MTR is a finest culinary institution of the city which enjoys a special place in the hearts of the connoisseurs of Bengaluru’s culinary heritage. Apart from the great food they serve, I simply love those opportunities to talk with senior citizens who have loyal customers of this legendary eatery for over half a century which takes me off to the bygone era where the city was nestled inside dense forest scape and the climate was heavenly. The vibe and aura of these heritage restaurants of the city can’t be replicated by any restaurant of nowadays even amidst all that pompous themes and attractions.

The legacy... even decades after, this place is an emotion. It always feels wonderful to be here to savor their authentic food and enjoy the vibes. Though there are many branches of MTR opened, no other place can give the vibes this place does. Hours long queue surely doesn't matter if you are an MTR lover. The prices have skyrocketed! But the taste always remains the same.

Ah well. This might have divided opinions, but it’s a hyped up place. Period. Your opinion on this matters for you, not me. Cozy atmosphere because people rush to this place with their dear ones. Service is pretty quick considering the amount of food and people present at any given time. Food. Good, at best. Tried their famous rava idli. Good. Nothing extraordinary. Have been to other places where they serve better while maintaining the quality. And, cheaper. Vada(vade, however you might call it), average. Again. Same as above. Masala dosa, just about good. But maintains its crispness for a very long time. Coffee - very good. Quite watery though, at least they’re using real coffee. Accompaniments - Bombay sagu - know why it isn’t very good? For my taste, it’s slightly sweet. Otherwise, good enough for many. Sambar - very average. Quite sweet because of jaggery. Wouldn’t even take it next time. Chutney - average. Every dish is served with about a spoon of ghee. Well, if you add ghee to something that can be added to, it will amp up the taste. Good for health though, in limited amount. I appreciate them keeping up their traditions, but the taste and price you’re paying, is simply not worth it. You’ll end up paying at least ₹200 for breakfast per person as of September 2023 for average food just to hold up traditions. This place is thriving on emotions and not taste. Just like the rest of India. Now, it’s just another place to scam people into emotions and charge them for it and people are running there like idiots. Your wish to visit. Not worth the money paid from my end. Happy eating.

Everything about this place is amazing. Feels so authentic and down to earth. Food quality is awesome. Dishes keep on coming and it's worth every penny paid. They only serve full meals in afternoon. Place is usually crowded but they have ample seating space. Since it's an old building you can't expect a fancy ambience but the vibe is pleasant. Place is neat, clean and service is quick.

The food was brought fast .. some wait was there as there are lot of PPL in queue Dosas and idli are in the morning and afternoon after 4.. 1 pm to 4 pm only lunch is available.. the rava idli and masala dosa was good Coffee is okay but not worth 50 rs for the amount

Many times have we visited this place. The oldest authentic places in Bangalore, the Mavalli Tiffin Rooms. The only task is to get a seat, it’s crowded always. People from different corners visit this place. Don’t get irritated with the wait. 😂 My wife reminded me that, these guys were the ones who made the first Rava idlis. The food tastes good, no matter what you order. Masala dosas, ghee roasts, khara bath, vada, coffee, meals, and eggs he list keeps going… They also have jam butter buns, cookies, sweets.. Never to miss any in there list. So I would recommend and suggest you to visit it if you have not done that till now. It’s worth the visit. 😊😊

Historic place. They have retained that old nostalgic look and feel for the place. Went for a lunch. Dose was crispy and yummy, so was poori and rave idli. Dining tables were clean and spacious. Serving was quick and neat. Wash basins and bathrooms were clean as well.

Very old classic vintage restaurant Authentic South Indian cuisine. Display portraits of rich karnataka culture

Vintage restaurant. Long queues on Sunday breakfast. On the ground floor, it is little easy but it is not discipline. First floor is more structured for waiting. Food quality is no doubt very good. Ghee along with every dish makes it more tasty. Upma is very good. If you are going for breakfast, then reach before 9:30, because if you are late, some dishes will get finished.

History, continuous operation for several decades, many many happy and special memories. I ordered the rava Kesari t was excellent. A bit too sweet f diabetic patients 😔. The coffee was perfect. Porcelain cups and strong. Masala dosai was not good. A bit too soggy and the sambar was disappointing.

Visited the OG MTR of Bangalore near lalbagh for a quick evening snack. There is small space for parking in front of the restaurant. We found a table after waiting for 5 mins. Their famous rava idli is worth all the hype. We also tried plain dosa, vada and their famous chandrahara dessert. Coffee was good too. Definitely recommend.

This place is legendry for a reason . Quality services and taste speaks for itself During Bengaluru visit it's a must & should eat out ! Still maintained the heritage and premises Try to arrive early to savour all their items On breakfast menu which are mouthwatering . Don't miss their authentic rava dosa and rava idlis Off peak Times fantastic 🤠 Cofee is strong Considering busy road & location, definitely parking issue is bound to come. Service timing is average .

Taste of food was okay, did not meet the hype and expectations of this place... Staff were friendly and helpful, place was hygienic.. Prices are on higher side, as 290 for meals is too much .. it should have been around 180 to 200.

The Legendary Legacy! I don't think this place needs any special reviews People come here, wait in a queue, to have the delicious food served here. Had taken meals From the intro drink grape juice to the final curd rice, everything is 5/5 Fantastic! The ambiance is not great, oldish, nothing fancy to ponder upon. Parking is an issue at any place in Bengaluru, so not reviewing for that, if one wants to have the food here hook or crook find a parking slot and dine here.

Even after being in Bangalore for so long, i never got the opportunity to visit MTR. Finally i did and it was amazing! The ambiance and the 1980s vibe at this restaurant is stellar. The food was really amazing too! Will go again to try more items!

This place is legendary for a reason. The quality, service and consistent taste speaks for itself. I’m a big fan of MTR food. Love their thali. Which is a steal deal. So much good food in an economical price. Can’t say enough for their badam halwa. The best halwa i have ever eaten. Nevertheless the dosa and filter coffee are amazing. Do try out their fruit mixture. It is a wholesome dessert in a glass with fruits and badam milk!

Iconic restaurant on Lalbagh road. They serve authentic Dose, coffee and other Karnataka special foods. Can be crowded during peak hours, but is worth the wait. Service can be slow sometimes, but it shouldn't be a problem. The staff is very friendly and polite.

Vibe is soo great!! Authentic tiffin room. Taste is top notch. It might feel overwhelming while they serve, it’s too much but manageable. Final desert is not that great, the custard one. It can be replaced by better option. Everything else is best ✨

I had been here for breakfast & lunch on the same day and below is my experience. Breakfast: a) Masala Dosa - 5/5 I had seen some negative comments for the potato masala but personally I felt the taste was very authentic & Karnataka styled. b) Coffee - 4/5 Con: The waiter could have been a bit humble. Lunch: Meals 4/5: You have to take a token for Meals in the Ground floor & then go to 1st floor for seating. It costed around 320/- and I would say it is not worth the money. But anyways there were several options but the Wow factor was missing. I have posted the pic of available items in meals. Note: Seating is available in 1st floor.

We visited the original MTR restaurant after wanting to have breakfast there for a very long time. I had a Plain Dosa and then a Masala Dosa. My wife had a Rava Idli and then a Masala Dosa and a coffee. The plain dosa and masala dosa were quite good. I have never been a fan of rava idli and the small portion I had from my wife's plate didn't change my opinion. My wife liked it quite a bit even though it wasn't the best she had ever had. The service wasn't great. When we ordered a coffee, the server said he would take that after taking our food order. The coffee was brought once we finished all the items we ordered. And finally when we asked for the bill, he asked us to finish our coffee. The food was a fair bit more expensive than we expected and didn't seem like value for money considering the quantity. Overall, we are glad we visited MTR but it was a bit too expensive and the service not that great to warrant going again for breakfast.

During Bengaluru visit, it's a must & should eat out ! Still maintains the heritage architecture and premises. Serves the best food with good quality, taste & appeal for ages. Considering busy road & location, definitely parking issue is bound to come. Service timing is average, options in the menu are ample.

First time breakfast experience in this 100 year-old eating joint which is an icon in Bengaluru's restaurant culture and has stood the test of time. The Masala Dosa (with thier special 4-flour mix) was amazing, the Rava Idli (which their founder invented) + Sagu was the best I have ever eaten, the Badam Halwa was rich and melt-in-mouth and their trademark Filter Coffee (beans freshly ground in-house daily, 0% chicory, served sugarless in a silver cup) was simply mind-blowing. Can't wait to visit this place again as I might just have developed an addiction to thier coffee.

Went for their famous lunch - lot of variety - starts with tiffins, then moves on to some pulao rice, puri, and several other items. The standout dishes are the sweets - enjoyed every bite of it and the fresh juice was amazing and refreshing.

Loved the food and atmosphere here at this place. Absolutely vintage vibes with all older architecture which they haven't changed from an long time. It's in between urvashi theatre and lalbagh gate. One has to wait for around 10-15 minutes to get in there if you are visiting during peak hours or weekends. The service is pretty fast with great quality and excellent taste. One of the oldest and authentic places to have food around bangalore. We tried idly, dosa, pudi dosa, bisibele bath, Vada, coffee, tea and at last it was tastiest ice cream with fruit salad and absolutely loved everything about this place. The place looks small when you enter but after you enter in here it's pretty large, they have changed all the rooms which earlier was lodge I guess to seating area for sit and have food. The service is good quick and responsive. They also have their MTR outlets for their products to buy which also seems wothy and fresh. The only drawback is their price they quote for their food which seems to be on an higher side, where you get the same quality and taste with less price when compared to this place, just one time visit for their authenticity.

It is a must recommended place, there is limited option but the option they provide is good in taste. I tried pudi dose it was such a tasty thing I had. Budget friendly and a good place to have the food with family or friends. The staff was quite nice and they treated me well. The most lovable thing is Chandrahara. It was so good in taste.

One should visit this place to experience the 80's life in Bangalore. They have maintained the authenticity. There was a long wait before we getting our seat. Service was bit slow and old fashioned. But food was delicious and worth waiting. Overall it's a good place for breakfast dates,to visit with family and friends. Also bit expensive.

I had the dinner meals here costed at 320 per plate and served after 8 pm on sat and sun. Absolutely loved every dish served on my plates. Poori sagu sambhar dosa chutney payasam badam halwa vangi bath bisi bele bath sambhar rice curd rice ice cream with fruits and pan. A lavish meal. Dripping of authentic South Indian flavours and taste. Highly recommended!

This legendary restaurant with its old school charm serves the best authentic south Indian food. Usually 15-20mins waiting expected, they serve small bowl of ghee with almost all d dishes, the taste is amazing , they have huge seating, looks like a small outlet from the outside, but they have converted the adjacent home into restaurant. Must visit, the dishes are bit overpriced, but worth the money.

MTR is our legacy restaurant. They have been serving the Bangalore crowd for so many decades and quality of masala dosa & rava idli, tea , coffee has remained the same. Hats off to the family for retaining the brand and creating a great value.

Total choas and poor management. Not easily asseccible and cleanliness of toilet need improvement. No covid protocol social distancing thing. If you are hungry , you have to wait in que for 30 minutes to get food after paying and no one is there to guide. Once you are inside after taking token you will find relatively cool.foods are sufficient and rich of ghee and butter so taste is good.pricing may little low and management must put focus on waiting area and some one to help the customers.most people visiting are outsider so menu and notices must be displayed in English/hindi as well as . Msg to management - please spare some money on improving facilities and helping customers also.

Paid car parking available on opposite side of the road. Crowded heavily on weekends and yet managed well. Amazing authentic food. Kindly go through the list of items served or ask your waiter so that you eat everything in the right quantities. Don't miss tasting anything.

Tried Masala Dosa, Rava Idli, Bisibele bath and coffee at the lalbaugh MTR in Bengaluru. There is always a crowd atlest during lunch and dinner hours of operation. It's very clean and hygienic and the staff is very helpful. The coconut chutney you get in Bengaluru is different than the one I am used to in Mumbai. It's affordable and tasty food from this legendary restaurant, which has been in operation since 1924. They have an attached shop next to it from where you can also buy sweets like Mysoor Pak etc.

Traditional meal. Food quality is too good. Serving of each item in sequential manner with sufficient quantity without any wastage of food in the plates is appreciable. Except for few items like badam halwa rest other items served are unlimited. Badam halwa, grape juice and fruit salad with icecream has unique taste.

I would say the meal is not worth for INR 280, Bisbellabath is not very good, payasam they serve in steel plate does not even have quantity of half small steel cup the best in the meal is pineapple poli, samabar rice ,rasam rice rest of things are not that tasty can be improved again highly crowded place not wort of waiting for so long

it was like a musical chair game to find a place to sit. People created hype. i personally didnt feel anything great about the hotel from the food, taste, service and to the price. Just as average as many other and definitely doesnt deserve such a huge queue and hype. My personal & honest opinion.

It is a very neat and clean place and very much organised. Though you have to take coupons as there is always a wait but how they manage sitting is nice. Food is good if you have taste for dosa and rice items. Overall a place you can visit once for an experience.

Mavalli Tiffin Rooms - simple Known as MTR. One of the oldest Hotels in Bengaluru.This Hotel is Situated near to Lalbagh Botanical Garden. The Legacy of MTR is more than 60 Years. The year was 1920 when three brothers Parameshwara Maiya, Ganappayya Maiya and Yagnanarayana Maiya left a small, sleepy hamlet near Udupi in South Kanara (a region in the state of Karnataka, India) in search of greener pastures and found their way to Bengaluru. Being proficient in cooking, they found employment as cooks in the homes of some prominent people of those times. In 1924, Parameshwara Maiya, with encouragement and assistance from his employer, decided to start a small restaurant on Lalbagh Fort Road in Bengaluru, along with Ganappayya Maiya, called the Brahmin Coffee Club serving coffee and idlis. Five years later, on the death of Parameshwara Maiya, Yagnanarayana Maiya joined his brother in running the restaurant. For the next three decades. Yagnanarayana Maiya, or Yagnappa as he was called affectionately, with his enterprising ways, managed the restaurant effortlessly and brought the restaurant accolades and fame. In 1951, he decided to undertake a tour of Europe to study how restaurants in those parts functioned. He returned an enlightened man, impressed with the standards of cleanliness, hygiene, discipline and practices adhered to by the restaurants there. On his return he brought in quite a few changes in the restaurant. He raised the bar by introducing new standards for hygiene, health and sanitation. He introduced sterilization of utensils, crockery and cutlery. He distributed small booklets on health and proper eating habits. He also opened up the kitchen to the scrutiny of customers. He also renamed the restaurant 'Mavalli Tiffin Rooms', in short for MTR, after the locality where it was situated. In 1960, the restaurant shifted to its present location on Lalbagh Road, Bengaluru and grew in stature and name. MTR became a landmark. In 1968, Yagnanarayana Maiya passed away, handing over the mantle to his nephew Harishchandra Maiya and the legacy continues with the third generation in the saddle. Filter Coffee , Ghee roast Masala Dosa and Sambar rice are must try Items. When it comes about Cost of Food items , it's Totally Worth the Money. Can't say it's Cheap but It's affordable prices. They Prices will be in Paisa 🫡 but not rounded off to Rupee.

This establishment is a landmark and a evergreen excellent place. Every item in the menu is fantastic and one such place where you can have food every day without getting bored. Excellent quality and quantity. In frame is dahi vada / thayir vadai. Breakfast is a must try if you ever visit Banglore or stay here.

This place has been there for ages. The building is a small tiffin room that could accommodate few people at a time. So there is always a wait time and allowed only through the token system. On weekends there are no tiffin options available between 12.30 pm till 3.30 pm and only meals will be served which costs approximately ₹350 per person. It's unlimited with the exception of sweets, ice cream and juice which is a single serve. The quality and taste is so good.

The idli served in a saucer with a tiny thimble of ghee and condiments on the side is simply heaven. Go there for sense of history more than the ambience.

VERY CLEAN COFFEE AS YOU CAN SEE.. & SO CALLED FAMOUS MTR SWEET - CHANDRAHARA WAS CRUNCHY.!! MY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCE AT THIS PLACE EXTREMELY RUINED WITH TODAY'S BREAKFAST HERE .. A RUDE & BAISED WORKING SERVER & SERVING OTHERS WHO CAME AFTER ME IN FRONT OF US ITSELF. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED FOR EXPECTATING SOME HUMANITY FOR SUCH HERITAGE SPOKEN HOTEL & I WAS PROUD OF!!

The place is very much overrated... Masala dosa & podi dosa both were so bland & tasted like nothing as they say about it. Bisibele bath & chandrahara was good. Uddin vada had very bad aftertaste & the sambar was nothing so special to mention about (totally bland). Finally the coffee which was ok. Overall you could easily miss this place & wouldn't feel bad about not going here. It's just the overhype created by food bloggers & youtubers people rush in. Finally I wouldn't visit next time .

After being more hyped about this restaurant , happened to visit here to have breakfast. This restaurant was crowded even before opening, group of people waiting in the entrance before opening, really surprised to see such craze! They have self service in the ground floor and provide dine in service in the first floor. Ordered their signature Rava idly, which is claimed by majority that this restaurant introduced Rava idly. Rava idly was fabulous cashew topped and some coriander as well, served along with tiny cup of ghee to add on top of idly! Rava idly is a must try, tried Ghee Masala dose which was also served then tiny cup of ghee, tasted really yummy and tried their vada too, which was also good. Ambience is good and service is also fine, but pricing is really overpriced. For a single piece of vada they charge 50 bucks and for Rava idly they charge 80 per price, which is really over priced! Overall if you don't mind about pricing, must try spot for Rava idly!

The OG MTR. Food was good, sometimes felt overhyped. Prices are soaring high due to the fame. Old place which is renovated by decently maintained. Service speed could be faster. We had to wait half an hour on a weekday afternoon to get the dosas. Generally service is very slow even for a coffee too. Can be managed efficiently. Coffee/tea are served in silver glass which is a rich feeling.

Best to have south Indian delicacies. I visited this place multiple times. Their rava idli and ghee roast masala dosa is very tasty. On weekends they usually have a waiting of approx half an hour but that is worth it for this food. Service and prices are also good.

You need a great deal of patience to eat here. The place is super crowded and long waiting line The dosas definitely make it worth the wait!! The podi masala masala dosa has my heart!! We tried- Rava idli Kharra bhath Podi masala dosa Coffee

Step into this timeless and renowned restaurant for a truly nostalgic dining experience. While the menu may lean towards the higher end in terms of pricing, the quality of the food makes it a worthwhile culinary journey that's not to be missed.

This place carries it's legacy of taste and cuisine. You get ample amount of variety in meals and there are lot of dishes served in a meal. The best place to have your authentic veg meals. Saw lot of foreign delegates coming over to try this place. Definitely recommended.

Future price in age old restaurant. 50 rs for a coffee is too much for this hotel. It was very crowded in the weekend morning. Waiting period was up to 1.5 hours. Vada and Dose were good. Khara bath was average. One time visit place.

Unique Experience. Must visit. Excellent ambience.

Everything about this place is awesome. I love the old authentic ambiance here. The lunch/ meals are a must try! Other things that are iconic here are masala dosa / bisi bele bath etc. if your in Bangalore and love having veg food at a reasonable price this is the only place you need to head to.

We had taken our guests there for lunch. Thankfully it was a weekday so no waiting for a seat. Weekends is crazy there. They started with a juice and other things kept coming. The bisi bela bath is their USP. Too good. So many items that we literally had to tell them to stop.But they kept coaxing us to taste everything. I can keep going back there but you have to be really hungry to do justice.

Good homemade like South Indian food. But prices are very costly. Very Good for foreigners who are looking for trying local cuisines

I love those masala dosa & rava idlis absolutely mouth watering

I recommend Coffee, Rawa idly, Masala dose, Bissibelabath, Chow chow bath and Lunch Thali meals.

After a long time I saw MTR so free Every time I visited I use to wait for atleast Half-an-hour

Must visit for people who drop in to Lalbagh, Bangalore!!! Try out the masala Dosa, Poori Sagu, Vada, Idly (not my personal fav) and the chow chow bath!! Not to forget the lovely coffee!!!

The best South Indian cuisine are served here. They serve the food in the typical South Indian style. The only exception is that is served in a plate rather than on a banana leaf. We went here on weekend over lunch and it had a waiting period of more than an hour(one less star for this reason). You will be made to sit with other people and you do not get private tables. The guys keep on coming and keep on pouring dals and serving food items is your plate. The place is quite clean despite the number of people and amount of food being served. During lunch/dinner time they do not serve any snacks item. This place is just at a 2 minutes walking distance from botanical garden.

Only hype created....Dosa in gully hotels are more tasty than there

Drink Coffee at MTR ....and....earn lots of.... refreshment!

Food is superb tasty?loved it but little bit cost

Exlent place to Refresh the day

M T R IS M T R NO BODY CAN BEAT

It's nice place to visit single or with friends or family to enjoy south Indian food. Never dare to miss Rava Idli andMasala dosa.

A pure experience of authentic Kannada cuisine, MTR has a niche audience, to which they have been serving quality food for decades. This is one of the best veg restaurants in Bangalore.

Quite good

My all time favourite place for breakfast

The best food u can find. What all I tried was supper but dosa was bit oily rest all was excellent.

Such an awesome place, food is amazing

The service and the food is top noch

For a taste

I went there for My breakfast. Initially I was thinking that 7 o clock is too early and I won't be getting the breakfast. But I was surprised when I visit there. It was almost full at 7am.i tried 3 dishes and all are tasty. Its costly. But it's worth for money. you can use the opposite car parking facility. Tasted the jamun as well. It's tasty. 👌

To keep things simple. Meal is not worth 280 /-. They just give different samples to taste.You eat 2-3 puris, 1 mini dosa, 1 small curd vada, 2 spoons of payasa, one sweet, little bisibelebath, little white rice with sambar and rasam and lastly one cup curd rice + fruit salad icecream Chutney, sagu, some udupi style palya and lemon pickle come in supporting roles. Not recommended. It is worth to go for Nalapaka or Basaveshwaranagar Khanavali, Jayanagar

It's a must eat out for all tasty buds! Maintaining the heritage, culture and premises. Serves the best ethnic food with good quality, taste & appeal for ages, very affordable cost. Considering busy road & location, definitely private parking is available in front of the restaurant. Service timing is fixed to maintain the quality and quantity.

MTR as always it was quite rush and waited almost 40minutes(billing queue, food waiting queue) but it was worth the wait to eat the good food. Visited multiple times but recently during jan 2020 I found the new lunch menu, they served coconut obbatu, rava payasam instead of badam/cashew halwa. Highly recommend to try there breakfast combos and lunch meals..... Each and every item has its own taste and staff is really friendly while serving everything..

This place is legendary for a reason. The quantity, service and consistent taste speaks for itself. The authentic South Indian Breakfast is what is to be admired here. A definite must try.

It is a tiffin centre where we get breakfast and lunch . The dishes they give are made up of MTR items as well as prepared with authentic MTR styles, I have ordered rava idli , rice idly , Vada and kesari bath which tasted good . I overall liked the restaurant with their own styled stuff of preparation, service, and the purity. If you ever be here near lalbag just visit this simple place to enjoy with your family, friends etc ..( not for non vegetarians ) it's a veg restaurant. Crowd is usual here you have to wait in the seating area in the special serving hall to have time .. in the ground floor you have to serve by yourself and rush is as usual.

If you're famished but looking to wait for an hour at the minimum while being jostled by the crowd to have subpar food, look no further! have a taste of bland heritage at the expense of your sanity! not to mention the purely authentic serving of entitlement & rudeness from the workers taking you back in time to the colonial era, giving you the complete freedom struggle experience, for you'll be wanting to be out of there in no time! 10/10 would recommend.

The food was good and fresh. However ,the way the staff do take orders ,is still very old school with a pen and paper.Only a single waiter/staff takes your order and no one else ,even if they are free. The serving staff did not come across ,as being hospitable and did seem to have some attitude issues. He had to be asked multiple times for the food and do take their own sweet time,in taking orders and delivery. I hope the management does bring in some changes.So that all customers are served food more efficiently and in a timely manner.