2. Vibgyor Bangalore takes you on a ticketless tour for the belly, explaining how the Garden City is also a foodie
paradise! Let’s begin with the extensive variety of biryani and kababs reminiscent of the Nawabs of a bygone
era! While Vibgyor Bangalore hails from a middleclass family, the luxurious lifestyle of the Moghuls beckons with
its rather tongue-tickling cuisine, complemented in great measure by Hyderabadi flavours. Visit MM Road in
Fraser Town to indulge in lip-smacking tandoors, roits and rolls; the Chandni Chowk area of Shivajinagar for its
Shawarma, falafel and fried mutton brains .
For Vibgyor Bangalore, gorging on Konkan-style seafood is ideal for weekend feasting. But what is the hallmark
of ethnic food besides Mangalorean fare? Vibgyor Bangalore, will give its vote to the traditional vegetarian
variety that abounds through the city’s numerous Udipi restaturants and the ubiquitous Tiffin Room. Besides the
set dosa, range of idlis and benne masala, available here, local favourites are pongal and uppittu – spicy for the
uninitiated!
Then there are teatime munchies – sigri rolls and frankies, sandwiches and chaats - but it’s a different story for
those who do the graveyard shift! It can be quite a task to get hygienic, tasty and economical meals post 11pm.
Fulfilling this need, many Chinese and Andhra-style food outlets do home delivery for the hungry hordes of
those who toil at BPOs and the IT giants.
Jain and Rajasthani food have also found their way into the culinary delights domain of the city. The discerning
thali-seeker can find bliss at Jain Vatika located at Jayanagar, or Kkrishi; with a host of Jain buffet options dotting
Indiranagar, Yeshwanthpur and R T Nagar.
When Vibgyor Bangalore, wants to devour Mexican treats, he simply makes his way to Koramangala or Dollar’s
Colony at Bel Road or Brookefield Main Road. Mission accomplished!
However, for those who have not had their fill of traditional food, just sip some coffee, amble to Thindi Beedhi, a
street that entices with masalai mandakki to maddur vada, hot jalebis and badam milk. Not to miss is the N R
Colony for tucking into some divine tamarind rice, Puliyogare. Not to be left out from this list of gourmet
pleasures are jowar roti, palak sago… as they say the list is endless!