Dosa Scavenging in Bangalore- Part 1- Vidyarthi Bhavan

Dosa Scavenging in Bangalore Part 1- Vidyarthi Bhavan

It would not be wrong to state that Bangalore in Karnataka might be considered as one of the best cities in India on various parameters be it be its weather or food.

Me and my friend Nayan decided one day to go for dosa scavenging in Bangalore to justify the hype around the various varieties of Dosa's available in various food joints in Bangalore. To start with and to keep the same standards, we decided with going for same variety of Dosa at every food joint ie Ghee Masala Dosa. 

To start with this adventure of our satiety centre, we decided to begin the journey at one of the most iconic food joint of Bangalore- Vidyarthi Bhavan

1. Vidyarthi Bhavan

Vidyarthi Bhavan is located in Gandhi bazar, Basavanagudi, Bangalore and was started in 1943 as a small food joint. The building has seen its growth from catering to school students to be an iconic place as of now. History about Vidyarthi Bhavan can be read on their website.

As you are aware that we always plan to roam around in Bangalore in our cycles. For Vidyarthi Bhavan, we started from Hebbal early morning at 5.00 AM. We reached Vidyarthi Bhavan at around 6.40 AM (route map) and were astonished to see that so early in the morning, the food joint is bustling with activities and orders on high. In fact the seats were almost full. So we rushed to capture two of the vacant seats in Vidyarthi Bhavan. At one glance, you could only admire that the place has not changed itself with the fast paced lifestyle and we could feel the vibes of old heritage place. We were excited and hungry after cycling for more than 15 kms. One of the attender took our order and before we could think our order of two Ghee Masala Dosa was served steaming hot before us. On service parameter, 10/10. 

At Vidyarthi Bhavan

The Ghee Masala Dosa was crisp and mouth watering. The best one we had in recent times and certainly justifies the hype around it and certainly Vidyarthi Bhavan lives upto its name and reputation by this. But looking at the menu, they do not mention Ghee Masala Dosa. So we were inquisitive and found that the item Masala Dosa is the same we were served and the quality is above standard compared to many other food joints in Bangalore.

Food Quality- 10/10

Service - 10/10

It is highly advisable to go early or you have to wait outside for your turn.

Next in the blog will be CTR (Sri Sagar)- Central Tiffin Rooms. Wait for next blog.....

Cycling Trails near and in Bangalore

Cycling Trails.....Bangalore!!!

Bangalore aka Bengaluru is really infamous for its traffic in this 21st Century, also known as Silicon Valley of India is now not so fast city. The average speed of vehicles at peak hours is approx. 15.5 Km/hr, which is 3rd from bottom ranking among Indian cities. So the answer to this may be zoom across in cycle may be a ebike. You will reach faster to your destination with negative carbon footprint to boast off.

I have been using a cycle for my exercise regime since 2018. Cycling is always excitable and enjoyable in group. 

Cycling Trail....Near Heserghatta Lake

I will below state some of the enjoyable cycling trails which will be elaborated in ensuing posts of the same blog. We have considered starting point as Hebbal (near to CBI office). We have covered all these locations with passion and love for nature....

1. Hebbal to Sankey Tank (Approx 6 Km)
2. Hebbal to Cubbon Park (Approx 8 Km)
3. Hebbal to Ulsoor Lake (Approx 9 Km)
4. Hebbal to Rachenhalli Lake (Approx 9 Km)
5. Hebbal to GKVK (Approx 10 km)
6. Hebbal to Avalahalli Forest (Approx 17 Km)
7. Hebbal to Hennur Bamboo Forest (Approx 19 Km)
8. Hebbal to Hessergatta Lake (Approx 20 Km)
9. Hebbal to Turahalli Forest (Approx 21 Km)

This list is exhaustive but not limited. 

All these trails and routes will be elaborately explained in the ensuing posts of the same blog. Please comment and tell us about other trails which can be explored nearby Bangalore.