MOTOFOODIE

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)