👉 Where to get your fix of Bengaluru’s softest idlis? There’s no denying that Bengaluru is obsessed with idlis. Despite the number of global cuisine restaurants popping up in the city, the familiar comfort food never loses its charm. Bengaluru has some of the oldest and most iconic eateries that have stood the test of time. We spoke to several tastemakers to get their recommendations on the best idlis in the city. 👉Best idlis in Bengaluru 💥Brahmin’s Coffee Bar, Basavanagudi, and Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR)“My first pick is the amazingly soft, steaming rice idlis, served with a signature coconut coriander chutney at Brahmin’s Coffee Bar (Ranga Rao Rd, Near Shankar Mutt, Shankarapura, Bengaluru. Order on Zomato or call 9845030234). This Bengaluru idli has a rather unusual grainy texture because of the use of rice rava in the idli batter. That being said, the rava idli is said to have been invented by Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR) (multiple outposts in HSR layout, Lal Bagh Road, HRBR Layout, etc), an iconic Bengaluru restaurant, during World War II. There was a huge scarcity of rice and rice products during the war, so they used semolina to make their staple idli. It became so popular that it found its own place on the menu thereafter. It is served with a splash of ghee and coriander coconut green chutney with a side of potato sagu.” Regi Matthew, culinary director & co-owner, Kappa Chakka Kandhari. 💥Umesh Dosa Point, Seshadripuram “The Idli at Umesh (21, 1st Main Rd, 4th Block, Kumara Park West, Seshadripuram, Bengaluru. Order on Zomato or call 9945621414) is like a dream come true; it is light like a cushion and porous enough to hold the chutney. I cannot stop eating their idli. It is that light. Another good place to enjoy such soft idlis is Brahmin’s Coffee Bar.” Rahul Sharma, head chef, Araku Café. 💥IDC Kitchen and Taaza Thindi, Jayanagar“IDC (multiple outposts in Koramangala, Residency Road, Gandhi Nagar, etc) is my go-to place in Bengaluru to have thatte idli accompanied by a delicious sambhar. Thanks to their multiple outlets, now I can access them from various parts of the city. Their idlis are soft, fluffy and very tasty! Every idli fan in Bangalore knows Taaza Thindi (1004, 26th Main Rd, 4th T Block East, Jayanagar 9th Block, Jayanagar. Order on Zomato or call 8040912277). The simplicity of the food draws me here. The idli here can be enjoyed by itself.” Saby Gorai, culinary director, BYG Ventures. “Taaza Thindi is a bit of a trek since I live far away, but the idlis are worth every step. You stand in a line but none of it feels painful, because those soft idlis are too delicious to pass up.” Somanna Muthanna, co-founder and CEO, The Soul Company. 💥 Om Sai Skanda Dosa Camp and Sendhoor Coffee“Om Sai Skanda Camp (multiple outposts in Ulsoor, Cambridge layout , Indira Nagar, etc) serves one of the meanest thatte idlis in town. It’s a great place to go to for an evening cup of hot coffee and idli. Sendhoor Coffee (multiple outposts in Indira Nagar, Koramangala, Kamanalli, etc) is yet another classic in Cambridge Layout, this place packs a double punch with an epic idli and some great coffee too.” Somanna Muthanna, Co-founder and CEO, The Soul Company. 💥 Veena Stores, Malleswaram “The softest, fluffiest idlis are without a doubt found at Veena Stores (183, Margosa Rd, Malleswaram, Bengaluru. Order on Zomato, Swiggy or call 8023344838 or 9663405715), but I have a soft spot for the benne idlis from a street cart on Racecourse Road. What's better than steaming, soft idlis drenched in ghee?” Anisha Goyal, Co-founder and Director, Goya Media. If you have a plan to come to Bengaluru, don't forget to go to these places and enjoy your own idlis, i'm sure that you will love it. Cre: cntraveller