Darshini (restaurant)
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Darshinis are popular eating establishments that are found in India.[1][2][3] Darshinis are known for serving quick and affordable South Indian vegetarian food. They are typically small, self-service restaurants or cafes that offer a variety of dishes like idli (steamed rice cakes), dosa (thin rice crepes), vada (lentil fritters), sambar (lentil soup), chutneys, and filter coffee.[3][4]
The first Darshini named Cafe Darshini was started in Jayanagar, Bangalore in the year 1983 by R. Prabhakar.[4][5][6][7] "Darshini" refers to the concept of providing a glimpse or a quick view of the food, as customers can see the dishes being prepared in the open kitchen or displayed behind glass counters. Darshinis are widely regarded as an integral part of the local culinary culture in South India.[8] All darshinis are pay-first-eat-later.[2] The main focus of Darshini model is to quickly serve quality local food for a low price.[4]
Recognition
A Darshini type restaurant model is so popular in city like Bengaluru that the city corporation has been issuing trade license as Darshini type hotel since mid-2000s.[7]
See also
References
- ^ Moorthi, Y. L. R. (2015). Marketing, that works in India, 1/e. Pearson India. p. 128. ISBN 9789332558885. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- ^ a b "Darshinis of Bengaluru: A Food Culture by Themselves". The Quint. 22 February 2018. Archived from the original on 16 October 2019. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- ^ a b Jayaraman, Pavitra (27 January 2012). "A by-two by the way". Mint. Archived from the original on 16 October 2019. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- ^ a b c Katiyar, Arun (16 January 2010). "A bite into reality". DNA India. Archived from the original on 16 October 2019. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- ^ Salian, Priti (30 May 2019). "What makes Bangalore's darshini cafes so special?". The National. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ Balasubramanyam, K. R. (21 November 2014). "R Prabhakar - The man behind Bengaluru's Darshinis". The Economic Times. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- ^ a b "The man who launched a thousand Darshinis". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 May 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- ^ "Darshinis: The cornerstone of Bengaluru's fast food culture". Hindustan Times. 12 September 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
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