Why Eat Before the Airport, Not At It
A typical airport meal at BIAL:
• 30-45 minute wait for service at most outlets
• ₹400-700 for a basic breakfast or thali
• Average freshness, average taste
• Cramped seating, time pressure
• Heavy / oily food that doesn't sit well during flight
A typical pre-airport meal at Shastrys Cafe:
• 5-10 minute service after order
• ₹40-120 for the same meal class
• Fresh batter, fresh chutney, hot sambar
• Comfortable seating, no time pressure
• Light Brahmin food that travels well
Distance and Driving Time
Shastrys Cafe (No.880 NTI Layout, 2nd Phase, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Kodigehalli — 560097):
From Hebbal Flyover (where airport road branches off ORR):: 4 km / 8-10 min
From Trumpet Junction (where airport road meets NH44):: 10-12 min
From BIAL Airport gate:: 18-22 km / 25-35 minutes
From the cafe to the security gate at BIAL:: budget 50-60 minutes including parking
Plan your meal so you arrive at the airport security 90 minutes before your flight (domestic) or 2.5 hours (international).
What to Order Pre-Flight
Choose dishes that travel well — not too oily, not too spicy:
Recommended pre-flight
Idli + Vada + Sambar + Chutney: (₹80) — light, classic
Ven Pongal + Vada: (₹75) — substantial but easy on the stomach
Masala Dosa + Sambar + Chutney: (₹85) — golden, crisp, satisfying
Filter Coffee: (₹15) — wake-up drink
Avoid pre-flight (gas / heaviness)
• Bisibelebath (rich, heavy)
• Schezwan Noodles (spicy, can cause heartburn)
• Gobi Manchurian (oily, fried)
What to Order Post-Flight (After Landing)
After a long flight, you want clean, mild, soothing food:
Curd Rice (Mosaranna): (₹60) — cooling, probiotic, settles the stomach
Idli + Sambar + Chutney: (₹55) — light, easy to digest
Buttermilk (Majjige): (₹10) — rehydrating, digestive
Filter Coffee: (₹15) — wake up
Practical Tips
Build in 15 minutes of buffer: — Bangalore traffic surprises everyone
Tell your cab to wait if it's a quick stop: — most are happy to
Check Sundays: — Shastrys is closed on Sundays
Order ahead via Zomato/Ownly if you're really tight: — pickup possible
How to Find Us
Address:: No.880, NTI Layout, 2nd Phase, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Kodigehalli, Bangalore – 560097
Hours:: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM & 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Sundays closed)
Map:: Search "Shastrys Cafe Kodigehalli" on Google Maps