Basaveshwara Khanavali, Jayanagar
18 people recommendvia r/Bengaluru, r/bangalore·18 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Basaveshwara Khanavali is a pure vegetarian restaurant that locals repeatedly recommend for authentic North Karnataka meals, especially banana leaf oota and jowar roti. The Jayanagar branch comes up most often, with other locations mentioned in Malleshwaram and Sahakara Nagar. Locals also note it is well maintained and that the food is light and nutritious.
Address
228/15, 1st floor, Basaveshwar Khanavali, 9th Main Rd, Jaya Nagar 1st Block, Jayanagar 3rd Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560011, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Banana leaf meals, Jowar roti
- Best for
- Vegetarian, Family, Visitors
The evidence
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Personally tried and highly recommends it for North Karnataka banana leaf meals.
Lists Basaveshwar Khanavali among places for North Karnataka Sankranti food.
Suggested as a 100% vegetarian place to try in this area.
Suggests it for banana leaf lunch.
Suggests trying it; jowar roti is healthy and light.
Recommends it for North Karnataka meals.
Recommends it.
Says it serves banana leaf oota near the VRL bus stand.
Suggests trying it for authentic North Karnataka meals.
Seconds the recommendation for the Jayanagar branch.
Recommends Basaveshwar Khanavali as a must-try.
Recommends a meal there for lunch.
Simply recommends Basaveshwara Khanavali for the food asked about.
Recommends Basaveshwara Khanavali for North Karnataka Sankranti food.
Points to a new Basaveshwara Khanavali in Sahakara Nagar; likes the Malleshwaram branch and expects this one to be good too.
Says it is well maintained and the food is rich in protein.
Suggests it for banana leaf lunch.
Recommended as a place to send the visiting colleague.
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Last verified 24/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.