Walking past the streets of Bangalore, you are sure to be left overwhelmed by the mouth-wateringly delicious aroma of the street foods that tickles your nose. There is far more to this city than just its ever-prosperous IT companies. After all, how can you know a city inside out if you forget to dig into the lip-smacking tasty treats that its streets have to offer?
From that Chaat vendor outside the mystery room Bangalore to several Vada Pav stalls outside office buildings, this city never misses a chance to lure your inner foodie. For people planning to visit Bangalore any time soon and for people already living there, here are the 9 best street foods in Bangalore that you must try out now!
1. Mangalore Buns
Can be served both hot or cold; Mangalore Buns are one of the best delicacies to start your food journey with! The buns are usually made with a perfect blend of sweetness and tenderness, punched into a fluffy puri, crafted with bananas. Munch into the tasty puri in Bangalore today with a side of coconut chutney or sambhar.
Often, these Mangalore Buns (especially when they get a day old) are also enjoyed with the accompaniment of potato fries or kurma. Considered the local delicacy of Udapi, the best places to try out Mangalore Buns are Chetty’s Corner on Serpentine Road and New Krishna Bhavan in Sirur Park.
2. Chaat
Be it Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, or Bangalore; it is hard to find people who don’t enjoy digging into a spicy chaat on the streets! A little tangy, a little spicy, and maybe a little sweet at times, chaat is a powerful mixture of spontaneous tastes rolled in with a crispy exterior.
Probably one of the best places in the streets of Bangalore to try out a few chaats is Sri Sairam’s Chats and Juice Center. You will be astonished as you note the sheer diversity that this place has brought into the delicacy of chaat. Wafer chaat, Shri Ram Special Chaat, Disco Chaat, and Crazy Masala Chaat are some of the must-try dishes here!
3. Dal Obbattu
Yet another popular street food in Bangalore is surely going to be Obbattu, a local delicacy in the regions of Mysore. It is also known as Bobbatlu or Puran Poli. An enriching blend of toor dal, jaggery, cardamom powder, flour, and rava is used to craft this mouth-watering delight named Dal Obbattu.
Especially during the festivals of Diwali and Ugadi, munching into the deliciousness of Dal Obbattu is much-called for. Generally served with a little hot ghee sprayed on it, Dal Obbattu is one of the must-try street foods for you!
4. Idli, Vada, Dosa
You cannot, of course, imagine the street foods of South India without this treat of goodness! Idli, Vada, and Dosa culminated your typical South Indian breakfast. There cannot possibly be anything healthier for your breakfast than chomping onto the smoking hot Idlis with a little side of coconut chutney or sambhar!
Even the soft yet little munchy vadas or the crispy dosas are a mouthful of delight that you cannot miss out on as you visit Bangalore. Being almost like the staple breakfast, there are several joints selling idli, vada, or dosa. Nowadays, dosa can be found in a wide range of varieties too!
5. Rolls
A hot and spicy roll filled in with some of the best fillings is a wholesome treat for any food lover. Khan Saheb Grills and Rolls, with several outlets in the city, is one of the best places to try out rolls in Bangalore. Serving an enriching variety of both veg and non-veg rolls, this is a must-try food joint for foodies.
Given the sheer size and fillings of the rolls, it is hard to try out more than one roll at a time. So, make sure to visit this place more than once to savor the mouth-watering delights that it serves!
6. Sandwiches
Sandwiches are yet another tasty treat that you must try out in the streets of Bangalore. Hari’s Super Sandwich, with many outlets across the city, is known to serve a wide variety of sandwiches for the foodie in you.
The place is almost always jam-packed with thick crowds of people trying to get a mouthful of their favorite sandwiches. From the chocolate sandwich to potato twisters, there are various dishes for you to try out here. The yummy delightful nature of the sandwiches is sure to twist your taste buds as you try out these sandwiches today!
7. Gol Gappe/Panipuri
Can you call yourself a foodie if you don’t like panipuris? The Bangarpet Pani Puri is a special delicacy in Bangalore. A street food list remains incomplete without mentioning this mouth-watering delight! This amazing preparation is known for its accompaniment of transparent yet flavorful water that immediately smacks your taste buds. Unlike your regular panipuris, Bangarpet Pani Puri uses a unique filling of green peas and carrots, offering a whole different flavor pallet.
Panipuris can be found around the corners of several streets in Bangalore and is surely one that you cannot do without. Trying out Dahi puri or chaats at these vendors can also be a great choice for food lovers!
8. Bhel Puri
A deliciously perfect mix of authentic Indian spices is yet another favorite food from the streets – Bhel Puri. This amazingly tasty delight is served in various corners across the streets of Bangalore. Some like it hot, while some like it a little tangy, and thus Bhel Puri is a perfect blend of just the right tastes to hit your taste buds oh-so-perfectly!
Satiating the hunger of foodies across the country, Bhel Puri is not just famous in Bangalore but across several other places in India. Bhel Puri can be your best pick of the day if you are someone who likes spicy food.
9. Vada Pav
Two soft buns, filled in with a little spicy mix of mashed potatoes and often savored with a little sauce – the delight of Vada Pav. Even though it is mostly famous in Mumbai, Bangalore also upholds its share of this delicacy! Vada Pav is also often served with a side of a little spicy chutney and fried green chilies.
The revolution in street foods has also enabled the age-old ‘veg’ Vada Pav to come in a non-veg variety too! Replacing the earlier stuffed potato with a patty of minced meat is how the ‘non-veg’ Vada Pav is served.
Conclusion
It is impossible not to be tempted by the sheer variety and richness of Bangalore’s street foods. While on the one hand, the munchy and spicy panipuris give you a call; on the other hand, the Mangalore buns are ready to engulf your senses! So, make sure to delve into the richness of the amazingly delicious roadside delicacies and get your heart’s fill!