Central Tiffin Room

CTR in Malleshwaram is a legendary breakfast spot and truly reflects old-school Bengaluru charm. Due to its popularity, one has to stand in a queue to get a seat, especially during peak hours, which can test one’s patience but is part of the overall experience. The famous Benne Masala Dosa is crisp and flavorful, though it felt a bit over-roasted with excess ghee, giving it a slightly different and heavier taste than expected. The Rava Idli Sagu had an overpowering masala flavor, which masked the subtle taste of the idli. However, the Chow Chow Bath stood out as well-balanced and delicious, making it one of the highlights of the meal. And loved the caption over the bill receipt as "Love Kannada & Learn Kannada". Overall, CTR is worth visiting for its heritage and signature dishes, though a little moderation in ghee and masala would further enhance the dining experience.

I had been wanting to try this legendary place, CTR, for quite some time — and finally did! The Benne Masala Dosa was the absolute star. The idli and other items were good too, though many dishes were unavailable in the afternoon. The coffee, however, was absolutely classic. The rustic ambiance and overall environment add to the charm and create good vibes. Definitely recommended for their signature Benne Masala Dosa.

Went here for breakfast with high expectations. The ambience was well preserved and good but the service was very slow with average food barring a few dishes. We tried most of the dishes on the menu. Masala dosa - 3.5/5 (Had much better dosas at vidyarthi bhavan and other local eateries. The dosa was crisp but it was quite thick) Rava idly - 4/5 (the rava idly itself was god but didn’t like their sagu much. Was a little blend without much flavors) Vada - 4/5 (standard - crisp and good) Chow chow bath - 4/5 (both the kesari bath and khara bath were good) Coffee - 5/5 (definitely this did not disappoint! Amazing, strong filter coffee. Had a second cup as well) Overall, I think there are better breakfast options in Bangalore. Definitely liked Vidyarthi Bhavan and Brahmin’s better.

This is my favourite go-to restaurant!! One of the best benne masala dosa in the world—crispy, buttery, and bursting with flavour. The idly–vada–sambar combo is equally delicious, soft idlies, perfectly fried vadas, and sambar that tastes comforting and authentic. And don’t miss the coffee—absolutely top-notch and the perfect finish. A must-visit for true South Indian food lovers. In the evening, their Mangaluru bajji is excellent and a must-try. Never disappoints—highly recommended!

Good place to have masala dosa. When we went there was no vada. We tried Maddur vade, golibaje, bonda soup. It was all good . The coffee was good as well. The crowd was huge however it was all resolved and everyone got place to sit and eat. It was a moving crowd. There is no parking space. The staff is friendly

Loved the food here!!! Came in for the iconic masal dose and the food lived up to my expectations!🫶🏻✨️ To top it up, we had a frothy filter kaapi🤌🏻 The place is a little hyped, but it does deserve that, hands down!!🙌🏻✨️ There was a line before we reached inside, but the service thereafter was very homely, sweet and quick! The staff was on their toes and still had a bright smile all the while! Very homely and cozy🫶🏻🌻 Totally recommended!!!!

Central Tiffin Room (CTR) in Malleshwaram absolutely lives up to its legendary status. I tried the Benne Masala Dose and Mangalore Bajji, and both were amazing. The benne dose was crisp on the outside, soft inside, and loaded with that perfect buttery flavor they’re famous for. The Mangalore bajji was hot, fluffy, and went perfectly with the chutney. The place is always busy, but the service is quick and the food is totally worth the wait. A must-visit for anyone who loves authentic Bengaluru-style tiffin!

We had vada, kesaribath and benne masala dose. The texture and taste of vada was very good, kesaribath had the perfect amount of sweetness and benne masala dose was served with two types of chutneys and aloo bhaji, dosas were crispy and tasty. The chutney, sambhar served along were also good and appreciable.