Karnataka
is a gourmet's delight with its vast array of eateries, both traditional
and modern. For avid food connoisseurs Karnataka offers a wide choice of
cuisines, from the traditional to the exotic. Besides the indigenous
fares, restaurants serve South Indian, North Indian, Chinese and
continental meals are available. Most of the eateries offer the signature South Indian platter with rice, rasam, sambar, palya, kosambari, pickles, papads, and buttermilk served traditionally on a plantain leaf. One can also try the simple but excellent fare offered at the several "Idli" shops, and the numerous bakeries.
Lip smacking dishes of North Karnataka await those who have planned a trip to the North Karnataka circuit of tourist attractions. The North Karnataka meals offer jolada roti, pulses palya, soppu palya, yennegai (thick brinjal gravy) and also five different types of pudis and pickles. The ones planning a trip to the coastal region can savour kotte idlis, a coastal delicacy (idlis steamed in jackfruit leaf) served with sambar and chutney.
Bangalore is dotted with trendy restaurants and uber chic pubs. Pubs Black Cadillac, the Pub World, NASA, The Underground, Guzzler's Inn, The Nightwatchman are some of the popular pubs of the city.
