Crispy masala dosa, fluffy khali dosa, crunchy vada dipped in delicious sambar coupled with the retro ambiance of Mahalakshmi Tiffin Room restaurant on DVG road Basavangudi delivers a nostalgic breakfast experience of good-old south Bengaluru.
Mahalakshmi tiffin room is reminiscent of my school days when social sharing meant sharing the table at the restaurant inevitably improving our conversation skills with people 😊

Must eat:
- Khali Dosa
- Masala dosa
- Vada: one of the best vada in south Bengaluru, super crispy, tasty and the sambar is very flavourful
- Special dosa: it’s triangle-shaped masala dosa with a dollop of butter on top
- Sagu Masala dosa: available only in the morning, it is Masala dosa stuffed with mixed-vegetable Sagu instead of the potato-based palya
- Bonda soup: available in the evening only
For the sweet tooth ❤️
- Jamoon: the best Jamoon in and around Basavangudi – absolute deliciousness 😋
- Carrot Halwa: tastes good, but Jamoon is a master class
- Kesari bath: very delicious and not overly sweet

Useful Information:
- Ambiance:
- Be prepared to share the table with strangers
- Separate dining section for family
- Non- AC
- Basic retro, no-frills ambiance that thrives on delicious food and fast service
- Family and kid’s friendly
- Mode of payment: Cash only (They do not accept UPI, wallet-payment, credit/debit cards)
- Parking:
- Motorcycles: free, public parking in front of the restaurant
- Cars: no dedicated or valet parking – one of has find public parking in the vicinity of the restaurant (finding a car parking space is tough, since the area is crowded with shops, street vendors and road repair works)
- Service:
- No online/phone reservations is accepted
- How to order: Find a table, place the order with the waiter and pay the bill at the counter after eating
- Service is fast and the waiters are polite
- Riding helmets: they have a separate space inside the restaurant to keep the helmets
- Weekends are very crowded, more peaceful to eat on a weekday
- Large groups of 5+ people: Anticipate a waiting time of 15-20mins or more to find a table
- Food Delivery: Not listed on any food delivery apps, once has to go in-person to the restaurant to parcel the food
- Timings:
- Thursday to Tuesday: 6:30 am to 11:30 am and 2:30 pm to 8:00 pm
- Closed on Wednesday
- Location: Mahalakshmi Tiffin Room, DVG Road Basavanagudi (Find on Google Maps)

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