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Fraser Town, one of Bengaluru's oldest locales, was part of the Bangalore Cantonment and under the British Madras presidency's administration until 1949, after which it was transferred to the State of Mysore. Many of its streets were named after European civil servants, doctors, military officers, and missionaries, predominantly British residents of Mysore. In 1988, Fraser Town was renamed Pulakeshi Nagara, and Coles Park became Freedom Fighters Park. However, the name Frazer Town, with a "Z" replacing the "S," remains popular today.
Despite over a century since its establishment as a plague-proofed area, many of its cottages, churches, bakeries, and other establishments remain functional. St. Johns Church is one of the oldest churches in the city, and it stands tall on St. Johns Road to date. These structures contribute to Bengaluru's heritage and offer a glimpse into the city's history. Several eateries in the vicinity are over 30 years old, with some dating back to the pre-independence era. However, Frazer Town, or Pulakeshi Nagara, is particularly renowned for its festive Iftar eats during Ramadan.
During this time, Mosque Road, named after the Haji Sir Ismail Sait mosque, transforms into a bustling food street. Foodies and patrons from different parts of the city and other cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Delhi visit especially to savour treats and indulge in the ultimate food experience that offers delicacies that range from the Mughali, Persian, Arabian, and Dakhni cuisines mainly. Some of the unique offerings available only during Ramadan include haleem, patthar ka ghosht, grilled camel meat, tandoori teetar, mutton biryani, buff seekh kebab with seviyan, mutton samosas, ande ka meetha, harira, China grass, falooda, and more.
It is that time of the year when the whole Bengaluru city gets together at Mosque Road to celebrate food for a whole month, irrespective of religion, race, and background. The Mosque Road Iftar started modestly over 20 years ago in the late 1990s, with each establishment setting up a stall to dole out their special offerings apart from their regular menu during Ramadan in the evenings.
This event has grown into a unique food experience for city dwellers. Although the event may have paused for a few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other reasons in between, restaurants and eateries continue to set up stalls to keep the Iftar specials alive, albeit on a smaller scale. This vibrant celebration of food and community is a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of Frazer Town and Bengaluru.
Having said that, if you feel like trying some of these meat delicacies, sweet beverages, and desserts like ande ka meetha, gulab jamun, and kulfi falooda during other times of the year, all you need to do is hop on a food trail and explore the area. While grilled camel on hot stones might not be available, patthar ka gosht or hot stone grilled lamb, seafood delicacies, haleem, bheja puffs, buff seekh rolls, anda kheema roti, mandi, gosht biryani, shawarma, harira, and sulaimani chai are available in different eateries in this neighbourhood all year long.
To be a part of the all-inclusive Food Trail, all you need to do is sign up and wait to watch skilled chefs prepare your favourite street food at live cooking stations. So, what are you waiting for? Read the details about Slurrp’s Frazer Town Food Trail and explore with the best.
Date: 10 August 10, 2024
Timings: 5 PM–7:30 PM
How To Register: Click here
For more information, keep an eye out on Slurrp’s website and social media pages.
