New Krishna Bhavan

This restaurant, established in 1954, offers a clean and simple ambiance. However, the food is truly outstanding. Each bite is a delightful experience, with flavors that are simply amazing. While it can get quite crowded at times, the wait is undoubtedly worth it.

If you're seeking an authentic South Karnataka dish this is the place to be.

We tried
Masala dosa (10/10)
green masala idly (10/10)
Madurai podi idly (9/10)
Gulab jamun (9/10)
champakali (9/10)
filter coffee (10/10)☕
They welcome you with warm water

I truly enjoyed every dish we tried, but if you're looking for the absolute best,
I highly recommend the green masala idly and masala dosa.
They are my all-time favorites, and you won't be disappointed.

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The last few days has been all about the shutting down of the iconic NKB, Malleshwaram. While we are all sad and upset with the shutting down of a legend, we should also ensure that no more icons go the NKB way... It's our duty to support them, help them sustain and flourish... Many never changed, till today sell the same good old dose... Have not added the pudi ammunition to their menu.
One such good old eatery has been Namma Janata Hotel on Malleshwaram 8th cross. Quite the unsung hero, standing strong amidst a slew of newbies all around. The place goes about doling out it's usual dare since the past five decades or so, unfluttered by competition and the one saying " it isn't what it was" most of the times even without visiting the place.
Janata hotel on 8th cross as it's famously known ( no need to mention Malleshwaram here as there's only one 8th cross in the whole wide world of a Bengalurian, and it's in Malleshwaram).
Started with a gheelicicious kesari bath, the ghee was the binding agent here in this case and wasn't overflowing all over. Dotted by kismis was a perfect start. Then came in the idli vade dippu, we Bengalurians order dippu, as a time pass till the real hero the Dose arrives. The sambar was typical Bengaluru...had notes of sweetness to it, not too strong but beautifully subtle. Melt in the mouth idli and a crisp vade made it a perfect pair. Then came in the dose, the dish for which Janata is known for. Crisp, long, filling and a treat in itself. The palya too stood out. Sadly this dose never got the eyeballs it deserved. It's has a quintessential Bengaluru vibe. No pudi, no tuppa... One could relish the after taste of the mild sourness of the batter after a bite. Thats what makes a great dose. Ended it All with an ultra strofilter kaapi and then a mandatory stroll on the 8th main.
A beautiful old world vive envelopes you, thru the meal. Not just the food, but the feel, the aroma and the vibes.
Time for Bengaluru to relish, celebrate and retain many such institutions such as NKB, let's start with Janata... See you on 8th main.

Good food and good taste. 70years old restaurant. Iconic Malleswaram eatery New Krishna Bhavan to close next week (6Dec of 2023)

The very Famous “New Krishna Bhavan ನ್ಯೂ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಭವನ”
Since 1954

Green masala dose
Rave dose
Onion dose
Bonda soup
Masala dose

Yumm yummyyyy

After nearly 70 years of serving affordable vegetarian fare from Karnataka’s South Kanara, New Krishna Bhavan will shut up.

After nearly 70 years of serving affordable vegetarian fare from Karnataka’s South Kanara – from button idlis and dosas of every stripe to a jowar dosa named after Kannada writer V K Gokak – New Krishna Bhavan will down its shutters on December 5. The news has saddened long-time customers, many of whom took to social media to pay tribute. Very less parking space.

The Iconic Veg Restaurant in Malleswaram which served it's Patrons for 69 years. Their signature dishes like Neer Dosa, Button Idli, Bonda Soup,Rava Dosa, Podi Idli, among the Best in Town. Can't forget to mention their Strong Filter Coffee. Exceptional service by the staff adds to the atmosphere. Sad to know they are closing down the existing place... Only Hoping to see it spring back in a new place and a New Avatar but with the same Dishes.

Visited this iconic restaurant with origins from my hometown for one last time before it closes forever. Had green masala idli and their other must try dishes. I wish and hope the promoters continue their culinary tradition for people at a new place in Bengaluru.

It's one of iconic place which kindles my childhood memory. Hasn't changed much, feels stepping into past. The menu is slightly different. There are weekend special and special on each day also everyday specials.
Really like neer dosa, button idli also other stuff. Must visit atleast once. I transact via cash though can pay through QR just to get old vibe

What a tasty food! Each dish is a delight to the soul. Green Masala Idli is a must try. Bit expensive but every penny worth the taste!

This hotel is getting permanently closing on Dec 6th 2023.

Old hotel in malleshwaram and they have AC, non AC service hall, function hall and lodges.
They have their special menu for each day and weekends goes to their Obbatu (Holigae) oota.
Few other menu items which are must have here kadabu idli, shavigae.

Taste is good and cost is judiciously kept for the quantity and taste. Service is faster and they serve happily.

Parking in the busy road is challenging for 4 wheelers.

Make sure for lunch or dinner early visit is must to get all the menu items.

One of my favourite places to eat whenever I am around Sampige road. Went there for lunch.

Onion rava masala. Holige. Coffee. Happiness.

As this place closes forever today, dropping a farewell note. I wasn't a frequent or an attached visitor, but whenever I did visit, I always had great food. We came today to get the neer dosas one last time but unfortunately it was a tad late. Thanks for all the memories :)

Excellent service awesome food
Unfortunately will Close on 06th dec
Met the owner and thanked him for the superb fooding

Simple yet tasty food. The prices are reasonable. This is one of the oldest hotels in Malleswaram. A must try would be their Button Idli, Neer Dosa and Bonda soup.

A very old and very nice place for South Indian food. Almost right next to Mantri Square mall. While the building is as old as it gets, interiors are redone. They also have an AC hall. The menu is unique - different from what you see at most places. The rasam vada here is to die for. Don’t miss this. Some of the other unusual breakfast items are - green masala idly, rasam idly, Madurai garam idly, kotte kadubu, Udupi sevai, neer dosa, jowar dosa. Service is good - waiters are friendly. They also have a sweets store

The best breakfast place Malleswaram and surrounding, long menu with traditional taste, Neer Dosa and Green Idly awesome, and must try Saturday/Sunday's Holige Oota. Specious, nice service staffs, parking space may bother in peak days/time but very convenient for Namma Metro traveller, just opposite (2 mint walkable distance) to Sampige Road Metro Station.

Very good quality food and taste is awesome Neer dose, dip button idli, rava pongal each item is at its best. It is sad they are closing down

Old Bengaluru charm . Visiting this since college days. The best place to enjoy South meals, dosa or the legendary Mysore bonda soup. But, Udupi green idly 💚💚 my fav.

Visited this place back after 10 years and it had the same feel and the crowd was always there. Food tastes good. No difference in most of dishes tasted. Must try the open masala dosa. The best holige I ever tasted here in the options for lunch which had a meal with holige included.

A must visit hotel in Malleswaram. Taste and quality top notch. Huge fan of rasam Vada and green idly and filter coffee. Gonna miss this place after the 6th of December 2023. Thank you

One of the best restaurant in Malleshwaram!
It’s oldest restaurant where I used to visit since from my college days.
There Masala dosa must try its very tasty 😋 also try there masala idlys, In weekends try kotte kadbu and Holige meals. Recently we went on Sunday for lunch had nice Holige meals, it’s delicious and tasty. Service is also good and reasonable prices. There is both options south and North Indian dishes.
Also must try there badam halwa!! It’s too yummy 🤤
Do visit the place!

Very simple but quality food. Aptly priced. Excellent service. But, the advise is to visit the place by 6.30 to 7 PM on weekends for Dinner as their special delicacies get over by 8 PM. There are 2 parts of restaurant one serves Karnataka delicacies and the other is multi cuisine and AC