Eat, Drink, Repeat: Everything You Can Do At Fraser Town

The majority of Fraser Town's food scene is located on Coles Road, Mosque Road, and MM Road. Coles Road is connected to MM Road by Mosque Road. 

The iconic, legendary, and centuries-old Albert Bakery is an institution and no trip to Fraser Town is complete without grabbing some mutton samosa, sausage rolls, plain croissants, and fresh bread. Do check out their festive menu during Ramadan and Christmas — think Mutton Kheema Samosa and Hot Cross Buns. 

Price: INR 20 onwards  

Timings: 3 PM - 9 PM

Rating: 4.2/5 (Google reviews)

Must Try Items: Bheja puff, khova naan, chicken cutlet and samosa

Another landmark in Fraser Town, Thom's (located on Wheeler Road) is known for its fresh bread, and bakery products such as pastries, puffs, and samosas. Plus, the supermarket stocks up on local and imported products from ingredients to snacks, and their alcohol store is stocked with all the latest gin, rum, and whiskey brands. In short, Thom's has everything from daily groceries to satisfying card cravings. 

Price: INR 20 onwards 

Timings: 11 AM - 9 PM

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomsbakery/?hl=en%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3ERating:&utm_source=LBB&ref=lbbpost 4.4/5

Must Try Items: doughnuts, rich plum cake, chicken samosa and egg puff

Located on MM Road, Sheeshkebab is one of our favourite spots in town for Persian kebabs as well as juicy and flavourful Indian kebabs. Kebab-E-Makhsoos, Jooje Irani Kebab, Polo Biryani, and Chelo Rice Kebab Koobideh are what we recommend. Oh, and we recommend the private dining area if you are coming in a large group. 

Price: INR 110 onwards

Timings: 12 AM - 12 PM

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheeshkebabresto/?hl=en%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3ERating:&utm_source=LBB&ref=lbbpost 4.1/5 (Google reviews)

Must Try Items: kebabs, Irani platter, mutton and Persian naan

Another must-visit institution, Siddique Kebab Centre on St. John's Road serves up 28 types of kebabs and biryani that start at INR 90. You also get rolls and grilled chicken. We recommend Chicken Tikka, Hariyali Kebab and Tandoori Chicken are all succulent and they satisfy the soul and any hunger pangs you might have. 

Price: INR 70 onwards

Timings: 12 PM - 1:30 AM

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siddique_kababcentre/?hl=en%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3ERating:&utm_source=LBB&ref=lbbpost 4.1/5 

Must Try Items: tandoori kebabs, chicken lollipops and shawarma

Chichaba's Taj is well-known for its biryani, especially for the Mutton Dum Biryani and the kebab spread. The boneless chicken kebab, bheja fry, mutton seekh kebab, and Sallu Ki Butter Chicken. Their entire starter menu will leave you filling happy and tummy fully. Oh, be sure to try the phirni. 

Price: INR 150 onwards

Timings: 11:30 AM - 12 AM

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tajbychichabas/?hl=en%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3ERating:&utm_source=LBB&ref=lbbpost 3.9/5 (Google reviews)

Must-Have Items: Mutton Seekh Kebab, Nalli Nihari, Seekh Kabab, Mutton Keema Samosa, Mutton Biryani

Karama is known for its Arabic, Karachi and Punjabi dishes. You can fill up on Mandi or seekh kababs and Pakistani delicacies like Karachi Dum Gosht. While you are at it, look out for specials such as Mutton Paya, Peshawari Kebab and Nalli Nihari. 

Price: INR 130 onwards

Timings: 11 AM - 2:30 AM 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karama.restaurant/?hl=en%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3ERating:&utm_source=LBB&ref=lbbpost 4.3/5 (Google reviews) 

Must-Have Items: Mandhi, Non Veg Platter and Mutton Haleem

Manjit Da Dhaba serves vegetarian Punjabi fare with flair. Located at the end of Wheeler Road, the low-key decorated restaurant has a list of parathas that you must try. Our favourites include aloo, gobi, paneer, and mooli. All the parathas come topped with dollops of butter. In the curries, try the baingan bartha and rajma. 

 Price: INR 30 onwards

Timings: 12 PM - 4 PM & 7 PM - 10:30 PM

Rating: 4.3/5 (Google reviews)

Must-Have Items: chana masala, buttermilk, paneer masala 

The only watering hole (that we approve of) in Fraser Town is where you can go for a beer or two or more. This is the OG Sherlock by the way. You can find folks from techies to uncles sitting here and having a beer. Live screenings are a norm here. Bar nibbles include Jalapeno Cheese Poppers, Onion Rings, and Chilli Chicken. 

Price: INR 199 onwards

Timings: 11 AM - 1 AM

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherlockspubfrazertown/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3ERating:?utm_source=LBB&ref=lbbpost 4.1/5 (Google reviews)

Must-Have Items: peri-peri fries, beer mug, veg burger and chicken tikka pizza

Theobroma: For brownies, desserts and cakes

Khan Saheb: For filling rolls, especially their kali mirch chicken tikka double roll. 

Arabian Tea Cafe: For 64 varieties of tea including tandoori chai, Zafrani chai, and sulaimani. 

Fraser Town's shopping scene isn't big or happening when you compare it with the likes of Koramangala, Indiranagar or Commercial Street. 

Carry Fresh: The department store is your one-stop shop for everything from daily groceries, homeware and kitchenware, cleaning supplies, fresh vegetables and fruits, and imported sweets and snacks. 

Standard Tea: Stock up on a wide range of varieties of teas from Assamese Green Tea to Oolong, and buy it by the gram. 

Lustre Studio: Located on Saunders Road, the studio is known for bridal wear and for customer wear such as pant sarees, kurtas with draped bottoms, and three-piece jumpsuits. 

Crankmeister: One-stop shop for all your cycle needs, repairs, and accessories. 

This hidden gem isn't exactly in Pulkeshi Nagar, but it's on St. John's Road and on the same lane as Siddique Kebab Centre. The store is a treasure trove of antiques. You'll find everything from chaise lounges, antique chandelier lights, old London-style streetlights, vintage radios and clocks, doors, showpieces, and painted plates. You can spend hours here just browsing through the collection. 

Timings: 10:30 AM - 7 PM

Rating: 4/5 (Google reviews) 

One of the more popular salons in Bangalore and highly recommended by LBB users and patrons alike, go here to get a full-blown makeover or a stylish haircut and hair wash. Or even get your hair coloured. They also are one of the few curly hair-friendly salons in Bangalore. They also have an academy where you can learn the tricks of the trade. 

Timings: 10 AM - 6 PM (Mon-Thurs) & 10 AM - 7 PM (Fri-Sun)

Rating: 4.3/5 (Google reviews)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettydangoodsalon/?hl=en%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E&utm_source=LBB&ref=lbbpost

Best Time To Visit: During the holy month of Ramadan as the streets are lit up, food scene is at another level

Tips For Visiting Fraser Town: Carry water bottles as it can get hot and humid there, get crowded in the evening so can visit before the evening sets in and wear cotton and comfy clothes.