Foodies feast after fasting

Rustling streets and gushing corners, beautifully lit, with laughter and happiness is all that one needs to break their fast, and observe iftar before offering the Maghrib Namaz. Namma Bengaluru has always been very inclusive of every culture and celebrates it extravagantly. If you’re in Bengaluru during Ramzan and still haven’t visited MM Road, Mosque Road or Jyoti Nivas College Road for iftari, have you really been in Bengaluru? From chicken to camel meat, every dish is served here and prepared authentically. It fills not only people’s stomachs but also their heart with satisfaction. 

“The environment is very celebratory, like a typical mela, where you can see people of age groups from children to old folk walking around, buying and eating different kinds of food and because it’s an Indian festival, it has to be extravagant!” says Varada Nair, who loves visiting JNC Road for its iftari with friends as it helps uplift the mood along with the delicious food, and helps you learn so much more about Ramzan and the culture that the community follows. 

Somdev Putatunda, describes himself as a foodie and Mosque and MM Road for Iftari is a ‘food paradise’. He says, “From the behaviour of the shopkeepers to the authenticity and the taste of the food, that’s what I wait for every year! From meats to sweets, everything is absolutely delicious and is at a nominal price considering the kind of dish and the festive time. The colourful lights, the smell of cooked meat all around, and people from all castes celebrating this festival is worth an experience!” 

Sairindhri Sengupta talks about how once a year, foodies in the city look forward to this month. “The environment is beautiful with an entire food street set up with lots of varieties including various cuisines from Arabian to Hyderabadi. For example, the phirni is prepared and served in four different ways, according to different regions of India and the taste differs. All kinds of food is served in at least four or five ways, and that is something nice!”  

Every meat and sweet lover would definitely want to go back for more, the taste, variety and environment leaves you asking for more. Overall, it is a one-of-a-kind experience and everyone should definitely visit these places along with other places in the city like Shivajinagar, Johnson Market and Shantinagar where Iftari is served. An experience of the rich culture and inclusivity is best exhibited through such celebrations, and if you haven’t visited already, what are you waiting for?