Basavanagudi, Bengaluru · Since 1986

Food that tastes like Amma made it.

Breakfast tiffin, unlimited meals on a banana leaf and coastal favourites, cooked the way our family has cooked for three generations.

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Open today Tiffin 7–11:30 AM · Meals 12–3:30 PM · Dinner 7–10:30 PM ★ 4.7 on Google · 18,400+ reviews
What everyone orders

Our signatures, unchanged for decades

The dishes regulars ask for by name. Some have been on the menu since the first morning in 1986.

Fresh off the stove

Today's specials

Changes with the season and what came in from the market this morning.

A table set in the courtyard at Basavanagudi Goli baje frying in a kadai
1986Family run
Our story

It started in Kamala Amma's kitchen.

Cook as if your own children are waiting at the table. Kamala Rao, founder
Come home to us

Four kitchens across Bengaluru

Same recipes, same batter, same ghee at every one of them. The original is still on DVG Road.

Reserve a table

Keep a seat for the family.

We'll confirm on WhatsApp within 30 minutes during opening hours.

  • Birthdays and anniversaries get payasa on the house
  • High chairs and a quiet corner for elders
  • Private dining for up to 20 at Indiranagar
Occasion (optional)
No advance payment. Tables are held for 15 minutes past your booking time.
Kind words

What our guests tell us

A festival meal laid out on banana leaves
Catering & events

Your function, our kitchen.

Weddings, upanayanas, housewarmings and office lunches, from 25 to 2,000 guests.

Filter coffee in a cup and saucer
Franchise

Bring Tulasi Mane to your city.

We are opening carefully, a few locations a year, with partners who care about the food as much as we do.