PHURR

Jayanagar

Date Night

A buzzy, all-vegetarian Jayanagar dining room that plays with Indian and global plates, from ratatouille gujiya to biryani nuggets. Lively, a little cramped, and very popular.

Readers love it

GETRatatouille gujiya, gongura broccoli and the tender coconut fritters, with a Pelican Peach mocktail. Finish with the Phurr dessert.

SKIP IFYou hate waits, crowds and noise. It's cramped at peak and pricey for a veg meal, so book ahead.

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DYU Art Cafe

Koramangala

Coffee Run

An art filled cafe for leisurely coffee, casual comfort food and long, easygoing catch ups.

Readers love it

GETHoney chilli wings, chicken steak and chocolate cake.

SKIP IFYou need a quick meal, guaranteed seating or polished food execution.

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The Estate Deli

Indiranagar

Coffee RunBrunchcore

A cozy deli cafe for hearty casual food, coffee and easy all day hangs.

Not enough votes

GETDeep dish pizza, chicken burger and lamb spaghetti.

SKIP IFYou want quick service or polished fine dining.

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Vidyarthi Bhavan

Basavanagudi

The OGsBreakfast Club

A legendary vegetarian tiffin institution for crisp South Indian breakfasts and old school nostalgia.

Readers love it

GETBenne masala dosa and filter coffee.

SKIP IFYou want quick service, easy parking or a quiet breakfast.

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Farmlore

Yelahanka

Date Night

An immersive farm-to-table dining experience built around seasonal, locally grown ingredients.

Not enough votes

GETThe 10-course menu, especially if you want the full Farmlore experience.

SKIP IFYou’re looking for a casual meal, a quick bite or a conventional restaurant experience.

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Bar Wild

Indiranagar

Fancy PoursDate Night

A small 12th Main room for indigenous-spirit cocktails.

Not enough votes

GETKashaya or Ume Shibori Highball, chicken karaage.

SKIP IFYou’re looking for a big food menu, a lively party bar or a casual drinking spot.

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Grasshopper

Bannerghatta Road

Date Night

A serene garden restaurant built around long, leisurely meals, with an intimate setting surrounded by greenery.

Not enough votes

GETThe tasting menu — it’s the best way to experience what Grasshopper does.

SKIP IFYou want something casual, quick, or heavily focused on drinks.

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Taaza Thindi

Jayanagar

Breakfast Club

A much-loved Bengaluru breakfast stop known for fresh South Indian tiffin, quick service and an easygoing local feel.

Readers love it

GETIdli, masala dosa, chow chow bath, and filter coffee.

SKIP IFYou want a slow, sit-down breakfast.

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Malgudi Mylari Mane

Koramangala

Full mealsBreakfast Club

A Karnataka-style restaurant serving Mylari dosa alongside hearty naati-style meat dishes and palavs.

Readers love it

GETMutton keema dose, mutton palav, and mutton fry.

SKIP IFYou don’t eat meat or aren’t into spicy, hearty Karnataka-style food.

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Phra Nakhon

Koramangala 5th Block

Asian cravings

A Thai restaurant serving bold, aromatic dishes inspired by different parts of Thailand, with a lively, contemporary setting.

Not enough votes

GETPad Thai, Thai green curry, and tom yum.

SKIP IFYou’re not into strong flavours, spice, or Thai food.

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Bengaluru Oota Company

Cambridge Layout

Full meals

A reservation-only tasting room serving changing Gowda and Mangalorean food in a homestyle setting.

Readers are split

GETThe set menu — especially the Kane rava fry, kori gassi with neer dosa, mutton pulav, and badam halwa.

SKIP IFYou want a quick or casual meal — this is a long, curated dining experience and needs a reservation.

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Minibé

Kodihalli

Date NightSweet treat

A 20-seat dessert room for a savoury-to-sweet tasting, plus à la carte plates and weekend breakfast.

Not enough votes

GETThe Sagarika tasting menu, or the moelleux au chocolat and black sesame cheesecake if you walk in.

SKIP IFYou want a pastry box to go, a savoury-only dinner or desserts without egg and butter.

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Brine

Indiranagar

Fancy Pours

A brutalist Indiranagar bar from the Brik Oven founders, built around savoury cocktails and comfort food.

Not enough votes

GETThe Cheese or Weeds cocktail, and the koji cheeseburger or miso fettuccine.

SKIP IFYou want a quiet room, a small cocktail den or a pizza night.

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Moonjar

Cambridge Layout

Fancy Pours

A 28-seat low-ABV bar above Nila, with moon-phase drinks under a glass ceiling.

Not enough votes

GETElixir No. 3 or Helios, plus the prawn wontons and avocado pâté.

SKIP IFYou want high-proof pours, a weekday table or a full tasting menu.

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Nila

Cambridge Layout

Date Night

A 24-seat tasting room for rotating regional chapters and a long, reservation-only dinner.

Not enough votes

GETThe 12-course tasting chapter — Ladakh/Himalayan when that regional rotation is on — and the next chapter when it lands.

SKIP IFYou want a la carte, a short meal, a conventional Indian restaurant, or a walk-in.

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Sunday Farmer

Ashok Nagar

Coffee Run

A calm little coffee spot that feels more like a Sunday mood than a café.

Not enough votes

GETGrapefruit Espresso Spritz or smoked cinnamon iced coffee.

SKIP IFYou need a big menu, a lively café, or somewhere to work.

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Hotel Aditya

Mahalakshmi Layout

Full meals

An old-school Nati-style spot that knows exactly what it wants to feed you: meat, biryani and plenty of it.

Not enough votes

GETMutton biryani + nalli fry. If you're feeling adventurous, go for the ragi mudde and mutton dishes.

SKIP IFYou want a quiet meal, fancy interiors, or a place that takes itself too seriously.

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The Flour Affair

New BEL Road

Coffee Run

A bakery café that takes its bread very seriously.

Not enough votes

GETThe butter croissant + coffee. Their sourdough and sandwiches are worth getting into too.

SKIP IFYou’re looking for a quick coffee or a cheap bite.

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Beyondburg

St. Mark's Road

Fast Food

A burger spot that goes big on juicy patties, loaded toppings and unapologetic comfort food.

Readers love it

GETThe Brisket Whopper or Smashburger + Animal Fries. The Nashville Burger is another strong pick.

SKIP IFYou’re looking for a quick, quiet bite — the space is small and can get loud and crowded.

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Sanky's Burger House

Hennur

Fast Food

A cult-favourite for loaded burgers, molten cheese and seriously good fries.

Not enough votes

GETClassic Beef Burger + Chilli Cheese Fries. The Chicken Burger is a safe bet too.

SKIP IFYou’re after a polished space or a sit-down burger experience.

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Midwest Burger Co.

HRBR Layout

Fast Food

A small burger operation with a menu inspired by the best of American burger culture.

Not enough votes

GETThe Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger + Loaded Cheese Fries.

SKIP IFYou’re after a place to hang — come for the burger, not the seating.

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Beyondburg

Indiranagar

Fast Food

A burger spot known for American-style smash burgers and big flavours.

Not enough votes

GETBrisket Whopper + Animal Fries. The Swiss Cheese Burger is another strong pick.

SKIP IFYou want something light — these burgers lean indulgent.

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The Burgery In

Indiranagar

Fast Food

A smash burger spot doing American-style burgers with juicy patties, sharp sauces and plenty of attitude.

Not enough votes

GETL.A. Legendary Smash. The Oklahoma Smash is another one worth trying.

SKIP IFYou’re looking for a quick, cheap burger — this one leans indulgent and the bill can add up.

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Bar Doubble

Shanti Nagar

Fancy Pours

A dimly lit neighbourhood cocktail bar with throwback music, thoughtful drinks and a menu that goes well beyond bar snacks.

Not enough votes

GETCoolante + Pandi curry with otti. The hamachi is another strong order.

SKIP IFYou want a big, high-energy bar — this is a small, intimate spot built around cocktails and conversation.

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Baan Phadthai

Indiranagar

Asian cravings

The Bangkok Bib Gourmand pad thai shop's tiny Indiranagar outpost, doing one dish properly and not much fusion.

Readers love it

GETThe signature pad thai, then pandan toast with coconut ice cream.

SKIP IFYou're walking in without a booking or want a long, lazy dinner.

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Tribal Brew Daily

Indiranagar

Coffee Run

Started as a coffee truck, now a grab-and-go favourite pouring Chikmagalur specialty coffee at half the usual café price.

Not enough votes

GETCold brew or the iced vanilla latte, to go.

SKIP IFYou want to sit for hours with a laptop and a full menu.

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Smash Guys

Sanjay Nagar

Fast Food

North Bengaluru's smash burger spot: crispy-edged patties, and beef bone marrow if you're feeling brave.

Readers are split

GETA double smash burger, plus the beef bone marrow.

SKIP IFYou're after a light bite or a fancy sit-down.

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Chifa

Marathahalli

Date Night

Chinese-Peruvian over three moody floors: Cantonese technique, Andean ingredients and a sundowner deck up top.

Not enough votes

GETThe ceviches and the seabass 'Chilean pani puri', then drinks on The Canopy.

SKIP IFMarathahalli traffic on a weeknight sounds like a dealbreaker.

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Ink & Oak

HSR Layout

Coffee Run

A bookstore with a Paper & Pie café inside: pick up any book, order a coffee and lose the afternoon.

Readers love it

GETJapanese cheesecake and a jaggery hot chocolate, with a book off the shelf.

SKIP IFYou want a loud, buzzy café for a group catch-up.

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Betta Restobar

Sadashivanagar

Full meals

Mangalore's coastal favourite comes to Sadashivanagar: ghee roasts, thecha seafood and a proper bar to go with it.

Not enough votes

GETCalamari coconut thecha roast and anything ghee roast (yes, even the pizza).

SKIP IFCoastal spice isn't your thing.

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Vaalai

Kammanahalli

Full meals

Honest Tamil Nadu cooking at neighbourhood prices, from seeraga samba mutton biryani to prawn dosa.

Not enough votes

GETMutton seeraga samba biryani with a fish fry, and a prawn dosa.

SKIP IFYou want ambience more than a proper meal.

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S.N. Refreshments

JP Nagar

Breakfast Club

A standing-only JP Nagar darshini, running since 1990, for soft idli dunked in sambar and chutney, crisp masala dosa and strong filter coffee.

Readers love it

GETIdli vada dunked in the sambar-chutney mix, a crisp masala dosa and a filter coffee.

SKIP IFYou want to sit down, or it's past 1 PM. It's standing tables only, and the morning shift ends early.

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Brahmin Tiffins

JP Nagar

Breakfast Club

A small self-service tiffin room for a light South Indian breakfast: thin dosa that isn't swimming in ghee, soft idli, crisp vada and spicy chutney.

Readers love it

GETMasala dosa with aloo palya, idli vada with the spicy chutney, then a filter coffee.

SKIP IFYou need sambar with your idli (it's chutney only), need parking, or don't carry cash.

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Babai Tiffins

HSR Layout

Breakfast Club

A spotless, fast-moving Andhra tiffin room for fiery ghee karam dosa, three chutneys plus sambar, and crisp punugulu on the side.

Readers love it

GETGhee karam dosa with all three chutneys, a plate of punugulu, and upma pesarattu if you're hungry.

SKIP IFYou can't take chilli heat, or want an easy seat on a weekend morning.

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Bunco

HSR Layout

Brunchcore

A from-scratch bakery café where everything is baked in-house daily: thick brioche French toast, custard-filled berliners and a milk-soaked tres leches worth the detour.

Readers love it

GETBrioche French toast with seasonal compote, a vanilla berliner and the tres leches to share.

SKIP IFYou want a cheap breakfast or a big savoury meal. It's a pastry-first spot and a little pricey.

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Roxie

Haralur Road

Beer O’Clock

A sprawling three-storey villa turned craft brewery, with house-brewed beer, punchy cocktails and Neapolitan pizza. It gets loud and lively after 8 with DJs and live sets.

Readers love it

GETA house craft beer or The Solution (tequila, jalapeño, passion fruit), with the burrata pesto pizza and Korean garlic bread.

SKIP IFYou want a quiet table or hate the 10% service charge. Skip the Siciliana pizza and the Old Fashioned.

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Kahale – Filter Kaapi Bar

Jayanagar

Coffee Run

A tiny retro filter kaapi bar in an old Jayanagar house, full of 90s TVs, typewriters and Kannada tunes. It pours strong filter coffee hot or iced, plus flavoured iced kaapis and cold brews, at neighbourhood prices.

Readers love it

GETBellada Kaapi hot, or an iced rose or vanilla filter kaapi, with a slice of the gulab jamun cheesecake.

SKIP IFYou're a group of more than six or want a proper meal. Skip the Vietnamese iced filter kaapi.

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Bengaluru Cafe

Jayanagar

Breakfast Club

A packed little Jayanagar darshini whose butter masala dosa (crisp, ghee-glossed, around ₹80) gets called the best in the city, backed by crisp vada and strong filter coffee.

Readers love it

GETThe butter masala dosa, a plate of crisp vada and a strong filter coffee.

SKIP IFYou want to sit down or linger. It's a tiny token-system darshini that's packed at weekend breakfast, and portions run small.

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154 Breakfast Club

RR Nagar

Brunchcore

A warm, roomy all-day breakfast spot in RR Nagar doing proper English breakfasts, big platters and pancakes, with good coffee and matcha. It's the brunch spot this side of town has been missing.

Readers love it

GETThe Flying Pilgrim (garlic mushrooms, corn Florentine, home fries) or the Farmers Nest, a stack of pancakes and an iced cappuccino.

SKIP IFYou're after a quiet cuppa. The music's loud, smoke drifts in from the balcony, the tea is meh and parking is street-only.

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Cafe Sanswich

Marathahalli

Brunchcore

A quiet Marathahalli neighbourhood cafe that bakes its own bread every day, for sandwiches, breakfasts and fruit bowls in a calm room with books and board games.

Readers love it

GETAny sandwich on their fresh in-house bread, with a fruit bowl and a coffee.

SKIP IFYou want a buzzy scene. It's a small, quiet neighbourhood cafe for a calm breakfast, not a destination.

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Nenapu

JP Nagar

Coffee Run

A small European-style bakehouse on the Outer Ring Road with an open kitchen, turning out croissants that people compare to Paris. It's a bakery by morning and a bistro with house-made pasta later in the day.

Readers love it

GETThe pain au chocolat or almond croissant with a mocha, plus a cinnamon swirl to go.

SKIP IFYou're coming after lunch, since the croissants sell out, or want a proper pasta meal, which reviewers find patchy. It's closed Mondays.

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Truffles

JP Nagar

Fast Food

The JP Nagar branch of Bangalore's original burger joint: big juicy patties, cheesy fries, thick shakes and a long dessert counter at friendly prices.

Readers love it

GETThe All American Cheese Burger with chicken cheesy fries and a Ferrero Rocher shake. Save room for the tres leches.

SKIP IFYou want the Koramangala original's buzz. This outlet rates lower and gets complaints about slow, curt service.

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21st Amendment

Indiranagar

Drink n’ ChillDance Floors

A packed 100 Feet Road gastrobar with cheap-for-Indiranagar drinks and a dance floor that fills up late. Come to dance, not to sit around.

Readers love it

GETFruit mojitos or the Agave Blazer, with the 21A butter garlic prawns to soak them up.

SKIP IFYou don't want Bollywood-heavy DJ sets, a cover charge after 9:30 PM or a service charge. Don't come for the food.

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Kried

JP Nagar

Fast Food

An evening food truck in JP Nagar doing massive crispy fried chicken and paneer burgers with Korean and Andhra heat, from gochujang glaze to Guntur karam. Cheap, messy and worth the wait.

Readers love it

GETThe Hot Gochujang Chicken burger. Veg? The gochujang paneer or the Guntur karam burger.

SKIP IFYou want a seat or can't wait around 30 minutes. It's evenings only, closed Mondays, and the truck can move, so check its Instagram first.

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PHURR

Jayanagar

Date Night

A buzzy, all-vegetarian Jayanagar dining room that plays with Indian and global plates, from ratatouille gujiya to biryani nuggets. Lively, a little cramped, and very popular.

Readers love it

GETRatatouille gujiya, gongura broccoli and the tender coconut fritters, with a Pelican Peach mocktail. Finish with the Phurr dessert.

SKIP IFYou hate waits, crowds and noise. It's cramped at peak and pricey for a veg meal, so book ahead.

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Sando Club

Ashok Nagar

Brunchcore

A loud, good-looking sando shop off MG Road stuffing soft bread with big, well-travelled flavours, from tiger prawn katsu to vindaloo. Pair it with a thick shake.

Readers love it

GETThe Ebi Katsu (tiger prawn, slaw, prawn mayo, chilli oil) or the Kala Jadoo, with a milkshake.

SKIP IFYou want a long sit-down meal or a cheap, quick sandwich. These are big, pricier sandos.

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Khmer Kitchen

JP Nagar

Asian cravings

A handsome bungalow restaurant serving rare-for-Bangalore Cambodian dishes alongside dim sum, bao and sushi. Warm service and a room that feels like a trip.

Readers love it

GETStick to the Cambodian dishes: fish amok and beef lok lak. Add mango sticky rice.

SKIP IFYou want an all-Khmer menu. Much of it is generic pan-Asian, and the amok can be inconsistent.

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Milano Ice Cream

Kalyan Nagar

Sweet treat

Bangalore's go-to gelato chain, churned fresh in-store daily. Rich, intense scoops and a rotating flavour case.

Readers love it

GETA scoop of Quella (caramel with toffee) and one of whiskey cream or extra dark chocolate.

SKIP IFYou want somewhere to sit and linger. It's a grab-a-scoop stop.

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Yaakay Bar & Canteen

Sahakara Nagar

Drink n’ Chill

A huge, 90s-canteen-style bar with old-school prices: pints from ₹125 and loud, homely Karnataka bar food. Bills rarely cross ₹1,200.

Readers love it

GETCheap pints or a Sakath Highball (tequila, kokum, lime, cola) with the Rebel Star Mutton Fry and Namma Podi Idly Fry.

SKIP IFYou want craft cocktails or a quiet, polished bar. There are only three cocktails, and it's big and loud.

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CTR

Malleshwaram

The OGsBreakfast Club

A beloved Bengaluru tiffin institution with brisk service, old school charm and a loyal breakfast crowd.

Readers like it

GETBenne masala dose, rave idli and goli bajji if available.

SKIP IFYou want a quiet breakfast, easy seating or polished service.

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Toit

Indiranagar

Beer O’ClockDrink n’ Chill

A lively brewpub for house beer, casual food and easy group nights.

Readers like it

GETBeer sampler, hand tossed pizza and Andhra chilli chicken.

SKIP IFYou want a quiet meal, quick service or a small intimate room.

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Pecos

Brigade Road

Drink n’ ChillBeer O’Clock

A no frills pub built around beer, classic rock and old school Bengaluru atmosphere.

Not enough votes

GETCoorgi pork, bacon and beef, with a draught beer.

SKIP IFYou want polished cocktails, quiet seating or refined food.

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Nagarjuna

Residency Road

Full meals

A popular Andhra restaurant for bold regional food and hearty meals.

Readers love it

GETAndhra meals, Andhra chilli chicken and prawn pepper fry.

SKIP IFYou want mild food, a quiet room or guaranteed consistency.

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Windmills Craftworks

Whitefield

Beer O’Clock

Bangalore's grown-up brewery since 2012: a book-lined room on the 6th floor, live jazz and one of the country's best Hefeweizens. Settle in for a long evening.

Readers love it

GETThe Hefeweizen with beer-battered prawns or fish and chips. Stay for the jazz.

SKIP IFYou want a budget brewery or a quick stop. It's pricey, crowded and slow at peak, and the food trails the beer.

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MTR

Lalbagh Road

The OGsBreakfast Club

A Bengaluru institution where classic South Indian tiffin, old school service and nearly a century of history are part of the experience.

Readers like it

GETRava idli, masala dosa and khara bhath.

SKIP IFYou need a quick late night meal.

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Airlines Hotel

Lavelle Road

The OGsBreakfast Club

A leafy open air Bengaluru classic for South Indian breakfast, filter coffee and old school nostalgia.

Readers are split

GETMasala dosa, idli and filter coffee.

SKIP IFYou need air conditioning, polished service or guaranteed value.

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Dolphins

Cox Town

Drink n’ ChillThe OGs

An old school Bengaluru bar kitchen since 1977, known for Mangalorean food, seafood and an easygoing crowd.

Readers love it

GETPrawn Ghee Roast, Boneless Chicken Ghee Roast and Pork Salt and Pepper.

SKIP IFYou want a quiet cafe, a specialist only menu or a vegetarian meal.

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23rd Street Pizza

Ashok Nagar

Date Night

A cozy Italian style restaurant and wine bar for lively drinks, relaxed dates and a compact, candlelit room.

Not enough votes

GETNew York style thin crust pizza, Garlic Shrimp Pizza and pasta alla vodka.

SKIP IFYou are budget sensitive or expect every visit to be flawless.

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Pizza 4P’s

Indiranagar

Date Night

A polished Japanese Italian dining room built around house made cheese, creative cooking and reservation worthy date nights.

Readers love it

GETBurrata Salad Pizza, Four Cheese Pizza and Mushroom Truffle Pizza.

SKIP IFYou want an inexpensive, no planning pizza stop or dislike booking friction.

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Guerilla Diner

Ulsoor

Fast FoodFull mealsDate Night

A tiny American style diner for bold comfort food, indulgent drinks and a highly limited seating experience.

Not enough votes

GETOklahoma Onion Smash, chocolate milkshake and Golden Fries.

SKIP IFYou want full service dining, a broad menu or a Monday or Tuesday meal.

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Eat Naru

Shanti Nagar

Asian cravings

A tiny reservation only Japanese counter for broth led dining and a food first evening.

Readers love it

GETTonkotsu, Kara Miso and Shrooms Tonkotsu ramen.

SKIP IFYou want cheap walk in ramen or dislike fixed counter seating and reservation windows.

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WIP — Wine in Progress

Shanti Nagar

Fancy PoursDate Night

A tiny wine dive bar for approachable pours, Japanese small plates and close conversation.

Not enough votes

GETA by the glass wine, sake and a Japanese small plate from Naru.

SKIP IFYou want a full dinner, a broad menu or plenty of space.

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Shiro

UB City

Asian cravingsBrunchcoreDate Night

A polished Pan Asian dining room for cocktails, shared plates and special occasions.

Not enough votes

GETSushi Platter, Spicy Tuna Maki and a shared dim sum.

SKIP IFYou want a budget, quick or strictly traditional Japanese meal.

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Bob’s Bar — Indiranagar

Indiranagar

Drink n’ ChillBeer O’Clock

An old school Bengaluru bar for easy drinks and nostalgic after work hangs.

Readers are split

GETCrispy arbi, apple cake and egg puffs.

SKIP IFYou want polished service, quiet dining or a predictable short meal.

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Bob’s Bar — Ashok Nagar

Ashok Nagar

Drink n’ ChillBeer O’Clock

An old-Bangalore bar on Wood Street with cheap drinks, good old-school music and a crowd that knows how to have a good time.

Not enough votes

GETMalnad pork and MRP samosas, plus a BMTC pork sandwich if you're hungry. Tawa chicken and rawa prawns are solid too.

SKIP IFYou want a quiet drink or a no-surprises bill. It gets packed and loud, and gas and service surcharges can catch you out.

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Middle Room

Shanti Nagar

Fancy PoursDate Night

An intimate audiophile bar where serious listening, cocktails and small plates share the spotlight.

Not enough votes

GETA soju cocktail, mac and cheese and crab toast if available.

SKIP IFYou want a loud party, broad menu or cheap quick drink.

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Dali & Gala

Museum Road

Fancy PoursDate Night

An art filled cocktail bar with an agave focus, Burmese inspired small plates and a dressed up mood.

Not enough votes

GETA mezcal cocktail, Raw Mango on Crack and crispy prawns.

SKIP IFYou want a budget meal, quiet cafe or full conventional dinner.

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Muro

Museum Road

Fancy Pours

A tropical cocktail led restaurant for polished Asian small plates and late night atmosphere.

Not enough votes

GETA creative cocktail, crispy sweet and sour lamb and Penang prawn.

SKIP IFYou want a cheap quick meal or simple no alcohol restaurant.

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Amintiri

Museum Road

Coffee RunSweet treat

A bakery cafe where a strong dessert program, coffee and relaxed catch ups share the spotlight.

Readers love it

GETBlueberry cheesecake, burnt Basque cheesecake and croissant sandwich.

SKIP IFYou want a specialist coffee bar, cheap snack or savoury first meal.

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SOKA Cocktail Bar

Indiranagar

Date NightFancy Pours

A compact reservation only cocktail bar for inventive drinks, nostalgic signatures and intimate evenings.

Not enough votes

GETMade in Heaven, Cheese Cherry Pineapple and I Blame Jasmine.

SKIP IFYou need a guaranteed walk in, full dinner or budget drinking session.

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Subko Ajji House

Shanti Nagar

Coffee RunBrunchcore

A peaceful courtyard cafe for specialty coffee, creative brunch and slow afternoons.

Not enough votes

GETSif On The Rocks, Vietnamese Drip and Dukkah Eggziki.

SKIP IFYou want a quick inexpensive coffee or guaranteed fast meal.

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Smoke House Deli

Indiranagar

BrunchcoreBreakfast ClubDate Night

A stylish European cafe where artful interiors, brunch and cocktails make an easy date night.

Not enough votes

GETSmoked Caesar Pasta, pork ribs and Philly sandwich.

SKIP IFYou want a cheap tightly edited menu.

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Tenzin Kitchen

Koramangala

Asian cravings

A compact Tibetan kitchen for bold comfort food and hearty casual meals.

Not enough votes

GETJhol momos, chicken Tenzin special momo thukpa, chicken thenthuk dry and laphing.

SKIP IFYou need spacious seating or strict vegetarian order accuracy.

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Fenny’s Lounge & Kitchen

Koramangala

BrunchcoreDrink n’ Chill

A lively rooftop bar for cocktails, group dinners and easy party energy.

Not enough votes

GETFenny’s BBQ Prawn, wood fired pizza and Chicken BBQ Platter.

SKIP IFYou want a quiet low key meal.

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Plan B

Indiranagar

Beer O’ClockDrink n’ Chill

A casual beer bar for familiar pub food, group energy and easy nights out.

Not enough votes

GETWings of your choice, Juicy Lucy burger and a second wing sauce to share.

SKIP IFYou want a quiet, polished dinner or consistently predictable service.

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Watson’s

Ulsoor

Beer O’ClockThe OGs

An open air bar for views, fresh air, beer and relaxed afternoons.

Not enough votes

GETChicken BBQ wings, calamari and pork ribs.

SKIP IFYou want a quiet indoor restaurant or specialist food destination.

1 say go · 2 skip

Hard Rock Cafe

St. Mark’s Road

Drink n’ ChillBeer O’Clock

A rock and roll restaurant built around live music, memorabilia and big celebratory nights.

Not enough votes

GETOriginal Legendary Burger, Twisted Mac and Passion Fruit Mai Tai.

SKIP IFYou want an intimate local bar, quiet meal or budget portions.

1 say go · 2 skip

Olive Beach

Ashok Nagar

Date Night

A romantic Mediterranean dining room for cocktails, polished service and special occasion evenings.

Not enough votes

GETBruschetta, glazed pork belly and mushroom pil pil.

SKIP IFYou want inexpensive Mediterranean food or a casual low stakes meal.

7 say go · 1 skip

The Local

Kalyan Nagar

Drink n’ ChillBeer O’Clock

A neighborhood bar for beer, pub food and karaoke nights.

Not enough votes

GETPork fry, chicken ghee roast and appam with stew.

SKIP IFYou want a quiet meal or polished cocktail bar.

8 say go · 1 skip

Knowhere

Banaswadi

Drink n’ Chill

A lively rooftop bar where beer, sports and karaoke keep group nights going.

Not enough votes

GETA draught beer, pizza and a shareable plate.

SKIP IFYou want a quiet meal or polished cocktail lounge.

4 say go · 1 skip

Yak Kitchen

Ashok Nagar

Asian cravings

A low key Tibetan kitchen for warming comfort food and a casual, good value meal.

Not enough votes

GETShapta, Thenthuk and Momos.

SKIP IFYou want a polished, spacious room or broad fine dining.

3 say go · 1 skip

KOKO

Kodihalli

Date NightAsian cravings

A polished Asian dining room for celebratory dinners, high energy evenings and shared plates.

Not enough votes

GETKOKO Signature Roll, Hamachi Carpaccio and Peking Duck with Pancake.

SKIP IFYou want a low key, budget or quick meal.

4 say go · 0 skip

Araku Coffee

Indiranagar

Coffee Run

A design led coffee house for serious specialty coffee, quiet breaks and light cafe meals.

Readers like it

GETA pour over, brewed Araku coffee and chocolate croissant.

SKIP IFYou want a cheap silent work cafe, full value meal or guaranteed quiet.

9 say go · 3 skip

Mai Mai

Indiranagar

Asian cravings

A relaxed East Asian restaurant for shared meals, casual lunches and easy dinners.

Not enough votes

GETHakka noodles, prawn har gao and bibimbap.

SKIP IFYou want large portions, a single cuisine specialist or no wait at peak.

8 say go · 1 skip

Chung’s

Kalyan Nagar

Asian cravings

A long running Chinese restaurant with a broad menu built for family style dining.

Not enough votes

GETChicken fried wontons, Leefoo fried rice and Hunan chicken.

SKIP IFYou want a small curated menu, quiet cafe service or modern fine dining.

2 say go · 0 skip

Comal

MG Road

Date NightFancy Pours

A reservation friendly cantina for Mexican inspired street food, cocktails and occasion dinners.

Not enough votes

GETTacos, quesadilla and churros.

SKIP IFYou want cheap, generous Mexican food or a no reservation walk in.

7 say go · 2 skip

Kuuraku

Brigade Road

Asian cravings

A casual Japanese restaurant built around skewers, sharing plates and easy group dining.

Not enough votes

GETTori Kushi Course, Special Kushi Course and Yaki Onigiri Cheese.

SKIP IFRamen is your only priority and you need a guaranteed standout bowl.

6 say go · 1 skip

Singapore Street

Kammanahalli

Asian cravings

A relaxed pan Asian bistro for Southeast Asian comfort food and varied group meals.

Not enough votes

GETNamprik chicken, spicy prawn maki and Indonesian chicken nasi goreng.

SKIP IFYou want a quick roadside bite or narrow Singapore only menu.

3 say go · 0 skip

Beijing Bites

Richmond Town

Asian cravings

A neighborhood Chinese restaurant for familiar Indo Chinese comfort food and family meals.

Not enough votes

GETWonton soup, prawn noodles and Thai red curry.

SKIP IFYou want destination level Chinese cooking or a quiet meal.

3 say go · 3 skip

Foo

Brigade Road

Asian cravings

A lively pan Asian dining room for shared plates, drinks and group occasions.

Not enough votes

GETFoo Blue Butter Japanese Fried Rice, pink pepper prawns, Peking duck and Chipotle chicken maki.

SKIP IFYou want an inexpensive one dish stop or quiet meal.

6 say go · 0 skip

Karavalli

Vivanta, Residency Road

Full meals

A premium restaurant for heritage coastal South Indian dining and special occasions.

Not enough votes

GETPrawn Ghee Roast, Sea Crab Ghee Roast and Malabar Prawn Roast.

SKIP IFYou want inexpensive coastal food, speed or casual bar atmosphere.

0 say go · 1 skip

Tom’s

Brigade Road

Full meals

A relaxed Mangalorean restaurant for regional comfort food, seafood and generous group meals.

Not enough votes

GETBeef pepper fry, ghee roast mutton and chicken sukka.

SKIP IFYou want a quick, light or vegetarian first meal.

0 say go · 1 skip

Tart Cafe

Brigade Road

Coffee Run

A bright cafe for coffee, brunch, desserts and easy daytime catch ups.

Not enough votes

GETCinnamon bun, Eggs Benedict and pesto chicken pide.

SKIP IFYou want a serious pastry lab, large dinner or quiet standalone cafe.

1 say go · 1 skip

Salvadores

MG Road

Date Night

A rooftop restaurant for steakhouse dining, wine and relaxed date nights.

Not enough votes

GETSteak, creamy Tuscan salmon and chermoula lamb chops.

SKIP IFYou want a quick cheap meal, high energy bar or guaranteed late dinner.

6 say go · 0 skip

Navu Kitchen

MG Road

Date Night

An intimate restaurant for seasonal produce, experimental cooking and thoughtful dinners.

Not enough votes

GETMushroom parfait, cauliflower creme brulee and duck agnolotti.

SKIP IFYou want a spontaneous meal, large familiar portions or broad menu.

7 say go · 0 skip

Maverick & Farmer

Ulsoor

Coffee RunBrunchcore

A calm specialty coffee cafe for breakfast, focused pours and relaxed work sessions.

Readers love it

GETMaverick Mazagran, espresso based drink and breakfast plate.

SKIP IFYou want a quick traditional South Indian meal or very low cost stop.

10 say go · 0 skip

Neon Market

Indiranagar

Asian cravingsBrunchcoreMidnight Munchies

A style forward cafe for Asian inspired comfort food, specialty drinks and lively casual hangs.

Readers love it

GETRamen, Korean Fried Chicken Sticky Rice Waffle and Buldak Nachos.

SKIP IFYou want quiet dining, conservative pricing or a fully predictable schedule.

9 say go · 1 skip

Kopitiam Lah

Indiranagar

Asian cravingsBreakfast Club

A Malaysian kopitiam for coffee, casual meals and Southeast Asian comfort food.

Not enough votes

GETKaya Toast with Kopi, Nasi Lemak and Wantan Mee.

SKIP IFYou expect large portions, low prices or fast service.

7 say go · 0 skip

Conçu

Indiranagar

Coffee RunSweet treat

A patisserie and cafe with a big dessert and pastry selection, along with coffee and savoury bites.

Not enough votes

GETTiramisu plus a choux pastry, or one of their seasonal desserts.

SKIP IFYou’re looking for a proper meal or mostly savoury food.

6 say go · 2 skip

Cafe Stone

Ulsoor

Coffee RunBreakfast Club

A courtyard cafe in a heritage building for slow mornings, coffee and changing brunches.

Not enough votes

GETFrench toast, coffee and the day’s breakfast special.

SKIP IFYou want late night coffee, a guaranteed limited run item or fast service.

1 say go · 0 skip

Thom’s Bakery

Frazer Town

The OGsSweet treat

A legacy bakery with old Bengaluru charm, everyday bakes and a busy takeaway rhythm.

Not enough votes

GETPlum cake, veg puff and egg puff.

SKIP IFYou want a quiet cafe, delicate patisserie or a long sit down meal.

6 say go · 0 skip

French Treaty

Yelahanka

Date NightCoffee RunBreakfast Club

A French cafe for leisurely meals, coffee, desserts and garden ambience.

Not enough votes

GETDuck leg confit, duck banh mi and a French dessert.

SKIP IFYou need predictable hours, spontaneous walk in access or a central location.

4 say go · 0 skip

Chin Lung

Residency Road

The OGsDrink n’ ChillMidnight Munchies

A heritage pub for beer, casual Chinese food and long easy sessions.

Readers love it

GETPeri peri chicken wings, Chinese chilli chicken and butter garlic prawns.

SKIP IFYou want polished cooking, a quiet room or specialist regional food.

9 say go · 2 skip

The Hole in the Wall Cafe

Koramangala

Breakfast ClubBrunchcore

A popular all day breakfast cafe for generous brunches, comfort food and casual catch ups.

Readers like it

GETPancake Breakfast, Meaty Omelette and Ferrero Waffles.

SKIP IFYou dislike waiting, need a quiet cafe or expect fine dining execution.

10 say go · 4 skip

Chulha Chauki Da Dhaba

Indiranagar

Full meals

A dhaba style restaurant for North Indian comfort food, family meals and lively group dining.

Not enough votes

GETChicken Punjabi Masala, Ghee Fulka and Kulhad Lassi.

SKIP IFYou want a quiet minimalist meal.

4 say go · 2 skip

The Rameshwaram Cafe

Indiranagar

Breakfast Club

A high energy South Indian cafe for quick tiffin, busy mornings and ghee rich comfort food.

Readers are split

GETGhee Podi Masala Dosa, Ghee Button Idli and filter coffee.

SKIP IFYou dislike queues, crowded rooms or rich ghee heavy food.

6 say go · 6 skip

Wabi Sabi

The Oberoi, MG Road

Asian cravings

An elegant hotel restaurant for polished Pan Asian dining and calm special occasions.

Not enough votes

GETSushi or sashimi, the Endless Summer roll and truffle mushroom fried rice if available.

SKIP IFYou want a casual budget meal, fast service or no reservation.

2 say go · 1 skip

Rim Naam

The Oberoi, MG Road

Asian cravingsDate Night

A secluded garden pavilion for romantic Thai dining and special occasions.

Not enough votes

GETA Thai seafood course, Tom Yum Goong and Tab Tim Krob.

SKIP IFYou want budget Thai food, fast service or guaranteed outdoor comfort.

1 say go · 2 skip

Chianti

Indiranagar

Date Night

A polished Italian restaurant and wine bar for planned dinners, dates and relaxed celebrations.

Not enough votes

GETOne pizza, one pasta and a wine pairing.

SKIP IFYou want bargain Italian or hands off service.

6 say go · 2 skip

Meghana Foods

Koramangala

Full mealsMidnight Munchies

A high volume Andhra restaurant for regional comfort food and quick informal meals.

Readers like it

GETChicken boneless biryani, Meghana Special Biryani and pepper fry chicken.

SKIP IFYou want a calm polished room or exact dine in and delivery parity.

10 say go · 3 skip

Just Loaf

Koramangala

Brunchcore

An all day diner for brunch, casual comfort food and relaxed group meals.

Not enough votes

GETJust Loaf Brekkie, Southern Chicken Sando and French toast.

SKIP IFYou need fast service, a tightly curated menu or low risk specials.

4 say go · 1 skip

Sakura Matcha Bar

Victoria Layout

Coffee Run

A small specialty tea bar for focused drinks and quick cafe stops.

Not enough votes

GETOG iced matcha, sesame matcha and ube hojicha.

SKIP IFYou dislike bitter matcha, need a full meal or want a large cafe.

1 say go · 2 skip

The Fresh Factory

Indiranagar

Coffee Run

A clean eating cafe and grocery for lighter meals, desserts and flexible daytime breaks.

Not enough votes

GETA fresh bowl, a light plate and Mountain Bee kombucha.

SKIP IFYou want indulgent comfort food, a cheap quick bite or fixed menu.

3 say go · 0 skip

Paragon

Church Street

Full meals

A popular Malabar restaurant for Kerala dining, seafood and family style meals.

Not enough votes

GETSpecial Malabar Biryani, fish or prawn biryani and appam with stew.

SKIP IFYou want a cheap fast meal, quiet cafe or vegetarian only menu.

7 say go · 2 skip

Magnolia Bakery

Indiranagar

Sweet treat

A cheerful bakery for American style desserts and easy takeaway treats.

Readers love it

GETBanana pudding, a cake slice and cheesecake from the current display.

SKIP IFYou want a full sit down meal or guaranteed specific item.

9 say go · 2 skip

Corner House

Indiranagar

The OGsSweet treat

A classic dessert stop for Bengaluru style indulgence and rich post meal treats.

Readers love it

GETDeath By Chocolate, Hot Caramelo Pudding and Banana Split.

SKIP IFYou want a quiet cafe meal or light dessert.

26 say go · 1 skip

Theobroma

Indiranagar

Sweet treat

A dependable bakery counter for rich desserts and convenient takeaway treats.

Not enough votes

GETDutch Truffle, Chocoholic and a brownie.

SKIP IFYou want a full meal, cafe atmosphere or guaranteed dine in.

5 say go · 1 skip

Biryani Bhojana

Jeevan Bhima Nagar

Full meals

A straightforward restaurant for regional comfort food and easy takeaway.

Not enough votes

GETMutton biryani, naati style chicken fry and chicken pepper dry.

SKIP IFYou want a polished dining room, continuous service or mild food.

0 say go · 1 skip

Nandhana Palace

Indiranagar

Full mealsMidnight Munchies

A filling Andhra restaurant for spicy regional comfort food and family dining.

Not enough votes

GETSupreme Boneless Chicken Biryani, Nandhana Special Andhra Single Meal and mango chutney.

SKIP IFYou need assured parking, flawless service or a quiet slow meal.

2 say go · 1 skip

Glen’s Bakehouse

Indiranagar

Coffee RunSweet treatMidnight Munchies

A spacious bakehouse for desserts, coffee and relaxed cafe visits.

Readers love it

GETA cupcake or tart, coffee and a current savoury plate.

SKIP IFYou need fast service, precise dietary separation or consistently strong savoury food.

16 say go · 2 skip

Wanley

Indiranagar

Asian cravings

An old school Chinese restaurant for unpretentious Indo Chinese comfort food.

Not enough votes

GETBurnt pepper chicken, burnt garlic fried rice and sweet and sour pork.

SKIP IFYou want a polished tasting menu, modern presentation or curated vegetarian dining.

6 say go · 0 skip

Bäcker & Charlie

Cox Town

Coffee RunBrunchcoreSweet treat

A small German bakery cafe for fresh breads, pastries and coffee.

Not enough votes

GETA pretzel with butter, a Berliner and hot chocolate.

SKIP IFYou need a spacious group room, light eating or full service dining.

3 say go · 0 skip

Paper & Pie

Indiranagar

Coffee Run

A cafe for coffee, brunch, desserts and work friendly seating.

Not enough votes

GETAn almond croissant, cold brew and banana walnut cake.

SKIP IFYou want bargain coffee or specialty coffee precision.

6 say go · 2 skip

Daily Sushi

Indiranagar

Asian cravingsMidnight Munchies

A Japanese restaurant for shared plates, focused dining and casual evenings.

Not enough votes

GETA salmon roll, salmon nigiri and gyoza.

SKIP IFYou want top tier ramen or uniform execution across the menu.

2 say go · 2 skip

Miller’s 46

Vasanth Nagar

Date Night

A classic steakhouse for relaxed dining and an unfussy evening.

Not enough votes

GETTequila Tabasco Steak, BBQ Beer Steak and Chicken Steak.

SKIP IFYou need guaranteed cooking, large portions or a low final bill.

2 say go · 2 skip

Trippy Goat Cafe

MG Road

Coffee RunBrunchcore

A relaxed cafe for coffee, brunch and long conversations.

Not enough votes

GETCold brew, a brunch plate and thin crust pizza.

SKIP IFYou want quick budget coffee or a tightly curated menu.

1 say go · 0 skip

Yuki

Indiranagar

Asian cravings

A refined Pan Asian restaurant for cocktails, shared plates and lively evenings.

Not enough votes

GETKhauk Shwe Prawns, one sushi plate and Japanese Katsu Curry Chicken.

SKIP IFYou need strict vegetarian or egg free assurance, fast seating or a quiet meal.

3 say go · 1 skip

Thai Basil

Indiranagar

Asian cravings

An established Thai restaurant for bold regional flavours and group meals.

Not enough votes

GETTom Yum Prawn, Phad Thai and green papaya salad.

SKIP IFYou want a quiet, fast or very mild meal.

3 say go · 0 skip

Phobidden Fruit

Indiranagar

Asian cravings

A Vietnamese kitchen for casual regional dining and shared meals.

Not enough votes

GETA banh mi, summer rolls and buff pho.

SKIP IFYou need a quiet fast meal, easy parking or guaranteed even service.

3 say go · 1 skip

Lavonne Cafe

Domlur

Coffee RunSweet treat

A polished bakery cafe for French style desserts, coffee and all day dining.

Readers love it

GETPain au chocolat, almond or pistachio croissant and a cruffin.

SKIP IFYou need budget bakery pricing, guaranteed seating or perfectly uniform pastry.

11 say go · 1 skip

Homiga

Brigade Road

Asian cravingsDate Night

A premium restaurant for Korean barbecue, shared dining and group occasions.

Not enough votes

GETA Korean BBQ set with imported pork, saucy raw crab and strawberry bingsoo.

SKIP IFYou need a cheap meal, quick solo order or mostly vegetarian menu.

5 say go · 3 skip