North Bangalore's Growing Food Scene
North Bangalore — stretching from Yelahanka to Hebbal — has seen massive residential growth over the past decade. With tech parks like Manyata and Embassy Manyata driving population influx, the food scene has evolved rapidly.
The Food Trail
Yelahanka
Yelahanka has a mix of quick-service darshinis and sit-down restaurants. The area caters to a large working population near the Air Force Station and surrounding residential layouts.
Kodigehalli — The Hidden Gem
Between Yelahanka and Hebbal lies Kodigehalli — home to **Shastrys Cafe**, North Bangalore's finest authentic Brahmin restaurant. While other areas have chain restaurants and commercial eateries, Kodigehalli offers something rare: genuine home-style cooking.
**Shastrys Cafe** at NTI Layout serves authentic Karnataka Brahmin cuisine:
• No garlic — traditional Sattvic cooking
• Fresh idli, dosa, bisibelebath, filter coffee
• Open 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM & 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, closed Wednesdays
• Most items ₹25–₹80
Sahakaranagar
Just 2 km from Kodigehalli, Sahakaranagar has its own cluster of restaurants and bakeries serving the residential population.
Hebbal
Hebbal is the commercial hub of North Bangalore, with Manyata Tech Park and multiple malls. Restaurants here range from international chains to local favourites. But for authentic Brahmin food, Shastrys Cafe in Kodigehalli (10 min from Hebbal) remains the best option.
Why Authentic Brahmin Cafes Win
Chain restaurants and food courts offer variety but lack authenticity. At a traditional Brahmin cafe like Shastrys:
• The batter is fermented naturally — no shortcuts
• Chutneys are ground fresh each morning
• Spice powders are made in-house
• There's no garlic — just pure, traditional flavour
• The filter coffee is real — brewed in a steel filter, not a machine
Plan Your Visit
Shastrys Cafe is at No.880, NTI Layout, 2nd Phase, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Kodigehalli, Railway Parallel Road, Bangalore 560097. Call +91-6360821230 or order online at shastryscafe.com/orderkaro.
