WIP — Wine in Progress: Fancy Pours in Shanti Nagar

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

GET Honey chilli wings, chicken steak and chocolate cake.

SKIP IF You 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.

GET Deep dish pizza, chicken burger and lamb spaghetti.

SKIP IF You 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.

GET Benne masala dosa and filter coffee.

SKIP IF You 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.

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

SKIP IF You’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.

GET Kashaya or Ume Shibori Highball, chicken karaage.

SKIP IF You’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.

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

SKIP IF You 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.

GET Idli, masala dosa, chow chow bath, and filter coffee.

SKIP IF You want a slow, sit-down breakfast.

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Malgudi Mylari Mane

Koramangala

Breakfast Club

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

GET Mutton keema dose, mutton palav, and mutton fry.

SKIP IF You 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.

GET Pad Thai, Thai green curry, and tom yum.

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

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Bengaluru Oota Company

Ulsoor

Full meals

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

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

SKIP IF You 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.

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

SKIP IF You 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.

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

SKIP IF You 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.

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

SKIP IF You 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.

GET The 12-course chapter — Ladakh as of August 2026 — and the next rotation when it lands.

SKIP IF You 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.

GET Grapefruit Espresso Spritz or smoked cinnamon iced coffee.

SKIP IF You 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.

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

SKIP IF You 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.

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

SKIP IF You’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.

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

SKIP IF You’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.

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

Skip if You’re after a polished space or a sit-down burger experience.

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Midwest Burger Co.

Mahadevapura

Fast Food

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

GET The Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger + Loaded Cheese Fries.

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

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Bob's Bar

Wood Street

Drink n’ Chill

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

GET Malnad Pork + MRP Samosas. Add a BMTC Pork Sandwich if you’re hungry.

SKIP IF You want a quiet drink — this place gets packed, loud and lively.

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Beyondburg

Indiranagar

Fast Food

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

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

SKIP IF You 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.

GET L.A. Legendary Smash. The Oklahoma Smash is another one worth trying.

SKIP IF You’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.

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

SKIP IF You 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.

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

SKIP IF You'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.

GET Cold brew or the iced vanilla latte, to go.

SKIP IF You 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.

GET A double smash burger, plus the beef bone marrow.

SKIP IF You'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.

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

SKIP IF Marathahalli 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.

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

SKIP IF You 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.

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

SKIP IF Coastal 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.

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

SKIP IF You want ambience more than a proper meal.

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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.

GET Benne masala dose, rave idli and goli bajji if available.

SKIP IF You 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.

GET Beer sampler, hand tossed pizza and Andhra chilli chicken.

SKIP IF You 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.

GET Coorgi pork, bacon and beef, with a draught beer.

SKIP IF You 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.

GET Andhra meals, Andhra chilli chicken and prawn pepper fry.

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

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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.

GET Rava idli, masala dosa and khara bhath.

SKIP IF You 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.

GET Masala dosa, idli and filter coffee.

SKIP IF You 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.

GET Prawn Ghee Roast, Boneless Chicken Ghee Roast and Pork Salt and Pepper.

SKIP IF You 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.

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

SKIP IF You 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.

GET Burrata Salad Pizza, Four Cheese Pizza and Mushroom Truffle Pizza.

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

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Guerilla Diner

Ulsoor

Date NightFull meals

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

GET Oklahoma Onion Smash, chocolate milkshake and Golden Fries.

SKIP IF You 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.

GET Tonkotsu, Kara Miso and Shrooms Tonkotsu ramen.

SKIP IF You 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.

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

SKIP IF You 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.

GET Sushi Platter, Spicy Tuna Maki and a shared dim sum.

SKIP IF You 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.

GET Crispy arbi, apple cake and egg puffs.

SKIP IF You 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

A late night Bengaluru bar for casual drinks, group camaraderie and old school energy.

GET Tawa chicken, rawa prawns and Gowda mutton.

SKIP IF You want a quiet, polished cocktail bar or a no surprises bill.

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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.

GET A soju cocktail, mac and cheese and crab toast if available.

SKIP IF You 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.

GET A mezcal cocktail, Raw Mango on Crack and crispy prawns.

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

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Muro

Museum Road

Fancy PoursBreakfast Club

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

GET A creative cocktail, crispy sweet and sour lamb and Penang prawn.

SKIP IF You 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.

GET Blueberry cheesecake, burnt Basque cheesecake and croissant sandwich.

SKIP IF You 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.

GET Made in Heaven, Cheese Cherry Pineapple and I Blame Jasmine.

SKIP IF You 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.

GET Sif On The Rocks, Vietnamese Drip and Dukkah Eggziki.

SKIP IF You 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.

GET Smoked Caesar Pasta, pork ribs and Philly sandwich.

SKIP IF You 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.

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

SKIP IF You 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.

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

SKIP IF You 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.

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

SKIP IF You 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.

GET Chicken BBQ wings, calamari and pork ribs.

SKIP IF You want a quiet indoor restaurant or specialist food destination.

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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.

GET Original Legendary Burger, Twisted Mac and Passion Fruit Mai Tai.

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

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Olive Beach

Ashok Nagar

Date Night

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

GET Bruschetta, glazed pork belly and mushroom pil pil.

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

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Suzy Q

Queens Road

Fancy Pours

A playful cocktail bar for relaxed group dinners, shareable comfort food and easy nights out.

GET A signature cocktail, chicken ghee roast and prawn ghee roast.

SKIP IF You need a quiet, tightly budgeted meal.

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The Local

Kalyan Nagar

Drink n’ ChillBeer O’Clock

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

GET Pork fry, chicken ghee roast and appam with stew.

SKIP IF You want a quiet meal or polished cocktail bar.

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Knowhere

Banaswadi

Drink n’ Chill

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

GET A draught beer, pizza and a shareable plate.

SKIP IF You want a quiet meal or polished cocktail lounge.

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Yak Kitchen

Ashok Nagar

Asian cravings

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

GET Shapta, Thenthuk and Momos.

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

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KOKO

Kodihalli

Date NightAsian cravings

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

GET KOKO Signature Roll, Hamachi Carpaccio and Peking Duck with Pancake.

SKIP IF You want a low key, budget or quick meal.

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Araku Coffee

Indiranagar

Coffee Run

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

GET A pour over, brewed Araku coffee and chocolate croissant.

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

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Mai Mai

Indiranagar

Asian cravings

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

GET Hakka noodles, prawn har gao and bibimbap.

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

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Chung’s

Kalyan Nagar

Asian cravings

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

GET Chicken fried wontons, Leefoo fried rice and Hunan chicken.

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

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Comal

MG Road

Date NightFancy Pours

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

GET Tacos, quesadilla and churros.

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

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Kuuraku

Brigade Road

Asian cravings

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

GET Tori Kushi Course, Special Kushi Course and Yaki Onigiri Cheese.

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

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Singapore Street

Kalyan Nagar

Asian cravings

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

GET Namprik chicken, spicy prawn maki and Indonesian chicken nasi goreng.

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

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Beijing Bites

Richmond Town

Asian cravings

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

GET Wonton soup, prawn noodles and Thai red curry.

SKIP IF You want destination level Chinese cooking or a quiet meal.

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Foo

Brigade Road

Asian cravings

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

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

SKIP IF You want an inexpensive one dish stop or quiet meal.

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Karavalli

Vivanta, Residency Road

Full meals

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

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

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

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Tom’s

Brigade Road

Full meals

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

GET Beef pepper fry, ghee roast mutton and chicken sukka.

SKIP IF You want a quick, light or vegetarian first meal.

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Tart Cafe

Brigade Road

Coffee Run

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

GET Cinnamon bun, Eggs Benedict and pesto chicken pide.

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

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Salvadores

Residency Road

Date Night

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

GET Steak, creamy Tuscan salmon and chermoula lamb chops.

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

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Navu Kitchen

MG Road

Date Night

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

GET Mushroom parfait, cauliflower creme brulee and duck agnolotti.

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

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Maverick & Farmer

Ulsoor

Coffee RunBrunchcore

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

GET Maverick Mazagran, espresso based drink and breakfast plate.

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

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Neon Market

Indiranagar

Asian cravingsBrunchcoreMidnight Munchies

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

GET Ramen, Korean Fried Chicken Sticky Rice Waffle and Buldak Nachos.

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

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Kopitiam Lah

Indiranagar

Asian cravingsBreakfast Club

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

GET Kaya Toast with Kopi, Nasi Lemak and Wantan Mee.

SKIP IF You expect large portions, low prices or fast service.

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Conçu

Indiranagar

Coffee RunSweet treat

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

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

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

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Cafe Stone

Ulsoor

Coffee RunBreakfast Club

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

GET French toast, coffee and the day’s breakfast special.

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

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Thom’s Bakery

Frazer Town

The OGsSweet treat

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

GET Plum cake, veg puff and egg puff.

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

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French Treaty

Yelahanka

Date NightCoffee RunBreakfast Club

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

GET Duck leg confit, duck banh mi and a French dessert.

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

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Chin Lung

Residency Road

The OGsDrink n’ ChillMidnight Munchies

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

GET Peri peri chicken wings, Chinese chilli chicken and butter garlic prawns.

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

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The Hole in the Wall Cafe

Koramangala

Breakfast ClubBrunchcore

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

GET Pancake Breakfast, Meaty Omelette and Ferrero Waffles.

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

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Chulha Chauki Da Dhaba

Indiranagar

Full meals

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

GET Chicken Punjabi Masala, Ghee Fulka and Kulhad Lassi.

SKIP IF You want a quiet minimalist meal.

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The Rameshwaram Cafe

Indiranagar

Breakfast Club

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

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

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

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Wabi Sabi

The Oberoi, MG Road

Asian cravings

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

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

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

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Rim Naam

The Oberoi, MG Road

Asian cravingsDate Night

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

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

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

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Chianti

Indiranagar

Date Night

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

GET One pizza, one pasta and a wine pairing.

SKIP IF You want bargain Italian or hands off service.

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Meghana Foods

Koramangala

Full mealsMidnight Munchies

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

GET Chicken boneless biryani, Meghana Special Biryani and pepper fry chicken.

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

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Just Loaf

Koramangala

Brunchcore

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

GET Just Loaf Brekkie, Southern Chicken Sando and French toast.

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

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Sakura Matcha Bar

Victoria Layout

Coffee Run

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

GET OG iced matcha, sesame matcha and ube hojicha.

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

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The Fresh Factory

Indiranagar

Coffee Run

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

GET A fresh bowl, a light plate and Mountain Bee kombucha.

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

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Paragon

Church Street

Full meals

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

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

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

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Magnolia Bakery

Indiranagar

Sweet treat

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

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

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

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Corner House

Indiranagar

The OGsSweet treat

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

GET Death By Chocolate, Hot Caramelo Pudding and Banana Split.

SKIP IF You want a quiet cafe meal or light dessert.

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Theobroma

Indiranagar

Sweet treat

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

GET Dutch Truffle, Chocoholic and a brownie.

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

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Biryani Bhojana

Jeevan Bhima Nagar

Full meals

A straightforward restaurant for regional comfort food and easy takeaway.

GET Mutton biryani, naati style chicken fry and chicken pepper dry.

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

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Nandhana Palace

Indiranagar

Full mealsMidnight Munchies

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

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

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

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Glen’s Bakehouse

Indiranagar

Coffee RunSweet treatMidnight Munchies

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

GET A cupcake or tart, coffee and a current savoury plate.

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

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Wanley

Indiranagar

Asian cravings

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

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

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

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Bäcker & Charlie

Cox Town

Coffee RunBrunchcoreSweet treat

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

GET A pretzel with butter, a Berliner and hot chocolate.

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

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Paper & Pie

Indiranagar

Coffee Run

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

GET An almond croissant, cold brew and banana walnut cake.

SKIP IF You want bargain coffee or specialty coffee precision.

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Daily Sushi

Indiranagar

Asian cravingsMidnight Munchies

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

GET A salmon roll, salmon nigiri and gyoza.

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

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Miller’s 46

Vasanth Nagar

Date Night

A classic steakhouse for relaxed dining and an unfussy evening.

GET Tequila Tabasco Steak, BBQ Beer Steak and Chicken Steak.

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

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Trippy Goat Cafe

MG Road

Coffee RunBrunchcore

A relaxed cafe for coffee, brunch and long conversations.

GET Cold brew, a brunch plate and thin crust pizza.

SKIP IF You want quick budget coffee or a tightly curated menu.

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Yuki

Indiranagar

Asian cravings

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

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

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

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Thai Basil

Indiranagar

Asian cravings

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

GET Tom Yum Prawn, Phad Thai and green papaya salad.

SKIP IF You want a quiet, fast or very mild meal.

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Phobidden Fruit

Indiranagar

Asian cravings

A Vietnamese kitchen for casual regional dining and shared meals.

GET A banh mi, summer rolls and buff pho.

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

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Lavonne Cafe

Domlur

Coffee RunSweet treat

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

GET Pain au chocolat, almond or pistachio croissant and a cruffin.

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

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Homiga

Brigade Road

Asian cravingsDate Night

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

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

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