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Here are some places in #Bengaluru where you can get soft, delightfully fluffy, and 'melt-in-the-mouth' idlis. Oota… https://t.co/QibjZdTSuE — Bangalore Mirror (@BangaloreMirror) 1546967765000

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Asking someone for their favourite idli joint inis like opening a can of worms. Names crawl out, and then the ayes and the nays begin – it’s almost like a voting system. But these are all done in good humour, unless you have something strong to say about someone’s absolute favourite, and it only contributes to our list of places to check out. And each person has their favourite kind too. While some might like the good old, others might want theirs bullet-sized and dunked in loads of. But for most of us, any idli – flat or mini – is good, as long as the taste is spot on.Here’s our list of a few places we think you might like to compare your notes with, or make a beeline for if you’re not a regular already.One of the newer entrants as far as feeding Bengaluru’s idli obsession goes, this place has seven outlets in the city, with three just in Basavanagudi. And that says a lot about the popularity of the place. Their filter coffee, but of course, is one of the most popular treats in the areas they operate in, but it’s also the idlis that have found their place. The soft white idlis, served with a(and no sambar) can be yourand, if you’re not too fussy about that sort of thing.Where: Basavanagudi, Malleswaram, Vijay Nagar, Nagarbhavi, Rajarajeshwari NagarHOW MUCH: `100 approx (for two)Just like how some people have the habit of drawing the ‘Om’ symbol on top of their examination papers before writing a test, it’s sort of tradition to mention Brahmin’s while making a list ofin Bengaluru. Anyone who’s been here for more than three months has at least heard of the place, if not queued up for their breakfast. The idlis here are ‘world famous’, and are often considered to be the best in the city. Served without sambar because their coconut chutney is that popular, you need to be at this joint early enough (the place opens at 6am) if you want to get your hands on one of the softest idlis in town.Where: Ranga Rao Road, Near Shankar Mutt, ShankarapuraHOW MUCH: `200 approx (for two)Located across the road from Malleswaram Railway Station, this hidden gem of Bengaluru, is not only popular among the residents of Malleswaram (and those who’ll go anywhere for good idlis), it’s also known to be much loved by a lot of celebrities from the Kannada film industry. Like most good places, idlis here are served with just chutney. Literally a hole-in-the-wall kind of a place, it draws more crowd that it can handle but the servers are pretty efficient. Given the delightfully fluffy idlis, people most often end up order one of their crisp vadas to go with it. Oddly though, it’s probably the chutney that does most of the magic.Where: Opposite Manipal North Side Hospital, Near Malleshwaram Railway StationHOW MUCH: `100 approx (for two)While in Malleswaram, it’s hard to omit Veena Stores, even though everyone and their cousins know about this place. What began as a condiment store way back in 1977, it soon turned into an eatery everyone “simply had to eat at”. The idli is their hero. Soft, white, and fluffy idlis served with oodles of minty coconut chutney, and you can get second helping of chutney if you like. Pair that with a crunchy vada, and you might just get hooked for life.Where: 187, 15th Cross, Margosa Road, MalleshwaramHOW MUCH: `150 approx (for two)One of the oldest eateries in the city market area, there’s not much of an ambience to talk about as far as Hotel Raghavendra Prasanna is concerned. But their idlis make up for it, and how. One of the most popular versions is the mini idlis. It’s been said that people literally queue up for a plate of it. However, their standard-sized rava idlis are exceptional too. Served with a rather runny chutney which is tempered beautifully with mustard seeds, channa dal and curry leaves, the idlis are as soft as they come.Where: 215/216, A S Char Street, Santhusapet, Chikpete, City MarketHOW MUCH: `150, approx (for two)Again, one of the more nondescript eateries of Bengaluru, Suprabhata Coffee Kendra at VV Puram is a must-see place. Like most good idli joints, there’s not much room for you to sit. In fact, there’s none. You just have got to stand and eat, like you would at most traditional idli places. However, their idlis are worth the trouble. Again, served with a delicious watery chutney (most good joints don’t serve sambar), it’s kind of hard to stop at one. The idlis are soft and melt in the mouth. Check this place out if you happen to be in the area.Where: Opposite Hotel Janatha, Diagonal Road, Sajjan Rao Circle, VV PuramHOW MUCH: `100 approx (for two)Never heard of this place? Let’s fix that. An unassuming place tucked away in Domlur, this little joint has absolutely delicious thatte idlis. Soft and flat, and served with their spicy coconut chutney, which is not as runny as in the other places, a plate of idlis is something you must try at this place.Where: BDA Colony, 1st Stage, DomlurHOW MUCH: `100 approx (for two)The word ‘thatte’ means ‘plate’ in Kannada, and this particular idli, given its shape, was named so, and is probably the size of two regular idlis. Typically, the thatte idli batter use sabudana as an additional ingredient and it is more porous and spongier. A lot of places serve a dollop of butter or ghee with the thattes, apart from the usual coconut chutney. The industrial suburb of Bengaluru, Bidadi, which is about two hours from the city, is where you find some of the best thatte idlis. In fact, it’s a bustling industry by itself.