The Idli King of Bangalore

[@sankhdeepmitra5332]

His last quote said it all. A man who can go to bed peacefully at night is the most successful of them all. May we have more of his tribe! 👋

[@shankhadeepmandal978]

I think the key is to stay authentic and honest to the profession.... no addition of artificial flavour enhancers like baking soda and MSD is the key to staying authentic, thereby causing to create a huge loyal customer base

[@bobu5501]

@@shankhadeepmandal978 baking soda is not a artificial flavour enhancers......

[@shankhadeepmandal978]

@@bobu5501 then what is it???

[@geoffreyreeves7213]

So true this man had Faith and like the Romans said Fortune favors the brave

[@bobu5501]

@@shankhadeepmandal978 baking soda used to raise the dough, didn't add any flavours to the dough

[@krishnanmahadevan6909]

Hello All, This is Krishnan Mahadevan, the owner of Iyer Idly - the restaurant featured in this video. Firstly I'd like to thank everyone for your comments and support. Means so much to us and our family :') Just wanted to clarify a point on the language being spoken in the video. I'm a pure Bangalorean. Been here all my life. My family of the last 3 generations have lived here and supported the land. Me, as a pure bred Bangalorean consider Kannada as my first language. I respect the language, the land and the people that have supported us and helped us survive. I'm proficient (both reading and writing and conversational) with Kannada. It's just that my mother isn't fluent enough like me (she knows the language) and since it was from the international media, we didn't want any issues with grammatical errors on screen. Hence she had to converse in the language she was comfortable, Tamil. She speaks Kannada otherwise and considers this as her homeland. Thank you all once again for your support :) ಜೈ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ 💛❤️

[@kiney0713]

Awesome bro! Cheers to you and to mami ma'm. I too am like you - tamilian from Tayi Karnataka - proficient in both but more comfortable in the lingua kannada! Hope to visit your store in the near future and enjoy khara chutney, like!

[@vasanthinagaraj316]

God bless you

[@payalk2898]

I don't understand both languages but we love all Indian languages. So happy for your success!!

[@kumars9951]

Great story man. Just idly and chutney a remarkable journey!

[@CattanCondy]

Sir, your story is very insprational and I wish you even more success and good will. Thank you for sharing!

[@sowmyas6924]

This boy Krishnan was my student. Gud to see him doing well. I hv seen him go thru the tough time wen he lost his dad. N indeed saw his Transition of taking over the responsibility. God bless him in his endeavour ❤️

[@divyameenakshisundaram6198]

Great

[@hey346]

i wish he sees ur commnt

[@sowmyas6924]

Thank you Heera. ❤️

[@krishnanmahadevan6909]

Sowmya ma'am! Thank you so much. Your comment means a lot to me. Thank you for being a constant backbone and a support to me throughout my tenure in college ❤️

[@seshadrianantharaman7676]

@@krishnanmahadevan6909 can KZbin frame this exchange asap... any time you have folks arguing - bam!! you show this...

[@varuncornelio530]

Munchies, please note, this is what we want when we ask for more Indian food content. Food that the common person eats.. Not that tooktook advertisement shit which you get paid to promote.

[@RoadRunneR69]

Thank you for this.

[@twangdib]

Very well said.

[@vedantbodas]

YES PLEASE!

[@ZAPPED4EVER]

For all you know, it was the revenue generated by that video that made this video possible.

[@leebaannchacko]

Yeah, no more butter chicken and naan please!

[@rakeshdass489]

You could see the satisfaction in his eyes that's something we all want in our life😌 Wishing him best wishes for the future ☺️

[@nikhatsaleem330]

Iu

[@dsr294]

The lady was so endearing when she willingly gave away the recipe and other tips. Shows that her passion is to not make money but serve her delicious food to everyone. When a business woman is this passionate, she is bound to succeed. We need more entrepreneurs like her.

[@subramanians4504]

Yes you are right. Normally no body will reveal the secret of the taste. God Bless them.

[@sherifparid1892]

This is the real deal man. This is the soul of our country, these small shops that put their hearts into the food they're serving.

[@porchelviramr4404]

Well said brother. You are right. So sweet of you dear. 🙏

[@thyssenbot]

I loved how the aunty said "Chutney making is not a big secret, it's the same all over". No mam! A good chutney makes all the difference. Yet, she doesn't really care if someone else tries to make it too. I think that differentiates the mindset of big businesses and home chefs.

[@sansore8868]

They say they not to give away the secret recipe 😉

[@shreyaskrishnan3641]

@@sansore8868 Dude This is no big secret.The products they use are in much Great Quality.Thats why the taste is greater.Every Cook has their Unique Taste Right.

[@sureshmuthanna2110]

I've been living in Vignananagar for quite long and been visiting this place quite often to get idlis for our family since the early 2000 when Krishnan dad along with his mother looking after this place... Krishnan a school going kid then, My elder son Harsha Aiyappa and Krishnan are good friends and of almost the same age... Krishnan has become an entrepreneur after his dad's demise whereas my son started working in an American company in a good position... Circumstances in life makes one to take extreme steps to handle things better, and Krishnan is an example even though he runs just this place... Almost everyday I keep seeing him serving idlis to customers who queue up for idlis along with his staff, some going back empty handed late in the evening as limited stock of idlis getting over soon enough... He's a good example for many youngsters, who's quite contented and successful with his business of selling quality idlis to masses. Wishing him all the best.

[@kareach]

Where is this place

[@sureshmuthanna2110]

@@kareach Iyer Idly, opp Fair Choice Super Bazar/Moriz restaurant, Kuvempu Rd, Vignannagar, Bangalore 75 Off old Airport Rd, Take left after HAL Helicopter division, behind ADA...

[@kareach]

@@sureshmuthanna2110 jagdishnagara ?

[@sureshmuthanna2110]

@@kareach 1 km from Jagadishnagar, come to GM Palya cross BEML quarters, then Vignananagar bus stand, 500 mts on same road on the left side...

[@kareach]

On the way to NCFE?

[@VK-zk1jl]

This guy is so grounded and sorted in his thought process. To give up a investment banking job to sell idlis sounds so ridiculous but this boy did it bcoz he followed his passion and the best part was when he said the idli business was the only thing he had of his father which he didn't want to let go...Blessings🙌

[@rajkulal1]

he didnt quit his job for a new business. its already established and he just concentrated on that. if he would have quit his job and then started a new business it would be something else. this is wat i feel :)

[@bluedabeast]

As a Kannadiga and a Tamizhan in one, it is nice to see both languages and cultures represented!! :D

[@bluedabeast]

@@duncansantan born and raised in Chennai

[@duncansantan]

@@bluedabeast ok ie kannadiga in chennai..

[@mohneeshp5517]

ohh damn i can relate to that so muchh, having karnataka as my hometown and then studying here in tamil nadu.. hits different

[@santhilkalantre3752]

chal 2 plate laga

[@tashix4672]

Leaving a 9-5 job to continue the legacy of his pops is a big step.

[@radhkabsrm]

I know the family for the last 15 yrs.They are keeping their standard from the begining .They are cordial with the customers.These and their hard work helped them to come to this level.Wishes for a bright future.

[@deepakmeenepu933]

Dude explaining the idli making should be a new chapter in Chemistry Subject... " Idli is a rice cake where batter In liquid state gets converted to solid state when it steamed"

[@Indian17872]

9:10 "I go to bed peacefully at night, so I guess I'm successful that way." What a line man!!

[@waynesyvinski7628]

Indeed. How many people earn huge amounts of money, live in huge houses, and yet have lives of turmoil and misery?

[@jerryjacob7062]

Those idlis and vada with chutney looks heavenly. Its the best breakfast option and I can't have enough of it. Its always these small shops which see food with alot of love and soul. Looking forward to such more gems in future.

[@ASH-if6us]

The dude is well educated, fit enough to get a highly paying job. Yet he has decided to continue his father's legacy. RESPECT!!!🔥

[@ashker3389]

He earns a lot more in this business than in any high pay jobs he would get in India.

[@leansnscenes7806]

@@ashker3389 most likely not

[@Rexknight7]

@@ashker3389 yup that's true

[@anjnag6965]

You have no idea how happy this video has made me. So proud of our Indian people who are so down to earth. Hat’s off to Mother and Son.💕

[@kowshikyou]

It brings so much joy and tears that my favourite spot has been on Munchies. Everything about this episode is so emotional and thanks for just bringing this on ❤️

[@BKCC420]

are you also from that Iyer family :-) Just kidding....Idli thindre life settle. alwaa

[@shreyaskrishnan3641]

@@BKCC420 Iyer is a common name.By Your Logic Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer who is currently Representing India is Also That Family Too.😉

[@MrinmoysTV]

I lived in Bangalore for more than 7 years, i've never been to iyeridli but these 3 things, dosa idli and vada is what I miss daily..it's just so fresh and soulful..

[@purpletrickster913]

For my 15 years in Vignan Nagar, Iyer Idli was our go to Sunday Breakfast! And even our tuition sir will buy this for us during our Saturday early morning extra classes before outlook Board exams!! So happy that my area's Idili spot has become this famous 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@pulpfaction]

This is so much of a better representation of Indian food compared to the Took Took series.

[@swathib394]

All the best Krishnan. Krishan has amazing linguistic and marketing skills. I worked with him in Time Inc. He's always been full of energy. Happy to see him do well in his own business. I miss Bangalore idly the most, wish to visit Iyer idly whenever I visit Bangalore.

[@ashakumar2498]

I love Iyer idlis... during my pregnancy days,Iyer idli was one among the strongest cravings esp in the evenings... go quickly to catch that last night batch of idlis...aunty is always humble... love to aunty for taking care of young ladies who are away from their homes...

[@dkypa]

Mark my words - "this guy is true genius and honest.. he will make it a brand soon"

[@ThePhyze]

He's definitely a gutsy person, risk taker. Well done.

[@rv-b9z]

What a great guy! Has such a positive aura, loved his spirit

[@Noone07932]

Mother and son heart are so clean. God bless the mother to raise a son with clean heart.

[@Quitenice]

Loving this video series ❤️😊

[@svethanshreddy1441]

Its not new its been since 2 yrs

[@gurpinder9272]

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[@elsalisa146]

This is a pleasure to see. Someone committed to making a traditional food made with love, care, and wholehearted commitment And being super successful.I wish all the best.

[@prov007]

All the very best to Iyer Idly! With this kind of passion and commitment, am sure the business is going to grow more in coming days

[@ChauNguyen-wi5pe]

A humble man with a wonderful heart to serve healthy food... future 🌟 Michelin recipients

[@prabhugautham]

An awesome person who choose and listened to his heart than money mind. May he blessed by Bhaghwan Venkateshwara with good health wealth in all his future endeavours.

[@voltgaming2213]

“People come to me because I serve good food” that’s the spirit my man

[@urbankoto]

A service done with heart, is the biggest service 👍🏼🙏🏼 all the best Iyer idly. Keep up the good work. Will visit someday for sure.

[@AsianFoodNerd]

I worked in India. Props to someone that goes after their dreams.

[@divyashreehk3375]

Looking this video got tears in my eyes as idli is my favorite thing to have and today it's been a month that I moved to north India, a place where everyday I crave for idli.. hope I come back to Bangalore sooner and taste hotel made Idlis.. soft and spongy and hot..

[@mmawalidh]

Not many understand the satisfaction of doing business. It takes a toll on our health, but I believe it is worth it.

[@michaelaugustin1246]

Congratulations to " IYER IDLY " For you have gave such lovely breakfast for the public and have grown a lot in this business It is not an easy thing to withstand in a business like yours All these many years you have been such a blessing for the people or vignan Nagar

[@phoenix15_]

one thing he could introduce is bananna leaves for takeaways. eco friendly and supports local economy as well.

[@abhaysknowledgeworld7506]

I live in Bangalore but I have not been here..we all talk abt the famous restaurants in Bangalore like vidhyarthi bhavan but now we know iyer idli...I will definitely go there..

[@MrEaaasyXD]

great guy, we need more people like him and his family

[@jathinr987]

Bangalore, The greatest City, The tastiest food, The warmest people all in one single legendary city. ❤

[@pankajrana3594]

Agree

[@randibacha5777]

Mumbai is always better 😎

[@krislv9219]

Every Indian City Is lovely. Stop the stupid divisions..some Indians never learn ..that’s why the Brits were able to rule you for so long

[@adityarajsingh8110]

@@krislv9219 Respect the division, not all India is same, neither are the people

[@krislv9219]

@@adityarajsingh8110 the divisions keep you apart…and never make you come up out of your corruption or poverty

[@kanank13]

In the corporate world, Krishnan would have never seen a real happy and smiling customer but in the Idly shop, I bet he sees 100s of smiling and happy customers and some of them even taking selfies. That says a lot. MY one suggestion would be to include molagai podi and gingelly oil.

[@parasrawat597]

I want to have some idli now

[@sureshmuthanna2110]

Come to Iyer Idly... 🙂

[@sureshmuthanna2110]

Come to Iyer Idly 🙂

[@drutwin]

2:58 that's the spirit and love of Amma .. 😊

[@crownindia1]

Best wishes to the Iyer Idly "FAMILY" Keep serving while we keep eating 😀

[@TamarChannel]

This is the most beautiful and lovable job in this world . giving a nice food with a pinch love and affection ; what else you need . we are really admire this gentle and Mom. keep it up . !

[@heatherbaugh80]

Going to get out the book of dosas I bought in Fort Cochin 7 years ago and make some idli. This video brought back many recipes of the delicious South Indian food we ate while we were there😋

[@klontjespap]

he was succesful at choosing where his heart lies, and already won at that point :D the rest is just a bonus

[@kishoreahuja655]

Enjoyed the idli wada each time I 've eaten them with the magical chutney...

[@renijohn5111]

Good for you. If you are earning a living doing what you love, that is the definition of success. Wishing you all the very best.

[@ramachandranranganathrao9946]

Hats off Krishnan For your passion to serve people with good quality food leaving a lucrative job .

[@kriyanshishah]

This did put smile on my face. Can't wait to visit this when I go to Banglore next.

[@SujithKumar-gs5ol]

When heard the amma speak in tamil I knew how the idli tastes 😋

[@jeevannarney1220]

I'm a poet from the U.S. I grew up in Arizona, but was born in Bangalore. I'm definitely coming to this place. God bless you! You're amazing.

[@fayazbasha9937]

This IDLY is equal to amrutam, I am eating every day same idly and kesri bath. Taste is really awesome and very hygiene.I will eat until my last day on the earth. No one can replace IYER IDLY in Banglore.

[@steveraman4562]

excellent keep it going Iyer Idly wish you and your family a happy new year 2022 from germany

[@shitansukumarrath8726]

It's very rare to see people standing in a queue at a restaurant to take their order. Iyer Idli is one of them.

[@MsLeejo]

It's not the idly, it's your dedication which makes it good and a touch of mothers hand

[@MrMikkyn]

He sounds really hardworking. Its so intense.

[@patildinesh07]

08:38- 09:00 this line took my heart & as a maharashtrian but love for south Indian food i was so fascinated

[@TSSproductionz]

Good for you man. Happy to hear Tamil from your mother. Congrats and keep growing!

[@karthikvenkata1291]

That guy left his job and following his heart, ♥️💯 Living tension free life is not everyone's cup of tea unfortunately 😢

[@shalinir8469]

This is a fantastic idli joint , absolutely mouthwatering idli n vada, lucky Bangalore folks❤️👌 wish it was in Mumbai too....... Regards Shalini

[@rantsandfaves]

"People don't come to me for ambience" is the most eloquently gansta shit!! Well done for being happy & continuing your fathers legacy.

[@Shoot_Maadbekaa]

Idli known as iddalage is officially mentioned in a 900 CE Kannada language work, Vaddaradhane by Shivakotiacharya. Similar recipes have also been found in later writings, such as the Manasollasa written by Karnataka King Someshvara III in 1130 CE which details a recipe called iddarika. Proud to come from the Karnataka, the land of good food and idli which I consider to be is the world's healthiest and best breakfast 😋😋 Nam oor idli thara yenu illa guru!😎

[@vn5099]

that's all good but they are Tamil lol

[@Shoot_Maadbekaa]

@@vn5099 Nobody from Bangalore apart from that locality knows this place. We have a idli shop in pretty much every street in Bangalore, Mysore, Hubki, Dharwada etc etc and whole of Karnataka. Idli king is a hyper sensationalized title for some local shop.

[@byron-ih2ge]

@@Shoot_Maadbekaa well tamilakam ( tamil nadu-kerala) is still the origin place of dosa and vada 😎

[@janardhanyadav1]

@@vn5099 yes, but dosse if from Karnataka lol

[@kareach]

Excellent Analogy bindu!!

[@HassanKhan-pf4dr]

One of the best breakfast I miss after moving to Pakistan from Dubai, my taste buds still miss the taste of south Indian breakfast .

[@sattu2308]

Our own Iyer Idli is finally here, their chutney is simply the best I have ever tasted with a sour flavor idli! It was Idli only till 2020, then a vada!

[@draglion6972]

No so called secret recipe only pure love in this food.

[@JidduVillarin]

This was very interesting. I disagree with the observation around it being a risky n move for him. His father took a risk. He took something that he knew would make money and was something that he enjoyed doing and focused on that. If he has healthy margins and has a wide customer base that buys from him regularly then it's a surefire thing. If he maintains or improves his quality then he should be fine for the rest of his life. Compete on quality. Price is a losing proposition unless you have scale.

[@mrbeef3528]

Might seem so, but as a person before me already mentioned, it's pretty rare in India for someone to come out of the corporate bubble for something like a family owned restaurant. When the dude says it's a risk he means it regarding both social status and finance; there are lot of idli shops in Bangalore for the same price and he's gotta manage the restaurant well to keep it going with the same momentum.

[@mon6745]

Food delicious - love the mom she's so amazing

[@prabodh11]

One of the healthiest breakfast that you can eat instead of sandwiches and all. Easy to cook, super healthy. What else one wants

[@bscsmscs1578]

Not TURE. IT SPIKES UR BLOOD SUGAR like CRAZY, keep eating idlys, u will end up with type 2 DIABETES

[@prabodh11]

@@bscsmscs1578 anything you eat, you need to do exercise/workout. Else the diseases would show up anyways. The logic is totally wrong. People have been eating this for ages and without any so called Diabetes

[@hari.krishnan0]

@@bscsmscs1578 Bullcrap. Idly is high in fibre. It will not spike your blood sugar like crazy, it will obviously spike your blood sugar but the spike is a very slow and steady spike. Unlike certain form of refined carbohydrates. It has Urad Dal mixed in plenty some quantities, which is the saving factor. If it’s only white rice based? Definitely a different scenario like you said.

[@surajitdas7695]

@@bscsmscs1578 depends upon your metabolism and genetics too

[@anandadhar4501]

@@bscsmscs1578 you need basic education regarding food nutrition

[@rajendraprasadkar4158]

Simple food is the best food. It can be consumed everyday. What I observed is the people keep coming very regularly, almost everyday. That is the best part of his business.

[@saranator408]

Loved this video, wholesomeness at its finest🥰✨! Idli is so delicious! For people that haven’t tried it, highly recommend to buy idli batter. You can find it at most Indian markets.

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

dont buy that fake batter with chemical, male ur own

[@rajkumar_real]

@@BlackMamba-lt8oe 😂😂.. Give a try .. It won't mutat you like omicron 😁.. if it does may be you become a superman can fly while eating. 👍

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

@@rajkumar_real bro i make my own batter no need for fake batters, 😂😂😂😂,

[@rajkumar_real]

@@BlackMamba-lt8oe that's great bro..

[@PrasadVarshanMusic]

I'm in same phase as the owner of the shop, fed up. With corporate life and long time dream to open a eatery shop, God's willing one day I will be successful in my business as well

[@anjanspace]

He is exact replica of his mother. There's a saying, boys who resemble their mother are always successful ...

[@vadsgator78942]

There are atleast 1,000 shops like this here in Bangalore. Imagine the different varieties and tastes.

[@orwelltheorem]

What a great family! I'll be sure to go to Iyer Idli if I'm ever in Bangalore.

[@elysiuminsights]

You are an inspiration man. Do not bow down to negative comments.. Keep going man.. More power to you

[@avinashromario4142]

I'm super proud of you, krishnan sir❤ I'm so glad I was your student ❤

[@naveeng5209]

Congrats to my fellow Bangalorean, he serves one of the best quality food in town. If you get a chance please visit.

[@galechow620]

Munchies always has great episodes and all the food looks so delicious

[@Liz5019]

I want to visit and have your idlis when I visit Bangalore.You have set an example for the young generation to pursue a profession which is close to your heart and a blessing to those thousands who relish the food 👍👏God bless

[@arjitmishra100]

Idli is my favourite food. If ilI had one food to eat my whole life I'll have idli sambhar. It has carbs, good fat, protien, fiber and it's delicious and easy to make.

[@meherl7643]

Juz love his attitude….shows his upbringing is grt….hats off to his old mother n him….God bless n hope you reach Guinness books for best idlis ❤️👍🏻

[@aditimishra9900]

I can't wait to go to Bengaluru and and try those mouthwatering idlis! Such an inspiring story. 🌸 hats off!

[@AditVats]

Will visit Bangalore in a while, will make sure I have enough of this.

[@aniruddhasajja9561]

u can make it at home as well

[@AditVats]

@@aniruddhasajja9561 yes, that is quite literally true for everything you eat outside.

[@aditimishra9900]

@@Yujiitadori4646 noted! Thank you :)

[@aniruddhasajja9561]

@@aditimishra9900 mtr , brahmins' coffee bar as well

[@abilashsamuel9542]

Wow!!! what biggest step you have taken.... your dad would be proud of you Sir.

[@kunalgowda6463]

Amazing work Krishnan remember studying with you in school always seemed like an intellectual person congrats 🥳

[@sriranjaniganesan]

Even people in high-paying corporate jobs dont have this guts and self-respect. Kudos to his courage and content attitude.

[@rohitlkrishnan02]

More success to you brother. Truely inspiring . On my list for my next visit to Bangalore

[@CattanCondy]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful story.

[@mannysmandatories5595]

A MUNCHIES VIDEO IN BANGALORE!?!?

[@narenchandra03]

could not count how many times i had iyer idly in the last 2 years m always my go to place

[@TheAmz1028]

Nailed it munchies! This represents india!

[@krishnanmahadevan6909]

Indeed.

[@ankur001ca]

Wow such a humble and simple story of quality and success.

[@realtalk7571]

Beautiful family, good bless your hard work and sincerity 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ksyvrbc]

Wow! What a heartwarming story from the city of my youth (1970-1998). I hope to drop in on Iyer Idly, my next trip there. All the best to this family run business.

[@svraj6073]

The confidence and the satisfaction reflects in his tone and as he said that he go to bed every night with peace is all that matters on one's life All the very best man and God bless u

[@abuthahir1965]

Its not just idly. soul and passion of a young entrepreneur...