Central Tiffin Room — Restaurant in Bengaluru

A Dosa Odyssey in Malleswaram

If you've ever dreamt of a dosa so good it could make a monk renounce his vows and a politician turn honest, then you need to head to this unassuming joint in Malleswaram. It's the kind of place where the chairs look like they've survived a particularly brutal game of limbo and the cutlery is on a first-name basis with basics. But fear not, dear reader, for this is where culinary magic happens.

The decor, or lack thereof, is best described as 'simple with aspirations of minimalism'. It's like the owner decided to channel their inner Marie Kondo but stopped halfway through. There are no fancy tablecloths, no soft cushions, and certainly no mood lighting. But who needs ambiance when you've got Benne Masala Dosa?

Now, let's talk about the staff. They're a peculiar bunch. Imagine a poker face and a deadpan delivery, and you've got a pretty accurate picture. Don't expect warm smiles or helpful suggestions. Their attitude is roughly equivalent to a cactus offering a hug. But hey, they’re here to serve dosa, not win a popularity contest.

And then there's the dosa. Oh, the dosa. It's a masterpiece, a culinary symphony, a religious experience. The Benne Masala Dosa is like a warm hug for your taste buds. It's crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and the masala is a flavor explosion that will make you question your life choices up until that point. The Benne Dosa, a simpler affair, is equally delicious. It's the kind of dosa that makes you contemplate opening a dosa-only restaurant in your backyard.

The chutneys are the cherry on top. One is a fiery concoction that will make your taste buds do a happy dance, while the other is a cool, calming companion. Together, they create a flavor profile that is nothing short of divine. So, if you're ready to embark on a culinary adventure that involves ignoring questionable decor, indifferent staff, and the occasional elbow in the ribs (courtesy of your fellow diners), then this Malleswaram gem is calling your name. Just be prepared to wait in a queue that would put a Black Friday sale to shame. But trust me, it's worth it. Your taste buds will thank you.

Ah, a Jain chutney! That's a fantastic addition. It's great to see places catering to different dietary needs. Imagine enjoying that perfect Benne Masala Dosa with a complementary Jain chutney – a match made in...

This is one over-hyped place in Benguluru, if you speak to the old customers they will tell you how the quality has gone worst over the years , if you put just 2 spoon of nandani ghee in your dosa at home you will have better crisp then CTR , and inside filling potato is also doesn't stand anywhere in term of taste .

Second , If you have a vehicle you have to struggle like anything for parking and CTR is having one small parking where there customer can park ,

Yesterday i approached CTR parking to park my vehicle , Incidents like this

1.At the entry gate they have parked there Airport Supply vehicle so I have very less space to go inside somehow i manage and entered at CTR car parking . 2.Gaurd was there but the gaurd didn't assist in parking , despite of CTR own airport supply vehicle blocking the entry gate if customer parking place identified by CTR. 3.Inside in the back they have a borewell and this is not covered or marked as an danger area , which makes it accessible and it's inviting accidents . 4.Same happen with me while taking reverse I have hit the same and my car back portion got badly damaged .

5.After having our dosa Mangalore Bajji , we paid our bill and informed the manager , he said nothing and said you should have seen it and it's our mistake .

6.few staff came along with us up to parking and we showed them thei place and area and we told at least cover the same or highlight the borewell area so that others may not damage their car .

7.One person connected the phone to the owner of the CTR , my friend explained the entire scenirio rather then asking sorry he also said its your fault .

And we said ok and disconnect the phone .

Kindly make sure you park your vehicle properly if you choose to park in CTR parking .

Tomorrow I will approach my insurance agency and give my vehicle for reparing , and will explore legal action Against CTR management for putting customers life and property in risk with this kind of open borewell in their allotted customers parking area , not keeping any security for parking assistance, not putting any barekeding to...

The Iconic Hotel Central Tiffin Room ( Shri Sagar) is located in the Heart of Bengaluru. I'm huge fan for their unique taste and Crispness of Masala Dose and Chutney is simply Mind blowing. Hotel is very spacious, can easily serve for 100+ people on one go. Very old kind of feel, feels like you haven't aged ( if you used to visit here earlier during young age) and everything is still under the way.

They haven't altered much even today that's great.

I used to have my Breakfast ( Masala Dose) here in 2019. And I've visited more than 200+ times in my entire Life. When I visited Vidyarthi Bhavan, I was expecting the taste like CTR style but ended up disappointed. Later I was used to Vidyarthi Bhavan. After long time I came back here and had my most loved Masala Dose in my life and really really disappointed guys.

They've lost their taste in their main taste changer "The Chutney" . (They used to serve red chutney and Pudina Chutney earlier) It's taste very different now ( just like other hotels) Masala Dose used to be very Roasted and Crisped but now it's very different you can see in images. Thankfully Coffee tastes the same. I'm not exaggerating the scene, I have had enough Masala Dose and coffee here than most of them even had Masala Dose in their entire Life in hotels. I could really feel the difference, even if there was slight changes then I would have neglected coz I love this Hotel. But the scenario is completely different.

The hotel Staff still remains the same, great and fast service ( same like Vidyarthi Bhavan)

So overall, I was disappointed completely.(Personal opinion) not baised. Hoping they bring back their Master Recipe and Taste. And if you're a new and haven't tried their earlier Masala Dose, then you'll definitely fall in love just like me. They still serve the great Masala Dose than most of them in this Garden City.

There will be like during Weekends, maximum waiting period is around 15min. (waiting period is not like Vidyarthi Bhavan)

Prices are on high side now. That's not an issue as Time changes,...