Bengaluru airport set for Dosa wars: CTR vs Rameshwaram Cafe

Rameshwaram Cafe will soon open at Bengaluru Airport's Terminal 1. (Picture by Vikas SN)

Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru is all set for an epic dosa battle.

Two of Bengaluru's most popular eateries— Central Tiffin Room (CTR) and Rameshwaram Cafe—will soon open outlets at Bengaluru airport. "Rameshwaram Cafe will be located in Terminal 1 and CTR in Terminal 2 arrivals. It’s our mission to showcase the best of Bengaluru," a Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) source told Moneycontrol.

At present, popular South Indian eateries at Bengaluru airport include Hatti Kaapi (T2 lounge), Ooru Canteen (T1 departures), and Maiyas (T2 departures).

Central Tiffin Room (CTR), also known as Sri Sagar Hotel in Malleswaram, is an iconic food joint in Bengaluru, famous for its popular benne masala dosa, or butter masala dosa. Established in 1920, it is frequently visited by celebrities and locals alike.

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Rameshwaram Cafe, founded in 2021, has quickly gained popularity thanks to its generous use of clarified butter (ghee). Named after the birthplace of former Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam, it has become a must-visit spot for travellers passing through the city.

However, pricing details of food items at these new outlets at the airport are yet to be known.

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In March 2024, CM Siddaramaiah inaugurated two Indira Canteens, including one near the airport’s P7 parking area, following demands from cab drivers for affordable food. Indira Canteens offer breakfast for Rs 5, while lunch and dinner are available for Rs 10.

Bengaluru airport is now connected to more than 100 non-stop destinations. Kempegowda International Airport commenced operations on May 24, 2008, in Devanahalli, around 40 km from the Central Business District. On December 1, 2023, the country’s third-busiest airport after Delhi and Mumbai crossed 300 million passengers since its inception.

Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa's Fairfax Group holds a majority stake of 64 percent in BIAL, while Siemens Project Ventures holds 10 percent. The remaining 26 percent is held equally by the Karnataka State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited and the Airports Authority of India.

Also, read: Bengaluru airport is now connected to 100 non-stop passenger destinations