Frazer Town, Bangalore

Two items on the menu. That's it. Most restaurants in Bangalore would benefit from the same discipline. The fil fil chicken is spiced, saucy, the kind of thing that makes you order a second portion before finishing the first. Don't overthink it. Just order the fil fil chicken.

Frazer Town, Bangalore

A Frazer Town institution. The mutton mandi is slow-cooked and properly done. Rice that's absorbed everything it should have, meat that doesn't need convincing. During Ramzan, the chicken haleem is the reason to come. The apricot delight is the sleeper hit. Order it even if you think you don't want dessert.

Frazer Town, Bangalore

Authentic Hyderabadi mandi in Bangalore. Mataam Al Tur does mandi and does it seriously. The mutton version is the stronger of the two. If you've had mandi in Hyderabad and wondered why you can't find it in Bangalore, this is your answer.

Frazer Town, Bangalore

Earns its reputation through the food and nothing else. The kebabs are properly marinated and cooked over fire. The starters are equally serious. The biryani rounds out a meal that doesn't have a weak point. Come hungry. Come with people.

Frazer Town, Bangalore

A newer addition that's already earned its place. The tenderloins are the standout. Well-sourced, cooked properly. The smash burger holds up against the best in the city. Doing something different in a neighbourhood known for North Indian and Middle Eastern food, and doing it well.

Frazer Town, Bangalore

The rolls are good. The kebabs are better. Most people order the shawarma roll and miss the real reason to come. The BBQ kebabs are what Alladin does best. Order the smoky, the spicy, and the Arabian. All three.

Frazer Town, Bangalore

Authentic Bangalore-style biryani in the neighbourhood that does it best. Been feeding Frazer Town long before food content was a thing. No shortcuts, no rebranding. Just biryani made the way it was always supposed to be made.

Frazer Town, Bangalore

Family-friendly, consistently good, one of the most reliable spots in Frazer Town. The kind of place you bring your parents to and everyone leaves satisfied. In a neighbourhood full of strong opinions, Sheesh Kebab has earned the approval of everyone from regulars to first-timers. That's harder than it sounds.