Bengaluru’s idli-dosa beats Delhi and Mumbai: Scottish traveller’s viral praise wins the internet

A video of a Scottish citizen admiring Bengaluru’s food culture, especially its crispy dosa, soft idli and filter coffee, goes viral on Instagram.

A video featuring a Scottish citizen celebrating Bengaluru’s iconic food culture has taken social media by storm. Shared on the popular Instagram page Hugh Abroad, the clip shows the traveller expressing his delight after tasting classic South Indian dishes in the city.

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According to the video, the traveller visited seven major Indian cities, including Delhi and Mumbai. Despite exploring different cuisines, he declared that Bengaluru’s idli and dosa stood far above the rest. The crispness of the dosa and the melt-in-the-mouth idli left such an impression that he described them as “unbeatable.”

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The traveller’s excitement continued as he praised Bengaluru’s famous filter coffee, calling it the perfect combination when paired with a plate of idli and dosa. His enthusiastic review, especially the part where he fondly describes the “crispy dosa” and how the “idli melts in the mouth”, resonated strongly with viewers.

The video quickly went viral, with many Bengaluru residents proudly sharing the clip, celebrating the city’s long-standing reputation for authentic, comforting South Indian cuisine.