delhi and Mumbai, the city is certainly no slouch when it comes to high-quality and affordable Indian food. There are stall-style markets, tiny street carts, and hole-in-the-wall eateries across the city, dishing up a wide variety of delicious and cheap street eats from all corners of India. This is perhaps a great way to fuel your exploration of this beautiful city. But, finding a good street food place can sometimes be a bit difficult, and more so, when you’re not familiar with the place. To make things easier for you, we’ve compiled a list of the best eat streets in Bangalore, India. Read on to find the best options for you.
1. VV Puram Food Street (from USD 184.0)
Situated near Sajjan Roa Circle, VV Puram Food Street is a feast for the palate and senses. Also known as Khaau Gali in Hindi and Thindi Beedi in Kannada, it is a lively stretch filled with hole-in-wall joints, food carts, and stalls selling only vegetarian street food with North India, South Indian, and Chinese flair. Look out for rasgulla chaat, potato twisters, gobi Manchurian roll, and floating pani puri, as well as classics such as masala dosa, akki roti (rice roti), holige (sweet flatbreads) and chili and capsicum bajjis.
Finish off your gastronomic adventure with a fire paan (dried fruits, sugar, and betel-nut stuffed betel leaf lit on fire, literally!). The annual Avarekalu Mela (hyacinth beans fair), held here during winter (December or January) is a must-visit.
Banglore's Thindi Beedi, A local food stroll
Duration: 3 hours
2. 13th Cross Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar
Posted by Khan Saheb - Grills & Rolls on Saturday, 16 December 2017
If you’re looking to dig into delicious grilled meat rolls, the Khan Saheb Grills and Rolls on the 13th Cross Road, Indiranagar is definitely where you should head to. These popular food streets’ jumbo rolls of chicken seekh, chicken kalimirch, and mutton kebab will make any meat lover drool endlessly. They also have vegetarian options available. Get a refreshing soft drink along with your tasty dish to fully enjoy your meal.
Khan Saheb Grills and Rolls
Address: Ground Floor, Sri Shiva Sai Complex, 7th Main Road, 13th Cross Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Off Double Road, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560008
Website: Khan Saheb Grills and Rolls
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 12:30pm - 11pm; Sat - Sun:12:30pm - 11:30pm
3. Mosque Road
If you’re a non-veg food lover, then Mosque Road in Pulikeshi Nagar (or Fraser Town) is the place to be. It is a commercial street with a bustling affair, especially during Ramadan. Anything and everything can be savored here, from sweet to spicy and savory. The must-try foods include keema samosa and bheja fry puff at the iconic Albert Bakery.
The bakery opened in 1902 and hasn’t lost its sheen once since then. Other food items in the market that are crowd favorites include haleem (thick meat stew), Patthar Gosht (meat slow-cooked over charcoal), seekh kebabs, and biryanis. Don’t leave without sampling the Bombay special chai at Taj Tea House, available for just 0.15 USD (10 INR).
Mosque Road
Address: Mosque Rd, Cleveland Town, Pulikeshi Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560005
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4. Shivajinagar
Locals and tourists crowd around the popular stalls and eateries dotting the Shivajinagar, especially near the Russell Market Chowk. The entire area is a satisfying and visually appealing sight for hungry eyes with its rows of skewers threaded with meat grilling in the open. Specialties include a variety of dishes such as chicken and mutton kebabs, mutton biryani, and faham (tandoori chicken). Don’t forget to order the Suleimani chai (spiced tea without milk) from Savera Cafe to go with your kebabs.
Shivajinagar
Address: Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560051
5. 2nd Temple Street, Malleshwaram
Stroll around Malleshwaram’s main strips such as Margosa Road to work up an appetite and then make a pit stop at Sri Sairam’s Chats and Juice Center, located on 2nd Temple Street. As the name suggests, it specializes in Indian chaats, which are basically savory snacks. The menu includes 99 types of Indian chaats. Of particular note are classics like dahi puri and pani puri, and innovative chaats like disco chaat and wafer chaat; pair them up with fresh fruit juice.
Due to the unique versions of chaats, customers find themselves visiting again and again.
Sri Sairam Chats & Juice Centre
Address: 245, 16th Cross Rd, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560055
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 10am - 10pm; Sat - Sun: 10am - 10:30pm
6. Bazaar Street, Chamrajpet
Chamrajpet is one of the most popular shopping areas in Bangalore. If you need to sneak a snack break into your shopping trip, there are several street food stalls and shops lining the area. The must-visit is the Karnataka Bhel House which has a great reputation for its wide selection of mouth-watering chaats. Their signature dish is spicy and tangy masala puri, which is a crushed deep-fried bread soaked in a gravy of green peas, puffed rice, and spices.
The bhel puri (a mixture of curd rice, tamarind sauce, and vegetables) and pani puri (round, hollow, and deep-fried crepes filled with mashed potatoes, tamarind sauce and flavored water) are also some of its popular street foods.
Karnataka Bhel House
Address: Door no 2 , 3rd Cross Bazaar Street,Beside Jain College Hostel, Kamalanagar, Chamrajpet, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560018
Opening hours: 5pm - 10:30pm (daily)
7. 3rd and 4th Block, Jayanagar
Jayanagar’s 3rd and 4th blocks are a paradise for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian street food lovers. The area is dotted with eateries and stalls selling a variety of street food, which means, you’ll never run out of options here. Grab authentic Kolkata-style Gol Gappas or North Indian chaats at Rakesh Kumar Pani Puri Shop in the 4th Block. Those who have a sweet tooth can keep it sweet with a homemade chocolate sandwich at Hari Super Sandwich in the 3rd Block.
Rakesh Kumar Pani Puri Shop
Address: Opp Radel Music System, #69, 8th F Main Rd, Jayanagar East, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560011
Website: Rakesh Kumar Pani Puri Shop
Opening hours: 2pm - 10pm (daily)
Hari Super Sandwich
Address: 121/A, 8th Main Road, Jayanagar, 3rd Block, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560011
Opening hours: 10:30am - 10pm (daily)
8. Vijayanagar Food Street
Located near the Vijayanagar water tank, the Vijayanagar Food Street is usually bustling in the evening with numerous food carts and small eateries occupying an entire lane. These shops are selling a slew of street food items to shoppers, university students, and office workers who stop by to grab a quick bite.
The must-try items in this exciting street food hub include gobi manchurian, masala puri, Szechuan Mysore masala dosa, pav bhaji (soft bread roll served with rich and buttery vegetable curry), momos (dumplings) and fluffy paddus (black lentil and rice balls). If you’re looking for something healthier, there’s also a small cart selling fruit salads.
Vijayanagar Food Street
Address: 147, 18th Cross Rd, Govindaraja Nagar Ward, Stage 2, Vijayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560040
Opening hours: 4pm - 10:30pm (daily)
9. 10th Main Road, Jeevan Bima Nagar
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
This Sunday at #CVCH. kuch to chatpata ho jaye janab.
Posted by Calcutta Victoria Chat House on Sunday, September 4, 2016
The Jeevan Bima Nagar isn’t a street food market in any sense of the word, but there are a few street food shops and stalls in and around the 10th Main Road. The most popular shop that pulls in a large number of people is the Spicy Corner which offers one of the best gobi and baby corn Manchurian and fried rice in the city. There is no seating, just a few tables on the pavement outside the shop. In the evening, they also set up a small counter for chaats.
Another popular eatery in the area is the Calcutta Victoria Chat House. The must-try items here include phuchka (puri filled with mashed potatoes, spices, and tamarind water), aloo tikki (crisp potato patties), and sev puri (puffed fried bread filled with diced potatoes, onions, tamarind sauce, and green chutney).
Spicy Corner
Address: Jeevan Bima Nagar Main Rd, Hal, HAL 3rd Stage, New Tippasandra, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560075
Opening hours: 10am - 10pm (daily)
Calcutta Victoria Chat House (Jeevan Bhima Nagar)
Address: Kodihalli, 18, 10th Main Rd, Jeevan Bima Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043
Opening hours: 9am - 10:15pm (daily)
10. Johnson Market
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
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Johnson Market is lined with food stalls and shops that sell a plethora of street food items suitable for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Gorge on shawarma and seekh roll at Fanoos, try the Bombay roll at Siddiq Kabab Centre, and munch on piping hot samosa at Makkah Cafe. Cap off your street food adventure at this popular destination with a flavored soda from Madeena General Stores.
Johnson Market
Address: 14, Alexandra Rd, Richmond Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025
Hotel Fanoos
Address: 17, Hosur Rd, Richmond Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025
Opening hours: 12pm - 12am (daily)
Siddiq Kabab Centre
Address: Curley St, Richmond Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025
Opening hours: 6am - 11:30pm (daily)
Makkah Cafe
Address: Shop No. 3, Johnson Market, Richmond Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025
Opening hours: 7am - 11pm (daily)
Feast on delicious street food in Bangalore
The culinary landscape of Bangalore is evolving, with new restaurants serving Indian and international cuisines popping up across every neighborhood. But to get the real feel of the city, it is a must to taste the lip-smacking dishes served at the famous food streets featuring small carts and eateries by the roadside. To get you started, read our above guide to the many street food options in Bangalore, India!
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