Bangalore/South

South Bangalore is the southern part of the city.

• 🌍 Ranga Shankara, 36/2, 8th Cross, J.P. Nagar, 2nd Phase, ☏ +91 80 26592777, +91 80 26494656. Evening shows start at 7:30PM. Many local groups perform here, although more often shows are presented by travelling groups touring India. The quality of the performances varies, but most plays are worth seeing, especially the ones by Indian playwrights or directors, as they can show you an Indian (or non-Western) perspective. Shows are in various languages, so it is a good idea to double-check whether the play is in English before buying or reserving (blocking) tickets. Audience members need to be present on time to be allowed entry to the theatre. It does not matter whether you are stuck in traffic or paid in advance, you simply will not be allowed inside after the specific time mentioned as the start time. ₹45–100. (updated Jul 2025)
• Ultimate Frisbee Club. Although in a nascent stage, Ultimate Frisbee games are held on Tu Th Sa mornings starting 6:30AM. The teams comprise of players of all skill levels. 

Lakes

• 🌍 Madiwala Lake. One of the biggest lakes in Bangalore and a grave example of water pollution. The water was fit for drinking till the early 1990s, when the industrial waste and sewage made it unsafe. Despite this, the lake sees a huge number of spot-billed pelicans migrating in the winter, especially in November and December. (updated Jun 2025)
• 🌍 Thippagondanahalli Reservoir (TG Halli Reservoir), 35 km (22 mi) W of city centre. A reservoir at the confluence of the Arkavati and Kumudavati rivers. It is used by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) to supply water to the city. It is also a popular recreation spot in summer. Furthermore, it is said that a yogi used his supernatural powers to bring rain on the reservoir on 30 May 1985, when it had only 15 days of water supply. However, that rain is sometimes attributed to the regular south-western monsoon wind rather than any supernatural force. (updated Jun 2025)

• 🌍 Electronic City. A major information technology (IT) cluster of the city, with offices of IT giants like TCS (Tata Consultancy Services), Infosys, Wipro, HCL (Hindustan Computers Limited) and Tech Mahindra. (updated Jun 2025)

• 🌍 Bannerghatta Road. Grasshopper is a space that exhibits clothing designs from the most experimental designers in India and also showcases other ideas - lighting design, products, theatre, music - an open space for expression! If that's too boring, you can keep driving and you have a thousand ways that you can take to enjoy the wildlife and the myriad reservoirs strewn across the area - you can still find your very own private haven. (updated Feb 2017)
• 🌍 Jayanagar Shopping Complex. From antique jewellery stores, the authentic gold jewelry stores, saree stores, sweet meat stores, classic Iyengar bakeries, dress stores, and food stores that sell fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, and butter. Most of the products are comparatively cheap and are often value for money. (updated Jul 2020)
• 🌍 Oasis Centre, Intermediate Ring Rd, Koramangala. A two-story store on Victoria Road in the heart of the new mall shopping district. This was one of the most coveted stores until the malls came along. It's an easy place to go shopping when you don't want too many options to confuse you or when you're tired and don't want to visit too many shops - you can get everything under one roof here. Good for clothes, cosmetics, watches, jewellery, shoes etc. You also get stylish furniture and other home and living items for a decent price. (updated Jun 2025)

• Anjappar Restaurant, #50, 100 Ft. Road, 4th Block Kormangala. Chettinad cuisine 
• Friends Fast Food, Jyoti Nivas College Rd, Koramangala (300 m from Nexus mall). Great Conti food at college prices. Casa Picola fans will like this one. 
• Hyderabadi biriyani, Banerghatta Rd (near IIM -B, beside HSBC Bank and above Fabmall). Serves good biriyani 
• Kairali, Near Nexus Mall, Koramangala. 
• Kamat Lokaruchi, Mysore Rd (just before Channapatna). Amazing food and ambience. Authentic Mangalorean meals. 
• Kebab Ki, Koramangala. for "Adana Kebab" and other Turkish dishes. (updated Jan 2023)
• Kollapuri's, 429/31 30th Cross, 4th Block Jaya Nagar (Near Jain Mandir), ☏ +91 80 4121 1693, +91 80 2653 5207. An authentic Maharashtrian hotel run by Savaji. It serves bhakri, chapati and "Sheckle Edme" special Savaji stuffed roti with spicy sabjis and meat or other non-veg items 
• Konkan, 6th cross, 6th Block, Koramangala, ☏ +91 80 2552 1530. Mangalorean and Goan style cuisine. 
• Little Home, 80 ft. Road, Koramangala (near Wipro K2 office). Very good south and central Kerala food. Bad service though. 
• The Paramount Restaurant, Koramangala (near Jyothi Nivas College). 
• P!ing, No. 130, 1st Cross, 5th Block, Koramangala. Includes a dessert bay. Dim sum, sensible portions, good prices. 
• Ponnuswamy, Koramangala (near the National Games Village, opposite to Legends of Rock), ☏ +91 80 4151 1919. Authentic south Tamil Nadu food. Try the biryani and sukka fry. No alcohol or smoking. Also at Residency Rd., next to Imperial Hotel. 
• Rajvardhan Foods, 1291 25th Main Road, 9th Block Jaya Nagar East (Near Big Bazaar), ☏ +91 98 8630 3088, +91 98 8630 3089. Best known for its vadapav, sabudana vada, khichdi. It also offers bhakri, thalipeeth. The snacks and other food offered here is comparatively expensive. This is because it is Bangalore's only authentic Maharashtrian food outlet. It also serves food fresh, only prepared after placing the order, so the wait and price is compensated. The food quality is excellent. 
• Tharavadu, Bommanahalli, Hosur Rd (After Silk Board). 
• Vayal, Outer ring road (around Central mall) (After Silk Board). 
• Vidyarthi Bhavan, 32 Gandhi Bazaar, ☏ +91 80 2667 7588. Another very old and traditional breakfast place, exclusively known for its Masala Dosa. Similar to MTR, you can find people who have been having breakfast here since times immemorial. 
• Yogi's, #86, 21st Main, Banashankari 2nd Stage (near BDA Complex), ☏ +91 98 4584 9025, +91 98 4539 7363. The "Sakkat Burger" and "Sakkat Mexican" are a must have. Wide range of burgers, sandwiches, ice creams, shakes and sundaes available. 

• Caffe Pascucci, 690/A, 15 Cross Road, 14th Main Road, Phase II, J P Nagar, ☏ +91 80 4091 2134. Italian coffee chain brand. In 2010, Pascucci set up its own coffee retail shop in India with 10 outlets in Bangalore at prominent localities like Jayanagar, JP Nagar, MG Road, Malleshwaram and Indiranagar.