Former ISRO Chairman Dr S Somanath Dines At Bengaluru’s Vidyarthi Bhavan; Netizens: “Rocket Man With Dosa Man”

Vidyarthi Bhavan, an iconic South Indian restaurant in Bengaluru, recently welcomed Dr S Somanath, the former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The team treated him to their signature dosas and later shared the happy moment on Instagram, posting photos of him dining with his wife.

Dr Somanath Visits Vidyarthi Bhavan In Namma Bengaluru

Honoured to host @SomanathSpeak, Former Chairman of ISRO, at Vidyarthi Bhavan this evening. A proud moment to meet the leader behind Chandrayaan-3’s historic success. Delighted that he enjoyed our heritage ambience and iconic flavours.#ISRO #Chandrayaan3 #DrSSomanath… pic.twitter.com/V22ZX1a6tO

— Vidyarthi Bhavan (@VidyarthiBhavan) September 14, 2025

Particularly known for its Benne Masala Dosa, Vidyarthi Bhavan, a South Indian restaurant in Bengaluru, has been enchanting patrons since 1943 with its dosas. No one has really been immune to its iconic flavour and homely ambience. Now, Indian aerospace engineer and former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Dr S Somanath, also walked into the restaurant for his fill of South Indian dishes.

The official page of Vidyarthi Bhavan took to both X and Instagram to share this news. The photos showed Dr Somanath enjoying crispy dosas with his wife and the restaurant’s owner, S. Ramakrishna Adiga. One image even shows Dr S Somanath posing next to a stack of dosas piled high on plates like a ladder. His presence at the eatery with his wife has surely delighted the restaurant’s team. The restaurant captioned the post, “Honoured to host @SomanathSpeak, Former Chairman of ISRO, at Vidyarthi Bhavan this evening. A proud moment to meet the leader behind Chandrayaan-3’s historic success. Delighted that he enjoyed our heritage ambience and iconic flavours.”

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Netizens React To The Visit

Many netizens who saw the photos of Dr Somanath at the restaurant expressed their delight. One wrote, “When a Legend dines at a Legend !!,” while another said, “Rocket man with Dosa Man.” Someone even wrote, “Wow, I was literally there an hour ago. Would’ve been amazing had I known this earlier.” A few Instagram users also praised Dr Somanath’s simplicity. 

Vidyarthi Bhavan, one of the oldest and most iconic eateries in Bengaluru, is celebrated for its long-standing heritage. It attracts not just the local crowd but also celebrities, VIPs, and even international names. However, what truly sets this restaurant apart is its commitment to a simple menu and consistently high-quality food over the years.

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So, if you are visiting Bengaluru anytime soon, don’t miss this gem at any cost. The combo of their Benne Masala Dosa with Filter Kaapi is truly unmatched, an experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Cover Image Courtesy: @VidyarthiBhavan/ X