CTR Shri Sagar: Iconic Bengaluru Restaurant

A Brief Introduction

Whenever it is talked about the best South Indian delicacies offered in Bengaluru, masale dose stands out as the most popular breakfast and snack. And there are just a few restaurants that stand out, and Shri Sagar is one of them. Shri Sagar is an iconic restaurant called Central Tiffin Room (CTR). It is at the 7th Cross Road corner of Margosa Road on Malleswaram and has been serving nostalgia in all their food for 104 years. This iconic eatery with a vintage ambience has served the most delectable benne doses in Bengaluru for years, keeping the same great taste that people love. This is why even today you can see its popularity in the long lines of customers waiting to get a taste of this renowned eatery.

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History And Its Origin

Shri Sagar, an iconic restaurant, was started in the 1920s by Y.V. Subramanyam and his brothers (Y.V. Krishna Iyer, Y.V. Srikanteshwaran, and Y.V. Ramachandran). These rich legacy builders were from a village called Yelagondahalli in Mulbagal taluk of Kolar district.

CTR has undergone changed leadership and name over the years. According to the records, it was established as Shree Sagar in 1950, and bought by Sanjeev S. Poojari in 1992, who renamed it Shri Sagar, formally known as Central Tiffin Room and fondly known as CTR.

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However, the restaurant was renovated in 2011 to fit more people, and even today the restaurant keeps its old charm with a vintage wall clock and rosewood furniture. The tables, topped with Italian marble, add a touch of elegance to the place.

Why Shri Sagar Is So Famous?

Shri Sagar, or Central Tiffin Room, has become a beloved spot for South Indian food lovers. This iconic restaurant is so famous for its masale doses and authentic variety of South Indian food. The masale doses, especially the benne masale dose, are renowned, which are crispy on the outside, soft and buttery on the bottom, stuffed with masale potatoes, and served with spicy coconut chutneys. According to the data, every day, over 3,500 customers and more than 7,500 benne masale doses are served daily in this restaurant, showcasing the enduring popularity of this iconic eatery.

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Other popular items on the menu include Mangaluru bajjis or goli baje, set dose, Maddur vade, poori sagu, and bonda soup. To complete your meal, you can enjoy a cup of strong-filter coffee. These dishes add to the diverse and delicious offerings at Shri Sagar.

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Famous Personalities Who Have Visited Shri Sagar

Shri Sagar had the honour of hosting esteemed guests from various walks of life that include the world of entertainment, sports, media, politics, and beyond. Some of the celebrities on the list include Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, Indian singer Lucky Ali, former chief minister of Karnataka Shri BS Yediyurappa, famous actor and food vlogger Ashish Vidyarthi, Kripal Amanna, and the late legendary actor Puneeth Rajkumar. They’ve all graced the iconic restaurant’s tables for a benne masale dose and a hot cup of filter kaapi, and Shri Sagar is humble to have delivered the taste that keeps some of them coming back time and again.

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Today, the legacy of culinary mastery and cherished tradition is proudly upheld by Mr. Sandesh Poojari and Ganesh S. Poojari at Shri Sagar with an inspiring mission and vision that states “Sahana vavatu, sahana bhunaktu,” meaning “Let us be together, let us eat together.”