One of the authentic South Indian cuisine serving restaurants in Bengaluru. Food is really awesome. This not a fancy restaurant and also, you might have to share your table with some else because this purely 90’s based restaurant and keeping it originality as it is. Only thing which disappoints is its waiting time on weekends. That also disappears in thin air when have your food first bite.

Years old eatery, maintaing quality. Sunday morning there was a waiting of +100 people at 8 am.Typically here Sambhar is little sweeter here. Limited dish but all of them Super. Big seating area. Should be about 100 seating capacity.Exclusive counter for take away.Any time ready to visit again.

Breakfast at Vidyarthi Bhavan can be one of the best experiences for those who love food from the bottom of their hearts 🙌🏼

If you want to taste authentic benne masale dose this is the place! Little bit crowded but worth the wait! Dont miss!

Dosa is amazing, Loaded with loads of butter, it was quite cruncy &tasty.Need to wait here for long time.

I arrived at this place around 5pm. It is located inside the flower market On the entrance you have a person taking down your name to call out once your number is up. Had to wait close to 20mins which is pretty decent considering it was a Saturday. Waiting area has few benches which is very helpful. I ordered for the Masala Dosa, Kesari Bath and Filter coffee. The dosa is served first and then the servers come in and pour the chutney on the plate. I liked the Kesari bath, the portion served was also adequate. The filter coffee was just perfect as it was strong and not too sweet. Overall, if you want some hot tasty food at an affordable price this is the place for you.

Awesome food great hospitality!❤️Still the same since 1945, proudly portraying our culture and history ❤️❤️Must visit place!!

One of the best Dosa in Bangalore without any doubts. Theres no limit to how many times I can have it without getting bored. Perfectly crispy outside and soft inside. Just as Kenny and Kannan said - it defies dosa physics. Its always consistent and perfect.The place is also usually crowded and you can expect to wait for 15-30 mins standing outside. However, its worth that wait.

Its just Namesake, doesnt have a tad bit of the taste that it used to have.JUST A HYPE SHOW.One can get much much better kesaribath in krishna bhavan or even kapi katte for that matter.One can go only for taking pics for posting on social media.Would recommend for outsiders as a one-time go

As expected..food is the only reason people queue up from morning in front of this iconic places. Masala Dosa is top class. Coffee is fabulous. All other dishes are fine.

A slice of Bangalore City history. Food is decent. Lots of rush. If you are so gle, you could get in quickly. Groups my end up waiting an hour. Didnt love the potato sabji that came along with the poori.

Yummy tasty dosa is must try dish. Its usually crowded, so make sure to spare some time for waiting to taste the delicious dosas. Recently they have opened separate counter for take aways. Thats a best idea, but still have patience to wait for your dosa. Its just behind flower market, chances are there to miss out the hotel.

A must visit place with the perfect old Bangalore charm. We visited this place early morning for breakfast, they take down your name and have to wait for atleast 20-30 mins before you get a seat. We ordered Dose, mendu vada, kesari bhath which were just amazing ! The filter coffee was just perfection as it is made in a traditional way in a brass utensil. Dose will be served together for everyone in the room. The waiters wear traditional outfit and dont wear footwear whole serving which is a traditional way and it feels like you have come back in time. There are hand sketches of all the icons of the south states on the walls which is quite an attraction. The traditional terracotta tile high ceiling had my heart and I was watching it all the time. A must visit place for breakfast !

After so much of hype had to visit this place and it was worth it... Benne masala dosa is evergreen ❤

The infamous breakfast joint in Bengaluru, Vidyarthi Bhawan is serving us since 1943. Although there is usually a waiting outside, it does not seem boring because of the floral aroma outside the restaurant. They serve the best idli vada, dosa for breakfast. Filter coffee is also amazing. The items are not priced too high. The service once you enter the restaurant is quick and good. The staff is friendly and courteous.

Its the legendary Vidyarthi bhavan with their legacy signature dishes

Gr8 Refreshing breakfast.Taste is very good.Generally 5 to 10 min of waiting time.Puri sagu is very nice not at all oily and very crispy.

Must visit for crisp masaal dose with chutney and filter coffee. Khara bath is very tasty too, rest dishes are average. Very crowded at weekends with waiting time upto 45 mins, though they have implemented token system.In any case, place is worth a visit.

Nice place for lip smacking Idly, dosa and vada. Honestly, I liked CTR much more than the one here. However, the plus here is the less waiting time as it has much more sitting space. Also, a small waiting area.

There is a reason why this place is always crowded. Best place for dosa(although I like Taaza thindi more)Pro-Tip: Reach this place as early as possible. It open at 6:30am on weekends. So be there by 7:30 max to get a seat quickly or else, you might have to wait for an hour.

Crowded but decent plce, we had to wait for 20-30mints but its worth, dosa here is very crispy and chutney is an average taste. Its one of the plce to hve authentic masala dose . here the Menu is limited . The restaurant does hve an old traditional charms .Once you enter inside the hotel interior of the hotel speak lot abt the plce. One disappointment is abt the parking, hotel is in the center of flower market if your planning to visit den plan n bike so you can get parking........

The place definitely has its fan following..and we definitely had to wait our turn to get inside. The masala dosa is worth it..the chutney tastes devine..the staff are super efficient n fast considering the waiting queue.. this place is worth the hype..

Vera level hotel. I like our services. All dishes is too good, especially dosa is ultimate 😍.I love this hotel

Tried Benne masala dosa,rava vada,kesari and coffee..dosa is thick but crispy..rava vada was also good..coffee was very tasty..kesari was moderately sweet..Had to wait for 30 Min and place is a bit crowded..

Vidyarthi bhavan I was planning to taste MASALA DOSE here from 2 years but finally I tasted today with my friend hari , firstly its very difficult to find parking place so plz go in bike and the hotel is located in Central of the flower market, hotellooks so beautiful in between flowers, it was established in 1943 most of films🎬 actress visited here you see the photos inside, its an vintage hotel, plates, coffee/tea glass, dinning table everything are vintage, they well maintained very hygiene and the price is also very reasonable, just do visit to taste the best food 🍲.

Good ambienceHygieneFood quality 💯🔥

The restaurant does have an old and traditional charm. The wait can be between 30 minutes to an hour on weekends. Better to visit in the early opening hours if you want to avoid the rush. The seating is old school and the overall ambience takes you back in time.The disappointing part is the food here. Idly is ok, youd get better ones at Taaza thindi. Poori was bad. Masala dosa was above average, but I found the CTR dosa better. Overall, I didnt find the wait worth it here. My verdict is the place of overhyped.

Vidyarthi Bhavan is the doyen of all eateries in Bengaluru. The ambience itself is enough to make the presence awesome. The fragrance of coffee spills over the whole place. Dose and vade are the crispiest in Bengaluru, idli the smoothest and chatni the tastiest. Also try all items one plate so that u will get the taste of all. Anytime you go, u have to wait for minimum 30 mins to get in as there will be huge rush, so u get ur name written to a person sitting outside and roam around the Gandhi bazar Street and get the fragrance of fresh flowers.Pro Tip: Visit during mornings, as items will be available only till stock last. So usually during evenings, one or the other will be exhausted.

One of the most iconic restaurants in Bengaluru. Its time immemorial.The heart and soul of South Bengaluru is in Vidyarthi Bhavana.The popular Masala Dose is a little heavy on the oil. Crunchy on one side and fluffy on the other. The coffee is the best in Bengaluru.

This legendary place in Basavanagudi is a must visit. Good breakfast. Dosae is worth a try. Coffee is my favourite here. More than food, the experience of having food here makes u like the place. Waiting for a long time, sitting in wooden chairs and getting Dosae served is a different feel altogether. Be ready to wait for a long time. At least 20 minutes during peak time.

This was my first visit to this legendary outlet. It is really worth the wait. They give one of the best masala dosa(they add soo much ghee) , sagu dosa and filter coffee in Bangalore. Service was very slow here, we waited for almost 15-20 min just to get dosa and coffee, but after tasting it we had no complaint.

One of the best masala dosa in Bangalore. Must try for South indian lovers.

Coffe is amazing. For some reason, Im not veey impressed with the masala dosa.

Vidyarthi Bhavan (Kannada: Vidyārthi Bhavana; lit. Student House) is a vegetarian tiffin restaurant in Gandhi Bazaar, Basavanagudi, South Bangalore. It has been considered an iconic establishment of the area and Bangalore in general, with its masala dosa being particularly recognized.The restaurant features a limited menu of South Indian breakfast items and is known for keeping its decor and food as close to its original state as possible.It is particularly noted for its crispy and buttery masala dosa, considered its signature dish.Arun Adiga, Ramakrishnas son, attributes its taste to using different proportions of red rice, methi and urad dal in the recipe compared to other places.The restaurant is also known for its clientele, with writers in particular patronizing the restaurant and using it as a creative meeting space.At peak times, the restaurant is so popular that customers have to wait outside before their name is called to enter and often end up sharing tables.

The taste of food is not that great as the hype which is created, this is my opinion, but the food is satisfactory to its authentic and traditional taste, overall a must try once. The waiting time is so long atleast we need to wait for 20-30 minutes outside of hotel, so be prepared for that. Mainly the quality of food tastes really better while compared to other ones.

The place lives up to its remarkable reputation... Just too good...

Crowded but decent place. We had to wait for 30 mins but worth it. Dosa here are very crispy & yummy.

Simply hyped up!! Its losts its tatse...except for vada which wasnt even crispy rest( idili & masala dosa ) wasnt that great. Even the price seems to be higher!

Well.. The food is almost average or maybe a little above average, but there are these small things, like the staff would be in hurry to send you away as crowd gathers 😅, when asked if they will take the order or self service(being the first time we went and did not see many people inside being served) the waiter told you have just come(which I took with a positive attitude that they dont mind if we take time to order) but as soon as we were served the order and not even half dosa was done the waiter came and stood near us.. Which I felt was not required, was looking forward to have idli vada and chow chow bath but had only masala dosa and coffee as this persons attitude was not the best atleast for starting a day from a Hyped place in Bangalore, they do not give Sambhar with dosa but when asked i was charged additional for sambhar which was weird, Felt take away was way better option. If you get a patient server, enjoy the food. #bonapetite #bangalore #breakfast #food( FYI : I never give a negative review or comment untill unless there is something very wrong after ignoring few things)

Its an Heritage and someone cant doubt the same. Authentic taste with simplicity makes this place priceless. Just visit to experience the old days.

Dosa here is made to perfection. Crispy on outside, roasted to a perfect brown. And soft on inside. Served with a side of copious amounts of coconut chutney with free chutney refills. Finish it off with a south Indian filter coffee. Truly a heaven for dosa lovers.

A must go place if you are in Bengaluru. Avoid going on weekends coz its too crowded and you will have to wait for at least 1 hour to be able to enter the place and dine.

One of the best place to have authentic masala dose, I have been visiting here since from my childhood very hygiene place u vl experience different taste of masala dosa 😋

As you know Vidyarthi bhavan is famous for dosa.. most must try.and its unique chatny...

Hands down the best masala dosa that Ive had so far in the city!

Amazing place for the epic dose. Looking for a Sunday breakfast, this is the place. Menu has like 8 to 10 items and Im sure theyve concentrated on all of them. Filter coffee is a step ahead. Totally refreshing and satisfying. Theyll initially make you wait outside but as soon as the tables are cleared, theyll call you inside.

Super Place for Typical Veg foods.Enjoyed lot especially Masala Dosa and Kesari Bath and Khara Bath 😋❤️Vada and Filter Coffee was okay 👍

I am from Tamilnadu.The worst dosa I have ever eat. Dont eat here

Dont go on weekends during these covid times. There is no social distancing at all. But the food is good

One of the best place to have the Dosa.. Masala dosa and sagu dosa is famous over here. Must wait atleast a hour to get seat inside the restaurant. But worth it.. you can call them and book. Rava vada also will be amazing. They started in 1943 till now that legacy is running . Inside they have renovated and you will find famous personalities pencil sketches. It shows cultural history of the Karnataka. Taste is reduced before it was more yummy. Rates are reasonable. Servers are so friendly.

Dosas are amazingOther tiffins are goodambience 4/5food 5/5service 5/5value 5/5veggie friendly 5/5

No doubt its a great place to have dosa and coffee. But not worth the wait and the hype. Maybe because I personally dont give that much importance to food taste.

From last 35 years maintaining the same taste. Crown for Bangalore when it comes to taste. Proud of Bangalore brand

Crispy dosa is unique and famous. Definitely must try. The more interesting part is also about how the plates are carried. That photo is not added intentionally. Try to check it out on your own. Please note - its crowded usually so there is a wait list process in place. Just add your name to the list and wait until called.

One of the most iconic eatery in Bengaluru. There will always be a queue. Better call and reserve. Its a small menu eatery. You can try all the items in the menu. Must try - Sambar Vada, Masala Dosa, Sheera and Filter coffee.

Had dosa, vada, Kesari bath and puri sagu. Believe me far better taste you may find any other normal shop. Taste was not good ok at all. Un-neccessary hyped one. Not worth to wait that much long with your dear ones and scolded many times by gatekeeper to wait in queue.No proper waiting queue management, specially on this pandemic. Not good variety. No hygiene anywhere inside. AND AFTER ALL TASTE WAS COMPLETELY OUT OF ORDER.A BIG NO FOR SECOND VISIT AND WILL NEVER ENCOURAGE ANYONE TO PAY A SINGLE VISIT.

Vidyarthi Bhavan is an iconic place and VB dosa is an iconic dish of namma bengaluru.This place has a history of 70+ years, which is even before our independence. Great legends of karnataka have visited this place.They have limited menu. Most selling dish is dosa and in which 3 varieties: Plain, masale and saagu masale. Along with these, they serve poori, khara bath, kesari bath, Idli and vade. Coffee and Tea is also served.All these dishes are immensely top notch to savor. Saagu masale is something distinct as well as their signature dish. Fact is that, saagu masale is available for limited time every day. Sunday till 9am and rest of the days till 10am.Though they are open by noon 2pm again, they dont serve, idly, saagu masale and poori. By noon the limited menu shrinks again.One thing you will notice in this hotel, the waiters carrying no. of dosa plates in one hand. I bet you, no where else in this world any hotel serves in this unique way. Waiters are trained to carry and balance the no. of plates at one go. Though it looks easy for us, but actually its not. As every new waiter who joins VB, are trained on this specific skill. This is again VBs signature way of serving customers.Staffs are so generous. The crowd will be overflowing, but still they manage with smile on their face. This hotel gives you nostalgia feeling, because interior is not modernized instead, it is still wooden tiles roofing (Henchu). They have placed photographs of all our Karnataka artists, which gives you goosebumps.No online booking, you need to visit the place and the person who sits outside to make a note of entries, you need to let him know your name and no. of people. As its, first come first serve basis. So, make sure you an early bird to taste these great food in such a great place.Note: Due to COVID-19, if you feel safe kindly visit. Wear mask and carry sanitizer.

Great dosas and vadas. But its losing its old charm.

After much waiting to get a seat and then some more to get our order, I was finally able to taste the famous masala dosa. Obviously, it tasted good but for me it felt like a thicker version of the masala dosa from CTR. Not that it’s bad but there is a striking similarity in the taste except for the thickness of the dosa. Nevertheless, we enjoyed the dosa and washed it down with a delicious hot filter coffee. I like the old charm of the place and the artwork on the walls.

Nice Old Place, feel like best place for having Crisps dosa, Puri sagu was my best ..Also one should try coffee, best for relaxing time...

The grand old daddy of dose hotels in Bangalore. There is a certain old charm to the place which has remained the same over the years. The food is very expensive these and the food may not be upto the mark for the price asked. Still, the masala dose is a classic (even though the size of the dose has gotten smaller with time), the coffee is heavenly, the sambhar, kesari bath, poori, vade are also really good. Overall, go here for an experience of old Bengaluru while paying very modern prices.

Just awesome place to have breakfast😊. Once you give your name for table booking, stay calm. Otherwise you will get savage replies...

It is good place. Food is okay. Very crowded in morning and there will be waitingIt is running since 1943. One of the oldest places in bangalore

Delicious 🤤😋 tase....But u have to wait 😂 for longer time to eat.But Sunday is very difficult to go here..So enjoy remaining days 🙂

Sharing a eaten pic as it was too good to be taken without eating

Place is worth visiting if you do not have to wait in queue for 45 minutes. Masala dosa is definitely the thickest and crispiest one will ever taste but at the same time also full of ghee. Visited on a Sunday.

My favourite place for a dose and maddur vada! Just one dose will fill you up. Super delicious.They have very limited items on the menu

Good if you like crispy but thick dosa.. system of giving name and waiting to be called out is not at all good... can easily shift to automated token/led display system(like in banks) to avoid crowding... just keep the dosa making traditional, modernize the rest..

1. Be prepared to stand for a minimum of 1hr in queue.2. More than the taste, the place has an appeal for its legacy.3. Coffee was great.4. Very neatly maintained place.

No taste or quality like before 🤐 plzz dnt visit here 🙏🏻 !!! ❌

This review is for the service quality.The way they used to treat customers is drastically changed now.They are treating very poor.

Old hotel and maintained very hygienic!! Appreciate the staff for having proper first come first serve rules. Food is ok!

This is undoubtedly the best masala dosa you will ever eat!! Perfectly crisp outside, soft and stuffed with potatoes inside. The chutney just makes the experience all the better.

Good masala dosa.Worth waiting.Reasonable price.Dont miss coffee

Its okay.. Dosa is crispy but I think there are many places which makes really gud chutney and even dosas. But coffee was amazing

One of the best masala dosas in Bangalore. Reasonably priced, good quality and tasty food. For the amount of crowds, its well maintained and managed

The dosa here is super crispy and filled with Dollop of ghee. The waiting time is at least an hour. The only problem is they have to organize outside the eatery and have a proper token system or something. And washrooms are clean avoid it pls.

Over crowded, no proper place to wait. But Dosa taste is awesome and less menu items.

As awesome as usual, cant be left without visiting often 😜😜😜

Legendary place for the iconic masala dosa and the chutney! Waiting for 30 mins was definitely worth it. This place feels home with the courteous staff. Must try the masala dosa and filter coffee which pumps in energy and is refreshing!!

Benne masala dosa superb, well organized waiting with numbers now

Not worth the price and the hype. Dosa was very oily, chutney tasted bad. The staffs were arrogant to us as we didnt know Kannada, they didnt take our order and abruptly handed over Dosa. Taaza Thindi is much better than this place.

It is a local landmark of old Bangalore architecture &heritage.It was founded in 1943 by Venketarama Udal to serve students attending Acharya Pathasala Public School and National College.Later,Parameshwara Udal took over before selling it to current owner Ramakrishna Adiga in 1970.Vidyarthi Bhavan (“Student House) is a vegetarian restaurant in Gandhi Bazaar,Basavanagudi,South Bengaluru Bangalore.The restaurant is noted for its crispy and buttery masala dosa,the former of which Arun Adiga,Ramakrishnas father,attributes to using different proportions of red rice, methi and urad dal in the recipe.At peak times,the restaurant is so popular that customers have to wait outside before their name is called to enter and often end up sharing tables.The Adigas trademarked theVidyarthi Bhavan name in 2008 &ten years later sued two fake restaurants with similar names.Vidhyarthi Bhavan celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2018 with a silver jubilee celebration and by releasing a coffee table book &India Post released a special postal cover and stamp the same year.This is undoubtedly the best masaladosa you will ever eat!!This is not just Dosa it’s an Emotion 😍Perfectly crisp outside, soft & stuffed with potatoes onion palya inside.The chutney just makes the experience all the better.Vidyarthi Bhavan is one cult place for their masale dosas &this dosas are very unique with the way the batter is made,the crispy outside,soft inside &the slightly thicker dosas ,we cannot compare this to anything in the world...its literally special Dosas !!!enjoy it , appreciate and soak in the hospitality of the owners & the super energetic staff...who all are trained to stack up 20 dosas one above the other and distribute it to ever hungry fans waiting to finish off the dosae before this !!don’t miss the masale dosa &sagu masale dosa &idli sambhar &Maddur Rava Vada &piping hot filter kaapi.Dosa means vidyarthi Bhavan the king of dosas is simply amazing pls taste it n experience n relish the amazing quality of food here 😍🙏5/5Even 5 stars are not enough for this legendary dosas 😍🥰🙏This is the Rolls Royce of Dosas there is no comparison for its Epitome of Taste 👅

I am not entirely sure why I didnt visit the place sooner. Maybe the distance and the huge crowds with long waiting time were a deterrent.Anyways , I visited the place once the lockdown got over. They did the temperature check and hand sanitization. The staff was wearing masks and gloves. There was decent crowd for a normal outlet, but then this is not any normal place.  We go for masala dosa, idli vada , kesari bhath and filter coffee.Dosa is fantastic, although it is dripped in oil. But the taste is next level and there is a nice sponginess. The alu masala inside is also tasty.  Idli vada comes dipped in sambhar and gets over in a jiffy. Kesari bhath is mildly sweet with some raisins in itThe coffee is strong and perfect to end the meal. My conclusion is nothing different and I dont have anything negative to say here. Its an iconic place. Must visit. Folks who havent gone yet can go now taking advantage of the lesser crowd and enjoy themselves.

This place needs to introduction if you are a true Bangalorean, the buttery , flakey, crispy dosas are ones to die for, absolutely lip smacking and served with some amazing chutney. Keep in mind that you may have to wait in queue for around an hour since this place is usually packed with people. Opens at 6.30 am.

Used to be my favorite spot for masala dose in 90’s. These days i felt dose is lacking that taste. Instead it is ghee plain red rice dose with chutney. There is definitely room for improvement.

This is a over hyped place. Not worth the wait & certainly not worth the attitude of the service staff & the people at cash counter. The service staff are not bothered about your requirement & about being courteous. Only people with no self respect will visit them.I know there is a strong following for this restaurant. But believe me, there are much better ones & Attitude, much better.

This place is a must visit for each and every one!The best crispy dose!Its a delight to watch server serve the dose, the way he carries the plates like a tower.And the fashion of serving the chutney is awesome.One plate of dose doesnt fill our tummy nor our heart!Its an experience that should not be missed.

Now its horrible, it is not like before very tastefull delicious. It has lost its yummy yummy taste.no butter on top.

Seriously this place is overrated! There is nothing special about this place, but the crowd was So much no place to sit and eat. Arrogant staff and management. My advice to people : Please find some vegetarian Restaurant who serves almost same taste. I bet you will find many. Dont overrate things. React normally.Advice to management: You may be best/oldest in city. Dont think you can treat customers and delivery boys any manner. Serve them with respect.

The Dosa was different and tasty and everything else seems to be normal as else where.The sambar was sweeter than usual.The place is maintained clean and hygienic.Yet, didnt feel its worth waiting for 1hr to have breakfast.Youll have to give your name queue line for minimum of 40min for your turn to come😅Applauds👏 for running since 1943

Just loved the cleanliness, food quality n taste n queue systemPerfect 🥰 old is actually gold

It was a great experience, felt very overwhelmed. We had ghee covered masala dosa ans plain dosa.For the first time I had khara bhaat and kesari bhaat which was unexpectedly delicious.Khara bhaat with coconut chutney was a great combination on the other hand kesari bhaat having a perfect balance of sweetness and one can have a after taste of clove.There is no comments on the filter coffee👍👍👍One must visit the bhavan for its old world charm and the food for sure

Had to wash my hands twice to get rid of the oil. It looks like dosas are deep fried.

One of the top eateries that I like in Bengaluru! They maintained the originality and taste!

1. Quality is very good2. Quantity is so so3. There was no sambhar, and chutney is not great.. Disappointing for chutney sambhar lovers..

One of the best places in Bangalore to have masala dose. Its is located in the middle of Gandhi Bazar. You will love the authentic taste of masala dose. Also you can enjoy hot vada and khara baath. My personal favourite is dose and vada. The way they serve is the best part one guy holding 10 plates of masala dose at a time. Most important thing is if you are planning to visit this place then go early morning between 6-7 am else waiting will be for 1 hour.

Delicious masala dosa and filter coffee combination 😋

Good food. Masala dosa is the best. Only drawback is that its too crowded, but its worth waiting in line.

One of the most bussy restaurant and they serves less food but it is taste good.Here I ordered the famous Masala Dosa and kesri bath, for kesri bath was super no more or less amount of sugar it was perfect.Coming to masala dosa it was more crispy in its texture lots of ghee and the chutney was good. And it is worth for waiting more than 45mins or 1 hour.