VV PURAM FOOD STREET

About VV Puram Food Street

Opening Hours: Open daily 12:30 PM- 1 AM

Prime Day & Hours: Monday-Friday (5 PM - 8 PM)

Suggested Duration: 3-4 Hours

Tickets: Free entry

Nearest Railway Station: Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), approximately 37 km.

Nearest Airport: Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station, approximately 5 km

Nearest Bus Stop: Kempe Gowda Bus Stand, approximately 4 km away

VV Puram Food Street is a well-known location in Bangalore’s Lal Bagh at Sajjan Rao Circle. It is also known as Chaat Street or Thindi Beedi, and is the only vegetarian-only food street in the entire city. Here, you can find around There are about 15 small shops and carts that sell food from all over India.

You can start with VB Bakery's Congress bun and Dum ke Roat, and taste Sri Swamy Bajji Centre's spicy capsicum bajjis. Visit Arya Vysa Refreshment to try their crispy kodbubale with chutney and onion uthappam at Sri Gurudev Eating House. Some of the other famous dishes you can try here include the paddu, ghee dosa, and thatte idli from Sri Vasavi Mane Thindi. If you have a sweet tooth, you can relish the sweet holigae at the Vasavi Janatha Hotel. Roasted corn with fruits and potato twisties can also be nice snacks to try here. To finish your meal, you can relax with chilled kulfi or a glass of hot badam milk from Sri Ganesh Rajasthan Kulfi.

VV Puram Food Street Highlights

• Explore Bangalore's VV Puram, a street that specialises in vegetarian cuisine from all around India.
• Visit the renowned VB Bakery to begin your food tour with a honey cake, Dum ke Roat, or Congress bun.
• Snack on soft paddus with chutney or crunchy kodubale from little shops down the street.
• Sip on a glass of warm badam milk or cold kulfi from the popular Sri Ganesh Rajasthan Kulfi after all the spicy food. 
• Enjoy a crispy ghee dosa or a plate of spicy capsicum bajji from Sri Swamy Bajji Centre and Sri Vasavi Mane Thindi.

How To Reach VV Puram Food Street

By Car: The VV Puram Food Street is located 3.3 km from the Bangalore city centre, taking around 40 minutes via the JC Road.

Best Time To Visit VV Puram Food Street

Peak Season (November to February)

• Weather Insights: Temperatures between 15°C and 20°C, with clear skies, pleasant evenings
• Things to Do: Taste hot snacks like pav bhaji and ghee dosa, alongside seasonal delights like Dum ke Roat.

Moderate Season (June to September)

• Weather Insights: Light rain, temperatures between 19°C to 28°C, accompanied by cloudy evenings.
• Things to Do: Try steamed dishes like idlis and paddu, and explore the stalls.

Low Season (March to May)

• Weather Insights: Hot evenings, temperatures between 20°C to 36°C, dry and humid conditions.
• Things to Do: Visit during sunset, enjoy cold drinks like rose milk and badam milk,

VV Puram Food Street Other Essential Information

Why Visit VV Puram Food Street:

• Every December or January, the Avarekai Mela is held here, and more than 100 vegetarian recipes using avarekai, also known as hyacinth beans, are presented.
• To display the bean’s versatility and to decrease food waste, dosas, vadas, snacks, and desserts are all made with both peeled (hithkabele) and unpeeled (avarebele) beans.

Know Before You Visit VV Puram Food Street:

• Visit after 5 PM to take in the lively atmosphere and freshly prepared street food items.
• Wear comfortable shoes to easily explore the numerous food stands, 
• Bring enough cash, as many vendors on VV Puram Street may not take digital payments.
• Avoid going on the weekends if you want a more relaxed time without long lines and large crowds.
• Drink plenty of cool beverages to stay hydrated while tasting the street food.
• Do try regional specialities like bajjis, idlis, and dosas for a true taste of Karnataka’s cuisine.