Street food is a chain of never ending delights. Every street corner houses a mart or has a walking vendor who conjures up the most amazing preparation, brilliant & unique. Every Indian city or small town street has such a wiz drawing foodies at all times. Bangalore is no exception to the rule. It is here that you come across someone like th,Mango Masala Bhelwala, & realise that cooking is more of an art & not some laborious saga.
In the city, that today is the Infosys Headquarters, V.V.Puram, is the place to be, when you are salivating for some enchanting street food. The area, popularly goes by the name Food Street, & has some tangy delights that would at least, for a gluttonous hour or two make you forget your calorie count.
Hot Jalebis, Heavenly Ghee Dosas, Deep fried Samosas & exotic refrigerated gobbles like Gulkand Ice-creams punctuate the street, making it a must-visit when hunger pangs strike & a hole in the pocket dictates life.
While in Bangalore also slide into the,Tibbs Frankie outlet, to savour the yummiest variety of this local favourite quick bite. Chicken Kheema Frankie, Schezwan Chicken Frankie, Tawa Chicken Tikka Frankie, await the carnivores while the vegetarians can have their pick from the Masala & the Veg Frankie. The Tibbs outlet is like the emblem of the Brigade Road & it won’t be long before you know why, as you spot locals teeming up at all times to have their fill. You are sure to end up promising yourself to come back & gobble a few more of these Masaledar munchings, sooner than later.
The Fanoos, outlet on Johnson Road, is a lot like the Haji Ali Juice Centre in Mumbai, both offer no seating arrangements. Car owners & night owls grab their succulent Seekh Kebabs & out- of-the-ordinary Rolls that carry some amusing names like Mambo, Jambo, Rambo to name a few. This night joint is one of the most frequented in the garden city.
The Akki Roti, Holige, Fried Bonda & Wada are some of the other hot-picks the streets of Bangalore dish out for you. The Akki Roti, a Roti made from rice is most enjoyable with some fiery chutney.
The Koshi Chat Bar, on Brigade Road is another must-go-to place, for the delightful chat variety including the Pani Puri, Ragda Pattice.
If you are a Dosa freak there is little that can take you away from the Vidyarthi Bhavan. The Masala Dosa here is out-of-the world.
Ice ash topped syrups on a thick stick or Golas as they are popularly known are an irresistible distraction food if you need to lighten yourself.The Go Gola chain in Bangalore, is quite the place for you if you aren’t too particular about cleanliness & hygiene. The flavours at Go Gola with the Kokam, Peru Sheru & the Blue Lagoon make for an appealing menu. A glut of other exotic Sherbet’s will quench your thirst, however insatiable.
Actually, there is a lot to stuff you with in the Bangalore streets. Take a day out to discover Bangalore. You will love the indulgence.
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