Food secrets: A taste of Bengaluru's rustic local cuisine

From the amber brown benne masala dosa at Vidhyarthi Bhavan, to the delectable paya at Taj Restaurant, explore old Bengaluru's rich culinary heritage

Curated By: Prathap Nair

Published: Apr 9, 2016

Started in the 1960s in Basavangudi, the walls of Vidyarthi Bhavan are decorated with images of Kann

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Started in the 1960s in Basavangudi, the walls of Vidyarthi Bhavan are decorated with images of Kannada literati

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Mint Biryani, Shivaji Nagar style, at Kollapuri’s

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Mint Biryani, Shivaji Nagar style, at Kollapuri’s

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The beef market in Shivaji Nagar

Brahmin’s idlis are closely followed by those at Veena Stores in reputation

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Brahmin’s idlis are closely followed by those at Veena Stores in reputation

Khova naan is a perfect mix of Indian flavours stuffed in Western pastry

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Khova naan is a perfect mix of Indian flavours stuffed in Western pastry

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Coffee and Mangalore Bajji at CTR

The paya at Taj restaurant in Shivaji Nagar is cooked for a long time so that meat almost falls off

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The paya at Taj restaurant in Shivaji Nagar is cooked for a long time so that meat almost falls off the bone when picked up

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