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Iskcon TempleAlthough Bengaluru is not known as a tourist city, there is still a lot to see. If you only have a limited amount of time in the city, you should consider taking a tour.Typically, the city tours doNOTinclude entry fees into the attractions. Bengaluru, as with the rest of India, has a habit of charging foreigners a lot more than locals. For example, Tipu Sultan's Palace, which is on the half-day tour, charges Rs 10 for Indians and Rs 100 (or US$2) to non-Indians.[edit]Landmarks Vidhana Soudha- The legislative House of the State of Karnataka, this granite building was built by Sri K. Hanumanthaiya, Chief Minister of the then Mysore state 1951 to 1956. The then Prime Minister Sri Pandit Jawaharalal Nehru laid the foundation on 13 July 1951. It was built at an expenditure of Rs 18.4 million. Marvel of neo-Dravidian architecture and one of the most imposing building not only in Bengaluru but in India. One of the interesting feature of this building in grand stairs in its front. The grand stairs has a flight of forty-five steps 62 m (204 ft) wide 21 m (70 ft) deep giving a direct access to the foyer of first floor leading to an Assembly Chamber. The architecture of the building is based on Dravidian style, comprising richly carved bases and capitals for pillars, deep friezes, kapotha cornices, chaithya arches, heavy pediments domical finials, etc; At the same time, the construction has been on modern designs, making use of the present-day materials like steel, reinforced cement concrete glass, plastic, etc. Vikasa Soudha- Is it possible to gild a lily? Well you judge for yourself. This ultra modern construction, adjacent to majestic Vidhana Soudha built in the same classic style, is supposed to come fitted with the latest gizmos to help govern the state. It was inaugurated sometime in February 2005. Seshadari Iyer Memorialis a distinctive building constructed of red sand stone in Cubbon Park. It houses a public library and the Bengaluru High Court, while the grounds include a children's recreation area with a toy train, fairground and theater. Bengaluru Palacewas constructed by the Maharajahs of Mysore. For many years the building was neglected as a tourist attraction, but is now open to the public. This is a run down building with paint peeling on the interior and generally a tourist trap to be avoided. The fee is Rs 100/200 Indian/Foreigner and Rs 500 to take photos even of the exterior. This includes a guide to point out things like the mounted elephant head, though no mention is made of the numerous nude paintings. Tipu Sultan's Palace, which dates from about 1790, is the summer retreat for Tipu sultan. The two story structure is made mostly out of wood with finely embellished balconies, pillars and arches. Timings: From 9:30am to 5:30pm, All days of the week. Tickets are Rs 10 for Indians and Rs 100 for foreigners.

UB City[edit]Temples TheBull Temple, located in Basavanagudi, is a typical Dravidian style temple, and is famous for its mammoth bull statue that was carved from a single boulder. Legend has it that the temple was built to appease a marauding bull that stole local crops, and that the offering was effective with the bull subsequently leaving the area. Since then, local farmers have held an annual festival to express their gratitude. TheMaha Bodhi Society Temple, (see 'Learn' section) is a relatively new structure, with the main shrine built as a replica of the historic stupa atBodh Gaya. The temple grounds are very peaceful, and visitors are welcome to stroll around. In addition, the temple houses an excellent library of books on Buddhism, many of which are in English. ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple,Hare Krishna Hill, Chord Rd,+91 80 2347 1956, +90 80 2357 8346(fax:+91 80 2357 8625),[40].3:45AM-8PM.Temple built on a hillock in Rajajinagar atop scenic surroundings, is a perfect blend of modern technology and spiritual harmony. The huge cultural complex was built to promote vedic culture and spiritual learning, and abounds with shops selling devotional items and souvenirs. The annual Krishna and BalaramaRath Yatrais attended by thousands.edit Maruthi Mandir, a Hanuman Temple is located just opposite - 5 min drive from ISKCON temple, in the gate of Mahalakshmi Layout. This is a rock hill with huge idols of Hanuman and Mahalakshmi temples. The annual festival of Hanumad Jayanthi during December is very attractive. Gavi Gangadeshwara Cave Temple, located in Gavipuram, adjacent to Basavanagudi, was built by Kempe Gowda. This temple with four remarkable monolithic pillars is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple also has a rare idol ofAgnigod of fire. The annual festival is onMakara Shankrantiand thousands of devotees flock to see the suns rays fall on theShivlinga. The temple timings are: 7AM-12:30PM and 5PM-8:30. VenkataramanaSwamy Templeis a fine example of Dravidian architecture. This ancient temple was built by Maharaja Chikka Devaraya Wodeyar and is situated next to the summer palace of Tipu Sultan.

Lord Shiva Temple behind Kemp Fort, Airport Road Dodda Ganapathi- one of the oldest temples in Bengaluru, is situated adjacent to the Bull Temple. Vasanthapura,in South Bengaluru, is a small hillock with an ancient temple dedicated to Sri Vasantha Vallabharaya Swamy. Shiva Temple(Shiv Mandir),Old Airport Road.This temple has a massive monolith of Lord Shiva, located in the middle of an artificial pool. There is a cave-like walkthrough behind the statue. It is extremely crowded on the festival of Maha Shivaratri. One can't see or feel any kind of Bhakti in this temple, because at each move inside the temple there will be a person located for collection of money which creates such a disturbance for the concentration on Bhakti. On each step the devotees will be concentrating on the money boxes (Hundi in kannada)/people standing to ask money as offerings. After coming out, one feels as if one has come out of a commercial Shiva temple. So sad to say this.Free entrance, camera Rs 25.edit Banaswadi Hanuman Temple, constructed in the Dravidian style, attracts a large number of devotees especially on week-ends. It has smaller temples dedicated to Lord Rama, Shiva and Ganapathi within the walled compound. Ragi Guddais a famous Hanuman temple abode in the Jayanagar 9th block, South of Bengaluru. The temple is situated on a mammoth rocky hill, and has very attractive chain of temples like Spathika Shiva, Ganesha and scenery within the premises. This is a very crowd attracting place during the period of Hanumad Jayanthi in December. You get mahaprasadam meals on Saturday between 12 noon to 1 pm. Sri Raja Rajeshwari Templelocated in RajaRajeshwari Nagar, just before Kengeri on Mysore Road is a famous temple dedicated to Godess Parvathi (RajaRajeshwari). It was built by a reknowned spiritual guru, Sri Sri Sri Tiruchi Mahaswaigal. Built in the ancient style with stones, the temple is very spacious. One can feel the peace and satisfaction when visited. Week ends are very crowded. DakshinaMukhy Nandeeshwara Temple, located in the heart of Bengaluru is very ancient temple. This is on Sampige Road in the Malleshwaram area. The speciality of the temple is that, the natural (mineral) water flows from the mouth of Nandi (naturally) which is above a ShivaLingam, and pours all over the year asAbhishekamby nature itself. This water, afterAbhishekamis taken by devotees as medicinal water, believed to cure many diseases. People from all over the world take this water in small containers with a lot of trust and devotion. Mukti Naga temple[41]in Bengaluru is world's largest monolithic statue of Lord Naaga, about 16 feet tall and 36 tons of weight. The Mukti Naga temple which is run by Shri Subrahmanya Seva Trust, is situated in a serene ambience of Ramohalli, a village on the outskirts of Bengaluru city. Meenakshi Sundaram Temple, Bannerghatta Rd, (after Indian Institute of Management), South of Bengaluru. Beautiful, spacious temple devoted to Sri Meenakshi Amma. Built in ancient style with stone structures, this place is very cool and mind refreshing place to see. You will feel that you are in a temple at Tamilnad, when in this temple. Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, There are many Ramakrishna Ashrams in Bengaluru, but the special and central one is in Gandhi Bazaar - the place of temples in Bengaluru. This mutt contains a vast meditating hall, a beautiful park, a vedic school and many more facilities. Sri Sharada Devi had meditated on a location in the park in this boundary. This location is preserved as a monument. A stone on which Swami Vivekananda had sat when he visited Bengaluru is also kept as a monument. This is a calm and peaceful place for the place who enjoy the meditation.[edit]Churches Holy Trinity Church, located at Trinity circle at the east end of the MG Rd, is a major landmark in Bangalore. It was built in 1851, for the British Regiment stationed in Bangalore. Built in the English Renaissance style, the church can accommodate 700 people and is regarded as the largest "military" church in southern India. It has a congregation of over 450 families. St. Mary's Basilica, St. Mary's Basilica is a basilica located in the Archdiocese of Bangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the oldest church in Bangalore and is the only church in the state that has been elevated to the status of a minor basilica. It is famous for the festivities held during the St. Mary's Feast in the month of September each year, an event that attracts a number of devotees from in and around Bangalore.The basilica has been built in Gothic-style with arches, ornamental motifs and stained glass windows.Multiple columns and tall spires of the basilica can be seen from quite a distance. The stained glass windows were removed during World War II and were subsequently restored in 1947. Shelter House Church, Bannerghatta Rd, Arekeres, The service is conducted in English and starts from 9:30AM in the morning.[edit][add listing]Do[edit]Outdoor activities and sports Cycling, Art of Bicycle Trips[42]organizes bicycle tours in and around Bangalore. The tours combine cycling with Indian art, culture and heritage. Go-karting. Ultimate Frisbee,[43]Although in a nascent stage, Ultimate Frisbee games are held on Tue/Thu/Sat mornings starting 6:30AM. The teams comprise of players of all skill levels. Watch a cricket match,M. Chinnaswamy Stadium(near Cubbon Park).Chinnaswamy stadium is the home ground of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Royal Challengers Bengaluru which is reputed for having a large, loyal, and loud fan following. IPL season typically is between March and May every year, matches are played in the evenings and last around 3 hours. Scour the daily newspapers for ticket information - note that tickets typically get sold out a week before.edit Hiking, Nandi hills; Rangaswamy betta, Bhimeshwari - Muttati. Hill Climbing, Savandurga, Makalidurga, Kavaledurga (Skandagiri), Kabalidurga, Siddarabetta, Nijakal betta. Camping, Savandurga, Gunjoor Lake, Bhimeshwari, Rangaswamy betta. Cave exploration, Savandurga, Anthargange, Siddarabetta.Adventure Clubs:Bangalore is bestowed with rock climbers, aqua sportsmen and aero sportsmen. There are several clubs including Thrillophilia, Nature Admire, Care, Spark, KMA, Capture, Mars, Angel, Wildcraft and Adventure Works. Thrillophilia Adventure Tours Pvt. Ltd.,4th Floor, 2628, 27th main, 1st sector, HSR layout, Bangalore,+91 968-602-0000(info@thrillophilia.com),[44].Thrillophilia arranges for adventure tours around Bangalore which includes rappelling, mountain safari, camping, trekking, dirt biking, rafting,jumering, river crossing and quad biking. Micro light flying and paragliding can also be arranged on demand basis. Sep May is the best season for most of the adventure activities.Prices start from 1000 INR per person. edit[edit]Nature & parks Visit the beautiful lakes in Bengaluru. Ulsoor LakeandSankey Tankoffer an enriching, pleasant experience. Bannerghatta National Park Lalbagh botanical Garden and lake inside-the lake offers a pleasant view and is home to some water birds[edit]History BangaloreWALKS,+98 80 671192,[45].A great way to discover unique areas of Bengaluru. Whether a visitor, or a long time resident, one can discover unknown facets of the city. The walks include Traditional Bengaluru walk, Victorian Bengaluru walk & the Lalbagh walk.The walks include breakfast/brunch at famed Bengaluru eateries.Rs 300-500. edit[edit]Libraries[edit]Fairs & exhibitions Kadlekai Parishe (Peanut fair), Every year, sometime during the months of Nov-Dec, the area around Bull Temple Road in South Bengaluru hosts a peanut fair. Centuries ago, the villages in and around this area used to cultivate peanuts and the custom was to dedicate the first crop to Nandi (the Bull at the temple). Although the villages of yore are today residential areas, the tradition continues as peanut farmers congregate to sell their crop. The 2 day traditional fair has many stalls that sell peanuts, trinkets, bangles, pottery, dolls etc. There are also a number of food stalls. Chitra Santhe (Paintings market), An annual exhibition, held on the last Sunday of every January, the Chitra Santhe on Kumara Krupa Road (near Golf Course) brings together artists from all across Karnataka. Paintings, pottery, and sculpture are all on an exhibition-cum-sale. The road is closed to traffic on that day, making it possible to have a leisurely stroll, admiring and buying the items. (It is proposed that from 2012, the venue would be shifted to Freedom Park.) Prices range from Rs 100 - 20,000. Bargaining is recommended, but not too hard. Pay a fair price. (Credit cards and foreign currency are rarely accepted, so carry sufficient cash in Indian currency) Aero India, Held in the second week of February every alternate year (the next one is in 2011), this is Asia's premier air show. Spanning 5 days (W-Su), the show at Yelahanka Air Force Base in the northern part of Bengaluru comprises of a defence exhibition and air show. Fighter jets from around the world are on both, flying and static display. Normally, there are two air shows every day - one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. Tickets can be purchased online or at select outlets - scan the newspapers for more information. (Purchasing a ticket at outlets requires you to show a photo identification and tickets are non-transferable. For the 2011 edition, Pakistani nationals are not permitted to register via the website)[edit]Arts & theatre Concerts at Bengaluru Palace Grounds, Check the local listings to see if any concerts are happening. Most international acts happen at Bengaluru Palace Grounds and the venue has hosted Rolling Stones, Bryan Adams, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Joe Satriani, Mark Knopfler, Aerosmith, Sting, Uriah Heep, Lamb of God, Megadeth, Machinehead, Scorpions among others. Metallica is going perform on 30th October 2011 at Palace Grounds. Rangashankara, 36/2, 8th Cross, J.P. Nagar, 2nd Phase. +98 80 26592777, +98 80 26494656.[46]. Evening shows start at 7:30PM. Many local groups perform here, although more often shows are presented by traveling groups touring India. Quality of the performances varies, but most plays are worth seeing, especially the ones by Indian playwrights and / or directors, as they can show you an "Indian" (or let's say "non-western") perspective. Shows are in various languages, so it is a good idea to double-check whether the play is in English before buying / reserving (blocking) tickets. Tickets cost between Rs 45100.[edit]MoviesTake in a movie at one of the innumerable theaters around the city. PVR Gold Class Cinema,[47] Forum Mall Inox theatre,[48] Garuda Mall. Nani Cinematheque,[49]has film series almost every weekend programmed by local film clubs. Collective Chaos,[50] Bengaluru Film Society,[51]. A club membership (around Rs 500/year) is typically required for entrance.Foreign film series and cultural events. The Alliance Francaise,[52]and Goethe Institute,[53].[edit]Spa & massage

Massages & Spas are very much a part of Bengaluru'seast-meets-west culture, new ones spring up across the city all the time. The 5th Element,[54], Spa near Dell office on Inner Ring Rd. All practitioners are from Thailand and offer authentic Thai massage, scrubs, and wraps. Aroma Home Spa, Brookefields, ITPL Main Rd, Near Whitefield,[55]. Natural eco-friendly products in use. Hydro therapy massage in addition to therapies suited to individual needs. Aayu Siddhi,[56], Traditional Indian Ayurvedic massage. Kenko Reflexology & Spa,[57], offers a variety of massages and a fish spa. SPA.ce, Cunningham Rd,[58]. Run by an expat Brit offers a variety of massages, scrubs, and facials. Akaasa,[59], High-end boutique spa. Ayur Sukha, Malleswaram,[60]. Very nice, clean and professional spa in a nice neighborhood. 1 hr basic Ayurvedic treatment (massage and steam) is about Rs 1,000.[edit]Learn[edit]Buddhism Choe Khor Sum Ling,Ashwini, No. 24, 1st Floor, Domlur Layout,+91 80 41486497(info@cksl.in),[61].This Tibetan Buddhist meditation and study centre is in Domlur Layout near Shanti Sagar Restaurant on Airport Road. CKSL is a center for the study and practice of Mahayana Buddhism following the lineage and example of Lord Buddha. The Centre, whose name means 'The Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma' was founded in 2003 by Lama Zopa Rinpoche under the guidance of HH the XIVth Dalai Lama. The Centre offers courses in various Buddhist meditation techniques and teachings on different aspects of Buddhism. Teachings are offered free to the public and are conducted in English or in Tibetan (with translation in English). In addition to regular teachings, every few weeks the Centre invites senior Lamas to give talks on important aspects of the Buddhist path. Such talks are also accompanied by instructions and initiations by the Lama into different meditation practices.edit Thubten Lekshey Ling(Dharma Subhashita),+91 98 80296930(info@lekshey.org),[62].Nyingma Tibetan Buddhist meditation centre founded by the late His Holiness Pema Norbu (Penor) Rinpoche. The centre is located close to MG Road on Ulsoor road, just on the side of Manipal Centre. The centre conducts meditation classes, spiritual discourses and advanced study programs. Weekend teachings in meditation and philosophy are offered by lamas from Namdroling Monastery,Bylakupee.edit Maha Bodhi Society,14 Kalidasa Road, Gandhinagar,+91 80 2250684(mahabodhi@vsnl.com),[63].This temple has a very active schedule. There are teachings on the Dharma in English on the first two and last Sundays of every month from 9:30-11:30AM, while on the 3rd Sunday there is a meditation retreat. Anyone is welcome to attend. The temple also has a good library and a beautiful garden - a great place to retreat from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis outside.edit[edit]Reiki, meditation courses Reiki Meditation Courses, (Near Double tank, Laxmipuram, Mysore, Karnataka),+91 99 7269 4014(amit@amitreiki.com).Provides reiki and meditation courses, EFT and NLP treatments.edit[edit]Work[edit]IndiansThe best way to find employment in Bengaluru is through job fairs, job portals, applying directly to companies of interest, and through headhunters.[edit]Non-IndiansNon-Indian Citizen Employment RegulationIndian regulations may require that any foreign national who is employed in India earn at least US$25,000/year. This is exempted for (a) Ethnic chefs, (b) Language teachers (other than English language teachers) / translators and (c) Staff working for Embassy/High Commissions. Check your compensation offer so that you meet this requirement and are eligible for an employment visa. Some foreign nationals are employed at salaries less than this, though, typically in the NGO sector.

With a little hard work and persistence finding a job is quite possible in Bengaluru. Most of the available positions are in the IT field but not necessarily IT based. Several expats do marketing, quality assurance, accent training and translation among other things. All jobs in India require an employment visa which must be obtained abroad and sponsored by the hiring company in India. In general, the salary for expats is very high compared to the local Indian wage. The best resource for jobs is through the expat community. Ask around but a good place to meet expacts is the Sunday brunches at the 5 Star hotels or at the numerous coffee shops in and around the MG Road area.[edit][add listing]Buy[edit]Shopping districtsBengaluru provides a wide range of options for shoppers. One can buy many things ranging from clothing to electronic goods and vehicles. Being an IT city, Bengaluru provides all kind of services but one might find things to be costlier.Many visitors come to Bengaluru searching only for sandalwood carvings and silk saris and so miss out on the true Bengaluru shopping experience. Here is a low down on shopping - Bengaluru style:TheUB CityandVittal Mallya Roadare Page-3 shopping areas. You'll find brands like Versace, Louis Vuitton, Kimaya in the UB City. Vittal Mallya Road's got shopping places likeThe Collectivewhich is a shop only for men, too bad!. Armani, Versace, Boss, you name it they have it. There's even Canary Blue and Esprit on the same road.TheM.G Road/Brigade Roadarea is the most popular place for tourists, and these two roads are filled with shops of every kind, whether it be traditional handicrafts or the latest western wear (this is especially true for Brigade Road).Bannerghatta Road, newly improved. You have 'Grasshopper,' a space that exhibits clothing designs from the most experimental designers in India and also showcases other ideas - lighting design, products, theatre, music - an open space for expression! If that's too boring, you can keep driving and you have a thousand ways that you can take to enjoy the wildlife and the myriad reservoirs strewn across the area - you can still find your very own private haven. EnjoyBrigade Roadused to be where British soldiers bought their necessities. Today Brigade Road is the centre of yuppie Bengaluru; you'll see hordes of college students on the road anytime of day or night. Some of the stores on Brigade Road include: Planet M (a huge music store with everything),Tommy Hilfiger, Louis Phillipe, Pepe Jeans, Levis,Lee, SanFrisco Jeans, Nike, Titan (great Indian made watches) just to name a few.There are also many eateries on the road and on the side roads that lead off of Brigade road, so that you can refuel yourself for shopping! There are your fast food outlets: KFC (right at the entrance), Pizza Hut at the other end of the road and many cafes including the Indian Coffee Chain Cafe Coffee Day. Also includes a tattoo studio.Commercial Streeta legacy of the British is another shopping mecca that sells international brands (similar to Brigade road) alongside locally produced items. Commercial Street has more of a bazaar feel than Brigade Road. In addition, it is famous for its body piercing centers. The price of goods here is very competitive and it is a great place to pick a bargain.[edit]Shopping malls and marketsGoshoppingat one of Bengaluru's many malls and traditional markets. Malls typically have high(er)-end stores retailing apparel, footwear, and consumer electronics. Many malls also have food courts (with international cuisine) and movie theaters. Finding a parking spot for your car may not be easy though, especially on weekends. Some of the more popular malls in Bengaluru are: The Forum (Koramangala) Garuda Mall (Magrath Road) Mantri Mall (Malleshwaram) Bengaluru Central (Residency Road and Jayanagar 9th block) Sigma Mall (Cunningham Road) Poorva Mall (Old Madras Road) Lido Mall (Ulsoor) Mega Mall (Vyalikaval) Prestige Mall (Vittal Mallya Road) Gopalan Innovation Mall (Bannerghatta Road) Meenakshi Mall (Bannerghatta Road)'Mallsin India are a recent phenomenon, the first opened back in 1999, since then there has been a boom with malls around every corner in large cities (now also in smaller cities). Bengaluru is no exception! Here is list of the major Malls in Bengaluru, but beware that there are at least a dozen in the planning and construction stages! Forum Mall- The Forum on Hosur road is in the upmarket suburb of Koramangla, fast becoming a key shopping hub in Bengaluru. It is the largest mall in Bengaluru, covering an area of 650 000 ft (60 000m) of retail space. Again like other shopping areas, you can find anything at the Forum, high international brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Swarovski Crystals to traditional Indian Khadi clothing at the Khadder. Other brands with outlets include: United Colours of Bennetton (much cheaper here than in the west), Pepe Jeans U.K, William Penn, Wrangler Jeans, Weekender and of course Nike. The Forum incorporates the clothing from international brands as well as haute couture boutiques including: Mustard, Isis, B and the Chai shop. For books head straight to Landmark and huge store has everything from books to perfumes and music. On the top floor of the mall you will find a PVR multiplex comprising 11 cinemas. For eating there is everything, Fast food (KFC, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Subway) Cafe Coffee Day and a food court with world cuisines including: Chinese, Vietnamese, Mexican and Italian and Indian. Not to be missed is the Indian cuisine at Sahib Sindh Sultan and the British style pub, Firangi Pani. So that is a forum for all your shopping needs under one roof! Its just a must see, especially the outside. Garuda Mall- Located on the corner of McGrath and Commissariat Roads, is the newest and the second largest mall in Bengaluru. Bengaluru Central- Opened around the same as the Forum, Bengaluru Central is more of a large department store than a mall with separate retailers. Safina Plaza- The sale capital of Bengaluru, located on Infantry Road. Every week there is sale going on of any type. One week it might be home furnishings and the next men's wear. Good place to find some bargains. Many exhibitions are also held here, although there are retailers (Dockers, Lee Jeans, Titan too name a few) here too. So for quiet shopping come here (much less crowded than the other malls). Its best to visit during end of season sales (summer, monsoon) or during festivals (New Year, Christmas, Ganesh Chaturthi). Lifestyle- A two-story store on Victoria Road in the heart of the new mall shopping district with malls like Garuda Mall, Bengaluru Central and Globus, all within easy walking distance and was one of the most coveted stores until the malls came along. It's an easy place to go shopping when you don't want too many options to confuse you or when you're tired and don't want to visit too many shops - you can get everything under one roof here. Good for clothes, cosmetics, watches, jewelry, shoes etc. You also get stylish furniture and other home and living items for a decent price. Mantri Square- It is located in Malleswaram and it is the largest mall in India.Sampige Road, Malleswaram- Sampige Road is the heart of Malleswaram and connects Sheshadripuram to IISc. Sampige Road is around 2 km, has a wide range of shops that sells books, electronic items, silk sarees, handicrafts, cloth materials, Hindu pooja materials, sweets and all the trivial things you can buy on earth. Also try Malleswaram 8th cross on Sampige road (aptly named Brigade Road of Malleswram) for a vibrant shopping experience. Sampige Road is also home to best flower market and fruits market in Bengaluru. If you are tired of going to individual shops you can go for the best departmental stores in Bengaluru like Fabmall, Foodworld and Nilgiris.Marathahalli Main Road and Factory Outlets- Located a distance from central Bengaluru (although not difficult to reach), is Marathahalli (a village in a previous life). The main road of this suburb is now a haven for factory outlets for all major brands: Nike, Adidas, Pepe Jeans, Killer Jeans, Louis Phillipe, Levi's, Reebok etc. You can expect prices here to be cheaper than in the Malls, at least 20-30% price difference but can be up to 50% cheaper when it comes to some of the major denim brands! As if India wasn't cheap enough. Although this is the best place to go to for factory outlet shopping, there are smaller factory outlets scattered across the city. Also look out for sales held by the major brands to get rid of end of season stock (again end of summer or end of monsoon), these are usually advertised in newspapers or look for signs posted on major roads.Metro shopping mall, (near Yashwanthpura railway station and ISKON temple).Jayanagar Shopping Complex, From antique Jewellery (the famous Bhavani's, the more recent Kushal's, The Gallery), the authentic gold jewellery stores, saree stores (Kalamandir, Kalaniketan, Mysore Silk Udyog), sweet meat stores (Sri Krishna Sweets, Arya Bhavan), classic Iyengar bakeries, dress stores (Paridhan, Rangoli, Bafna's, Vinayaka Collections), through to fresh vegetables, fruits, meat and butter.Gandhi Bazaar, (in the heart of Basavangudi). One of the oldest shopping areas in Bangalore, Gandhi Bazaar stretches for a short kilometer or so, bordered on both sides by shops selling everything from saris and clothes to plastics and kitchen utensils, fronted by vegetable and fruit stalls. Do not forget to visitVidyarthi Bhavanwhenever you come here for this is the best South Indian restuarant in Bangalore selling the most heavenly dosas.Apart from the malls one should not forget to visit Commercial street, Brigade Road which are excellent shopping and hanging out places.The traditional markets have mom-and-pop stores that sell everything from fruits, vegetables, groceries to electronics, music, and mobile phones. The city's largest vegetable and fruit market is in the heart of the city and is called "KR Market" or "City Market". Smaller but more lively traditional markets can be found in residential areas such as Gandhi Bazaar, N R Colony, Banashankari, Malleswaram, Jayanagar, and JP Nagar & Shivajinagar. For people looking for Girls party wear dresses Magic Threads in Richmond town very close to the popular shopping area of Brigade road is a must visit. President's Groom Concepts,groomconcepts@gmail.com(B.v.k. Iyengar Rd, Kamraj Rd, Rajajinagar, Basveshwarnagar),+91 80 4147 0910.11AM-8:30PM.A chain of Fashion stores catering exclusively to men's wear in Bengaluru. Bespoke suits and made to measure clothing. Traditional Indian apparel also on offer.edit[edit]Jewellery C. Krishniah Chetty & Sons(Diamond Flagship Store),2-1 Main Cross Rd(next to Safina Plaza),+98 80 4000 1869,[64].14,000 sq ft dedicated to the finest gold and diamond jewellery, spread over two floors.edit C. Krishniah Chetty & Sons-The Heritage Store,35 & 36 Commercial St,+98 80 4000 1869,[65].Dedicated to gold and silver.editGiantti Luxury Ensemble, at Shop No. C9, Level 2, The Leela Palace. Diamond & gold jewellery along with silver articles and idols. +91 80 4115 9766, +91 80 4115 9799[edit]Handicraft Chandi - The Divine Gallery, Shop No. 12, First Floor, Public Utility Building, MG Rd. +91 80 4112 3590 +91 80 4112 3610, specialising in Indian divine figures in all mediums. Claims to have the biggest collection of Ganeshas in Bengaluru. High-quality and locally-priced wares, no pushy salesmanship. TheCauvery Arts & Crafts Emporium, 45 MG Rd. +91 80 2558 1118,. A large store, offering a wide selection of some of Karnataka's best hand made products. The carvings made ofMysoresandalwood are an especially good buy. Central Cottage Industries Emporium(CCIE), MG Rd. A government run store promoting traditional Indian hand crafts. The CCIE has major outlets in NewDelhi,Mumbai,Kolkata, Bengaluru andChennai. Royal Arts & Crafts, 21 K.H. Rd, +91 80 2248 4797. Has a particularly wide selection of silk carpets and paper mache products. Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation, 45 K.S.H.D.C Complex, MG Rd. +91 80 2558 1118. Specializes in Karnataka handicraft. Kala Madhyam Store',2nd floor, Flat No 2, Benson Town #77/8, Nandidurg Rd(Benson Cross Rd corner), (mail@kalamadhyam.org),[66].Folk and tribal art paintings, handicrafts from across India, clothing for women. Specialises in wall murals of folk and tribal art as well as terracotta.edit[edit]Books Goobes Book Republic,46-1-1 Church St, Karnataka(in the basement of Church Street Inn, Budget Hotel, near MG Rd,),+91 80 4112 4956(goobesbookrepublic@gmail.com),[67].Secondhand and new books on a wide variety of subjects and a very cost effective library option and buy back used books.edit Bookport, Casa Andree II, Ist floor, No 18/3, Andree Rd, (near Yellamma Dassappa Hospital, Shanti Nagar), +91 80 4112 4956. bookportbangalore@gmail.com,[68]. They stock hand picked books on art, literature, philosophy, gender&sexuality, film, feminism, current critical thinking, fiction, travel. Also do art & literature events. Axis Books, 330/9, Axis Rd, Domlur Inner Ring Rd. Domlur Layout. (near Indira Nagar Flyover), +91 80 4038 3838, +91 80 4152 6657.[69]. It's a fairly new book shop. Started by one of the members of the Gangarams family. They stock books, stationery, multimedia, movies, and toys. The Strand book stall, 1st Floor, Manipal Centre, Dickenson Rd, +91 80 2558 0000,[70]. Best known for the latest releases in art, design, architecture and all at good prices. Gangarams, 72 MG Rd. +91 80 2558 6743, +91 80 2558 7277. 4 floors crammed with books makes this book store one of the largest (as well the most organised) book store in India. Crossword, ACR Towers, Residency Rd. (opp. Gateway Hotel), +91 80 2558 2411-16. A hot spot for books of various genres combined with seating areas, spacious racks- music and movie section, children's section and a coffee shops; this proves to be a wonderful hangout to read, browse and shop. Higginbothams, 68 MG Rd, +91 80 2558 7359, +91 80 2558 6574. This bookstore has a good selection of maps, postcards, guides and novels. Premier Book Shop, 46/1 Church St (off MG Rd), +91 80 2558 8570. Is a venerable Bengaluru institution that has books on every conceivable subject literally stacked from floor to ceiling. Although the store may appear to be utterly chaotic, the owner knows where every piece of his stock lies - just be careful with those elbows, a slight nudge and the whole place will come tumbling down! This store however, will shut down shortly. Landmark, Luskar Hosur Rd, Koramangala. (in Forum Mall), +91 80 2206 7777 / 78 / 80. A modern bookshop. A good place to pick up the most recent publications. Various household appliances; CDs and DVDs of music albums, computer and video games (the quality varying from time-to-time) and movies can also be found on the next floor. Blossoms, Church St (parallel to MG Rd and nearby Coconut Grove Restaurant), +91 80 255 9733, +91 80 2532 0400. There are 3 full floors of those rare, hard to find old books. All 2nd hand, good condition and at low rates. You definitely won't leave disappointed. Select Bookshop, Brigade Rd. (off Brigade Rd Behind Curzon Court Hotel). Used to be the only old bookstore. Mr Murthy, who runs the bookstore, is one of the most knowledgeable people. His grandfather started the bookstore. He also has a collection of lithographs, stained glass paintings and collectors copies of antique books. Oxford Book Store, At the Leela Galleria (next to Hotel Leela Palace). Has some of the latest collection of books and magazines but, doesn't offer any discounts. It has a Chai Bar attached offering 69 blends of tea. Tata Book House, At the Indian Institute of Science, Malleswaram. Has a large collection of technical books, on which it offers a flat 20 percent discount. Lots of books in a small place. Also worth visiting just because it is in IISc. Streelekha, 33/1-9, Thyagaraja Layout, Jaibharath Nagar. +91 80 2549 2783. This is a great bookstore to explore the feminist literature and activism that is being produced in India, as well as other texts on the research and work of Indian NGOs. The atmosphere is relaxing and inviting. Sapna Book House, 3rd Main Rd, near Kamat Yatri Nivas, Gandhi Nagar, (Walking distance from Majestic Bus stand),[71]. This is a large bookstore, they also have branches in three other locations Sadashivnagar, Jayanagar, and Indiranagar. Sapna Book House also provides online book delivery. Fusion Rental,[72]. Online renting of books & movies. Vast collection of both books & movies at one place. Free pick up & delivery all over Bengaluru. The Bookworm, (in one of the by-lanes perpendicular to Brigade Rd, 'near McDonalds). This is a small used book store. Good bargains on used and new books are available here. Elloor Library, Blue Cross Chambers, Infantry Rd, (close to Commercial St). A circulating library that has a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books, including new titles. Requires membership which includes a deposit.[edit]BoutiquesApart from the numerous malls that have taken Bengaluru by storm, the essential element and soul of the city comes through in its myriad small and unique boutiques that are all over the city, usually tucked away though. Have tried to list the must check out stores..President's Groom Concepts, B.v.k.iyengar Rd. (near Gandhinagar in the city centre) and Kamraj Rd (near Commercial St). +91 80 4147 0910. Two Menswear fashion stores, established 25 years. Fine fabrics for made-to-order and a large ready-to-wear collection. Bespoke suits and made to order clothing including tuxedos, business wear to traditional Indian kurtas and sherwanis.Mahendra Textiles, Chickpet, +91 80 4124 9900. Sarees and dress materials from Surat, Mumbai, Kolkata, Rajasthan, Varanasi, Kerela and Srilanka.Levitate-InDiA in A RooM, 100 Ft. Rd Indiranagar. 100 Ft. Boutique Restaurant (mezz floor), 777/1, +91 80 6452 8190, Mob +91 98 4531 7776, (levitateindia@gmail.com). Silver & costume handcrafted Jewellery, Bohemian apparel, Indian kitsch, lifestyle accessories.Chilli BilliIndiranagar, +91 92 4179 9105 Great for women's westernwear', especially the dresses, good collection of bags, shoes and jewellery. They also offer home decor solutions.Native Place, Behind Museum Rd Post Office, Museum road. Loads of interesting merchandise, crafts made by NGOs, c/o The Only Place Restaurant.One G, (Jewellery) Hatworks Boulevard, Cunningham Rd, +91 80 4123 1231 .Marmalade, Adj to Spratt Salon, Magrath Rd. (Left before Coffee Day, on Brigade Rd Extn), +91 80 4122 1814. Loads of affordable young designer wear.Arnav +91 80 2656 8416, +91 99860 01216,[73]. The quaint little jewellery store located at Ashoka Pillar, Jayanagar makes for very interesting jewelry buys, a range of antique, restored, contemporary and fusion jewelery are on display. They could help you design a piece of jewellery to suit your needs, an in-house jewelery consultant could help you choose your jewellery.Necessary Evil, +91 80 4163 8757,[74]12th A main, HAL 2nd stage, Indiranagar. Casual luxury has finally reached Bengaluru with the opening of it's newest concept store. Necessary Evil will be offering shoppers the latest international brands such as 7 For All Mankind, Splendid and Alice+Olivia. Some of which are in India for the first time. They also offer and exclusive line of fine jewelry and home furnishings. This is definitely a space not to miss - so come see, be seen and get fabulous call in advance for a personal shopping experience.Sakhi by Chandras, +91 80 4115 5551,[75]. 6th main, HAL 2nd stage, Indiranagar. Combines traditional fabrics and craftsmanship with contemporary themes. Sakhis sarees, salwars and kurtis combine kanchivaram, tussar, chiffon, georgette, crpe, organza and cotton with traditional techniques such as cut work, block print, kalamkari, badla, mirror work, chamki (sequins) and embroidery in a mlange of colours.[edit]Music and movies Habitat, "Movies and Music", Church Street, Off Brigade Road is tiny compared to other retail music/movie stores, but its a delight for lovers of good music especially Jazz. Has an excellent and varied selection of DVDs for rent as well, though membership is currently closed.[edit][add listing]EatThis article or section does not match ourmanual of styleor needs other editing. 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Bengaluru is far from the sea, and as such the quality of seafood can vary. Some of the higher end and popular seafood places manage this well, but foreign travellers may want to tread a bit carefully.[edit]BudgetBengaluru literally has hundreds of fast food joints serving South Indian vegetarian food. They usually are identified with small round steel tables and diners standing around them having food. Dosas, idlis, vada's, curd rice, Vegetable Pulao, rice with sambar, lemon rice are usually standard fare. Quality widely varies, since most of them cater to working people. Veena Stores, Margosa Rd, 15 Cross, Malleswaram. This place has some of the best Idlis and Vadas in this part of the world. They also make other dishes but Idli and Vada are mainstay. Don't expect to sit and eat because there is no seating. Stand and eat. Best time to go is mornings for breakfast before they run out of the day's stock. Try before 8AM although they are open some part of the day and evening. Shettara Beedi, (food street) The entire street adjoining the famous VB Bakery at V V Puram is Bengaluru's miniature version of Kuala Lumpur's Jalan Alor foodstalls. A haven for anyone who enjoys hawker fare, one can stall-hop and have a variety of snacks that'll satisfy even the most ravenous hunger and spend less than Rs 100 in total. Some of the must-try dishes are dum-root and butter-bun congress at VB Bakery. The dosas,obbattu (sweet pancake),akkirotti (rice pancake), friedbondas, butter-gulkand, and masala-pepsi available at the various stalls are also delicious. Note that the street comes alive only in the evenings (after 6PM) and that only vegetarian fare is available here. Janani, J.P.Nagar, A great place to have breakfast, lunch or dinner, you can have idli and sambar for Rs 10 and a cup of tea for Rs 8, a north Indian roti curry for Rs 32. If you want to have good Punjabi food, go upstairs and get a good meals under Rs 150. Anupams Coastal Express, Shivanand Circle. They make fantastic fish dishes. Neer Dosa with Chicken Pulimunchi , kori roti and chicken ghee roast are some things you really cannot miss. Hotel Empire(Other locations on Centre Street and Koramangala),Church St(Next to Museum Inn'),[76].10AM-3PM.Indian, Chinese, and Middle eastern cuisine until late night. Try butter chicken, chicken kababs and parathas.is the best plae for non veg as well as veg food resonably pricededit Fanoos, (adjoining Johnson Market, off Brigade Rd). One of the joints for getting Sheekh (beef) rolls in Bengaluru. They come in various sizes - sheekh roll, sheekh jumbo, sheekh mambo, sheekh rambo and sheekh sambo - the latter of which is almost 2 in thick. There are other options like chicken, mutton and paneer rolls as well as kababs and shawarma. Rs 30-100 per head. Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR), 11 Lal Bagh Rd. +91 80 2222 0022, +91 80 2222 1706. One of the very old traditional breakfast places in Bengaluru. A few people who have been having their breakfast at MTR everyday for the past 15 yrs. Closed between 2:45-3:30PM. Expect a long wait on weekends. Traditional 12 course Karnataka lunches are also available here for around Rs 90 per head. Advance reservations recommended at weekends. Rava idlis, dosas and bisi bele bath are excellent. It has maintained it's quality over the years and is very famous. It is on the road perpendicular to Lal bagh main gate. New Shanti Sagar, This is an reasonably reliable chain of vegetarian south Indian restaurants. Branches scattered all over the city, notably in Koramangala 80 Foot Rd, Jayanagar, Domlur. Rs 50-200. The Adiga's chain, Restaurants to the south of Bengaluru. Prominent among them are in: Jayanagar 4th Block, take the road facing BHS First Grade College, Basavanagudi. Adiga's Park585, 10th Main, 42nd cross, 5th Block Jayanagar. Adiga's Foodline, 502, 40th Cross, 8th block. Adiga's Delicacy, 105 Dickenson's road, Manipal Centre. Adiga's Majestic, Next to Fkcci Bldg, KG Rd. Adiga's Nalapaka, across from HSBC Complex, Bannerghatta, Arikere. Sree Krishna, fast food a little further from the road connecting Lalbagh Westgate with Basavanagudi. SLV chain, Prominent among them are located in: Banashankari 2nd stage, opposite BDA park and the one in J.P.Nagar 2nd Phase near Ragigudda Temple Vidhyarthi Bhavan, (off Gandhi Bazar in Basavanagudi). A gastronomic haven offering some of the best masala dosa in the world. This quaint little place is so famous that it has not even bothered to change it's age old sign board, and who needs it anyway, the aroma wafting through the air is a good enough indication that you are in the vicinity of the place. Get there early for a breakfast, there's always a bee-line for places to sit. Brahmin's Coffee Bar, (off ShankarMutt in Shankarapuram, Basavanagudi). Famous for idly, vada and Its famous chutney. You also get khaarabath. Don't expect sambar for vada here. Hotel Janatha, 8th Cross Rd, Malleswaram. Makes some of the best vada sambhar and masala dosa in town. Corner House, Residency Rd, +91 80 2558 3262), BTM Rd, Koramangala, Airport Rd, (off 80 Foot Rd), (Arlton Towers), Whitefield Rd, Marthahalli and Shivananda Circle. One of the best ice cream parlours offering a variety of treats. Their famed 'Death by Chocolate' (popularly known as DBC) is a must for all chocolate lovers and has attained a cult status. Can be tricky to find a spot during peak times and you may find yourself being 'encouraged' by the staff to leave quickly once you do. Central Tiffin Room, (a.k.a CTR), Margosa Rd, Malleswaram. Another landmark hotel, dishing out some divine 'Benne masala dosa', which literally melts in the mouth. Upahara Darshini, DVG Rd, Basavanagudi. Another of Bengaluru's new found Darshinis dishing out top notch masala dosa and Vada Sambhar. Lake View Milk Bar, MG Rd. +91 80 2558 7410. Excellent ice creams, club sandwiches and burgers. McDonalds, Forum Mall, Koramangala. Don't expect to find any beef items. Kentucky Fried Chicken, (KFC), Indiranagar. International fast food chain. Shiv Sagar, Narayan Pillai Street, (off Commercial St). +91 80 509-8892. Don't get put off by the location, It's a great place to eat. Coconut Grove, Church St. Appams and Kerala parottas with a chicken sauce dish. Their lunch offer for Rs 80 is also really good. A pretty good choice for reasonably priced quality seafood. Coco-Grove the outdoor 'beer cafe' extension is also worth a look. KC Das, This is a chain of Bengali sweets stores.shop in Bengaluru. The one on Church St is perhaps the most visible and famous but there are outlets on Coles Rd, BTM Layout. Udupi Garden, 16th Main BTM Layout. Simple Udupi restaurant. Serves very good south Indian dishes at nominal prices. Also serves north Indian food. Nandini, The Andhra fast food chain serves some excellent biriyani and chicken dishes. Shezan, On Lavelle Rd and Cunningham Rd. +91 80 2224 9319, +91 80 2224 9667, +91 80 2228 7895, +91 80 2226 2195. Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines with a good menu choice where beef, fish, prawn, mutton and chicken meat are available. Excellent steaks. Savera Tea Shop, 24 hr tea shops near Russell Market in Shivajinagar and on MG Rd. Good place to go for a cup of tea in the dead of the night. Serves tea, Suleimani (honey+lemon) tea and a variety of biscuits. Rs 3-15 Kanti Sweets, KG Rd, Majestic, Malleswaram Circle, RT Nagar. Very good samosas, kachoris and North Indian sweets like rasmalai. Rapidly expanding chain, so there are plenty of branches all over the city now, which serve parathas and other food items as well. The main branch in Majestic is the best, and serves only samosas, kachoris and sweets. Rs 10-50 per head. Kohinoor, Brigade Rd. Serves very reasonably priced Kerala muslim style food. Java, G block of Diamond District apartment complex in Kodalli on the old Airport Rd, +91 80 4137 8888. A hidden gem that serves buffet lunch and dinner for Rs 150 on weekdays, Rs 250 on weekends (prices 2008). The buffet consists of both North and South Indian dishes and caters to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Reasonably priced (Rs 90-120 entree) a-la-carte selection is available outside of lunch and dinner hours. Richies, on MM Rd. (Off Mosque Rd). Serves the kind of biryani that is the Bengaluru original. It is located midway on MM Rd, and hard to miss because of the crowds that throng its takeaway counter. One visits Richies only for the foodtables and chairs made of synthetic wood, and dim light from gaudy chandeliers dont exactly make for great ambiance. A motley bunch of diners cram the place for lunch and dinner (they have only recently built the 2nd and 3rd floors). The biryani here is delicious, and you must love meat to love Richies. The menu is limited; but the mutton and chicken biryani stand out and they are not flavoured with the same masala, or heaven forbid, rice, their kababs are something nice and unique too.[edit]Mid-range Koshy's, St. Marks Rd, (Below Church St). A Bengaluru institution, serving a smattering of Western favorites (like fish and chips) along with the usual South Indian fare in a bohemian-for-India atmosphere. On weekends, they serve up greasy Western-style breakfast, including omelettes and Bombay (i.e., French) Toast. Appam and stew is their Sunday breakfast special and a must eat. Turn right at the entrance for the more expensive (and decidedly less charming) A/C room. Rs 50-200. Smoky, with sluggish service, and not particularly clean Koshy's still has plenty of character and history but its getting harder to justify their skyrocketing prices. Sue's Food Place, Krishna Temple Rd, Indira Nagar. A Caribbean style restaurant run by Sue (Susan John from Trinidad and Tobago). It has an excellent buffet. Their Jamaican jerk chicken, salads and desserts are lovely. A la carte menu is available on certain days. Rs 200-500 100ft Restaurant, 100 Foot Rd, Indra Nagar. Westernised cooking, but notably better than any other pasta serving restaurant in the area. The restaurant is a bit of a hybrid of store/restaurant. Rs 300-500. Ebony, MG Rd. (on the 13th floor of the tallest building on MG Rd). Stylish eatery with excellent evening views of the city. Service is a bit slow, but the ambiance makes it worth the wait. Book ahead for a terrace seat. Rs 200-400 Little Italy, 100 Foot Rd, Indiranagar. A chic Italian vegetarian restaurant, faddish and over priced. Sometimes the staff switch off A/C if the tables are less than half-filled. Mainland China, Church St (Near Museum Rd) +91 80 2227 7722, +91 90 2224 5864. Upscale Chinese food. Good, fairly authentic food and excellent service. Serves a decent lunch buffet. Also new outlet on 100ft Road, Indiranagar. Rs 500-800. Sahib Sindh Sultan, Level 2, Forum Mall, Hosur Rd, Koramangala. +91 80 2206 7878, Train-themed restaurant with a delicious, upscale menu. It is supposed to showcase NWFP. Their kakori kebabs are excellent. It also serves wine with the food. Expect a long wait. Or book ahead and roam around the mall or grab a few drinks from the adjoiningFirangi Paani. Rs 150-500 Samarkand, Gem Plaza, 66, Infantry Rd (East of Central St). +91 80 4111 3366. North West frontier food (i.e., kebabs, Afghani) in a kitschy atmosphere but the food is great. You will need to book on weekends. Rs 300-600. T.G.I Friday's, Carlton Towers & Airport Rd. Don't expect cheap Indian prices. Happy hours with 1+1 free on alcoholic beverages in the evening should make up for that. Pinxx, Manipal centre (off MG Rd). A great place for Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet. Rs 200-400 per head. Canopy, PU Building, M.G. Rd, Open air, multi-cuisine North-Indian food. Cooking techniques date back to the independence era offering the unique taste. Great outdoor ambiance in the middle of the central business district. Rs 125-750 Le Rock Pub Cafe, Rest House Rd, (Off Brigade Rd), +91 80 4123 1001. Hot coffee to chilled Kingfisher beer on the tap awesome cocktails and even hand rolled Havana Cigars from Salads, Sandwiches, Jacket Baked Potatoes to Entree's. LRC also offers an Oxy Bar Bengaluru's first. A must for every tourist visiting this city. Ceasar's Restaurant, MG Rd. Indian and continental food. Ambiance is good though the food is tad expensive. Parking is a problem. Alibaba Cafe & Restaurant, Frazer Town. +91 80 4091 7163. Arabian, Persian and Bhatkali cuisine described as "An Arabian Lake in the Indian Ocean". A themed restaurant with the feel of Arabia, Persia and India. The "Shaiya Biryani" of the Bhatkali cuisine, the Al faham chicken barbeque out of the Arabian cuisine and the chicken Jujeh kabab from the Persian cuisine are all recommended. The Egg Factory, St.Marks Rd. +91 80 4211 0041. Multi-cuisine, The menu, as the name suggests, is all based on the indispensable 'egg. Its also modelled on a factory with functional chairs and a menu that looks like an instruction manual. Its open for all day dining. Egg dishes from all over the world, including omelttes, scrambles, French toast, curries, sub's, pasta & desserts. Don't miss the fantastic huevos rancheros here, they make it as good as in Mexico. Innovative drinks, try theChlorophyll Fix, it looks and sounds wierd, but tastes like heaven. Relaxed service[edit]Splurge Blue Ginger, Race Course Rd, (in the Taj West End). High-end Vietnamese restaurant with, a beautiful setting and excellent food. You may be shocked by the bill, though. Just next door toBlue Bar. Cafe Mozaic, 41/3 MG Rd, (in the Taj Residency). Western-style dining in a casual atmosphere with some pool-side seating. Sundays before 3:30PM, there is an all-you-can-eat/drink champagne brunch for Rs 1,000. Grasshopper, 45 Kalena Agrahara, Bannerghata Rd. +91 80 2659 3999, +91 98 4545 2646. Freshly prepared seven course meal served on the table. Reservation required. Closed on Mondays. Leela Palace, All-you-can-eat/drink brunch on Sunday is Rs 2,000. They have 4 restaurants, Citrus Lounge (Brasserie kitchen), Zen (Pan Asian), Library Bar (serves all cuisine) and Jamavar (Authentic Indian). Generally overpriced compared to the Taj outlets (Blue Ginger, Graze, Karavalli) Monsoon, Park Hotel on Old Madras Rd. (next to Taj Residency). 24 hr cafe with a variety of Continental Dishes, Indian, South East Asian and Mediterranean. Ideal location for private parties. Sunny's, at Embassy Diamante, 34, Vittal Mallya Rd. +91 80 5132 9366, +91 80 5132 9391, +91 80 2212 0496. About Rs 1,200 for a 3-course meal for two, excluding drinks. Among the best restaurants in Bengaluru. Try the starters, salads and pasta is fine here. Hot sandwiches for lunch. Also has a branch at Indira Nagar on 100 ft Rd. The Raj Pavillion, ITC Windsor Manor, Golf Course Rd. 24 hr restaurant that offers the taste of the British Raj. Anglo-Lucknowi, Far East and Continental cuisine is served. Amongst the best in Bengaluru. Karavalli, (at the Gateway Hotel), Residency Rd, +91 80 2558 4545. Mangalorean, Goa, Karwar, and Kerala style cuisine. Best Indian food you will get when visiting BLR I.T-alia, (in Park hotel), has the best Italian food in town. Graze, (in Taj Residency). Has some of the best creative continental you will get in Bengaluru. Giancarlo's, (near Vittal Mallya Rd). Offers some of the best Italian in town, though quality tends to be unstable. Olive beach, Wood St. A longtime favourite that will serve you Italian meats and cheese in a nice setting, this is still among Bengaluru's best. Bengaluru, (in La Classic Hotel Extraordinaire). The only fine dining multi cuisisne restaurant,outside electronic city and on the way to Hosur caters to buffet breakfast, lunch and Dinner apart form a selection of an international menu[edit]Regional cuisine Tijouri, North Indian restaurant inside the Hotel Atria. Kamat Yatrinivas, Gandhinagar. Serves special N Karnataka meals with jowar(Sorghum) rotis. They now have a branch on Bull temple road where they have local artists perform when you have dinner. Kadambam, Authentic Iyengar cuisine ranging from Puliogare, Sakkare Pongal, Thayir Sadham, of course Kadambam (which is actually a type of heavenly concoction of Sambhar and rice, akin to Bisibele Huliyanna), and a wide array of traditional Iyengar sweets. It has two branches, one on Bull Temple Road, near Ramakrishna Ashram and another just off West of Chord road, near Modi eye Hospital in Rajajinagar.[edit]Continental Herbs & Spices, On 80 Foot Rd. (Above Planet M, 100 m north of Reliance Fresh). Great pasta, pizza, and desserts. Casa Picola,[77]has interesting, tasty Italian and continental food in a casual ambiance. An old favourite for many locals, it has a few branches. Friends Fast Food, Jyoti Nivas College Rd, Koramangala (300 m from Forum). Great Conti food at college prices. Casa Picola fans will like this one. Cafe Y, Langford Rd (Near Prestige Elgin, Hosur Rd-Langford Rd junction) +91 80 5114 4561. Amazing sizzlers and steaks, nice ambiance. Indi Joe, 1 Airport Rd (Carlton Towers) +91 80 4111 3636, +91 80 4112 1234. Fondue, pizza, steak and Mexican food. Their Lunch buffet is good. Rendezvous, 80 Foot Rd, Koramangala. Near Barista and Maharaja Hotel.[edit]Maharashtrian food Kollapuri's,429/31 30th Cross, 4th Block Jaya Nagar(Near Jain Mandir),+91 80 4121 1693, +91 80 2653 5207.An authentic Maharashtrian hotel run by Savaji. It serves bhakri, chapati and "Sheckle Edme" special Savaji stuffed roti with spicy sabjis and non-vegedit Rajvardhan Foods,1291 25th Main Road, 9th Block Jaya Nagar East(Near Big Bazaar),+91 98 8630 3088, +91 98 8630 3089.Best known for its vadapav, sabudana vada, khichdi. It also offers bhakri, thalipeeth. The snacks and other food offered here is comparatively expensive. This is because it is Bengaluru's only authentic maharashtrian food outlet. It also serves food fresh, only prepared after placing the order, so the wait and price is compensated. The food quality is excellent.edit[edit]Oriya food Dalama,#37, 6th block, Koramangala, 100ft Rd(near Kamat Hotel, Koramangala),+91 80 4166 0921.Authentic Oriya cuisine. The restaurant serves chapati, meat, fish, prawn, crab and chicken delicacies prepared in Oriya coocking style along with Oriya Vegetable curries.edit[edit]South Karnataka Karavalli, Residency Rd, (at the Gateway Hotel), +91 80 2558 4545. Mangalorean, Goa, Karwar, and Kerala style cuisine. Konkan, 6th cross, 6th Block, Koramangala. +91 80 2552 1530. Mangalorean and Goan style cuisine. Vidyarthi Bhavan, 32 Gandhi Bazaar. +91 80 2667 7588. Another very old and traditional breakfast place, exclusively known for its Masala Dosa. Similar to MTR, you can find people who have been having breakfast here since times immemorial. The Palms, 33 Church St, (at the Highgates Hotel), +91 80 2559 7172. Mangalorean, Coorgi, and Malabari style. (shut for renovations) Janatha Hotel, 8th Cross, Malleshwaram. Another great place, famous for its butter masala dosas and vadas. Halli Mane, 3rd Cross, Malleswaram (close to Malleswaram Circle). Truly authentic and traditional Kannada style food. Kamath Yatrinivas, Majestic, authentic Mangalorean meals. Kamath Lokaruchi, Mysore Rd , (just before Channapatna). Amazing food and ambience. Authentic mangalorean meals Upaahara Darshini, One of the Bengaluru's oldest food joints. Amazing dosas (pancakes). Krishna darshini, St, Basavanagudi. Kudla, (attached to Ramanashree comforts), For sea-food, serves excellent dishes. its like a thilak New Krishna Bhavan, 1st Cross Malleswaram, for authentic Mangalorean food, reasonably priced. Try the neer dosa and badam halwa. Kodial's, 8th Cross Malleswaram, for authentic vegetarian Konkani cuisine.[edit]Bengali Oh! Calutta, St Mark's Rd, part of a chain of restaurants across the country, and the best Bengali food available in the city albeit pricier than the other options. Bangaliana, 355, 1st 'B' Main, 7th Block, Koramangala, (opp. HDFC Bank), +91 80 2571 1058. Authentic Bengali Delicacies (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) Restaurant, Take-away, Catering. Specialities: fish, mutton chicken and, of course, sweets. Sonar Bangla, 88/1, Shubh Arcade, 1st floor, 16th Cross, Margosa Rd, Malleswaram. +91 80 3367622. The restaurant undertakes orders of authentic Bengali food for gourmets who fancy a whole meal and also delivers it at the doorstep. Fish is considered sacred in the coastal state and is consumed universally. So, all fish lovers can take heart as the non-vegetarian cuisine is delivered, but not served at the restaurant. 6 Ballygunge Place, 1F., 612, 12th Main, Indira Nagar (above Caf Coffee Day). It has been rated best bengali restaurant by times food guide Bengaluru. It serves excellent fish (esp their chital peti roast), dab chingri and luchis. (Its mocktails are avoidable however). Prices are slightly on higher side. May cost around Rs 1000 for two but the food quality is good. The owners have added Calcutta style chaat on top floor also recently. 36 Chowringhee Lane, 100ft Rd, BTM Layout. (opp Reliance Fresh) +91 80 4124 0979. Authentic Bengali Cuisine. The Esplanade, KHB Colony. +91 80 4092 7878 offers authentic Bengali cuisine. They also have a continental menu. Bhojohori Manna, 668/B 6th Block, Koramangala Club Rd, +91 80 2550 3666. Free home delivery + 91 96 2090 3666, +91 95 3880 3666[edit]Andhra Bheemas, Church St, (off Brigade Rd). If you have the penchant for spice this place is meant for you. RRs, (off Brigade Rd), A renovation of the vintage RRs, the fun doubles here with the double storeyed restaurant, one serving Andhra and the other Hyderabadi cuisines. There's also alcohol, all the more reason to indulge on a Saturday afternoon. Nagarjuna Chimney, (1) Residency Rd, (near Old Galaxy Theatre), (2) Jayanagar 3rd Block, (near ICICI Bank), Possibly have a few more branches elsewehere in Bengaluru. The Biryani is almost intoxicating, not to mention their 'meals' which are served ritually on a banana leaf. Reach early for lunch, for, there are hordes in the waiting always.[edit]Tamil Krishna Cafe, Koramangala (opposite China Pearl). Traditional Chennai-style food. Dosas, idlis, idiappam and the like with authentic Tamil sambar and chutney. Do note that this place is vegetarian-only. A vegetarian meal will cost you around Rs 80. Most of the French expats eat here. Ponnuswamy, Koramangala (near the National Games Village, opposite to Legends of Rock), +91 80 4151 1919. Authentic south Tamil nadu food. Try the biryani and sukka fry. No alcohol or smoking. Also at Residency Rd., next to Imperial Hotel. Pongal, Jivan Bima Nagar (near the Indiranagar telephone exchange). Tamil nadu food. Lots of dosa varieties and is very famous for the Podi dosa, parotta with kurma are good. Ambience is not that great, but this place is for those who need a quick bite without a big pinch on the wallet. Anjappar Restaurant, #50 100 Feet Rd, 4th Block, Koramangala. Annachi, 100 Foot Rd, Indiranagar. Serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Has some good chettinad style dishes. Annapoorna, Ulsoor, (near Sai Baba Temple in Ulsoor. Need to get down at Ulsoor police station). It serves pure vegetarian food in Tamil style. Kadambam, Manipal Centre, Dickenson Rd. Serves authentic Tamil Iyengar food.[edit]Fast food and ice cream parlors U S Pizza, Church St. +91 80 2559 9347. If you are looking for a western tasting pizza this is the closest you get, try lamb-pepperoni. Richie Rich Ice Cream Parlor, With three branches around the city, this ice cream parlor has a variety of natural ice creams, softies and many fast food items such as pav bhaji and vada pav.. Try the 'Elvis Presley' specialty or the traffic jam or 'Richie Rich' special. The 3 locations are on St. Marks R, Airport Rd. and Kumara Park East. +91 80 2226 9655. Phalaamritha Icecream Parlor, 8th Cross, 14/1 West Park Road,Malleswaram. +91 80 6567 5755. Serves 25 super smooth home-made ice cream flavours along with health drinks, varieties of kulfi's, milk shakes,Ice tea, ice cream, novelties and chaats. Corner House, 1 Airport Rd, Carlton Towers. This is the place for you if you are looking for the best desserts in town. The "brown bomb" and "hot fudge" are a must have. Not a place for calorie counters. Yogi's, #86,21st Main, Banashankari 2nd Stage (Near BDA Complex). The "Sakkat Burger" and "Sakkat Mexican" are a must have. Wide range of burgers, sandwiches, ice creams , shakes and sundaes available. +91 98 4584 9025, +91 98 4539 7363.[edit]North Indian Bay Leaf, Raheja Arcade, Opposite Forum Mall, Kormangala. A really nice place with reasonable prices. Grameen, Raheja Arcade, Opposite Forum Mall, Kormangala. One of the best places to have good Vegetarian North Indian food. Queens, Church St, Opposite Amoeba. Small restaurant but great food at reasonable prices. Dalfryday, Banerghatta Rd (Near IIM -B, beside HSBC Bank and above Fabmall). North Indian, non-vegetarian cuisine in a fine ambience. (this is closed as of now, Hyderabadi biriyani has opened a branch at the same location) Hyderabadi biriyani, Banerghatta Rd, (near IIM -B, beside HSBC Bank and above Fabmall). Serves good biriyani Rasilas,,J P Nagar 7 Phase, Shreyas colony, (close to Brigade Millennium & Elita Promenade Apartments, near RBI layout). Nice place with very fine cuisine. Mast kalander, Bannerghatta Rd has some very nice North India cuisine. It is very reasonably priced. There are branches in Indirangar and Electronic city also. Pot Luck, Bannerghatta Rd, (in an alley opposite IIM Bengaluru). Has some very good North India cuisine. It is very reasonably priced. Another Branch in JP Nagar near Udupi Restaurant.[edit]Italian I-Talia, The Park, MG Rd. +91 80 2559 4666. Expensive, but arguably the best Italian food in town. Fiorano Ristorante, 63, 100 Foot Rd. 5th A block, Koramangala, (Next to Sukh Sagar)[78]. +91 80 2553 4231. Easy to miss driving by but Incredible food. Entrees Rs 300-600. 100 ft Boutique, 100 Foot Rd, Indira nagar, (after Fab Mall when you are travelling from CMH Rd side, and a few stores after Benetton on the LHS if you're coming from Airport Rd), +91 80 4150 1781, +91 80 6452 8190. Comparable to most continental resto-bars. The best part about it is that its a Boutique Restaurant, which means you can shop, while waiting for your meal to arrive, even after 9PM, which is when most other shops close in Banglaore. The Boutique houses many young designers.Levitate, showcases a wide array of eclectic street fashion and handcrafted kitsch from all over India. Italia, (previously Little Italy), Nice vegetarian restaurant in Indira Nagar, a little expensive. Good food. Via Milano, Koramangla, (near Sony World). Authentic Italian food. 3 course meal for 2 will cost an average of Rs 2,000, (wine not included).[edit]Chinese P!ng, No. 130, 1st Cross, 5th Block, Koramangala. Includes a dessert bay. Dim sum, sensible portions, good prices. Aromas of China, Eva Mall, 5th floor. Shanghai Junction, No.8, Sri Sai, 60 Foot. Rd, G Block, Sahakarnagar. (behind Big Market), +91 80 41744477, +91 80 4174 4488 Golden Lights, No.4032, 100ft Rd, HAL-II Stage, Indranagar. +91 80 2559 7722, +91 80 6537 4579. As close to an authentic Chinese meal as you will find in this city. Excellent food, good service. A tad pricey. Caesar's Multi Cuisine Restaurant, Mahalakshmi Chambers, 9/2, MG Rd. (beside HSBC bank opposite ING Bank). Variety of tasty food. Classic environment. 6:30PM-11:30PM. From M-Sun. Mainland China, 2 branches: Church St &anp; 100 Foot Rd. Chungs and Chung Wa, spread across Bengaluru[edit]Kerala Claypot, Tippasandra. K K Bakers, Malleshpalaya. BigBoy Fried Chicken, (BFC), Vignan Nagar. Kalavara, Vignan Nagar. Malabar Cuisine, Maratha Halli Bridge. Kairali, (near Forum Mall, Koramangala). MAS, Madiwala, (2-3 km from Koramangala). Gokulam Mess, GM Palaya, (3 km from Indiranagar). Continental Spice, Airport Rd, (close to Diamond District). Hotel Ruchi, Vignan Nagar. Kaayal, Jeevan Beema Nagar Rd. Hotel New MalabarNear level cross, Kaggadasapura, Tharavadu, Hosur Rd, Bommanahalli, (after silk board) Priyam Restaurent, Jagadish Nagar, (behind BEML). The Paramount Restaurant, Koramangala (near Jyothi Nivas college) Little Home, Koramangala, 80 Foot Rd, (near Wipro K2 office. Very good south and central Kerala food). Bad service though Kerala Pavalion, Domulur (behind Santhi Sagar). Authentic Kerala food[edit]Dhabas There are few Dhabas catering to all tastes. Both South and North Indian fare is available at most places and is clean and cheap. A special mention is the green park dhaba on the outskirts on Bellary Road and Golconda Chimney on the old airport road in Marthahalli , opposite Shankara Eye Hospital. Golconda Chimmney has been recently renovated and has both A/c and non-A/C sections, the non-veg spread is simply amazing , but the rates are steep if you have a traditional dhaba in mind. The ambience is nice. Try the chicken kathi rolls and the biryani. Bobby-da-Dhaba, (near Ulsoor Lake. Take a left turn from MG Road - Trinity Circle and ask for Gurudwara the Sikh temple). Right next to the Gurudwara is Bobby-da-Dhaba. The food is quite good (albeit slightly oily). It basically serves paranthas (with lots of butter), chaach, kheer and a number of side dishes (most notable being their shahi paneer and rajma). You may have to wait for a while in case it is full. 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[edit]Cafes Caf Coffee Day,[79] +91 80 4001 2345. Popularly known as CCD, first established in 1996, at Brigade Road, Bangalore The chain has over 1,000 cafes through out India. It is found all over Bengaluru. Barista Lavazza,[80] +91 80 4207 5023. An Indian startup cafe chain established in 1997 and more commonly known as Barista and now owned by Lavazza. The chain has more than 200 stores in India. It is found all over Bangalore with 32 retail outlets, most of them near IT corporate offices. Costa Coffee, British coffeehouse chain.[81] +91 80 4348 8888. Koramangala 4th Block, in Indranagar and another opposite Goethe-Institut, RMZ Eco Space on Sarjapur Rd and Sigma Mall, Brookesfield, Cunningham Rd, JNC Rd, and Jayanagar. Besides Coffee, Costa lays heavy emphasis on food with sandwiches, paninis, tostatos, pastas and many kinds of deserts, English muffins, a wide variety of cakes and desserts. Caffe Pascucci,[82] +91 080 4091 2134. Italian coffee chain brand. In 2010, Pascucci set up its own coffee retail shop in India with 10 outlets in Bangalore at prominent localities like Jayanagar, Malleshwaram and Indranagar. Cake Walk, #297, 100 Feet Rd, Indra Nagar.[83], +91 80 2520 5393. Coffee World, Can be found all over Bengaluru.[84] Coffee Workers Co-op, Church St's Brigade Gardens. A venerable Bengaluru institution, with waiters in traditional uniforms and customers slowly savoring the age-old tradition of coffee drinking - though there are just two choices of coffee: black or white.Have some delightful "masala dosa" here. Java City, Church St. Pleasant old Bengaluru atmosphere. Offers a wide variety of tea, coffee from all over the world including pizza, pasta, pastries, cookies, you name it they have it plus you get to see a unique sense of humor in their menu and on the walls. On saturday and Sunday evenings, there is live music, rock and guitar. This place is simple, expatriate friendly and not at all pricy. There is another Java City near Lavelle Road.[edit]Pubs and barsThe pub scene is concentrated around the commercial business district in the heart of Bengaluru. MG Road, Brigade Road, Residency Road, St. Marks Road, and Church Street have numerous pubs. Happy hours is typically between 6-8PM and at most pubs, the time for the last order is around 10.30PM. Formerly having a reputation as thePub Cityof India, Bengaluru's buoyant pub and nightlife has been curtailed by police and regulatory action, and all bars and nightclubs must now close no later than 11.30PM.[edit]BudgetMost bars and pubs in the city are somewhat upscale, but many inexpensive restaurants serve beer and good quality food.If you just need to go out you could go to one of the bars, but if you would like to have a great social experience and are in the city for a considerable period of time consider becoming a member of one of the social expat clubs in the city. The IVES Club[85]offers a meeting for it's members every Saturday at one or the other popular nightclubs in Bengaluru, its members are interns, expats, volunteers and exchange students residing in the city.[edit]Mid-range "The Biere Club, Vittalmallya Rd on lavelle road, (opp Sunny's). Bangalores first craft brewery and a popular place for beer lovers. Pecos, Rest House Rd (Off Brigade Road). 60s retro pub with a mural of Jerry Garcia. Often crowded on all 3 floors, including the pleasant roof-top seating area. Free popcorn with every pitcher of beer. Cards are available for frequent customers which make every tenth pitcher of beer free, but you may have to ask several times in order to acquire one and to get it updated. Beer Joint Pub, (aka BJP), Indira Nagar Lock N'Load Pub (The Texan Pub), Sahakar Nagar (Hebbal) Nasa, Church St. Tavern at The Inn, Museum Rd. Styx, (next to Cauvery Handicrafts on M.G. Rd) - They put the"Heavy"in heavy metal!! Purple Haze, Residency Rd. Popular for the classic rock that's played there. Now there is a newPurple Hazeoff Hosur Rd, Koramangala (close to Jyothi Niwas College). Sparks, Brigade Rd extension, next to Brigade Towers. Ego's, Castle Street, off Brigade Rd. J'Cubez, Banshankari 2nd Stage, opp. BDA complex. For rock lovers. The Bunker, (off Residency Rd). Jimi's(Residency Rd and Koramangala 80 Rd). A nice dark cozy bar along with Rock music and video. Best visited during weekends and is not hard on your pocket. Legends of Rock, 80 Foot Rd, 6th Block,Koramangala. +91 80 4130 3232. Watch the Legends perform on large format TVs. Olio, Koramangala, +91 80 4092 7888. Great ambiance with beer, wines and continental food. Opus, Palace Cross Road, near Sankey Rd, +91 80 2344 2580,[86]. A chilled-out, ex-pat friendly lounge with a large outdoor space. Has karaoke on most Sun and Wed (Kroaknights) as well as regular live music and DJ dance nights. You may need to book ahead on theme nights. Sultanate Of Swing, 4th floor, Garuda Mall, Free entry, mainly plays Rock, Retro, Heavy Metal and has a Video DJ. Bull n Bush:4th floor, Garuda Mall, Rs 500/- cover Charge, Plays hip hop, house and occasionally trance. Le Rock Pub Cafe, Rest House Rd (off Brigade Rd) +91 80 4123 1001. The latest watering hole in Bengaluru. Rock music across the board screened on large plasma panels; every song can not only be heard but seen as well. Coffee, Kingfisher beer, cocktails, food and Bengaluru's first oxy bar. Open from 10AM-11:30PM. Windsor Pub, Vasanth Nagar. (off Mount Carmel's in Kodava Samaja Building). A small place which serves only beer, good food and is nice for a family outing. But only limited tables. Carpe Diem, Church Street (off Brigade Rd) It's aPower Metalhaven. B11, Jayanagar 4th Block (above Hotel Pavithra and next to Cool Joint) New Night Watchman, (corner Church and Museum Rd's), Little bit dingy but helpful bar staff - satellite TV has the Australia Network so you can watch Rugby Union and AFL games. Take 554, MSK Plaza, HAL II Stage Indiranagar. A Jazz themed restaurant that serves great American style food and offers a large selection of beers. They don't always play jazz but the food and drink is consistentlygood. Zeus,#174 2nd Floor Manohar Crest, Brigade Rd(on top of health n glow),+91 80 2532 3355.11AM-11:30PM.Sports bar and lounge.edit[edit]SplurgeMost hotels have spiffy bars with every imaginable concoction of drinks available. Kosmo, Formerly Cosmo Village on Magrath Rd is now f bar and kitchen 2011. 3 separate areas including a terrace. 81 Ali Askar Road Cross (Off Cunningham Rd). This nightclub is a remodeled colonial villa on a quiet lane, with excellent DJs and expensive drinks, and attracts a wealthy clientele. 13th Floor, Barton Centre, M.G Rd. Make a reservation. amazing view from the 13th floor The Beach, 100 Foot Rd, Indiranagar. Make a reservation. Starts with retro music, plays some good hip-hop and house towards the end. Makes you feel like you are in Goa. Aura, Cunningham Rd. Athena, The Leela Hotel, Airport Rd. Really popular on most days of the week. The upper VIP lounge is the best part of the club, but the rest of the club is beautifully appointed and attracts a hip crowd. Blue Bar, Race Course Rd. On weekends you need to buy drink-tickets for Rs 1,500 to enter. Excellent drinks if you make sure Joel makes them. Officially they have a couple's only policy. Spontaneous dancing likely next to the bar. F-Bar, (inside Le Meridien). Fashion Bar is a theme bar by FTV Fuga, Richmond Town. The best place for house music lovers. Expensive and fashionable. Firangi Paani, Forum Mall, Koramangala. Geoffrey's, Airport Rd, (Royal Orchid). Really nice place. Hint, 5th Floor Bengaluru Central, M.G Road. Tuesdays is ladies night (couples permitted). iBarPark Hotel, M.G Rd. Manchester United Restaurant Bar, (Opposite Forum on Christ College side). A ambient and trendy Restaurant Bar that serves a wide variety of cuisine, most notably for their kababs, pizzas and cocktails. Taika, Church St. (Off Brigade Rd). Usually open past midnight and has a huge dance floor. 3 bars and a lounge area. Entrance varies each night. Tuscan Verve, (Off Brigade Rd). Vaayu, Cool bar on the 5th floor of Eve Mall on Brigade road. It has comfortable lounge seating, and is open air, giving some nice views over the city.SleepThis article or section does not match ourmanual of styleor needs other editing. 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editBudget Kind host,+91 98 45180207(sameer@kindhost.in),[87].Clean rooms, clean attached bathrooms, wifi. Nearby to many restaurants.edit Airavatam Serviced Apartment,330/7, Axis Rd(Alight at Axis Books Bus stop),+91 80 4038 1200.Clean rooms, clean attached bathrooms, wifi. Nearby to many restaurants.edit Church Street Inn,46-1-1, Church St,[88].Clean rooms, clean attached bathrooms, wifi internet access, Complementary continental breakfast, Walking distance from MG Road, Brigade Road and restaurants. Bookshop in lobby area[89]. 6 fully furnished rooms, all A/C, direct dial from rooms, free wifi, cableTV, including HBO and ESPN, free in house library. Offices open 24 hr.Single Rs 1,864 double Rs 1,800. edit Silicon Suites, 174, Nagvarapalya, Rahat Bagh, Behind Big Bazaar, (Off Old Madras Rd, near Indiranagar) +91 80 4019 8888[90] VSL Grand Serviced Apartments,+91 80 4128 9401/8,[91].Single and 2 bedroom apartments, close to Palace Grounds and easily accessible to the road leading to the New International Airport.edit Ajantha, 22 MG Rd, +91 80 2558 4321. Good simple hotel with vegetarian restaurant. Royal Regency Lodge, S. C. Rd (next to Movieland theater), +91 80 4113 0202[92]. Clean rooms and convenient to the citys local transports like the City bus station and the City Railway Station. Shree Vaishnav Gujarati Samaj, (behind "Majestic Area, near Sapna cinema, Kempe Gowda circle). A secure and decent place to stay if you are there for a day or two. Costs Rs 50. A nice canteen with Gujarati food available. In the vicinity there is another good place available for fast food / lunch named "SLV". UG Deluxe, Majestic, Thulsi Thotta, (stop near the small road opposite Upparpet Police station and next to Navruchi restaurant, then take right and then immediate left on a small lane and at the end of it take right and you will see the lodge on your right). You may want to take an auto instead of walking down if you are going after a rainy day as your shoes will get dirty. Non-A/C rooms cost around Rs 550 (approx US$13), A/C rooms may cost an extra Rs 200 (US$5). YMCA, Nrupathunga Rd (Near Cubbon Park), +91 80 2221 1848. No-frills hotel. D-Habitat Hotel Apartments, Koramangala[93]Deluxe rooms, suites, studio, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Ideal for short-term and extended stay. +91 80 4150 1950 Maple Suites(Serviced Apartments),#142 & 143, Dollar Layout. 4th Main, BTM II Stage(Off Bannerghatta Road opp to Mantri Elite.),+91 80 4282 2428,[94]. checkin:12 noon; checkout:12 noon.Long and short term stay.Rs 1,999. edit Basil Hotel,#8, Sampige road, Malleshwaram(Next to Sampige Theatre / close to central railway station and bus stand),+91 80 4040 2323,[95]. checkin:24 hr; checkout:24 hr.Good service.From Rs 2,900. edit Hotel Bangalore Gate(res@bangaloregate.com),9 and 12, Gajanana Towers, K G Rd(opp.Maneka Theatre, 500 m away from Majestic & Bengaluru City Railway station),+91 99 4533 3999,[96]. checkin:12 noon; checkout:12 noon.Executive, superior and premium rooms. All rooms are A/C with complimentary breakfast and wifi. 24 hours room service, 2 restaurants, ample car parking.Rs 3,600-4,800. edit Citizen Lodge, (about 1 km from MG Rd).Bare bones motel-style establishment is well located but leaves much to be desired in terms of cleanliness and overall quality.Double non-A/C room costs around Rs 800. edit Hotel Tap Silver Square,No 185, Deenas, 3rd Fl, Brigade Rd(Opposite McDonalds),+91 80 2559 5656(info@hotelsilversquare.com),[97].3rd floor has views with floor-to-ceiling windows. Clean and modern decor, clean rooms, all with A/C, hot shower, free wifi (which gets switched off between 12AM-6AM), fridge and small wall-mounted LCD TV. 2 min walk to MG Rd. and Church St. It sits on top of theFusion Loungeon the 2nd floor, you get thundering bass until 11:30PM. It might be a good idea to bring ear plugs if you plan to turn in early. It might also be the reason why the prices are cheap for what you get. Rs 1,011-1,742 (approx. US$22-39), including tax. For an additional Rs 500 (US$11), the hotel can arrange the use of a non-A/C luxury car for a maximum of 4 hr or 40 km per day.Rs 1,011-1,742 (approx. US$22-39), including tax. edit Live Inn Bangalore Serviced apartments,Team Royal, 1st Main, 6th Block, Venkatareddy layout, 80ft Rd, Koramangala(Near Oasis Lifestyle Mall Koramangala),+91 98 8034 9785(info@liveinnbangalore.com),[98].One, two and three bedroom apartments with wifi, direct telephone services, laundry, A/C, fully equipped kitchen and hot breakfast is served in your roomedit Others around Majestic, If you are free for an hour, you can just go around the Majastic theatre and the Kempe Gowda Bus Station and look for a budget hotel yourself, as there are many on small streets and roads around this place. Or, you can even trust (to some extent) a broker who voluntarily offers help, but be sure you take a good look at the rooms before you pay any money to the lodge and the broker. But there is a wrong notion in the minds of people in and around Majestic that whenever you go in pairs, they tend to look at you with a wrong and suspicious look. If coming with family, especially newly married, avoid the Majestic area.[edit]Mid-range Prakruthi Club & Resort,Plot no. 12A, Hegganahalli village, Kundana Hobli, Devanahalli Taluk(11 km from the airport'),+91 80 2849 4002(contactus@prakruthiclub.com),[99].Accommodation for couples, family, or corporate bookings. Conference hall that can seat 120 people and meeting facilities. Coffee shop. Lounge bar, wifi.Cottages and roms, Rs 2,500-9,000++. edit Villa Camelot,#94/95, 4th Cross, ECC Rd, Prithvi Layout, Whitefield,+91 80 3272 3965(villacamelot9495@gmail.com),[100].Bed and breakfast run by a North Indian couple in the back lanes of ITPL. Cozy atmosphere.From Rs 1,500. edit Shantha Unique,#103, Green Glen Layout,+91 94 49 865352,[101].Serviced apartments for business or leisure travellers.From Rs 1,799. edit Hotel Woodlands, No 5, Rajaram Mohan Roy Rd. (near Richman Circle, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Rd) +91 80 2222 5111. Mid-range hotel, very clean, great views of the city, delicious free South Indian breakfast buffet for Rs 3,400 per night for an A/C double (two single beds pushed together). Nice location for exploring the city. Long walk to M.G. Road, Garuda Mall, and Commercial Street. Fantasy Golf Resort, (Opp ITC-0 mins away from Bengaluru Airport) Ideal for hotel stay next to Bengaluru Airport or for transit passengers. +91 99 7209 2701[102] Hotel Vrindavan, (off MG Rd and very near to MG. Rd/Brigade Rd junction) (Also called cauvery handicraft junction). Nice hotel with great south Indian food. Church Street Inn, (Near Hard Rock Cafe), MG Rd, Brigade Rd and Residency Rd. Church St Inn, 46,1-1 Church St (opposite Night Watchman Pub). +91 80 3057 7190[103]Free wifi and an in house library from Dr. Seuss, Dahl to Dostoevsky. Friendly and intelligent staff. Hotel St. Marks, St. Marks Rd (near Residency Rd). Best Western The Capitol, Raj Bhavan Rd. +91 80 2228 1234, +91 80 2228 1800. 9 Marks Inn, 9 St Marks Rd.[104]+91 80 2211 2889. The Bouvice, 141C , S.T. Bed Layout, 1st Main Kormangala, Sector 4.[105], +91 80 4152 4429, +91 93 4285 6034. (info@bouvice.com) A beautiful apartment hotel in Kormangala. Samrat Luxury Hospitality, Iskon Temple Foot hills, 149/A, R Block, West of Chord Rd, Rajajinagar. +91 80 2279 2893, (contact@samrathospitality.com)[106]. Chalet Hospitality, A-08, Diamond District, Airport Rd. +91 99 0197 6955. (info@chalethospitality.com)[107]. Luxury serviced apartments. Stopovers Serviced Apartments(Stopovers),Diamond District, Old Airport Rd(Close to old airport road),+91 98 4513 9800,[108]. checkin:24hrs; checkout:24hrs.Contemporary apartments.Rs 4,500. edit Alcove Serviced Apartments Bengaluru,G-301, Raheja Residency, 3rd Block, Koramangala,+91 99 0057 8231(stay@alcove.co.in),[109]. checkin:24 hr.Single room, independent 1 or 2 or 3 BHK apartments, A/C bedrooms with double beds and independent bathrooms, cableTV & DVD player. Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker, mixer grinder and gas stove. Fully automatic washing machine, iron and ironing board, complimentary breakfast, free wifi, swimming pool, club house with billiards, table tennis, gym and tennis court.edit Mitaroy Cricket Hotel,Richmond Town(located near MG Road),+91 80 2361 7708(ask@mitaroy.com),[110].Asia's only Cricket Hotel, collection of cricket memorabilia including Sachin Tendulkar's autographed portrait with Sir Don Bradman and Sir Gary Sobers Bat.Rs 3,500. edit Hotel Presidency, Sadahalli gate Devanahalli Taluk. (near Bengaluru Airport), +91 80 2846 7175[111]24 hr reception. Ideal for a business traveller.