Yes, its good on quantity of food for 80/- meals (weekdays). However, this is a compact place inside a gully which looks like there were no renovations done in 20 years!I feel this is a overly hyped lunch place in bangalore and not recommend it that much!

Nice simple south Indian food @80. 1Roti, three subjee and rice. In case rice not required 4 rotis and 3 subjee.

Its second generation, now bangalorised Iyer food joint. This 60yr foodie was once a hotspot. The best place near to Malleshwaram cooperative Society and Malleshwaram cooperative Bank.It seats about 30 people. The original Iyer taste isnt available, morphed to suit every walk in. Normally payasam, dal is to be served, ghee is to be served in Brahmins, all are missing. To manage the show, northies are hired along with other outside people. They dont have an iota of traditional etiquette, only exception being plantain leaf for serving food. More of raw pepper is used in sambar and rasam.Compared to other hotels, rate and quality are ok. But missing to match the original Tamil Nadu quality and quantity. Its just another veg food place.But as generations change, only unless traditional people demand and support, the traditional etiquette should be maintained that things will vanish. The aging couple need support.

I ordered a full meal on Swiggy, and was greatly disappointed. Had heard a lot about this place before and decided to try it. The food simply sucked. The quantity was very less. Nothing seemed to have salt in it. For 100rs per meal, I expected quality. I would prefer a darshini hotel over this hyped place. Never order online from this place.

@ Iyer Mess they serve sumptuous, delicious and traditional vegetarian lunch. The lunch is served on Banana leaves and the food is very simple and delicious. A must visit place for traditional lunch. The food is very simple and delicious. The owner and her son are at the forefront when it comes to serving the customers.

Nice food and well behaved staffs. Also its economical. Try once if u r in the garden City

If you are a Brahmin, the place is a very big disappointment. Reason why we should go to eat that place!! The funny part is food prepared by north indian Hindi speaking buys. Nothing is bad but why the hype!!! For others ok!!!!

Very old traditional homely south indian meals restaurant. Very good tasty thali bhojan. Chapati, two veg sabjis, rice, sambaar, rasam, curd and paad. Quality dishes. Priced 70. Iyer family runs since a veery long time. Table service. Courteous north indian servers. Parking is difficult.

Had been to this place for lunch. Typical south India meals, food taste okay I had expected more with respect to taste. I had very much hungry but after having half of rice I started feeling stomach filled, I doubt they might use cooking soda in the rice. Place can be kept more clean and hygienic, staffs members are from different places they look very careless we need to keep asking them for each and everything. In past I had heard from many people about this place and food. This place might have been good previously. They charge 80 for a meal.

Best South Indian food at affordable rates. Been 17 years since we regularly go there for lunch on Sundays. Great food and grateful for it

Worst experience!!This is much over hyped place in bangalore..Taste of the food is very bad..Even I can prepare better food in my home than this..Its not at all homely food..stay away!!!..

If you are looking for a good south Indian plantain leaf meal, this is a place to go. Good hot food, served at a decent pace. I have been here a couple times in the past. However, during Covid time, I definitely will not recommend this place especially cuz of how crowded the place is with absolutely not even a bit of social distancing and literally at least 10 to 15 people cramped up with a tiny room welcoming the spread of covid like anything and a disaster in the making. If you must go, prepare yourself for the risk. Decent price.

I had visited this place on a couple of occasions, and hence deem its appropriate to comment here. Firstly, as the very name goes, its managed by Brahmins, Tamil Iyers to be precise, but of late, serving & hospitality is all managed by north Indian guys, so while serving the authentic Brahmin style cant be accepted. I had to see a nasty scene while rice was being serviced, the tray in which rice was being carried, was touched onto banana leaf and the curry which the person was eating stuck to the tray and this repeated all through. So, just in case madi (table etiquette) is expected, since its a Brahmin styled mess, its a big no to visit this place.Next, commenting on the taste, its really ok ok, definitely not the veritable Iyer style, its more of localised & customised to appease the tastes of all communities in general.Coming to worth for money, well, its sort of touch-and-go, coz for one medium sized chapati & curry, one scoop of coloured rice / pulav, a ambvade, papad, salad, and bowl of rice, sambar, rasam & finally a small cup or curd, ₹80 I personally feel isnt worth though not costly as I have had lunch in Madurai messes wherein the same menu was a mere ₹50 and they offer not just sambar & rasam, morkolumbu (curd sambar) too and qty of rice was marginally more.My only request, when its tagged as an Iyer Mess, kindly stick to the basics, be it Iyer taste, serving & dishes, we expect the name to be upheld, coz in that case one could drop in to any hotels, why select the brahmin style. I am not at all knocking them down, its a humble request.

Iyer Mess - A very Good and Old Eatery located in the heart of the city of Namma Bengaluru.A perfect pit stop for people out there who are looking into typical Tamil Brahmin food,with a very decent ambience and moderate seating.To be frank this was my visit and was pretty impressed with the food and the service they provide. Few dishes were disappointed i.e) the vegetable curry given with the chapathi was pretty average and rest were good enough. Definitely the white rice, sambar & rasam were top notch 😀

If you are a food lover and looking for a traditional veg meal then you should try here.I visited here after watching Food Lovers channel and it did not disappointed me.Every Saturday and Sunday carrier meal is available here which is just 100rs and you wont find such delicious food at this price anywhere.I am really satisfied with my meal here and I hope you will visit and enjoy it

Tasty food being served since decades. They have changed places but the tradition remains. Vegetarian food at its bestExpect some waiting at all times but the taste is always worth the wait.

Tasty and simple...Homely FoodNo too much spiceNo too much oilHealthy and tastyServed with loveVery nice service...Impressive Simplicity 😍Very Nice...70/head only....So if you are missing home food go there and enjoy😊😊😊

As always, for so many years, food is awesome , served on plantain leaf. A fabulous home cooked meal. Worth every cents.happy to visit again.

Very bad experience. Does not offer any good taste and totally unhygienic. Infact had an episode of diarrhoea after eating there and had to take antibiotics.

Good place for pure vegetarian food at Malleshwaram..Instead of giving more white rice, if they provide one more chapati and one cup sweet will be good as I feel so as they are charging 80 rs per meals as they can decrease white rice quantity....Thanks to all staff....

Dont be fooled by some once videos on youtube 😅. Forgot being good. Not even worthy.And ofcourse everyone taste is different if your still interested in giving it a try

Very old food joint. Homely meals. Lunch & dinner. Very tasty & healthy. Various times like mixed rice, Chapathi, two types side dishes, papad, sambar & rasam followed by curd. Rs 80 for meals. Courteous service. Busy mess. Run by Iyer family. Oldest food joint.

A homely lunch satisfies your palette with simple and tasty food varities. Not a jumbo meal but more than adequate for a normal person

Not so higenic and clean. Enterance is dark and congested. Table to table spacing is less. Hand wash area not spacious and tidy.

Its not like traditional Tamilnadu style, just like ordinary road side small darshini hotel. Sorry to say,dont expect any traditional service all are hindi speaking North Indians.But definitely healthier food. But one who visits hotel means he expects not only healthier but also different and as stated traditional.

Iyer mess is very hygienic & quality food with good hospitality. 100/- per meal.Neither cheap not costly in malleswaram. I recommend this hotel for all bramhins & other vegetarians.

Its a good place for lunch. If you happened to be in Mallesawaram market area near around Margisa and Sampige roads, you can plan to have lunch here. The name may sound as if it is only for bachelors as it is a mess. But it is so popular that families also come for lunch. Serving staff is also courteous. But it is only South Indian meals.

Food is mixed with some sort of soda which makes u bloated for the whole day. Also its too spicy and no much variety in basic meals. Even food was served cold.Ambience:0Hygine:0Crowded: Too crowded in small place .

Very difficult to spot the place... Food was good, but it needs to develop the area

Well, I had heard so much about this one of the older mess in the known vicinity of Bangalore...however, felt disheartened after having the food...while the dining hall seemed like a very old small place but was clean with about 12 to 14 people seating capacity...there was none other than two of us till the time we left.. the meals was served on banana leaf. This is the only thing I liked about. one cabbage subji and a dry chappati (not at all baked properly) with some curd based salad that was so sour and not at all fresh..aloo subji that was so dilute...one papad not at all crips...a huge cup of rice was served with sambar that was steaming hot but did not seem fresh..did not feel like trying the rasam..we just got up and really regretted for having visited this mess and we were extremely hungry after a days long work!! The cost per dinner was 80 Rs. While I am not cribbing of the cost or the variety, would earnestly request the mess owners to take care of the quality and taste of the so called homely simple meals as they boast to be. A small suggestion would be that the servers to be equipped with hand gloves and wear the mask ..they seemed to move all around the place and not at all conscious of cleanliness considering the current situation..

Quality of the food is really good. It was like homemade food. Hygienic place. Its almost 60yrs old mess located in Malleshwaram. Service was really good.

Good, value for money. Simple home made food. . Very light on stomach.

Very traditional and homely food at a reasonable price. Food tastes very good, its fresh and feels like having at home, the staff take care very well and the customers are looked after as if we are guests in their house. Overall a wonderful experience.

Iyer mess used to be a great place to have proper South Indian meals. I have been going there from 2006 and the price of a full meal was Rs.18 then. Today(Nov 2019), the quality of food has slightly reduced but the Price had increased to Rs.80 per meal. The good thing about Iyer Mess is that the Hot Rice is really good (No Soda added) and doesnt make You feel bloated. But the overall experience has deteriorated a bit.

Chapati was good but sabzis are not good. Rice quantity is more. Payasa was good. Rasam was average

While I visited this place driving 22Kms from Electronic city felt completely disappointed.At 2.30pm they didnt have Sambar in stock, they served only Majjige and Rasam. I went there only in expectation of having Sambar.Unfortunately they didnt even inform us that sambar is not available when taking token or while sitting for food. Only after serving rice they served Majjige directly.Hardly there was anything left to enjoy there.Payasam was decent.

Food is amazing. For sure no side effects and you can have it daily without any trouble.

I ordered from this place based on reviews, portion size is good, sambar, rasam, palya was normal....didnt find anything outstanding. Overall it was homely food served like a complete meal with chapati, curd ,pickle and papad.

Too much hyped restaurant.Below par food with horrible service by people who do not understand Tamil or Kannada or English. No items in lunch is worth mentioning. Chapattis were like ice cold wrapped from paper towel.Many good restaurants in Malleswaram. Please go somewhere else.

Traditional Homely South Indian meal with affordable prices. The quality of rice is too good. Rice is perfectly cooked. Whenever I am in Malleshwaram, During lunch time I prefer Iyer mess only. The best part of the meal is that they make you sit and serve on Banana leaf.

A lovely place for traditional South Indian vegetarian meal. Parking is an issue so plan accordingly.

Traditional. Homely food. Once in a while ok....

Jus a hype!! Not upto d expectations..

Typical Brahmin style food. Yummy food. Once they served food, they forget the person. For rasam or sambar, you need to ask and wait. They generally ignore the request for extra poriyal or any side dish. Good food, but they can improve little more for better serving. Those who are in malleswaram, would like to have homely food, can visit this place.

Loved de food....this is de first time I visited the place. The space looked Lil congested but, the food was really awesome I really felt like home taste. Must visit at least once.....

I have been eating since my college days . Typical iyer style . Lovely food .

Super mess if you love authentic Brahmin meals and that too in a affordable price. Amazing taste and very well maintained. The mess is clean and has place to sit 30 people at a time. This place is well located on a busy Malleswaram market and attract lot of shoppers. This is must visit if you are vegetarian and love Brahmin meals. 👌👌👍👍

Its good but over rated. Normal food. Dont read reviews and go, it will kill your expectation. But its good if you dont keep any expectations

I went on a Sunday. The place is not hygienic. There is no Sambar in the meals. People dont serve patiently. 100 Rs per meal is too much for a meal that does not serve you sambar...

Visited the place today to check out the much hyped up place - Iyer Mess. Being a Tamilian I was eagerly waiting to try out the traditional Madras Brahmin Sambar, which was definitely good. As we entered the place, (read as dingy entrance) we were doubtful if we were at the right place, we continued as we confirmed. Luckily the wait time was only for 5-8 mins for table of 4 persons. 4 tokens were placed on the table by the steward to block it for us as it was being cleaned. As we occupied the seats, the banana leaves were layed out followed quickly by salt powder, pickle, appalam, dal vada, chapatti, vazhakai poriyal, Kootu, abundantly steamed rice and a small katori of curd, Sambar and rasam were being served as and when requied. The sambar was flavourful and was delicious whereas the rasam was average. Dal vada was crispy and tasty and proved to be a good combination with the meal. Rest of the items were basic. Overall, good place to go to if you dont mind non fine dining environment and whenever you crave for Brahmin Madras food which is economical. For 3 meals we paid Rs.200/-.

Nice home food...Fast delivery...Thank you so much....

The place serves authentic Tamil Nadu style food. Iyer Mess is all about the homely kind of food, and not about its little congested sitting arrangement or lack of parking.

A simple, limited meal for 70 rupees. Serves on plantain leaf. One portion of Rice, 1 Chappathi, 1 Vada, 2 Side dishes, Sambar, Rasam, Curd, Pickle & Papad. This was the menu when I visited on a Monday. I was told that the menu changes daily but same on each day of the week. Every Monday same menu, every Tuesday same menu..The meals is prepaid. Take token first and then find a seat. Nothingo go gaga about; it is just a simple and filling meal. Service is slow. Takes time. Be patient and enjoy your meal.There are 2 wheeler parking available nearby.

Reminded me of Tamil brahmin wedding food. Absolutely enjoyed it! Highly recommend it!

It was a clean and organised place. Felt having food at home. Less varieties though, the taste was amazing, typical Brahmins food. The price factor is economical and decent enough for what they provide. Finding this place is little difficult if you’re not familiar with area as it is located in the interiors. Navigate via google is the best way to find it. Want to have a pure veg full meal then you gotta try this place.

Not heiginic place in covid days.

The food is jus wow. Proper home style food . Wait time will be there , the price is extremely affordable

Good food. Was there on a Sunday for lunch. Was crowded and difficult to get a place to even stand.Hygiene needs improvement.

If you are the authentic south Indian meals lover, this is the place to be...We ordered the food and got it delivered even we are 14 kms away from this place.....Rasam is amazing...oredering again....

Excellent. True to its age old reputation, the Mess caters tasty home made food.

Food is very simple not spicyVery old 60 years age old couple running

Anyone who feels like having homely food should totally try this out. Probably the best place in Malleswaram, maybe all of Bangalore to get South Indian food. Its name is Iyers mess so its understood that the taste kind of has a brahmin touch to it. Its almost always full, you hardly get a place to sit here but its definitely worth the wait. The ambience is certainly not what its known for, they could maybe consider making minor renovations, with regard to the handwash for instance. Ive been here multiple times and Ive never been let down, definitely worth trying. I was here with my grandmother who is definitely kind of an expert in this arena of cooking and she gave her seal of approval so I was convinced that its definitely a great place indeed.

Food taste average. No proper washroom, not recommended for family dining.

Authentic taste of the food. But the service is not up to the mark . People dont speak properly to customers. Otherwise its a wonderful place

It is simpleNothing felt authentic

Food was really good, authentic iyer style meals.If you go on weekends you have to wait in the queue.They dont have much space inside.Parking is the another head ache, I parked my bike outside, police towed my vehicle.

It is too congested. You cant go with family.

Food is tasty..but place is congested..staff look bit unhygienic..

Tasty and Traditional food, dont miss itsupport them in this situation and the food is authentic and neatheartful thanks to these couple for bringing in such flavors in the food

Good food, but ambience couldve been better

Authentic banana leave meal. I loved it :)

Food is very yummy and tasty.

Its a lovely place to have a simple but extremely tasty South Indian meal the traditional way. I used to go here years back as a bachelor...went today after almost 20 years...the same taste and warmth. An iconic place...must visit.

Only full meals available. Tamil style food. Very humble owners. Price is hyped.

Great food, value for money but always heavily crowded.

Visited for lunch. Mediocre food. Just a lot of hype on social media!

Excellent food. Good quality and homely food. Prices are very reasonable

I enjoyed and loved the regular meal. With authentic drumstick sambar, carrot kootu, beetroot poriyal, rasam, curd, appalam on banana leaf. They have meal like chapati meals and parcel meal. Those who miss and like homemade food you can visit here. Thanks❤❤❤.

Very homely food served by very friendly staff

Nice and complete meal served on banana leaf.

Very good and tasty south indian meals...Homely taste...

Vfm south Indian meals, Palakkad style!

No hygiene and always very crowded. Supplier are very hurry in sapling cant have lunch in peace

Quite a let down, went there with loads of expectations. Very average food, 1 curry cabbage, one watery kind of kotu pretty bland. Sambhar and rasam pretty ok. Being a Banglorean I must say there are way better places for South Indian meals. Nothing so great to make so much fanfare...

Home food...so yammy and hygienic...reminds you of mom cooking

Food is not tasty at all, 100 rs per plate is wasted. Staff behavior is rude

Good Homely food with good service. No frills, value for money meals which is clean, and waiter well groomed.Traditional taste, south indian meals. The menu changes very day in variation on the items but you can be assured of a good wholesome meal whenever you eat there.

One of the most overrated hotels in Bengaluru. I feel Udupi hotels serve better tasty foods for this price.

Best Idlies in the whole bangalore complimented only with coconut chutney. Vadai is newly introduced. Crowed as usual. Always carry box for parcel, as they stopped using banana leaf for parceling. They serve in banana leaf.

Traditional banana leaf home cooked full meals at reasonable price. Nothing fancy but will keep your tummy happy.

Only vegetarian. Food is good, want to taste some good Brahmin meals served in banana leaves then this is the place. Parking on your own

Loved home food with typical Tamil Iyer day to day dishes

Tasty and homely food at a very affordable price.

The place is very ordinary and nor at all great food. Its only the buzz created and once you sit to eat, they will be waiting to send you out. Do not visit on weekends as they only serve limited rice and nothing. Honestly had great hopes, but not at all worth trying. Management needs to just take Care of people and cant be rude,as you guys not serving free food. Remember folks its limited meals and anything extra will be charged

Very homely and tasty food. Since there is no service during covid period, picked up parcel. The food is just like how its prepared at home. I will definitely recommend this place. I will visit again.

One of the best meals I ever had wonderful place to be. Only the car parking is bit challenging part there. Food is superb & amazing.

Romba Nalla iraka! Good Tamil saapad. The majjige saaru (Kadi) is very tasty. Next best is the paayasam. Chapati and sambar isnt served on Sundays, so plan accordingly. Must try at least once.

Nice food and very reasonable ....

Very popular and normal crowded place.Full meals here very famous that people come here from far just to have launch

The food quality is too bad