Central Tiffin Room

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Excellent Experience at Central Tiffin Room! I had a truly fantastic experience at Central Tiffin Room. The food was absolutely delicious, deserving every one of its five stars – fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The service was equally impressive. The staff were attentive, polite, and efficient, making sure our dining experience was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. The atmosphere was also wonderful – very pleasant and inviting, contributing to a relaxed and enjoyable meal. I particularly enjoyed the breakfast options here, which were outstanding. I highly recommend Central Tiffin Room for anyone looking for a superb dining experience!

With its rich history and immense popularity, this place truly embodies the essence of Bengaluru. Known for its crispy dosas, the taste and texture make every bite feel worthwhile. Alongside dosa, dishes like vada, khara bath, Kesari bath, and poori are equally exquisite, making this a personal favorite. Don't miss their specialty—Mangalore buns or goli baje—both are a must-try. Every meal here is best concluded with their signature filter coffee, which comes highly recommended. The staff is friendly, though the seating may feel a bit cramped for some. Due to its popularity, weekends can be crowded, leading to some wait time. However, with seating available on both the ground and first floors, the queue moves quickly. While prices have increased over the years, the history and authenticity of the place make it well worth it.

Established in 1920, this is one of those hidden gem of malleshwara. Visited by Virat Kohli, Deepika padukone it has added another feather into the hat. Love their amazing mangalore bajji, benne masala dosa, signature coffee. Be ready to stand in queue to visit this nostalgic place. However, people do comment on food being overhyped, which is left to each individual.

Central Tiffin Room (CTR) in Malleswaram is truly a landmark when it comes to breakfast in Bangalore. With its deep-rooted history and timeless charm, stepping into CTR feels like taking a trip down memory lane. The vintage ambiance, the aroma of fresh dosas, and the bustling atmosphere bring a sense of nostalgia that’s hard to find elsewhere in the city. We visited on a Saturday early morning and, unsurprisingly, had to wait around 20 to 25 minutes to get a table. The place is almost always crowded, but the waiting time is well worth it. Once seated, we ordered plain benne dosa, benne masala dosa, a plate of puri, kesari bath, and tea. Each item was delicious — the dosas were crisp on the outside and buttery soft inside, and the kesari bath was perfectly sweet and flavorful. The puris were puffed and served hot, and the tea was a comforting finish to a fulfilling meal. The staff were courteous and attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed throughout our visit. Despite the rush, the service was smooth and efficient. If you’re in Bangalore, especially near Malleswaram, a breakfast visit to CTR is an experience you shouldn’t miss!

Service and atmosphere were good. We ordered benne dosa and masala dosa with filter coffee. The filter coffee was good, but the dosa’s had way too much oil—so much that it got all over our hands. The excessive oil overpowered the taste of the dosa, making it difficult to enjoy. Oil was literally dripping from dosa. One feedback would be to maintain authenticity in the preparation. Will never prefer going, chutney was also different. Highly dissatisfied.

One of the most popular restaurants in Bangalore and in Malleshwaram. We regularly visit this place whenever we visit Malleshwaram. We visited here for breakfast at 9am on Sunday. We got seat after 30min. waiting in a queue. Taste is same even though there is a change in Management. Masala dosa is very popular here. Poori Baji and chow chow bath also tasted good. Coffee’s taste is good. A must visit restaurant whenever you’re in Malleshwaram. Place is clean and well maintained. Staff are good and prompt service Road side car parking available nearby