Yes, idlis are steamed and supremely good for health. But bite into a crisp, oily, golden-brown vada on a chilly morning in Bangalore, and it’s nirvana! Keep the diet and guilt away, and the urad dal deep-fried creation—crisp on the outside, and pillowy soft on the inside— can give any South Indian dish a run for its money. So, if you’re on Team Vada like us, then here are the 5 best places for medu vadas in Bangalore.
5 Best Places For Vadas In Bangalore
1. Brahmins’ Coffee Bar
Brahmins’ Coffee Bar in Basavanagudi in South Bangalore has been serving crispy medu vadas to its loyal customers since 1977. The heritage breakfast spot has hordes of people holding steel plates of vadas swimming in their signature soupy coconut chutney. Straight out of the kadai, hot and sizzling on your plate, this is one of the best vadas in Bangalore.
Where: Pushp Kiran, 19, Ranga Rao Rd, near Shankar Mutt Road, Shankarapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004
When: 6 am to 12 pm and 3 pm to 7 pm (Closed on Sunday)
Cost: ₹100 for two approx.
2. SLV Refreshment
With multiple outlets across the city, SLV Refreshment serve large-sized medu vadas perfect for those with larger appetites. The vadas are quite a handful but supremely crunchy, tempered with curry leaves and pepper, and fluffy on the inside. Pair it with sambar or coconut chutney and you’re good to go!
Where: Multiple locations
When: 6 am to 12 pm and 4 pm to 8:30 pm
Cost: ₹100 for two approx.
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3. Sri Raghavendra Stores
This hole-in-the-wall spot in Malleshwaram has its loyalists, munching on vadas and filter coffee made with a recipe that’s passed down generations. There’s something wholesome and homely about the food, especially the vadas served at Sri Raghavendra Stores. Once you’re done polishing your vada, you can wash it down with a cup of frothy filter kaapi.
Where: Railway station, 11th Main Rd, next to Malleshwara, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560003
When: 6:30 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm (Closed on Tuesday)
Cost: ₹100 for two approx.
4. MTR
While Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR) has 100 years of goodwill for its tiffin meals, crisp dosas, and rava idli and rava dosa inventions, its medu vada is a hidden gem. Straight out of the fryer and on to your plate, the vadas don’t announce their presence dramatically. Rather, they come as a soft whisper, urging you to let a moment of indulgence take over your routine.
Where: Multiple locations
When: 7 am to 9:30 pm (Closed on Tuesday)
Cost: ₹200 for two approx.
5. Veena Stores
Made of purely urad dal and hing, the vadas at Veena Stores are double-fried to ensure they are so crispy that they almost sing in your mouth. The medu vada is the crown jewel of the South Indian tiffin spot. They fly out with such gusto that they don’t need any extra tempering or embellishments. You’ll have to try it to believe how good it is!
Where: 183, Margosa Rd, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560055
When: 6:30 am to 11:30 am and 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Cost: ₹200 for two approx.
If you don’t mind oily fingers, cheating on your diet for a good medu vada, then you better visit these 5 best places for vadas in Bangalore!
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