In the bustling streets of Bandra, a new eatery has taken a pocket-sized seat. Enter Benne – Heritage Bangalore Dosa, founded by Akhil Iyer and Shriya Narayan. The couple’s deep nostalgia for homely, authentic dosas inspired them to venture into hospitality and welcome Benne, which translates to “butter” in Kannada.
Already popular with Bollywood celebs like Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Dia Mirza and Masaba Gupta, this new cafe in Bandra is the talk of the town! Open on select days with plans to extend its operating hours, currently you can expect a high wait time, when here.
Dosa game on!
At the heart of Benne’s menu lies a rare gem hailing from the streets of Bangalore—the elusive Benne Dosa. Renowned for its unparalleled crispiness and melt-in-your-mouth texture, this iconic dish is pulling in lines of customers to Bandra, and we mean it. The road is absolutely jam-packed during opening hours of the restaurant!
This is because Benne offers much more than just the promise of a perfect dosa. Drawing inspiration from the rich culinary heritage of South India, the menu boasts an array of traditional dishes reinvented for the modern palate. From aromatic sambar to tantalising kempur chutney, Idli Vada served in a pool of green coriander-coconut chutney to Iced Filter Coffee, each dish is meticulously crafted to evoke memories of home-cooked meals.
Super budget-friendly eatery in Bandra
Best part? This eatery is super budget-friendly and full marks for hygiene levels, surely. So when are you dropping by? Follow Benne‘s Instagram handle for more crispy details.
When: Wednesday to Saturday, 5 pm to 11:30 | Sunday, 7 am to 4 pm and 5 pm to 11:30 pm
Where: Shop no. 1, Plot 85, TPS 3, Louis Bell Building, 16th Road, Bandra West
