MTR, Lalbagh
24 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Bengaluru, r/bangalore·25 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 27 threads.
What people say, in short
A pure vegetarian South Indian restaurant that many locals put on their Bengaluru lists, with the Lalbagh branch most often named as the one to visit. Locals single out the rava idli, filter coffee, dosas and full meals, and a first-time visitor to the Indiranagar branch enjoyed every dish. Not everyone is a fan: one found lunch a waste, with long waits, cramped basement seating and average food, another was once asked to wait outside for their change, and one names it among the city's overhyped restaurants.
Address
MTR, 14, Lal Bagh Main Rd, Doddamavalli, Sudhama Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560027, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Rava idli, Filter coffee, Masala dosa
- Best for
- Breakfast, Vegetarian, Visitors
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Original outlet recommended for the vibe; any outlet said to be decent.
Lists it among favourite places to eat.
Suggests going to MTR for breakfast during the visit.
Loved every dish and the hospitality on a first visit to the Indiranagar branch.
Suggests MTR near Lalbagh metro as a food spot for a visitor.
Lunch was a waste: long waits, cramped basement seating, and only average food.
Suggested trying bisibele bath at MTR.
Now eats South Indian from MTR instead, though rarely.
Recommended family-run tiffin institution, known for rava idli.
Adds MTR's Indiranagar branch to a list of classic Bengaluru food joints.
Suggests it for breakfast with visiting parents.
Classic pick whose rava idli and coffee are called legendary.
Simply lists MTR as a place to visit.
Suggests going somewhere unique to Bengaluru like MTR instead of chains.
Suggests trying their full meals.
Suggests MTR for lunch with mom.
Lists its masala dosa as a must-try veg dish.
Says the Lalbagh Road branch is the best.
Named it when people were listing the city's most overhyped restaurants.
Recommends MTR for Karnataka cuisine.
Says for full meals go to MTR near Lalbagh, it is fine.
Was once asked to wait outside while waiting for their change.
Votes for it as a favourite place.
Recommends MTR for vegetarians.
Nothing beats it for khara bath and Karnataka meals.
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Last verified 24/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.