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Best Food in Bangalore (2026)
Start your day at MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Rooms) on Lalbagh Road, where the rava idli and filter coffee have been perfected since 1924. Expect a queue, but the crispyβ¦ π Iconic South Indian Breakfasts
Start your day at MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Rooms) on Lalbagh Road, where the rava idli and filter coffee have been perfected since 1924. Expect a queue, but the crispy dosa and fluffy vada are worth the wait, with most items under 150 INR.
π Must-Try Street Food Stalls
Head to VV Puram Food Street for a chaotic but delicious evening. Don't miss the benne dosa at VB Bakery and the gulkand ice cream at Ice Cream Corner, both for under 50 INR. Arrive before 7 PM to avoid the longest lines.
π Global Flavors in Indiranagar
Indiranagar is the city's culinary hub, with options like Toit for craft beer and wood-fired pizzas (500-800 INR) and Smoke House Deli for European comfort food. Book a table at The Fatty Bao for Asian fusion, especially the pork bao.
π Authentic Local Eateries
For a true Bangalore experience, visit CTR (Central Tiffin Room) in Malleswaram for their legendary benne masala dosa. Another gem is Brahmin's Coffee Bar, also in Malleswaram, serving idli and chutney for just 20 INR.
β Coffee Culture and Breweries
Bangalore's coffee scene thrives at Third Wave Coffee Roasters in Koramangala, where a pour-over costs around 250 INR. For craft beer, visit Arbor Brewing Company in Indiranagar, offering seasonal brews and pub grub from 400 INR.
π° Sweet Treats and Desserts
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Corner House Ice Cream, with outlets across the city, famous for its Death by Chocolate sundae (250 INR). For traditional sweets, head to Anand Sweets in Jayanagar for Mysore Pak and badam halwa.
πΆοΈ Budget-Friendly Thalis
For a filling meal under 200 INR, try the thali at RRR (Rao's Restaurant) in Koramangala, offering unlimited rice, sambar, and curries. Another option is Nagarjuna in Basavanagudi, known for its Andhra-style spicy thali.
π Navigating Food Neighborhoods
Use the Namma Metro to reach Indiranagar (Purple Line) and Koramangala (via bus from MG Road). Auto-rickshaws are plentiful but agree on a fare before starting; expect 50-100 INR for short rides within a neighborhood.
The gulkand ice cream at Ice Cream Corner in VV Puram is honestly the sleeper hit of that food street, I'd skip dinner just for that. Also if you're near Commercial Street, try the kheema pav at a spot called Kailash Parbat, it's tucked away but the meat is perfectly spiced and it's like 80 bucks.
Solid list, covers the classics well. One thing I'd add for anyone hitting Indiranagar is to check out the small food truck park near the 12th Main junction on weekends. It's not as polished as the big restaurants, but the khow suey from a place called Burma Burma's little pop-up there is incredible and costs about 150 rupees. For the VV Puram suggestion, you can also grab a plate of pani puri from the stall right next to VB Bakery, the vendor there has been doing it for over 15 years and the water is spicier than most places. The Corner House Death by Chocolate is a must, but if you're in Jayanagar, the one on 11th Main has a slightly bigger seating area so you're less likely to wait for a table.
Good list, really captures the spirit of eating in Bangalore. I'd add that if you're in Basavanagudi and Nagarjuna is too crowded, try Hotel Priyadarshini just a block away on Bull Temple Road. Their unlimited meals are about 160 rupees and the pappu charu (dal) is the kind of comfort food you'll crave on a rainy day. One thing the guide doesn't mention is that most of these iconic places close by 9 PM or earlier, especially the old-school ones like MTR and CTR. Learned that the hard way when I showed up at MTR at 8:45 PM once and they were already wiping down tables. For the breweries, Toit gets all the hype but if you want a quieter vibe with solid beer, try Bierlibrary on Church Street, their Belgian witbier is better than anything I've had at the bigger places and the pretzels are legit.
Planning Bangalore trip, need budget tips
honestly 2k is safe but you can trim it hard if you eat like a local. skip the fancy dosa places in Indiranagar, head to CTR or Brahmin's Coffee Bar in Malleshwaram, a full breakfast there is like 60 bucks and it's better than half the overpriced spots. for lunch, look for any mess or thattukada near MG Road, a full meal with rice, sambar, and curd is under 150.
metro is your best friend but the last mile always gets you, so plan sights along the same line. Lalbagh and Cubbon are free-ish, but the real hidden gem is the Nandi Temple at the top of the bull temple hill, no entry fee and the view at sunset is killer. skip Wonderla, that's a whole day and 1500+ with transport, not worth it for a short trip.
water is the sneaky cost, carry a bottle and refill at malls or metro stations, they have filtered water points. and if you're out late, the night food scene near Shivajinagar has plates for 50, so you can eat dinner for less than a chai at a cafe. 1500 is doable if you're strict, but 1800 gives you room for a random filter coffee or a beer.
The daily budget really depends on where you're based and how you move around. If you're near a metro station, say around MG Road or Trinity, you can keep transport under 150 a day with a smart card. Autos in Bangalore are notorious for refusing meters, so always use the apps, Uber and Rapido bikes are often cheaper than autos for short hops.
For food, the lunch buffets in places like Nagarjuna or Meghana Foods are around 250 to 350 and fill you up properly, which lets you skip an expensive dinner. If you want a nicer evening, head to Toit or Arbor Brewing Company in Indiranagar, a pint runs about 250 to 350, and the vibe is worth it once in a while.
The big hidden cost is actually entry for anything commercial, so plan your sightseeing around free spots like the Vidhana Soudha exterior, the ISKCON temple, or the Sankey Tank walk. If you're set on a paid attraction, pick one, like the Bangalore Palace if you're into history, and budget 600 for that day, but don't do two paid spots in one day.
Also, carry a small towel and wear light cotton, the humidity will make you buy drinks constantly otherwise. At 1,800 to 2,000 you'll be comfortable, but if you stick to local joints and the metro, 1,300 to 1,500 works without feeling deprived
For a mid-range traveler, I'd budget around 1,800 to 2,500 rupees a day if you're staying in places like Indiranagar or Koramangala. That covers a decent south Indian breakfast at a local idli joint, an auto or metro ride to a couple of sights, and a proper dinner at a casual restaurant. Metro fares run about 10 to 50 rupees per trip, and autos will hit you 100 to 200 for short hops, so transport is genuinely cheap if you avoid cabs.
The real money sink is sightseeing, because entry fees vary wildly. Cubbon Park and Lalbagh are nearly free, but places like the Bangalore Palace or Wonderla will eat 500 or more just for a ticket. I'd skip the palace honestly, it's overpriced for what it is, and instead spend on a food walk around VV Puram or a brewery crawl in Indiranagar, those give you more bang for the buck.
One thing people forget is the humidity, so factor in extra for bottled water and maybe a cold drink, that's another 100 a day easily. If you're okay with eating at smaller joints and using the metro over autos, you can squeeze by on 1,500, but 2,000 is the sweet spot where you won't feel squeezed.