Fraser Town: The Ultimate Guide To Eating And Shopping At Pulikeshi Nagar

The majority of Frazer 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 Frazer 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. 

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

Price: INR 20 onwards  

Timings: 3 PM - 9 PM

Rating: 4.2/5 on Google 

Another landmark in Frazer 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 food cravings. 

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

Price: INR 20 onwards 

Timings: 11 AM - 9 PM

Social Handle: Instagram

Rating: 4.4/5 on Google

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. 

Must-Try Items: Kebabs, Irani platter, mutton and Persian naan

Price: INR 110 onwards

Timings: 12 AM - 12 PM

Social Handle: Instagram

Rating: 4.1/5 on Google

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, which are all succulent, and satisfy the soul and any hunger pangs you might have. 

Must-Try Items: Tandoori kebabs, chicken lollipops and shawarma

Price: INR 70 onwards

Timings: 12 PM - 1:30 AM

Social Handle: Instagram

Rating: 4.1/5 on Google

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 full. Oh, be sure to try the phirni. 

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

Price: INR 150 onwards

Timings: 11:30 AM - 12 AM

Social Handle: Instagram

Rating: 3.9/5 on Google

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. 

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

Price: INR 130 onwards

Timings: 11 AM - 2:30 AM 

Social Handle: Instagram

Rating: 4.3/5 on Google 

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. 

Must-Have Items: Channa Masala, Buttermilk, Paneer Butter Masala 

Price: INR 30 onwards

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

Rating: 4.3/5 on Google

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 the norm here. Bar nibbles include Jalapeno Cheese Poppers, Onion Rings, and Chilli Chicken. 

Must-Have Items: Peri-Peri Fries, Onion Rings

Price: INR 199 onwards

Timings: 11 AM - 1 AM

Social Media: Instagram 

Rating: 4.1/5 on Google

Fraser Town's shopping scene isn't big or happening when you compare it with the likes of Koramangala, Indiranagar, or Commercial Street, but here are the important ones you must stop at. 

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

Timings: 9 AM to 11:30 PM

Rating: 4.2/5 on Google

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

Timings: 9 AM to 10:30 PM

Rating: 3.8/5 on Google

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. 

Timings: 11 AM to 7 PM

Rating: 4.2/5 on Google

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 on Google

Crankmeister Bicycle Works in Frazer Town is a one-stop destination for all levels of cyclists. You can head here to buy bicycles, pick up essential gear, and even get your cycles repaired. You'll find the store has everything- from basics like helmets, shoes, saddlebags, and gloves or cycle accessories like cushion grips, bar tapes, body cages, and chain tools. There’s enough here to get you kitted out for any ride. 

Timings: 10 AM to 7 PM. Closed on Mondays

Rating: 4.7/5 on Google

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 on Google

Social Media: Instagram

A gem in Frazer Town for long walks and lazy evenings. They have a big play park, complete with essentials like the jungle gym, swings, slides, and horizontal bars. There's a jogging track, too, and plenty of benches. 

Timings: 5 AM to 11 AM and 4 PM to 8:30 PM

Rating: 4.1/5 on Google