Our very own Silicon Valley, Bangalore is surely reeling from many urban problems like over-population, traffic and pollution but this sleepless city is surrounded by numerous breathtaking locations and the ride to these places is a pleasure in itself. Just head out in any direction out of Bangalore and you will realise that finding an exotic location is as easy as finding a couple-friendly hotel. Come weekends and you could see hundreds of bikers flogging the highways and oozing out of the city like water overflowing a mug. As soon as this trend started several eateries mushroomed on the favourite routes and now the bikers won't have to leave the good food behind with Bangalore. Now at least food could be one less item to worry about before starting your road trip. If you are on a vacation in Bangalore just head out of your hotel room early morning and try the food at any of these wonderful places. We have come up with the 7 most amazing roadside cafes or eateries that you must try whenever you are on your weekend getaway.
1) Rasta Cafe
Rasta Café is located just 8 km before Ramanagara on the Bangalore Mysore Highway. A morning visit on any weekend is full of bikers and tourists who are pit stopping here for their dose of caffeine or to have a tummy full before continuing with their ride. The cafe proudly calls it a Rastafarian Cafe, a brand where you can get whatever you want. The ambience is exhilarating and will surely pump you up for the rest of the journey seeing so many other riders out there. The cafe is placed in nature's lap and the open seating area allows you to sit and have your food while enjoying nature's beauty. The food taste parallels and even surpasses that of many hotels in Bangalore. It is one of the most clicked places and everyone who visits here gets themselves clicked at this place just for its vibrance and picturesque location. You can enjoy European cuisines as well as have Continental treats. You can have pizzas, pasta, burgers, and also steaks, sizzlers, Shepherd’s Pie and Roasted Lamb Chops.
2) Kamat Lokaruchi
This place is also located on the Bangalore Mysore Road near Ramanagara. Kamat Lokaruchi is another place where the bikers like to hangout. This restaurant specializes in local cuisine like Mangalorean and Konkani. This place is a must-visit to satisfy your hunger pangs while you take a trip to the Ramnagara Trek. The place is always abuzz with guests who keep coming up in huge numbers on any given day. Breakfast here is the most sought after and you might even have to wait to secure a seat. The south Indian cuisines served here are very genuine and tasty. From freshly cooked idlis to crispy and spicy dosas you will find every item that you wish for. We would recommend their North Karnataka thali if you drop for a lunch here.
3) Indian Paratha Company
Being a north Indian is not that easy in south India. Sometimes you dearly miss the flavours, spices and taste of North while in Bangalore. However, if you love Parathas, you have to look nowhere else. The Indian Paratha company is located near the Bangalore airport road and serves parathas in all shapes and sizes and all possible flavours and fillings. The Indian Paratha Company offers up to 20 different varieties of paratha so, to ensure you savour each one of them you must come to this place multiple times, "wink-wink". This cafe is located on the way to Nandi Hills the most sought after weekend getaway from Bangalore so you are definitely bound to hit this place and you won't regret. What better could be spending a day with your lover on a bike riding out on wide roads and enjoying lip-smacking food while being at it. There are a lot of Couple friendly hotels which offer room for unmarried couples and also some hotels offer hotel rooms on an hourly basis in Bangalore.
4) Vaishali
This eatery is located on the outskirts of the famous town of Channapatna on State highway 17. The restaurant has been given a rustic appearance by the owners and bright signage leads the way to this restaurant. The restaurant is a traditional Kerala style eatery and its simplistic appearance, natural ambience attracts many guests. There is sufficient space where you can relax with your biker friends. The restaurant serves different options for each breakfast, lunch and dinner. Best breakfast options are Uttappams speckled with pieces of onion and coriander and paired with thick coconut chutney. During lunch, they serve their much-loved non-vegetarian delicacies like Kheema Dosa and Chicken Biryani. Kheema Dosa is their USP and you will surely have foodgasms when you savour this delight.
5) Coringa
Though this place does lack on the superb ambience part, it does justify your visit here with the quality of its signature seafood dishes and Andhra food. Coringa is located in Yelahanka and you can have your early morning breakfast here while heading out on your road trip. If you haven't yet visited this place, you must try murgh ghee roast and chilli-chicken here. This place specializes in serving some amazing Andhra style food. You will be greeted with an amazing Pudina mix drink which is very delicious & refreshing. Then, there is the Arbi Fry and Karela fry. Both of these items have a taste so great they seem out of the world.
6) Maddur Tiffany’s
Maddur Tiffany is a very famous restaurant located on State Highway 17, Bangalore - Mysore Road, Shivapura, Madduru. The restaurant serves super long, ghee roast masala dosas, fluffy idlis and Maddur Vade. For lunch, they keep it simple with rice options including lemon, tomato, and everyone's favourite curd rice. Their speciality is the Maddur Vade made of rice flour, semolina and maida with a stuffing of sauteed onions. One bite into it and you will realise why there is this hype around this vada and that the appreciation that this dish gets is worth it.
7) Malgudi Vatika
The Malgudika Vatika as the name suggests is a restaurant which is located inside a sprawling bungalow with lush green lawns. The eatery has a very spacious seating area and is set inside a garden. The ambience is unique amidst the natural setting and the food is mouth-watering south Indian delicacy. Their ghee masala dosas, idlis and Kesari bath sell like hot cake during breakfast time and the South Indian meals and parathas are served during lunch and dinner. There are several north Karnataka food items such as the Jollada Roti, a millet unleavened bread or roti made out of Jowar served with curry. Snacks include spicy Mirchi Bhaji, Onion Pakodas and french fries.
There is always something more to be explored and tried and definitely, this list is not exhaustive. Just go out on those rides, make memories and forget any worries that you have about food since these places have you covered.
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