S.N. is one of those venerable establishments in J.P. Nagar 2^nd Phase that is more of an institution than an eatery. Granted, the tiny ‘standing-room’ only place is not much to talk about in terms of looks. However, the charming and never tiring owner keeps you in good cheer with his ceaseless banter and small talk.

Probably a millionaire many times over and the owner of the large building which houses S.N., Bhatt-re as we call him personally oversees operations in an efficient and error free manner.

The menu is limited which is probably the USP for the high quality and rapid turn-around. All you get here are Idly, Vada, Khaara Baath, Kesari Baath, Chow Chow Baath, Masala & Plain Dosa and of course Coffee and Tea.

The Masala dosa is exquisite to say the least. The crisp dosas and the potato sabji inside are a deadly combination. Khaara Baath is nothing but Upma (with vegetables) made from Semolina (Rava) and Kesari Baath is a sweet dish made from saffron, milk and sugar. Chow Chow Baath is a half and half of Kesari Baath and Khaara Baath.  Vada is served either separate from sambar or dunked in the sambar. Either way is wonderful depending on how you like it.

You basically can’t go wrong with anything you get here, whether it is for take-out or to stand around the few high metal platforms and eat right from the kitchen.

Whatever you do or don’t do here, definitely have the coffee. The filter coffee here is great and completes anything you eat there.