Malleswaram is a commercial hub in many ways with several important landmarks like the Orion mall, the Indian Institute of Science, the World Trade Center and the bustling 8th cross road. With so many people traveling to and from Malleswaram, the restaurants that serve delicious breakfast become crucial to planning a day in the area. Here is a list of restaurants that have a common USP, great food.
Shree Sagar (CTR), Malleswaram
The restaurant is definitive of an eatery that is a blast from the past. The charm of the place rests in the fact that there is no pretense, no frills and definitely no bells and whistles. It is a “darshini” (a vegetarian fast food restaurant) in every sense of the term. The blank walls and empty tables and the lines of people just waiting to get a table are indicative of the great food that is served day in and day out.
CTR stands for Central Tiffin Room.
What you can expect is an institution of pure vegetarian food that has not changed in the past few decades. The staff are courteous and the food is simple yet fantastically tasty. If you are craving home-style dosas and idlis, this place will cure your home sickness in no time.
QUICK FACTS
- Must try items – Benne masala dose, poori and filter coffee
- Timings – 7:30 am to 12:30 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm
- Cuisine– South Indian
- Price – Costs Rs 100 for two people on an average
- Payment methods – Cash only. Credit cards are not accepted
- Meal type – Breakfast, fast food through the day
- Address – 7th cross, 3rd main, Margosa Road, Malleswaram, Bangalore- 560003
- Phone – +91 80 2331 7531, +91 97425 26249
Feast – Sheraton Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway, Rajajinanar, Malleswaram
The restaurant located in a star hotel lives up to expectations, serving great food with greater service. With a subdued décor and an ambience that is so soothing that you would not want to leave, eating at the Feast truly feels like enjoying a feast.
The restaurant is very well known for their buffet spreads that seem to be fit for a King. With a variety of cuisines and options at every meal, even people with picky tastes are bound to find something to their liking. There is a salad bar for the health conscious guests and a desert bar for guests who like to indulge.
With a play area for kids, entertainment tailor made for children and live music for adults, the place definitely caters to families with young children rather than just to the business travelers’ one would expect to find in Sheraton.
QUICK FACTS
- Must try items – deserts, sea food and chaat
- Timings – 6:30 am to 11:30 pm (Mon-Thu, Sun); 6:30 am to 1 am (Fri-Sat)
- Cuisine – North Indian, Continental
- Price – Costs approximately Rs 2000 for two people on an average
- Payment methods – Cash and all major credit cards are accepted
- Meal type – Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner
- Address – Sheraton Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway, 26/1, Dr. Rajkumar Road, Rajajinagar, Malleshawaram, Bangalore- 560010
- Phone – +91 80 4252 1000
Veena Stores, Malleswaram
Veena stores is a quintessential vegetarian eatery that seems to have become a part of the area, a landmark. The people who run the place have been serving the same quality of food for decades on end with the same passion and fervor they began with. Apart from being a landmark in the area, it is legendary amidst idli lovers for their fluffy little down pillows that they call idli.
Despite having a very small menu, the place tends to fill up quickly and crowds waiting to be fed over flow into the footpath. If you are planning a visit, then do not expect seating and a fancy ambiance. With wallet friendly prices and a clean environment, this place would be your best bet for some mouthwatering South Indian breakfast any day of the week.
QUICK FACTS
- Must try items – Idli, vada, kesaribath, chutney and coffee
- Timings – 6am to 12 pm and 4pm to 8:30pm
- Cuisine – South Indian breakfast
- Price – Costs approximately Rs100 for two people on an average
- Payment methods – Cash only. Credit cards are not accepted
- Meal type – Breakfast, snacks and light dinner
- Address – Margosa road, Malleswaram, Bangalore- 560086
- Phone – +91 80 2334 4838
Asha Food Camp, Malleswaram
Asha food camp is an authentic South Indian experience that portrays a quiet confidence in its food. The no frills ambience and décor simply allow you to concentrate on your delicious food. The sweetmeat stall near the exit is a clever ploy that almost never fails in making every patron wants one final piece of the food to take home.
The food true to the restaurants namesake keeps hope in the quality of food alive in the hearts of all those who pass through the doors. The idlis, vadas and dosas are perfect and sumptuous. The only downside to this place is the lack of any kind of parking facilities. It might be a good idea to call ahead on weekends to reserve a table as the place does tend to get crowded.
QUICK FACTS
- Must try items – Idli, dosa, vada and the sweets
- Timings – 8am to 10:30 pm
- Cuisine – South and North Indian
- Price – Costs approximately Rs.500 for two people on an average
- Payment methods – Cash and all major credit cards are accepted
- Meal type – Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Address – 89, 1st main, 10th cross, temple street, Sampige road, Malleswaram, Bangalore- 560003
- Phone – +91 80 2356 2357
Raghavendra Stores, Malleswaram
In an area that is known to be strongly reminiscent of old Bangalore, Raghavendra stores is a flag bearer for the era like no other. A small place with absolutely no seating, the restaurant is a fast food joint not meant for relishing or talking about the food for a minute longer than absolutely necessary.
The price for every dish seems to never exceed Rs.25, a good price given the location and the ambiance. The food reeks of quality and fresh ingredients. Loyalists and locals sing praises of this deserving humble breakfast joint. Try the idli, upma and kesaribath and witness the exquisite explosion of simple taste in your mouth with every bite.
QUICK FACTS
- Must try items – Upma (chow chow bath), idly and vada
- Timings – 6am to 1pm and 4pm to 9 pm
- Cuisine – South Indian
- Price – Costs approximately Rs.100 for two people on an average
- Payment methods – Cash only, credit cards are not accepted
- Meal type – Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Address – Opposite Manipal North Side Hospital, near Malleswaram railway station, Malleswaram, Bangalore- 560003
- Phone: +91 80 2334 8477
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