“You’ve never been to Food Street?â€
I could hear disbelief in Badri’s voice when I replied in the negative.
It’s true. I’ve never been there. Never had the chance. And besides, no one’s ever suggested meeting at Food Street before.
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So on Sunday evening, a few of us got together and decided on a rendezvous at this place.
It was as expected : a lot of food. I had just had a large Sunday brunch and decided to concentrate on photography while the other wolved down everything in sight.
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We started from one end and this itself lasted well over an hour : chaats, bondas, akki rotis, idlis, dosas (served with some delicious chutneys), pakodas, masala cold drinks, badaam milk, buttered corn — nothing was spared. And just when I thought we had tasted it all, we were at the next stall!
They even have Chinese and “Manchoory†on offer.
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“This is bigger than Khao Galli,†was Vishal’s comment. Vishal was our visitor from Mumbai.
The corn stall was a big hit with mango corn, butter corn and every kind of corn on offer. Divya tried everything possible and still some more with Archana giving her company.
The guy at the corn stall even had a mechanized fan that was attached to his cart to blow the air.
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Then a few policemen came and tried to push them out of the galli. No doubt this is an everyday affair. They will probably be back soon.
The “masalafied†pepsi, fanta and soda — weird! Though everyone seemed to be enjoying it.
The place is crowded from one end to the other. It’s done, I thought as we reached the end. No, says Badri. We now need to cross over and do the other side of the street. Even a foodie like me was mortified!
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So that was my Food Street experience. I definitely wished I could have gone there with an empty stomach and not after a 3 hour meal! But next time…
Located at VV Puram, walking distance from Lalbagh West Gate. Open from 6 pm till well after 11 pm.
Must visit: But only if you’re upto street food and anything it has to offer. Not for those with a delicate constitution.
The post is very yummy and filling :))
Posted by Venky Krishnamoorthy | December 31, 2008, 5:42 amI really need to get someone to take me there one of these days… I agree. Yummy post and too bad you didn’t have an empty stomach! (nice photos though)
Posted by Cindy/Snid | December 31, 2008, 6:24 amyups, what you say is right. go there empty stomach and not after a 3 hour meal..at the end of the road in one corner there is a very famous bakery hidden behind the temple, did you try something there?
i had made a post long back, hope you like it. it’s here.
Posted by tanay | December 31, 2008, 8:47 amNow I have a very nice place to try out for Sunday evening!
Yippee!
Posted by Aathira | December 31, 2008, 10:04 amIt is definitely the place to enjoy some yummy desi delicacies. You should go again and try it out. Anytime late or when we want South Indian dishes, that is where we head.
My two cents about the place can be read here
Posted by Anu | December 31, 2008, 2:17 pmHappy New Year. TO you too Kit-Kat.
Posted by Lubna | December 31, 2008, 5:11 pm@ Venky: Glad it whetted your appetite!
@ Cindy: You must! It’s quite an experience :-) But take a local!
@ tanay: nice detailed post! and nice pics too. recognised some of the usual suspects! didn’t try the bakery — will do the next time!
@ aathira: :-) glad to be of help!
@ anu: yes, definitely. will go again sometime!
@ Lubna: thanks and same to you!
Posted by Anita | December 31, 2008, 6:41 pmNice! Wish the images were bigger :)
Posted by Which Main? What Cross? | January 2, 2009, 4:26 pm@ sharath: they are! in the album link i’ve given :-)
Posted by Anita | January 2, 2009, 7:08 pmputting two and two together, I believe you were advised by the “great cyclist” Badri whose adventures will soon form the Mr. Bean sequel…:)
Posted by Asmysham | January 2, 2009, 11:13 pm@ Asmysham: heh — yes, i think there can only be one “badri” the great cyclist!! but i wasn’t aware of his mr bean reputation :-)
Posted by Anita | January 3, 2009, 1:24 pmMy college was 200 metres away :)
This place was good fun !
Posted by Arvind | January 3, 2009, 10:43 pmIncidentally the Dosa Maker is exactly the same guy we all visit each time.. :)..kya consistency hai :)
Posted by Asmyaham | January 3, 2009, 10:54 pmWow! I did not know there was such a street in Bangalore. Should check it out next time I am in Bangalore.
Posted by colours | January 6, 2009, 5:46 pmhttp://anuradhagoyal.blogspot.com/2007/03/explore-bangalore-series-x-street-food.html
–Anu
Posted by Anuradha | January 13, 2009, 12:40 pmAnita,
We live in the US but my husband is visiting his family in Bangalore now. Based on this post, he went to Food Street today and enjoyed it very much. Thanks for the post.
Posted by Nithya | May 14, 2010, 1:26 am@ nithya: am so glad!! :-)
Posted by Anita | May 19, 2010, 7:08 pm