10 Foods You Can’t Leave Bangalore Without Trying

No, don’t call your optician. You read that right. Gobi Manchurian is North India’s eternal favorite Gobi-meets-China’s legendary Manchurian-style of cuisine in a Hindi-Kannada-Chini-Bhai-Bhai combination that leaves you slightly confused, slightly amused and completely satisfied. These bite-sized snacks are perfectly greasy and spicy, with garlic and green chiles giving it its signature dragon-breath afterburn. Crunch away! Where to get it? Gobi Manchurian is under the ‘Chinese‘ or ‘Special Items’ menu at most South Indian restaurants. For the crunchiest, spiciest and yummiest Gobi Manchurian, head to RS Shiv Sagar.

One advantage of living in a city with a tighter deadline than Cinderella’s is that everybody is up for a good breakfast. And breakfast food has become so popular in Bangalore that there is no shame in eating fried eggs and toast for lunch, or a nice breakfast platter at dinner. All-day breakfast joints are growing in popularity all over Bangalore, with the good-old English breakfast becoming our second-favorite Brit after Mr. Bean. Where to get it? Bacon cravings can hit you at any time. Be sure to get your recommended dose of bacon, eggs, ham, sausages and toast at the Hole In The Wall Cafe.

It just gets better and better for meat lovers in Bangalore, thanks to the booming craft burger scene in the city. Miles ahead of fast-food burgers in every possible way (other than affordability), these handcrafted burgers (patties are made of beef ground in the kitchens) are being vociferously demanded. The variety of styles, ingredients and tastes available are amazing, and there’s no way that just one burger can sum up your experience. Too bad one such burger is enough to fill most stomachs. Where to get it? There are too many extraordinary burger joints to try out, but winning it in terms of overall restaurant concept is Smally’s Resto Cafe.