Bengaluru’s Iconic VV Puram Food Street To Get ₹5 Crore Makeover With Modern Amenities

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Bengalureans, think street food and instantly VV Puram food street comes to mind. Nestled near Gandhi Bazaar in Basavanagudi, VV (Visveswarapuram) Puram street houses over 20 bustling food stalls. From mosuru kodbale, gobi manchurian, piping hot badam milk to chaats, the gastronomical adventures are endless. Now, this street food hub is all set to get a modern makeover worth ₹5 crores. Read on to know more.

Cobble-Stoned Pathways & Comfy Seats To Come Up In VV Puram Food Street

According to a report by The Hindu, VV Puram food street will undergo a makeover costing ₹5 crore. The entire stretch known for serving street food will be redeveloped to make way for modern amenities. Inspired by Church Street, you can expect a pedestrian-friendly food hub with cobble-stoned pathways and dedicated seating areas for customers.

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Currently, there are no seating spaces in this area, let alone even a space to stand, during the weekends. The food street is overcrowded with even vehicles slowly traversing the lane. Ask foodies and they’d instantly tell you that this is a one-stop destination for the best street food in Bengaluru, it’s not really a pedestrian-friendly experience. But things are about to change.

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Indulged In Food Walk Here

Earlier this year, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited VV Puram food street and indulged in a food walk. He gorged on delicious butter gulkand topped with figs, dry fruits and honey. He also munched on buttermilk kodbale, a speciality of this street food hub. Meanwhile, let us know if you visited this street food paradise and what’s your favourite snack here?

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Sanjana Shenoy: Content, Coffee and Cats these are a few of Sanjana's favourite things. Born in Baroda, brought up in Kuwait, settled in Bangalore, travel and food is her blood, bread and butter. When she isn't brewing delicious, wanderlust content, she's busy planning the smatter of restaurants she'd visit over the weekend.