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.
Food festivals to look forward to:
- Travelers who love the taste of peanuts should visit Bengaluru in the latter half of the year to attend Kadalekai Parishe, or groundnut festival. Though the date for this event isn't fixed, it's held on the last Monday of Karthika Masa according to the Hindu calendar, which falls in October or November.
Good to know:
- For detailed information on Bengaluru, such as attractions and how to get there, refer to the Karanataka Tourism website.
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1. VV Puram Food Street
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.
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2. 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
3. 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
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
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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
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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)
Yummy street food to try in Bangalore
Now that you have the rundown of the popular eat streets in Bangalore, check out the street food options below for a comprehensive culinary tour of Bangalore’s food scene!
11. Obbattu
A very popular street food in Bangalore, obbattu is a type of sweet flatbread, usually made of yellow-pigeon peas, cardamon powder, rava (a wheat product), flour, and jaggery (dark brown sugar), while its many varieties include fillings of coconut, peanuts, or sesame. When the flour dough is stuffed, it is rolled out and cooked on a griddle, and then served with a sprinkle of ghee (a sort of clarified butter) on it. This dessert is widely prepared during festivals and special occasions, but also local restaurants and street vendors sell it.
12. Bhajji
A spicy snack, better paired with a hot cup of local Indian tea (chai) or a cup of coffee, you will find bhajji in numerous roadside stalls, so you can’t miss it. This delicious dish is similar to a fritter, and it’s basically deep fried vegetables, but comes in different variants, thus giving different flavors. It is usually served with a salad, and a spicy chutney (e.g mango) and also some sweet sauce. Many say it is ideal for those Bangalorean rainy evenings.
13. Ghee dosa
Dosa is a typical dish from the Indian subcontinent, but it’s indigenous in South India, with its birthplace being unknown. To give you an idea, it looks like a pancake and is one of the most popular snacks around here, made from a fermented batter. The main ingredients are rice and black gram, while ghee dosa, as the name suggests, is a crispy one since it’s sprinkled with ghee butter. It goes quite well with chutney or sambar (lentil-based vegetable stew), although in Bangalore they also accompany it with mint or tomato sauce.
14. Medu vada
This yummy South Indian fritter is a typical breakfast but also an all-day street food in Bangalore. Its main ingredients are black gram and rice, while its shape resembles a doughnut and it’s rather crispy on the exterior but quite soft inside. In Bangalore, it is usually served warm with coconut chutney or sambar, but also in room temperature with yogurt. For its preparation, they soak the black lentils for a few hours, then they ground it to a paste, and lastly, they fry it until it turns golden brown.
15. Mangalore buns
Both a restaurant delicacy and a popular street food across Bangalore, this yummy sweet deep-fried snack is usually consumed for breakfast or for tea-time occasions. It is pretty soft and fluffy, and made of all-purpose flour and bananas, and that’s why they also call it banana bun, while its origins are from the state of Karnataka. Mangalore buns are beautifully paired with spicy sambar or coconut chutney, although they are also enjoyed without any side sauce.
16. Uttapam
One more local favorite, Uttapam is a dosa-like dish from South India but in a softer version. Its main ingredients are black gram and rice flour, which are both soaked overnight and then ground and fermented until they rise. To cook it, they spread the batter on usually circular pans and add several toppings, like onions, capsicum, tomatoes, or even cheese, while they drip oil around it. Eventually, it turns into a thick pancake, a pure delicacy not to be missed.
Tip from Trip101 local expert
You can try authentic South Indian dishes such as uttapam, dosa, and medu vada at Adyar Ananda Bhawan. The establishment, popularly known as A2B, has been loved by locals and tourists alike for decades and has a number of outlets throughout Bangalore. If you are fond of South Indian coffee, make sure to try the filter coffee at A2B.
17. Puliyogare
Puliyogare is a common rice dish prepared in South India that has a rather sour taste. It literally means tamarind rice since tamarind is the main ingredient of this dish. It can be easily taken away for long travels, due to the quantity of oil used for its preparation that better preserves it. Locals eat if for breakfast or as a snack, while they usually add lots of spices and sesame oil. It is also a popular temple food and a dish they prepare on festive days.
18. Idly
This savory rice cake is a delicious snack that all Indian people crave to have, even if it’s not their local specialty. In Bangalore, street vendors sell it across the city. While it is often eaten as breakfast, it is also an anytime snack. These small white cakes are made of fermented black lentils and rice, and due to their mild taste, they are better enjoyed with chutney or sambar sauce. Lentils and rice are soaked usually overnight, then ground into a paste, mixed together and then fermented all night.
19. Tandoori
For the non-vegetarians, tandoori chicken is another favorite street food in many places in India, but also in Bangalore. This chicken is marinated in a spicy blend of tandoori masala and usually yogurt, then seasoned with spicy red chili, cayenne pepper or even turmeric, and then it is cooked in high temperatures in a tandoor oven. This food is served in restaurants, stalls or any kebab place, and is rather soft and juicy, making this delicacy popular among Indians and foreigners.
20. Samosa chaat
Samosa is a savory fried dish, usually filled with spicy lentils, potatoes, peas or onions and has a triangular shape. It is a pretty popular snack or entry plate in many countries around the world, while its varieties are endless. Samosas in India are made with all-purpose flour and are deep-fried in vegetable oil or occasionally in ghee, and they serve it with a green chutney sauce. In Bangalore, they also add chaat into the mix and make it even more crunchy.
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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