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Very few breakfast items are as balanced as the good ol’ khara bhat; a steaming bowl of khar bhat for breakfast is not just filling but hearty and a low-calorie option. It’s one of the most popular breakfast items in Bengaluru and it’s not unusual to see people queuing up outdoor local breakfast joints to get their hands on the first batch. A khara bhat, which is sometimes called a rava bhat is a savoury dish made from sooji (or semolina) and features veggies, curry leaves and ghee.
Though some people confuse khara bhat with upma, khara bhat usually has roasted masala and is typically spicier than upma. “I find khara bhat to be the perfect breakfast, even if you like your breakfast early. It’s light enough to be the first thing you eat in the morning and it’s also wholesome,” says Riya Nandi, a Bengaluru-based foodie. If you’re wondering about the best places to find khara bhat in Bengaluru, we asked some local foodies for their best picks!
Cafe Amudham, Koramangala
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The quick-stop South Indian cafe is best known for its pudi masale, open masala dosa and ghee thatte idli and it’s your best bet for some late-night snacks, be it Uddina vada or some ghee paddu. Its khara bhat selection is one of the best-selling options on the breakfast menu and is available at under Rs 50. Besides the classic khara bhat, it also has a delicious, spiced ghee pudi khara bhat which has a zesty kick to it. “I love their khara bhat and I love the fact they don’t skimp on the ghee! They also make some of the best ghee pongal in town, it's irresistible,” says Renuka Murthy, a chef based in Bengaluru.
Phone number: +919886000020
USP Dishes: Khara Bhat and Spiced Ghee Pudi Khara Bhat
Available Cuisines: South Indian
Type: Vegetarian
Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Address: 146, Ground Floor, Shop No 2, next to William Penn Showroom, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560095
Time: 7 am to 11:30 pm
Price For Two: Rs 200 (Budget-friendly)
Bengaluru Cafe, Jayanagar
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Though people usually queue outside this joint for their vada chutney, their khara bhat is un-missable; savoury with the perfect ratio of bhat masala and dal, their rendition is no-fuss and classic. It’s one of the most sought-after menu items during the breakfast rush and one of the USPs of their recipe is that it’s not too spicy and has plenty of veggies.
Phone number: 081972 97938
USP Dishes: Khara Bhat
Available Cuisines: South Indian
Type: Vegetarian
Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Address: 9th Main Rd, 2nd Block, Jaya Nagar East, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560011
Timing: 7 am to 9:30 pm
Price for two: Rs 150 (Budget-friendly)
Central Tiffin Room, Malleswaram
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This heritage eatery in north Bengaluru was founded in the 1920s by Y.V. Subramanyam and it’s worth all the hype. It’s perhaps the best known for its benne masala dosa, but the khara bhat is one of the best things on its menu. Lightly spiced, with a balanced savouriness and nutty accents, CTR’s version of khara bhat is filling and yet repeatable. Pair it with a kadak filter coffee or add a dollop of melted butter on top.
Phone number: 080 2331 7531
USP Dishes: Khara Bhat and Filter Coffee
Available Cuisines: South Indian
Type: Vegetarian
Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Address: Malleshwara, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560003
Timing: 7 am to 12:30 pm; 4 to 9:30 pm
Price for two: Rs 150 (Budget-friendly)
Cafe Siri, Brookefield
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You may not be able to order in a khara bhat from Cafe Siri for lunch, since it’s a breakfast item and is only available till noon (and then again from 3 pm to 10:30 pm), but there’s a reason local foodies flock to this place for this light delicacy. Priced at just Rs 50, their khara bhat is just the right about of moist and you can really taste the rava in it. It’s one of the most economical South Indian brunch items around Brookefield and well worth a try.
Phone number: 081058 31046
USP Dishes: Khara Bhat
Available Cuisines: South Indian
Type: Vegetarian
Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Address: Marathahalli, AECS Layout Main Rd, AECS Layout, Brookefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560037
Timing: 7 am to 11:30 pm
Price for two: Rs 250 (Budget-friendly)
Brahmin’s Coffee Bar, Shankarapura
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One of the most popular breakfast places in Bengaluru, this cafe was set up in the sixties and possibly gets the most number of repeat customers in the city. It’s best known for its filter coffee and ts khara bhat and kesari bhat. Their khara bhat is delicate, palatable and is loaded with ghee, chillies and curry leaves. You can always ask the spice level to be turned up but the way it’s served is a perfect culmination of savouriness and spice.
Phone number: 098450 30234
USP Dishes: Khara Bhat, Kesari Bhat, and Filter Coffee
Available Cuisines: South Indian
Type: Vegetarian
Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Address: XH39+HH2, Rangarao Rd, Near Shankar Mutt, Shankarapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004
Timing: 6 am to 12 noon; 3 pm to 7 pm
Price for two: Rs 150 (Budget-friendly)
By 2 Coffee, Basavanagudi
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This quick-service stop is ideal for foodies who want to experiment with the classics. There are a bunch of flavourful chutneys on the menu along with some pickles and Kosambari. Their serving of khara bhat is quite indulgent; it has a good portion of ghee but not too much and it’s full of fresh veggies. Since it’s an all-day item, it’s good enough for lunch too!
Phone number: 080 2662 6612
USP Dishes: Khara Bhat
Available Cuisines: South Indian
Type: Vegetarian
Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Address: 22/1, Police Station Rd, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004
Timing: 7 am to 12:30 pm; 4 pm to 10 pm
Price for two: 180 (Budget-friendly)
Veena Stores, Malleshwaram
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Another legacy joint that serves outstanding South Indian snacks, Veena Stores is an un-missable breakfast destination. So, don’t be surprised if you need to queue up during the peak breakfast rush. “Their khara bhat feels homemade, it’s really balanced and yet there’s something so comforting about it. I lived near Malleswaram for a few months and this place was my absolute go-to,” says Riya Nandi, a local foodie.
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/esD5v5FExLfxLpc29
Phone number: 080 2334 4838
USP Dishes: Khara Bhat
Available Cuisines: South Indian
Type: Vegetarian
Meals Served: Breakfast and Dinner
Address: 183, Margosa Rd, Malleshwara, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560003
Timing: 7 am to 12 noon; 4 pm to 8:30 pm
Price for two: Rs 150 (Budget-friendly)
Vidyarthi Bhavan, Basavanagudi
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A heritage South Indian vegetarian restaurant, that started in 1943 as a small student's canteen remains one of Bengaluru’s most prized breakfast destinations. Vidyarthi Bhavan serves Uppittu, which is essentially a less spicy version of khara bhat. It’s more homely and easily palatable, which is why many foodies prefer this version for breakfast. Don’t miss out on the coconut chutney which has takers from other neighbourhoods too!
Phone number: 080 2667 7588
USP Dishes: Uppittu/ Khara Bhat and Coconut Chutney
Available Cuisines: South Indian
Type: Vegetarian
Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Address: 32, Gandhi Bazaar Main Rd, Gandhi Bazaar, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004
Timing: 6:30 am to 11:30 am; 2-8 pm
Price for two: Rs 120 (Budget-friendly)
Old Bangalore Cafe, Banashankari
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Very few Bengaluru breakfast eateries have as many options as this one. Old Bangalore Cafe is best known for its local sweets like Mysore Pak and Chandrakala but its breakfast items are its hidden gems. This cafe serves Avere Kaalu Uppitu as well as Khara Bhat, the later being a spiced version of uppittu. The portions are quite sizeable and if you’re a light eater, each serving is shareable.
Phone number: +919591324087
USP Dishes: Khara Bhat
Available Cuisines: South Indian
Type: Vegetarian
Meals Served: Breakfast
Address: 70, 21st Main Rd, Siddanna Layout, Banashankari Stage II, Banashankari, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560070
Timing: 7: 30 am to 8 am
Price for two: Rs 150 (Budget-friendly)
Sri Laxmi Venkateshwara Coffee Bar, Banashankari
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Popularly known as SLV Coffee Bar, this joint gets a pretty decent queue during breakfast hours so don’t be surprised if you have to wait awhile for its double-fried delicacies. Its khara bhat is one of its most popular items and it's a classic version, with ghee-cooked sooji loaded with veggies. It’s surprisingly light and also the perfect item for an early breakfast. Pair it with their filter coffee or their famous vadas.
Phone number: +918971691805
USP Dishes: Khara Bhat, Filter Coffee, and Vada
Available Cuisines: South Indian
Type: Vegetarian
Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Address: 186, 24th Cross Rd, Siddanna Layout, Banashankari Stage II, Banashankari, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560070
Timing: 6 am to 8:30 pm
Price for two: Rs 100 (Budget-friendly)
