12th June, 2018

For All Late Night Hunger Pangs, These Are The 7 Places You Can Go To In Bangalore

Bangalore’s obsession with food is no mystery to the world. The cosmopolitan culture of the city has given birth to thousands of eateries serving almost every cuisine existing on the planet. What many people don’t know is that city also a number of great places to dine which are open late at night. Mumbai and New Delhi are the only cities in India which have a thriving nightlife culture where people don’t mind dawdling on the streets late at night. And here nightclubs are pubs are not being taken into consideration, as the parties and events happening there go till 1 on most occasions. 

In this list you will find some of the best dining places in Bangalore where people enjoy coming in at odd hours in lovely night weather of Bangalore.

#1. Empire Restaurant – No one expects a 20 minute waiting time when looking for a table at 2 AM, but that’s a common phenomenon which happens on weekends at Empire Restaurant near Jyothi Nivas College in 5th Block, Koramangala. Established in the year 1966, Empire today has around 20 restaurants spread all over Bangalore. The fact that on an average people consume some 3000 plates of kebabs at Empire, speaks volumes of how immensely popular the place is.


#2. Rasta Cafe – Located on Mysore Road, Rasta Cafe is the perfect destination for people who love driving around at night on bikes and cars. The place has two seating areas, one is indoors and the other in the open. Open till 4 in the morning, you can expect a lovely and lively atmosphere anytime in the middle of the night on weekends. The place serves Hookah, and a variety of American and Italian dishes. Some of the items you can try are Pasta Arrabiata, Cheesy Nachos, Double Decker Burger and Peri Peri Chicken Pizza.


#3. Waffle Magic – This tiny little place located in Indiranagar, is perfect for the late night dessert cravings. Serving till 3 AM at night, as the name indicates, Waffle Magic casts a spell on the guests with its wide range of stupendous waffles like Deluxe Blueberry Waffle, Caramel Banana Waffle and some exotic ones such as Bbq Chicken Waffle and Mustard-Garlic Chicken Waffle. Apart from their multi-textured waffles which are thick on the outside and crunchy at base, the place also offers a decent range of sandwiches, burgers and shakes.


 #4. M Cafe – Nestled beautifully inside the gorgeous 5-star hotel – Bengaluru Marriott, Whitefield, M Cafe is open 24 x 7 for all its guests. The menu comprises mostly of traditional American/English breakfast options and a good of collection of Indian and Mughlai dishes. Some of the amazing traditional Indian which you can try here are Mutton Biryani, Hari Mirch Pudina Paneer Tikka and Kheer, which is simply out of this world. Considering it is a part of an international hotel chain, the prices are on the steeper side.


#5. Karama Restaurant – Located in Frazer Town, an area known for the vibrant Ramzan Mela which people from all over the town come to visit throughout the holy month Ramadan, Karama Restaurant serves authentic Arabic, Mughlai, and Punjabi cuisine. The official closing time for the restaurant is 1 AM, but don’t be surprised if you ever cross by this place around 2 and the place jam-packed. The dishes to go for here are Tawa Chicken, Mutton Mandi, Bukhar Dajaj and they go best with Karachi Naan, but you can also try other bread options as per liking.


#6. Stoner – With 4 outlets spread out all across Bangalore, Stoner is the place where you feast on the unique combination of pizza and ice cream. Weird as it may sound, the experience you get to have at Stoner is one of pure bliss and fun. Open till 1 AM at night on all days, the cheesy pizzas you must try are Chipotle Veggie pizza and Chicken Chilli Pizza. Coming to the best in desserts, Caramel Custard, Orea Explosion, Blueberry Cheesecake and Tiramisu Ice Cream are some of the some of the favourites of people with a sweet tooth. Stoner has Happy Hours from Monday to Friday, between 11:30 AM and 3:30 AM, where you get to enjoy pizzas at only INR 139.


#7. Cafe Mozaic – Located inside Vivanta by Taj, Cafe Mozaic is open all day and all night, walk in anytime you want. Expect the food to be freshly prepared even if it is at odd hours. Outdoor seating by the pool option is there, which presents a lovely setting for a great evening with friends and loved ones. The menu is not inclined towards any particular cuisine, having a variety of options in Indian, Continental, English, American and Oriental section. The must-try dishes here include Paneer Lababdar, Caesar Salad, Tuna Sandwich and Piccante Pizza.

by Vaibhav Lal