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MTR
Lalbagh Road, Bengaluru
A legendary 1924 tiffin room famous for its masala dosa, rava idli and traditional Kannada meals. Located at Mavalli Tiffin Room.
Area
Lalbagh Road
Food type
Veg
Price range
₹100–350
Opening hours
6:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM
About
What is MTR famous for?
An institution — expect a queue.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at MTR
Veg · ₹100–350
Good to know
Is MTR good for families?
Yes — MTR is family friendly and serves vegetarian food. It is open 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
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Photo spots near MTR
Shoot nearby, then eat at MTR.
Lalbagh Botanical Garden
166 m · ~2 min walkBest photo · Early morning for soft light and quiet paths; late afternoon for warm light on the Glass House.
Best combo: Photos here, then bisi bele bath at MTR.
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Cubbon Park
3.1 km awayBest photo · Early morning, when soft light filters through the trees and the avenues are calm; Sunday mornings are traffic-free.
Best combo: Photos here, then bisi bele bath at MTR.
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Vidhana Soudha
3.4 km awayBest photo · Evening on Sundays and public holidays, when the building is lit up; early morning for soft light on the granite and little traffic.
Best combo: Photos here, then bisi bele bath at MTR.
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What MTR is
A legendary 1924 tiffin room famous for its masala dosa, rava idli and traditional Kannada meals. Located at Mavalli Tiffin Room. It is a pure-veg house. This sits at the easy end of the scale - figure ₹100–350.
🍲 The food
Masala Dosa - A golden, crisp rice-and-lentil crepe wrapped around spiced potato, with coconut chutney and sambar — the Bengaluru breakfast icon
Tiffin is the South Indian snack-meal tier - dosa, idli and vada with sambar and chutneys, made for a short table rather than a long dinner.
🕒 When to come
Service runs in two shifts: 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
🧭 Finding it
It is on Lalbagh Road, in Bengaluru.
💡 Good to know
Families with children are normal here.
Questions
MTR — FAQ
What is MTR famous for?
A legendary 1924 tiffin room famous for its masala dosa, rava idli and traditional Kannada meals. Located at Mavalli Tiffin Room.
What are the must-try dishes at MTR?
Don't miss Bisi Bele Bath and Masala Dosa.
Is MTR good for families?
Yes — MTR is family friendly and serves vegetarian food.
What are MTR's opening hours?
MTR is open 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Where is MTR located?
MTR is in Lalbagh Road, Bengaluru.