Being bangalorean everyone thinks vidyarthi bhavan is must visit place. We went here on Sunday for breakfast. We got our turn after 45 minutes of waiting in long queue. When we went in I was very excited to taste bangalore's authentic masala dosa. But the taste was not as expected. Since it is a very old eatery. It's overhyped. We get best masala dosa in every corners of bangalore now. Taste is below average. We ordered idly vada and sambar vada. Sambar is also very watery. Masala dosa is 60 rupees, one vada 30 rupees, 2 idly and 1 vada 30 rupees, tea coffee 18 rupees. I think it's price is too costly for the taste and quantity.

Most awaited visit to the place. With the wait of 40 minutes entered to the one of the oldest and most hyped restaurant in Bangalore. The token system was fair and entered to a congested space. Ordered Masala dosa, kesari bath and vadai.. the food was really good with yummy chutney. Those who are planning to come..please give yourself a couple of hours.

Its not just a restaurant, its a feeling of a thousands of people including Bangaloreans and other places. Its rare in our lives to have food from a restaurant which was opened before we were born. This 1943, legacy restaurant serves minimal dishes, but you will fall in love with them. For the staff numbers, its not just work: its worship and they are too devoted to it. Must try place.

I waited for an hour to get in. They issue token numbers and you will have to wait till they call your number. After waiting for such a long time, I would expected some jaw dropping food, but it was a disappointment. They had limited dishes to choose from. They say they are famous for their dosas and hence I had the same. But it was just average and there's nothing to say WOW about it. They don't serve Sambar for Dosa and interestingly they serve sagu for dosa for some extra money. Ambience is okay. They have photos of celebrities visiting the hotel hung everywhere in the walls. Table and chairs are a little congested. Waiting place outside is too crowded blocking the pedestrians. Overall experience, I wouldn't visit again to have an average and over hyped food waiting for more than hour which is waste of time.

The place is always bustling with activity as people flock here to savor the delectable masala dosas that are renowned for their unmatched taste. With an unwavering popularity, this spot has become a go-to destination for those looking to indulge in these flavorful South Indian delicacies. The aroma of the freshly prepared dosas wafts through the air, enticing food enthusiasts from far and wide. Whether it's the locals or the tourists, everyone is drawn to this place, eager to get a taste of the scrumptious masala dosas that have earned this establishment a well-deserved reputation.

I liked it so much, very good food, humble staffing, clean ambiance, the wall is filled with eminent personalities sketch. I felt, should be more space.

The OG and one of the best places for traditional breakfast. We went quite early as its very busy and difficult to get a table without waiting. Got a table quickly as was there by 6.30am. The place as the old school charm and feel. They take your order quickly and food is served quickly too. Had the masale dose and it was amazing. The chutney is so delicious, one of the best you will get in the city. Also had the Vada with sambar and it was very nice too. The sambar had slightly more sweetness to it then desired. The kesari bhat was yumm too. Perfect to end the meal. Portion sizes are good and pricing is quite reasonable. Once the crowd starts building up outside, you will quickly given and encouraged to vacant the tables as soon as you finish. Atmosphere - 5/5 Service - 4.5/5 Food Quality/ Presentation - 5/5 Taste - 5/5 Portion size - 4.5/5 Value for money - 5/5

First time I have been here wherein I know Bangalore since 1978. The Dosa was delicious of course and probably other delights also. Probably they have well maintained the taste etc., since ages.

Masala dosa, Medu wada, idali, kesari bhat are excellent. Food quality, test and service is excellent But there is waiting with token no.

Good food. But they can teach the server not to put their fingers inside the water glass when they serve it. May be I expected too much .. but still better than many regular restaurants (food alone). You can't take the customers for granted just because you are famous. Seen that in many such kind of hotels. Good for one visit

It is an experience to have food here. The taste is unmatched. Such delicious dosa that one is not able to stop at one. The chutney is soo good. This food gives total satisfaction. Service is fast and servers are friendly even if language sometimes can be a barrier.

Patience is bitter but it's fruit is masaledaar here. Getting a table for 4 took some time but we saw this coming so there wasn't any guss about it. Once we were seated, the order was taken after 5 minutes. It's a pleasant sight to see the servers wearing the traditional mundu and shirt. The food took some time and meanwhile I took that opportunity to gaze around the stuff that are placed on the walls. There is a little bit of Bangalore history attached to this place. We ordered Khara bath, masala dosa, kesari bath, vada sambar and filter coffee. The masala dosa was crisp from the outside and soft from the inside, very flavourful, a must try. The khara bath and the Kesari bath were amazing too. I loved the Vada sambar combo. To end this delightful journey we had fiter coffee- strong and not too sweet. Just perfect. Reaching this place is not an issue but finding a parking is. Worth visiting if you live in Bangalore.

It's an authentic south Indian restaurant which serves idli vada, uppitt, kesaribhat, Dosa, poori. coffee. Everything was the best. Yummy yummier yummiest. Tats the reason it's so popular in the vicinity. Usually it'll be crowded. But they have maintained very well with a token system. U may have to wait for 10-15 mins of time. It is not a luxurious restaurant but it's classy. Old patterned seating, simple steel cutlery used . Overall I loved this restaurant. Must try if u r at Bengaluru

I feel the place is over rated. People queue up for food and I don’t know the reason. Very curious to explore I decided to jump in as it was not that busy when I was walking through the road. I ordered a dose as it is the most popular dish that people order and they took about 10 minutes to get the food. I understand that there are so many people waiting and they need some good time to prepare. But frankly there are many other places around Bengaluru who offer better doses. I feel it’s just worth a try because of it history and popularity.

Vidyarthi Bhavan is unique and frozen in time. The waiters still dress like they used to 70+ years ago. They serve very tasty dosas which are crispy and thick. I could taste plenty of ghee in the sagu masala dosa that I ordered. The sagu filling tastes like south indian veg korma and is highly recommended. The vadas are served soaked in sambar unless you ask for them to be served separate. The Kara bath is good with right amount of moisture and flavors. Kesari bath is soaked in ghee and has an unique hint of cloves which tastes great. The coffee is just about OK. There are other shops nearby serving much better coffee. Now the elephant in the room - their wait time and whether it is worth it. While the food is tasty, I do not think it's worth the 90+ minutes of waiting on weekend mornings. I went on a Sunday morning at 8:45 and was seated past 10:10 am. There's significant overcrowding at the entrance. The restaurant makes no effort to reduce crowding. A simple token display would help greatly. And whatever your craving, please don't take infants to this place as we saw some people were doing. It's simply not worth the risk of infections. There is also a takeout service where you can get all their dishes for consumption at home and that service seems fast. If you do make the trip, explore the local markets. The nearby fruit vendors offer some rare and seasonal fruits that's worth trying.

What dosa dreams are made of. Crispy, crunchy, dipping in ghee and butter, this is the indulgence that you’ve been waiting for. Wait time is really long, call ahead and reserve a spot in line. The place is chaotic, and the chutney serving could be a tad bit hygienic, but I guess that is the charm that makes this place so special :) Price is super reasonable- we ordered about 10 dishes and it was under $8/ Rs.700

Iconic eatery that gets unimaginably crowded on weekends and holidays. You can book ahead by calling them up in advance. This token has to be printed out once you reach there. It still took us 35 minutes of wait to enter. But once inside you get hot fresh and crunchy dosas in no time. Service is excellent. Even the person managing the crowd outside was patiently answering every question without ever losing his cool. That was impressive indeed - humanly impossible, I felt.

I always wanted to visit this hyped place. I had a fantastic experience here at this typical Bengaluru's oldest restaurant. The ambience captures the essence of the city's bustling food scene. Whether you're a local or visitor, i recommend this restaurant for a taste of Bangalore' charm.

One of the best authentic restaurant in town Known as a very popular dosa joint in Bangalore Taste is awesome Usually waiting time is more than 30 minutes

My experience was not that good. Last year I had been there. We were issued tokens with time which was around 45 minutes. The coordinating person was just shouting and saying people with lesser time wait, others go and come at the time allotted. Vertually he was pushing us. Quality of their trademark dosa was also OK. In fact I keep tasting this type of dosas in and around Bangalore and found much better quality elsewhere. Maybe my taste and experience, or may be lot of hype for this hotel. Also there is no parking facility, it's your headache.

No doubt it's an Iconic breakfast spot in Bangalore!!! and the dosa here is amazing! It's crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, The waiting time over here is usually around 20 minutes! khara bath was delicious as well. Don't forget to try their filter coffee! Highly recommended for a classic South Indian breakfast experience.

You must visit the place early if you wanna have breakfast here… We waited for 45 mins but was totally worth it. Prices are reasonable and the breakfast is mouth watering and tasty as displayed in the reviews.

No doubt it's an iconic joint, people love to go their but don't go if you don't have enough patience coz normally it's waiting for approx 1- 1:30 hrs, but they keep sending some of their know persons without the ticket, so them who don't have contact have to wait extra hour to get the seat, the person who arrange the line keep shouting like " if you can't wait enough, take the parcel and go or come tomorrow" like this But their food is no doubt good. Go on weekday if possible or waste your 2 hours in waiting

Lives up to its name and fame!! Amazing system of queue in place. So, you go take a token as soon as you reach and then there will be a person announcing the token numbers that get to go inside, sit and eat. However, if you really want to taste the yummy goodness of Vidyarthi Bhawan, you need PATIENCE!! Because, you will need to wait about 30-60 minutes during peak time and a weekend! Or, it's about a 15 minute wait. That's all! The wait time is being announced continuously so that everyone is on the same page. But, i really love how organised the whole system is there! And once you get inside, the service is extremely quick and the staff are really polite and come to each one of us even if they have to be continuously walking around.

The taste and the quality has deteriorated. The chutney and crispy red rice dosa used to taste very unique before now it’s not the same. Price is reasonable. One good thing is they have introduced token system and better management.

This review is for food only but not for on restaurant ambience. I ordered from Amazon food and price is higher than restaurant menu price by 25% Dosa was with heavy oil as in picture of sagu dosa but dosa taste was good , even though sagu had no taste !! and dosa was thick enough. But actual disappointment is with sambar quality - it's too watery and super sweet. It's red coloured sugar water without any vegetables. You can't get this substandard samabar with roadside vendors also. Even though it's old legacy resturant in the City - It's not a must try resturant in 2022 era for sure :) unless owner focuses on improving sambar quality. Or is it a negligence towards online customers ? 🤔

Vidyarthi Bhavan in Bangalore is a true gem when it comes to delicious South Indian cuisine. I highly recommend trying their masala dosa and idli, which are simply out of this world. The dosa is perfectly crispy on the outside and soft from inside, and the masala was also very tasty. The idli, on the other hand, is soft and fluffy, making it an absolute delight to savor. Filter Coffee was strong, aromatic. It provided a much-needed boost of energy and was the ideal accompaniment to the delectable food. What makes Vidyarthi Bhavan even more special is its rich history. Established in 1943, this restaurant has stood the test of time and continues to attract food lovers from all walks of life. Stepping into this old-world eatery feels like taking a trip back in time, and the ambiance adds to the overall charm of the place. The staff at Vidyarthi Bhavan is friendly and attentive, ensuring that your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional. Overall, Vidyarthi Bhavan is a must-visit food outlet in Bangalore, especially if you're a fan of authentic South Indian cuisine. With its tasty food, strong filter coffee, and rich history, this restaurant offers a truly memorable dining experience.

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.

I won't be worng if I say this place is one of d heritage of bengaluru ....many great poets, actors, and lots of celebrity visited this place as we can see the photographs of their on walls of hotel and u can get d besttttt filter coffee here and how can I miss dose it will b simple superb ...... Inspite of over crowed and longgg wait but when u get their food on our taste buds we ll forget everything and start enjoying d delicious food there.... day by day passed but their unique taste hav'nt even changed a bit ...it's always so nice that they maintain their customers so gentle ...

Visited for breakfast on Saturday with family - total 3 pax. Reached around 8.40 AM Parking - was lucky to find a slot in the busy Gandhi Bazar main road . Waiting and Crowd management - Got our names registered in the waiting list ,it was well managed I would say..called out names as the tables were getting empty .our wait time was almost 40 minutes. Food - Tried idly vada ,masala dosa and coffee,I wouldn't say taste is something that you can't find anywhere else,but it is good.Crisp dosa,ground nut chutney ,vada was also great.. Overall a good experience and wanted to taste one of the culinary legends of Bangalore.. Be patient to wait if you are planning to visit. Can't be in a hurry or expect a quick stopover for food

Known as one of the best and Iconic eatery of old Bengaluru . Well this place has some good vibes and ambience . Coming to food i have tried their popular sagu masale to be honest I went without expectations and got my seat without waiting in early morning . The cost of dose was 63 RS . The dose was crispy deep roast and loaded with lot of butter .palya was average for my liking but chutney was Little spicy and flavourful I liked it with that crispy dose. At the end it's subjective opinion about hype of this place .For me it was a good masala dose .

Legendary place, Great food, quick service, value for money. Approx price for 6 ₹ 800-900. Expect long wait time. We reached morning 7AM on a Sunday and wait time was 30min. Chutney is delicious. Don’t miss the coffee for sure .

This iconic restaurant had been running since 1943. It serves south Indian cuisine only. The menu has only around 12 dishes. The food is very good. The best part of this restaurant are the staff, who serve with a lot of affection! You will find this restaurant crowded most of the time. It's better to reserve seat online by calling. Also, you might have to share table with strangers. The dive is very quick and you will be able to finish your lunch on less than 30 mins. A must visit restaurant in Bangalore because of its vintage experience!

One of the best authentic South indian cuisines in the most natural flavors Their ingredients are pure and it is perfect when it comes to interpretation of the old foods of India For the proof you can see the rush outside during the busy hours Just another place that is similar to MTR - old, authentic, an emotion, heritage. The quality is sorry if changed over the years tho Chutney tastes a bit different and blame but still is better than all of these newer hotels Waiting period is long after ordering food and the reason as you can see is the number of people and rush You are dosed to give your name and number of people dining in to the waiter outside and they will call you in as the tables get free

Reached the restaurant at 6:10 am to ensure we don’t have to wait in a queue. they open at 6:30 am and bang on time they do. Is it worth the hype? we didn’t think so. The Khara bath and the idli sambar was actually pretty good but the dosa and the chutney wasn’t. Maybe we are biased towards MTR and like that taste better. But not worth travelling 20km for this. The dosa and the potato were on the drier side.

Over-hyped place. I tried masala dosa and did not feel it was worth as expected and hyped. Firstly this is in jayanagar market which is in very interior and hard to reach. Roads are always full of people with a huge parking issue. This place is full of people there are always people standing in queues. They have a seat reservation system as well but I didn't try that. We took a parcel instead of waiting in a long queue. We tried masala dosa which costs 75/-. Frankly I didn't feel it was worth it. I might be wrong maybe I'll try some items and my opinion might change.

Visited this iconic eatery on Karnataka Rajyotsava day and it was Jam packed. The staff there informed we'll need to wait about 45 mins to 1 hour to get a table. To their credit they follow a coupon system and allocate tables according to the coupon number. So I took my coupon and waited patiently. The wait was long but fine since seating area was present and the entire process is extremely organised and seamless, just be present when your coupon number is called out. Finally we got a table and we ordered the inconic benne masale dose (butter masala dosa) along with Kesari bhat and idli/vada. Service is quite quick and our items arrived at the table in no time. The Kesari bhat had a nice traditional taste to it. Idli and vada also tasted delicious. The dose was the best of the lot and was one of the better dosas that I've ever had. This place is extremely affordable and light on the pocket and all the dishes are reasonably priced. This place is a definite must visit to enjoy some crispy yummy dosas in an old school traditional manner.

This is one of the oldest restaurants in Namma Basavanagudi, The Hotel is unmissable , it is right in the heart of Gandhi Bazaar . THE Restaurant is clean , it gives you the old Bangalore vintage feeling. The Nostalgia is euphoric. You cannot miss the Yummmmmyyyyy Benne Masala Dose here served with Chatni. The Menu is limited but every food item on the menu is carefully cooked and served to the Customer. The place Ambience is good .Uppit,Rave Vada, Normal Vada, Kesari bath are available on the menu . The coffee is good . Sagu Masala dosa is available only in the morning, Don't miss to taste the hot hot Mangalore Kashaya here

Although the menu is small, still few items were unavailable. I didn't like the Dosa though. P.S. : kindly check the timings before visiting there

I went here during the pandemic. The Hygene maintained here is good. However I wasn't a big fan of their food. It tasted decent and kinda felt a little overhyped and overpriced.

First thing first ... very crowded long waiting time ... no parking space situated right between main market road. Now come over the food it’s just a very ordinary as you get this any other joints. Dosa was thick if you like. I didn’t try much dishes because most of the dishes out of stock soon. And costly what I felt. You get this all South Indian authentic taste in many small joint those are not appear on google easily in Malleshwaram, and taste will be much better than Vidyarthi Bhavan.

Worst experience, Overhyped place, too oily dosa with chutney all over it making it soggy. They don't bother wastage of food as they provide too much chutney. U can get far far better taste in your nearby restaurants like sendhoor coffee and udupi

Famously known as one of the best Dosa joints in Bangalore. The Masala Dosa is crisp from the outside and soft on the inside which I consider to be the perfect texture for Dosa and all the best places for Dosa in Bangalore/universe serve it this way. I would rate this as the 4th best Dosa that I've ever had. The chutney served at Vidyarthi Bhavan has room for improvement. The Vada Sambar deserves a shout out, crispy and yummy vada in a pool of piping hot sambar is the best way to start your breakfast. Especially, after waiting for an hour and a half in the queue. Yes, the average waiting time for breakfast during the weekend is 1.5 hours. Vidyarthi Bhavan (Kannada: Vidyārthi Bhavana; lit. 'Student House') is a vegetarian tiffin restaurant in Gandhi Bazaar, Basavanagudi, South Bangalore. It has been considered an iconic establishment of the area and Bangalore in general, with its masala dosa being particularly recognized. It was founded in 1943 by Venketarama Ural to serve students who originally hailed from outside the city who were attending the nearby Acharya Pathasala Public School and National College in addition to other schools in Gandhi Bazaar, an area known for having a high concentration of educational institutions. At that time, newly opened restaurants would be given names that featured the word "Bhavan" (Bhavana; lit. 'House') at the end, which led to the establishment gaining its name. The restaurant features a limited menu of South Indian breakfast items and is known for keeping its decor and food as close to its original state as possible.[3] It is particularly noted for its crispy and buttery masala dosa, considered its signature dish.[6][7] Arun Adiga, Ramakrishna's son, attributes its taste to using different proportions of red rice, methi and urad dal in the recipe compared to other places.[8] The restaurant is also known for its clientele, with writers in particular patronizing the restaurant and using it as a "creative meeting space".[8] At peak times, the restaurant is so popular that customers have to wait outside before their name is called to enter and often end up sharing tables. I'd recommend to finish this meal on a perfect note with a strong coffee.

As greatly suggested by many, the place is to be visited. Recommend to go as early as possible due to heavy crowds, involving the token system and long waiting periods, especially on weekends. Food is worth the money. Good filter coffee to bite the wait time. Overall: A good and satisfying vegetarian breakfast. 😋

This place is a synonym for the best dosa in Bangalore. They still stand tall since 1943 when they started as a small eatery and they have kept up their standards by all means. Places like these with a limited menu do full justice to their taste and have relied upon regular customers while alluring all the newbies from various parts of the world. Plain butter dosa & Masala dosa - Too hot as hell from the bubbling ghee on top of the roast dosa; a bit sweet from the batter but damn crunchy on the outside, freaking soft on the inside, and with their signature chutney, this is OMG!!! This needs a GI tag!! The potato masala along with the crispy dosa is also a must-try, UNBELIEVABLE consistency 🤩🤩 Uddina vade & Rava vade - Fluffy urad dal peppery doughnut, that sound when you bite the vada tells you how perfect the outer layer is, soft as cotton on the inside!! You could rather dunk it in their sweet sambar, soak it for a while and take it all in, WOW!!! The latter was a bit unique and made with sooji; GOOD but medu vada is the best 😍😍 Kesari bath - Sweet sooji with pineapple chunks, raisins, cashews, and some cloves for flavors; very smooth, not too sweet, and not coarse, YUMMY!! 😘😘 Tea/Coffee - Both were frothy, strong with local flavors, refreshing, and the perfect end to the meal!!! ❤️❤️ At times, the waiting time for their dosas gets high but once the long-handed server comes out with all the plates in one go, every one of the tables would be served right. Never have I ever seen a table served wrong though they don't write down the orders, WOW!! Classic yet rustic decor with commendable service; a limited menu, and great Quality: Price ratio. They have a narrow lobby and limited seating space, yet, no one complains about the waiting time. They wait to get their seats, they wait to get their hands on dosa and only then they would attain Mukthi. Their walls are decorated with all the celebrities who have been there and all the testimonials for this place. Still don't believe it? Better visit then, WORTH it and you won't regret it!!!

I heard a lot about this place and finally got a chance to visit and eat here. It's a very crowded place. Once you visit, take a coupon or you can call and book your reservation. No parking space so please manage by parking in nearby streets. Kesaribath was authentic, it was made using pineapple and the sweet was proper. Dosa was very crispy and tasty. Didn't like the idli with sambhar. Staff are very quick, so make sure to decide fast and order immediately. Giving 5 Star ✨ as they deserve it ☺️. You must visit here if you are in Bangalore.

Recently went to Vidyarthi Bhavan, but honestly perhaps I heard too much about the place so the bar was too high... And the food unfortunately couldn't meet the expectations. I ordered a Benne Masala Dosa and a Filter Coffee. The filter coffee was a bit bitter for my taste so didn't like. Plus the chutney lacked salt that day so it was all too bland for me. Service is fast and the atmosphere was vintage which was a nice experience.

Food here is amazing. Good food and good taste. Masala dosa and uddin Vada is worth it. I would suggest to book your table by calling their number to avoid standing in queue.

Dose best if had there... Dine in... Take away/parcel dose noooooo....

Yes since child hood i love to eat rava vada and dosa

Good maintaing good sevice tasty also this hotel opening minimum timings. Parsal speasality avilbal.

Heritage and Innovation can go hand in hand. Classic example is VB with its response to the dining In section during COVID time.

This Dosa is unlike any Dosa I have had the pleasure of eating. Its thick yet crunchy and crispy, made in pure Ghee (the best and the purest way to cook). I enjoyed it throughly. The place is very simple as is the menu, but the food is top class and priced extremely well Rs. 50 for a Dosa Rs. 100 for a full meal.

A legendary dosa place. It's better when there is less crowd

Embrace the legend, not the taste. You may get better dosa or idli or vada at other places but the feeling of dining in here is itself a bliss. The authenticity is served hot. A free advice, if you are planning to visit on weekends then please come prepared, you may need to wait for long; or else drop in early morning. The uncle at entrance guiding everyone's appetite is a savage, haha :p Just kidding..

Good hotel dosa good food

The place is amazing

One should taste this Does in a life time

Holy place of dosa!

What was once a legendary outlet, no longer lives up to that standard. Could have understood the hype for this place 10 years back but justifying the wait time only because of its reputation no longer holds. Be prepared to waste half a day if you are going there on a Sunday. Also, they didn't take additional precautions for the pandemic. I think the reputation has gotten to their heads and hence have failed to deliver in the recent years. 3 stars only for the memorable place it once was.

During pandemic situation

Yummy dosa..

This place is situated in middle of Gandhi Bazar, car parking is difficult. These days (Aug 2020) dine-in is not there. Having taken away masala dosa and uddin vada, one can say quality and hygiene vise they are good. But for the taste its disappointing. Amount of salt/chilli used is too less and good for kids. Adults will find it too plain.

Loved the food

If we take parcel they will cheat us...?????

Services very poor and one more think the staff behaviour is not good I am not happy with this please anyone don't go this hotel

Take away in the car ?

Amazing Dosas

The taste of Bengaluru!

Very nice place

Parcel service not good as eating inside the restaurant

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This Dosa is unlike any Dosa I have had the pleasure of eating. Its thick yet crunchy and crispy, made in pure Ghee (the best and the purest way to cook). I enjoyed it throughly. The place is very simple as is the menu, but the food is top class and priced extremely well Rs. 50 for a Dosa Rs. 100 for a full meal.

Very nice food:)

Delicious Dosa

Super ❤️

One of the best dosa!

the best dosa I have ever had, the rates are impossible to beat

It is a decent restaurant

Had masala dosa here good taste and the chutney was awesome

Best dosa I had ever eaten in my life!

Food is good...staff are very rude

Delicious south indian food... One must go for breakfast... One should be ready for a long queue on weekends but worth waiting.. must try masala dosa and coffee

One of the iconic place for masala dosa--

I recently took a parcel of Idly/Vada/Upma/Kesari bath and i must say i was delighted. All items were cooked with perfection and had an apt balance of spices. Sambhar was an icing on the cake as i had it as soup later in the evening. Must try for south Indian delicacies

Have been visiting this place from 15 years. Good quality and clean.

This place has really good tasting dosa . Dine -in isn't available currently dude to covid -19 but take away is available best place for dose lovers ☺️

No.1 in Bengaluru

The quality of food is maintained over decades. Now a separate place near entrance for parcel services has reduced the rush near cash counter. Good change for better service to customers for take seats. Super

Visted here after couple of years! Still amazing masala dosa. Chutney’s taste has degraded a little but still pretty good. Kesaribath and rava vada were okayish

Well this vidyarthi bhavan survives with the help of loyal customer who continues to visit this hotel. Savory of the food prepared by them is of ancient type, which lacks to attract gen x and y. Bit oily!!!

There is something about this place that will tempt you. So sit back and enjoy that dosae, filter kappi , kesari bhat and no matter what you order it is served with love. Now that is a place to visit...ALWAYS.

Dosa is too crispy, almost feels like it was fried in oil. Idli Sambar is really good.

We went around 7pm, and waited for 1 hour to have our slot. The dosa and karabath was really amazing. But honestly, still can't figure why the hype and this much of waiting time. If you have time and patience, try here

Always had a wonderful experience visiting this iconic food joint in Bengaluru. The crispness and thickness of the masala dosa defies the laws of Dosa Physics ( Menu Please!😅) and the taste always remained constant. The price is cheap and the food is good. It is worth waiting in line for and I prefer eating at the restaurant rather than ordering in or take-aways. They have a token system and reservations are possible through telephone bookings.

This authentic South Indian eatery needs no introduction! Pro-tip to avoid queue - visit this place alone! Chances are that they won't ask you to get a coupon if you're visiting alone. This way your wait time would be around just 10mins while others spend ~1hr! Every preparation served here is tasty. Kesaribath is a pineapple halwa made in ghee and a must try!

One of the best dosa if you want to taste in Bangalore, must visit Vidhyarthi Bhawan. It's 75 years old shop. I also tasted Kesari Bath, it was also nice and should try

One of the iconic dosa points in Bangalore, masala dosa and sagu masala dosa are highly recommended apart from dosa you get other dishes like idly sambar, chow chow bath, poori sagu and also coffee is very good here. I would recommend visiting this place in the morning around 7 as the crowd will be a bit less rest of the time the minimum waiting will be 15-20 min.

This is a very ancient South Indian joint in Bangalore. It’s known for its masala dosa which is nothing like what we have in north India. For those who love to experiment with their food and are okay with newer experiences it’s a must visit. The vibe of the place is very basic and one must come in early in the morning else they will go out of stock. The place is always overcrowded and one has to eat and leave. It’s not a place where you can sit for hours because the waiting line is huge.

Amazing place with fantastic service! We were lost initially on how to order. But met friendly people sharing same table as us - who even paid for our dinner! Love this place for its food & energy!

Vidyarthi Bhawan is over and above everything. It is not just the best restaurant in Bangalore, but an Emotion! One has to visit this ‘Temple of Food’ to gauge the sentiments behind my words and that of all its loyal patrons. The restaurant is located in Basavanagudi, at the old and famous Gandhi Bazaar. Started in 1943, By Mr Venkatramana Ural and later passed on to his brother, Mr Parameshwara Ural, Vidyarthi Bhawan, as the name suggests, was set up to feed the demands of the students of National High School and ‘Acharya Pathshala’. In 1954, Vidyarthi was taken over by Mr Ramakrishna Adiga. Over the last 68 years, the Adiga family has continued the legacy of the iconic restaurant, keeping the recipes and the taste of food intact. Most of their staff members have spent their working lives serving the food lovers of Bangalore; hence the care and hospitality that one gets at Vidyarthi Bhawan are unparalleled.

I liked this environment and food. My favourite is masala dose and coffee. Nice photo frames on walls. During weekends better to call their number and book the table on advance.

One of the must try places in Bangalore for breakfast. The experience is a lot better that the food. The coffee and vada was great. The masala dose was different but good. The service and the atmosphere is top notch. The street is beautiful as well. A must try place for once.

One of the most glorified and visited eateries in Bangalore. This is my all-time favourite place to go for Masale Dose. They have been maintaining such high standards for many decades. The new token system gives an advantage for visitors to use their times wisely. Thank you for maintaining the cleanliness irrespective of the volume of crowd that you get every single day.

I would say, worth the hype. Everything was delicious 🤤 you have to wait for around 1/2hr for your turn but it’s worth of waiting for that time. It’s there from last 80years and they are serving from last 3 generations. Table could have been more spacious but as per the crowd you can’t really expect that to be spacious. Must visit and yes 100 times better than the overhyped Rameshwaram Cafe.

I visited this place since it was a classic which has tremendous history. But for me, I particularly did not like the taste of its legendary dosa. Since I am a huge dosa fan I was a little disappointed as I have had great dosas in other places. I expected a similar or better dosa but it was very underwhelming for me. Sorry for this comment if it hurts anyone, it's just my opinion. Service was as usual good. Please visit to see how our old Bengaluru was, though I did not appreciate the food I still loved to spend a little more time there as it gives you that cozy and comfort even on your first visit. Not expensive, others might like their dosas. I will visit again to cherish the experience of such an iconic place.