Here are ten popular darshini eateries in Bengaluru:
Vidyarthi Bhavan is a legendary restaurant that opened in 1943, known for its benne masala dosa (butter dosa) and other favorites like khara bath (semolina rice) and kesari bath (semolina pudding).
MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Room) is a well-known brand that began as a humble eatery in 1924, famous for its masala dosa, rava idli, and poori sagu.
Brahmin’s Coffee Bar is a hole-in-the-wall joint known for its delicious coconut chutney served with soft idlis, crunchy vadas, and amazing filter coffee.
Vasudev Adiga’s is a popular chain of darshinis serving South Indian breakfast items like dosa, idli, vada, and filter coffee.
Maiyas offers a traditional South Indian spread served in silverware on the third floor.
Upahara Darshini, located in the Basavanagudi neighborhood, is known for its variety of darshini fare.
Shree Guru Darshini is a well-known darshini serving authentic South Indian breakfast items.
Veena Stores offers delicious benne dosa (butter dosa) and specialty items like rava idli and kesari bath.
Davanagere Benne Dose is famous for its rich, buttery benne dose (dosa) served with a dollop of butter.
Shri Sagar CTR (Central Tiffin Room) is known for its crisp, fluffy dosas and tasty filter coffee.
These darshinis offer a unique dining experience with their limited menus, pay-first-eat-later concept, and lack of seating arrangements, making them a beloved part of Bengaluru’s food culture.
