MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Rooms), Lalbagh Road
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A legendary vegetarian institution in Bengaluru founded in 1924, said to be the birthplace of rava idli.
Founded in 1924 on Lalbagh Road, MTR is Bengaluru's best-known South Indian vegetarian restaurant, and it now has branches in Dubai, London and elsewhere. Its signature dishes are homestyle rava idli, bisibele bath and various dosas, served with filter coffee. Breakfast and weekends often bring long queues, with people waiting before opening, so it is best to go between 7 and 11 am. About 250–400 rupees per person. It is near the Lalbagh Botanical Garden, and you can take the metro to Lalbagh station and walk.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Sunday 6:30–11:00 for breakfast, 12:30–20:30 (until 21:30 on weekends); closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden
- K. R. Market
- Bangalore Fort
- VV Puram Food Street
- Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
- Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
- Cubbon Park
- Museum of Art & Photography (MAP)