Mysore masala dosa, red colour,” I pushed back, when the server at Gayatri Tiffin Room (99005 99359) handed me a plate of dosa. It was nothing like what I had imagined, and exactly like what I have in Mumbai, complete with a neon-yellow potato mash. I had been up since 6am that day, and had run a 4km ring around the Kukkarhalli Lake to work up an appetite, and there was no way I would settle for anything less than authentic, blood-red Mysore masala dosa, with beetroot and everything else.

One of the most popular restaurants in Mysore, you will find Gayathri Tiffin Room, or GTR, as it is lovingly called by the locals, almost always packed. The unpretentious old-world charm of the place will make you feel as if you have travelled back in time while enjoying piping hot food that will make sure that your taste buds have a ball.What to try: Kesari bath, GTR masala dosa, filter coffee, green dosa, etc.Location: Narayan Shastri Road, Ittige GuduTimings: 7 am – 11 am and 3:30 pm – 8 pm (Monday closed)Cost for two: Rs 500 (approx.)

You can sit down here to enjoy your dosa, and there’s an additional family room upstairs if you find they’re a bit strapped for space. The dosas here are as soft and crispy as they should be – slightly more soft than crispy. The coconut chutney is quite different to the norm – more of an Udupi style (Udupi is sleepy coastal town in Karnataka, famous for dosas, which specialises in vegetarian food – and which uses a lot of mustard seeds and chilli).

Like the dosa, Mysore has to have its own version of idli as well which are called the ‘Mysore Mallige Idlis’. The Tiffin Room’s Mallige idlis are soft and fluffy, varying in sizes and served with a variety of chutneys and sambhar. The explicit specialty here is all about the texture of the idlis, which gives you a unique experience and are rather distinct white and very soft.

We briefly stopped at the Raja Coffee works** to understand the different mix of coffee and then headed towards Gayatri tiffin room** to try green dosa and their amazing filter coffee. Green dosa, is certainly one of its kind and healthy too. The green dosa is stuffed with coriander, spinach and fenugreek leaves and it is served with bhonda sambhar and coconut chutney.

GTR is among the most flocked restaurants in Mysuru for savouring some soft and fluffy Mallige idlis. Served with a variety of chutneys and sambar, they have a distinct texture. This mess-style cafe has an old-school charm, and their signature dishes are GTR masala dosa, green dosa, open butter masala dosa, kesari bath and carrot halwa.

Gayatri Tiffin Room, also known as GTR, is a popular pick for a typical idli-dosa breakfast. The restaurant offers a variety of dosas and South Indian breakfast options, but the finely roasted Masala Dosa and porous Mallige idli are the real deal. If you have a sweet tooth, go for their ghee-laden Kesari Bath.

Gayathri Tiffin Room restaurant in Mysore, popularly known as GTR, is a must-visit for all the avid Masala Dosa fans. It’s affectionately said that your life is complete only after you have enjoyed the Masala Dosa in GTR. There’s a Green Dosa, served with Filter Coffee, Saagu and chutney.

One of the most-flocked restaurants in Mysuru, Gayathri Tiffin Room or GTR is famous for its soft and fluffy Mallige idlis. These are served with a variety of chutneys and sambhar. What makes their idlis special is their distinct texture.

GTR represents the heritage of the city and the building is a testimony to the same. The very popular Indian grill specialties will be a delight to the taste buds. Out Of The Blue, Khar – A Coastline Beauty ...

GTR represents the heritage of the city and the building is a testimony to the same. This restaurant is a right choice if you are in the mood for Indian and Pakistani cuisines.

Gayatri Tiffin Room is another place you must go to for authentic local food. Serving authentic Mysore fare, try the butter masala dosa, filter coffee and vada.