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Restaurant in Lalbagh Road
Rated: Good
based on 6 reviews
Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR)
No. 14, Lalbagh Road, Bangalore
22220022
| Locality | Lalbagh Road |
|---|---|
| Place Type | Restaurant |
| Food Type | Karnataka |
| Timings | 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM |
| Price |
Moderate
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first reviewed by ArunM
- User Reviews (6)
Jul 13, 2008
past its best
ambience: didn't expect much but was bad even compared to what i was expecting. The hype notwithstanding the least you expect is not to have to share your table with others
food: average. nothing to write home about
service: first you wait in a waiting room that remnds you of the railway waiting rooms of yore. This for an hour and then you share the table with someone else.
my last visit. i wonder how long a place can rest on the goodwill earned in earlier days...A makeover long overdue without losing the heritage value this place has...
May 29, 2008
Long long waits but good food
I agree with most of the other reviewers regarding the food - authentic Kannadiga vegetarian fare. But the crowd management leaves much to be desired.We noticed that bigger parties were given preference over smaller ones, so if you are in a group of less than 6 people, expect a really long wait. Be sure to turn up at least half an hour before the place opens for lunch.
Pros:
1) Simple, good food with high standards of cleanliness.
2)Efficient service by the waiters.
3) Though I wouldn't call it an 'experience', it is interesting to note the various levels of desperation among the crowd while you await your turn :)
Cons:
1) There is absolutely no ambience whatsoever. You get to sit in pretty dim rooms at tables with granite tops and plastic chairs. But that's exactly what this place is about. The emphasis is on good food and nothing else.
2) If you are looking for a relaxed meal, this is not the place to go. The place is quite noisy and there are enough people waiting to pounce on your table!
3) Don't go there when you are starving. Be prepared for a waiting time of at least an hour.On the whole, it is almost a half a day affair to go to this place for lunch (including the time for finding a parking spot, waiting outside, then more waiting inside)
Apr 14, 2008
Synonym for Rave-idlis
Located on one of the busiest roads in South Bangalore, it takes time to reach the other end of the road itself. And you spend some more time to get a table .
But, its worth the wait for the delicious Rave-idli ... smothered with hot ghee and spicy chutney.
The place has retained its old Bangalore charm and you definitely will reminisce about the days you had been here with your parents or Thatha and Ajji .
Its almost a daily morning ritual for people who come to walk in Lal-bagh to have a by-two coffee and idli.
MTR has also been featured on Discovery's Travel and Living too .
You need to schedule atleast minimum 3hrs to go to MTR(that includes finding parking , waiting for your turn) but at the end of it ... the whole dining is worth the hustle-bustle!!!
Jan 28, 2008
As South Indian as it gets!!
well i still remember the 1st time iv been there we had to wait for an hour.. n belive me it was worth it.. n guess what we got an entry to the kitchen u can't belive how hyginic it is.. well though the dosas r gr8 i love the jamoons they serve..
Jan 21, 2008
Sumptous Meal
Was craving for a typical South Indian and Iyer kinda Food from quite a while & there I was.. at the right place just enjoying all that I have been missing. Bisi Bele Bath with Raita, Shavige, Wheat payasa, kosambari, the rasam, the sambhar, coconut chutney and ofcourse the curd rice (my all time favourite)
Everything on the menu that day was my favourite. Call it co-incidence or my luck, whatever... I just loved it to the core. Total Finger licking experience :)