Bengaluru and dosa share a bond that’s older than most of its skyscrapers. From iconic benne dosas dripping with butter to crisp ghee roasts and region-inspired twists, the city offers dosa experiences you won’t find anywhere else.

This is your curated, no-fluff, highly recommended list of Bengaluru’s 12 must-try dosas : a journey through classics, cult favourites, and hidden gems.

1. Central Tiffin Room (CTR), Malleshwaram

Signature: Benne Masala Dosa
Why It’s Special: Thick, buttery, crisp outside, soft inside the dosa that defines Malleshwaram mornings.
Vibe: Old-school charm, loyal crowds.

2. Vidyarthi Bhavan, Basavanagudi

Signature: Masala Dosa
Why It’s Special: Dark golden, ultra-crisp, and unmistakably iconic.
Vibe: Heritage, nostalgia, and stacked plates balancing through crowds.

3. Brahmin’s Coffee Bar, Shankarapuram

Signature: Plain Dosa
Why It’s Special: Simple, clean flavours with legendary coconut chutney.
Vibe: No sambar, no complications pure Bengaluru.

4. Taaza Thindi, Jayanagar

Signature: Masala Dosa
Why It’s Special: Light, crisp, consistent, and pocket-friendly.
Vibe: Fast service, spotless ambience.

5. Rameshwaram Café (Multiple Locations)

Signature: Ghee Podi Dosa
Why It’s Special: Fiery podi + molten ghee = irresistible.
Vibe: Modern café energy meets classic South Indian flavours.

6. Janatha Hotel, Malleshwaram

Signature: Paper Dosa
Why It’s Special: Ultra-thin, crispy, and beautifully golden.
Vibe: Classic Bengaluru tiffin house.

7. MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Room), Lalbagh Road

Signature: Masala Dosa
Why It’s Special: Ghee-laden dosa + iconic red chutney.
Vibe: Historic, authentic, crowd-favourite.

8. The Filter Coffee (Multiple Locations)

Signature: Ghee Roast Dosa
Why It’s Special: Aesthetic plating & café-style comfort with true South Indian flavours.
Vibe: Modern, cosy, picture-perfect.

9. New Krishna Bhavan, Majestic

Signature: Green Masala Dosa
Why It’s Special: A refreshing herb-filled twist you won’t find elsewhere.
Vibe: Busy, lively, full of character.

10. Hotel Dwaraka, NR Colony

Signature: Benne Masala Dosa
Why It’s Special: Rich butter flavour with the perfect crisp-soft balance.
Vibe: Old-world, homely, comforting.

11. Sri Sagar, Banashankari

Signature: Masala Dosa
Why It’s Special: A neighbourhood favourite with strong local fanbase.
Vibe: Simple, consistent, satisfying.

12. Halli Mane, Malleshwaram

Signature: Ragi Masala Dosa
Why It’s Special: Healthy yet flavour-packed earthy, crisp, and wholesome.
Vibe: Rural-inspired, authentic Karnataka flavours.

Neighbourhood Guide at a Glance

Malleshwaram

CTR
Janatha Hotel
Halli Mane

Basavanagudi & Shankarapuram

Vidyarthi Bhavan
Brahmin’s Coffee Bar

Jayanagar

Taaza Thindi

Indiranagar / JP Nagar / Brookefield

Rameshwaram Café
The Filter Coffee

Lalbagh Road / NR Colony

MTR
Hotel Dwaraka

Majestic

New Krishna Bhavan

Banashankari

Sri Sagar

Why Bengaluru’s Dosa Culture Is Special

Bengaluru doesn’t just serve dosas it celebrates them.

It’s the early morning queues, the smell of ghee on hot tawas, the butter melting into golden crusts, the stories passed between tables, and the comfort of a dosa that tastes exactly the same every time you return.

Dosa here is not breakfast.
It’s heritage, routine, emotion, and identity.

Final Note: Begin Your Dosa Trail

Whether you're new to the city or rediscovering old favourites, this curated list brings together the very best of Bengaluru’s dosa culture from iconic institutions to beloved neighbourhood gems.

Start with one… and trust Bengaluru to take you to the rest.