Best Budget Restaurants- Bangalore

Budget restaurants are a lifesaver for many people, particularly those who are short on cash but don't want to sacrifice the quality of the meals they like. For those of you who live or work in Bangalore, here are the best budget restaurants for when you're strapped for cash yet hungry. 

1. Smally's Resto Cafe

Nikhil Hegde, the owner of Smally's Restocafe & 38 Castle Street, won "The World on a Plate" award for the best restaurant in 2016. Smally's Resto Cafe is a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Smally's cafes all across Bangalore offer the charm of a small-town cafe. They have a dedicated following and provide wonderful burgers and delicious cheesecakes. The atmosphere is ideal for catching up with friends or heading out on a fast date. It is a popular destination for all types of guests because of the outdoor and indoor sitting options.

INR 650 for two people

Monday through Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Contact: +919986658881

Address: Smally's, Church St, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, 560001

The cuisine served: continental

2. Truffles

Avinash Bajaj, the founder, intended for it to be a cuisine and dessert cafe, thus the name Truffles. They kept the four burger options from the previous location while expanding the menu. With a significant wait for a seat at any time of the week, this restaurant serves delicious steak and tough burgers. You've arrived at Truffles if you're anywhere near this situation. Truffles have been a cult favourite among Bangaloreans for years, with locations in Koramangala, Indiranagar, New BEL Road, Kalyan Nagar, and St. Mark's Road.

INR 900 for two people

Mon-Sat: 12:00pm-10:30pm, Sunday: 12:00pm-10:30pm 

Location: Apex Building 93/A Ground Floor, A Wing, 4th B Cross Rd, 5th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560095

The cuisine served: Continental

3. Koshy's Parade Cafe

P Oommen Koshy Koshy, Prem Koshy's grandpa, founded Koshy's as a bakery in 1940. It's difficult to prosper in the face of fierce competition from younger eateries, but being loyal to yourself is one way to overcome the blues. Koshy's has retained its old-world charm throughout the years and is a popular destination for travellers. The Prawn Biryani is a major hit hot and full of masalas, with large prawns, it's best eaten with your hands. Appam & Stew is also great for a traditional Sunday meal with the family, or maybe you like Ghee Rice with Fish or Chicken Curry. Whatever you choose, anticipate hot, oily, but so delicious home-style cooking that will leave an indelible impression on your mind and heart.

INR 700 for two people

Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Sunday (Closed)

Address: 39, St Marks Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, 

Contact: +918022213793

The cuisine served: Continental

4. Bheema's 

Do you have a craving for a banana leaf meal? The best Andhra meals are served here. With only 200 rs in your wallet, head over to Bheema's for loads of rice on a banana leaf doused in their famous dish. With veggie curries, sambhar, rasam, and curd, you'll have a happy belly and a not-so-light wallet when you go home! The fact that their meals are endless just adds to the appeal.

The cost for two people is: 650 INR

Monday through Saturday (11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.), Sunday (11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.)

Address: 31, Asha Building, Ground Floor, Church Street, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001.

Contact: +918025587389

South Indian cuisine is served.

5. Nalapaka

If you go to any restaurant in Bangalore and order a regular dinner, you should expect to pay at least 70Rs plus tax. People who live in or around Rajajinagar are fortunate in that they have Nalapaka, which will serve them a complete supper for just Rs.40 (no GST). Isn't it fantastic? It is well-known throughout the city and a must-see.

Address: Rajajinagar, near the Navarang Theater, Bangalore.