ack in 1973, when the quiet lanes of old Bengaluru carried the aroma of Iyengar bakeries, the laughter of college students spilling out from Central College, and the soft hum of rickshaw meters ticking near MG Road, a humble stall was born in Shivajinagar that would change the way this city cooled itself forever Sreeraj Lassi Bar, introduced by the visionary Abdu Rehaman, the man who brought lassi into namma ooru’s food map. It was an era where Garden City still held onto its charm, evenings meant leisurely walks in Cubbon Park, cinema hoardings glowed outside Plaza, and the city’s rhythm was slower, warmer, more intimate. In those very streets, Sreeraj became a stop that was more than just a shop…it was a slice of comfort, where every glass of thick, creamy lassi carried not just taste but memory. As Bengaluru grew from the pensioner’s paradise to India’s Silicon Valley, sprouting buzzing cafés in Koramangala, microbreweries in Indiranagar, and Instagram-worthy eateries on Church Street, Sreeraj Lassi Bar stood strong, rooted in its heritage yet adapting to the times, offering the same classics like sweet lassi, mango lassi, khara lassi, dry fruit lassi alongside new flavors that connect with today’s generation chasing foodie trends. Today, when Bangaloreans line up at food trucks, explore Korean BBQ joints, or chase viral desserts, they still circle back to the familiar red-and-white counters of Sreeraj because true legacy never loses relevance. From that one stall in 1973, the brand has expanded into 15 outlets across Bengaluru and spread its wings internationally in Dubai and Sharjah, yet each sip still feels like the same first pour rich, authentic, and filled with nostalgia. In a city that loves to reinvent itself, from music festivals to startup launches, Sreeraj remains a timeless companion, seamlessly blending with the pulse of Bangalore’s trending lifestyle…whether it’s refreshing the crowd after a late-night gig in Indiranagar, fueling college students during exam breaks, or being the must-have after a plate of hot rolls and chaats. It has also become part of every celebration, from Ramadan evenings to Dasara processions, proving that tradition can adapt and still shine in modern times. Sreeraj is not just about quenching thirst—it is about being part of Bengaluru’s culture, about holding hands with the past while keeping pace with the present, about reminding the city that while cafés may come and go, some classics are forever. Half a century later, Sreeraj Lassi Bar isn’t just a brand—it’s Bengaluru in a glass, a story that began in 1973 and continues to trend today, carrying the flavors, memories, and dreams of a city that refuses to forget its roots even as it embraces the future.
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