Mavalli Tiffin Rooms

Top choice in Bengaluru (Bangalore)


A legendary name in South Indian comfort food, this eatery has had Bengaluru eating out of its hand since 1924. Head to the dining room upstairs, queue for a table, and then enjoy as waiters bring you delicious idli (fermented rice cakes) and dosa (savoury crepes), capped by frothing filter coffee served in silverware.

It’s a definitive Bengaluru experience. Other MTR branches are far less atmospheric.


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