Restaurants in Southern Karnataka
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Mavalli Tiffin Rooms
This legendary joint, commonly called MTR, has been feeding Bengaluru its stock South Indian fare such as masala dosas for more than seven decades. The queues can get long during lunch hours.
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The Only Place
Burgers, steaks, apple pies or the classic shepherd’s pie – no one serves them better than this oldie, which boasts semi-alfresco interiors and a relaxed vibe.
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Ebony
Rated highly by Bengaluru’s foodies, this place high up on a skyscraper serves the best Parsi food in town, along with some delectable Thai and French dishes.
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Nagarjuna
Not a place to linger, this fast-moving, constantly packed-out joint dishes up spicy-as-hell Andhra specialities on banana leaves.
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Tandoor
Consistently good tandoori, biryani (steamed rice with meat or vegetables) and kebab dishes.
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Grasshopper
Save this one for a special occasion. Some 15km south of town, this leafy boutique restaurant run by a designer couple has no menu; you just have to go by what it tosses up for the day. Besides, you have to book at least a day in advance and inform them about your food preferences. The upside of all this is a scrumptious, heart-warming meal, which you’ll remember for a long time to come.
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Vinayaka Mylari
Locals line up for the dosas (paper-thin, lentil-flour pancakes) and soft Mysore-style idlis (rice dumplings) served with delicious coconut chutney at this decades-old operation. A masala dosa and coffee make a great breakfast or lunch.
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Harima
Practically a home-away-from-home for Bengaluru's expat Japanese, Harima is pretty much on the mark for its atmosphere and Japanese food, including sushi, noodles, tempura and more obscure dishes such as natto (fermented bean sprouts).
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Casa del Sol
This is a relaxed Mediterranean-style bistro that has a semi-alfresco area. Wednesday is disco night, Thursday has free salsa classes and Sunday has an opulent brunch (Rs600) with unlimited drinks and children’s activities.
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Konark
This place serves tasty Indian food in colourful, comfy surroundings. The lunchtime South Indian thali is a gut buster; for something less filling, opt for the snack dishes, or eggless cakes and pastries.
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Olive Beach
This spot duplicates the groovy Mediterranean style and deliciously authentic food of its Delhi and Mumbai (Bombay) sisters. Book ahead for the great Sunday brunch with free-flowing booze.
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Paparazzi
Spicy chicken kebabs (served on a flaming skewer) and decent caesar salads are served with sweeping city views at this supertrendy place. The around Rs200 set lunch is a good option.
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Gramin
A wide choice of flavourful and breezy North Indian fare is on offer at this extremely popular all-veg place. Try the excellent range of lentils, best had with oven fresh rotis.
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Queen’s Restaurant
The rustic, tribal decor in this cosy restaurant complements its lip-smacking Indian fare, especially the vegie dishes.
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Legend of Sikandar
Legend of Sikandar serves Lucknowi, Hyderabadi and North Indian cuisine to general applause.
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Hotel RRR
Classic Andhra-style food is belted out at this ever-busy eatery, and you might have to queue for a table if you walk in during lunch. One item to try is the piping-hot veg thali (Rs43) served on banana leaves. Some meaty options are available, too. There’s a second branch on Sri Harsha Rd.
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Parklane Hotel
Choose from a wide selection of Indian, Continental, Chinese and Mexican dishes at this popular restaurant-bar, where food is served by candlelight at night, with occasional live music. Occasional barbecue nights have a special range of kebabs and grills on offer.
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Barbeque Nation
Good news for Kebab lovers! This stylish new place makes your dreams come true by serving a set meal of select barbecues, of which you can have unlimited portions! What’s better, you can have them skewered at your table to suit your tastes. Eat till you’re beat.
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Dynasty
There's a touch of class to this ground-floor restaurant, with its check tablecloths, intimate booths and low lighting. The same menu of reliable Indian and Continental standards is also served on the rooftop, with views of the palace and Chamundi Hill.
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Karavalli
Mangalore’s some 500km away, but you’ll have to come only as far as this fine-dining spot to savour its famous coastal cuisine. Adorned with dark wood interiors, this classy restaurant at the Gateway Hotel serves some of the best seafood in town.
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Shanti Family Restaurant
In a shopping centre opposite the Golden Temple in Bylakuppe is Shanti Family Restaurant, offering a decent range of Indian meals and Tibetan dishes such as momos (dumplings) and thukpa (noodle soup).
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Sue’s Food Place
Run by the charming proprietor Sue, this Jamaican restaurant has lacy curtains, kitschy plastic creepers and football shirts as part of its decor, and serves Caribbean cuisine to die for. The lunch buffet (Rs225) is not to be missed!
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Sunny’s
Missing those Mediterranean flavours? Well, just head to Sunny’s and pamper yourself with a wide range of salads, mains and desserts. It’s particularly popular with Bengaluru’s expat community, and the food is simply divine.
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Tiger Trail
This delightful restaurant specialising in tandoori dishes serves decent food in a courtyard that twinkles with torches and fairy lights at night. There’s often live classical Indian music performances.
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