Anna Kuteera

Down in Banashankari 3rd Stage, specifically over at B1 Vignana Nagar Main Road, Malleshpallya Extension 21, you’ll find our place, Anna Kuteera. It’s a bit of a mouthful of an address, but locals find us alright. Most mornings start early, way before the sun is even fully up, because that’s when the first batch of stuff needs to be ready. It’s noisy and there’s always steam coming from somewhere. The chairs are just regular plastic ones and the tables are the kind that have seen a lot of use over the years. We don't have a lot of space for people to lounge around, so it’s usually a lot of in-and-out traffic. You might have to wait a minute or two if it’s a weekend. The kitchen staff talks a lot while they work, mostly about their families or the news. Sometimes the power goes out and we have to use the lanterns, which makes everything look a bit different for a while. We aren't trying to be anything special, just a place to get something to eat when you're in the area. The street outside is always crowded with bikes and people walking to the bus stop. We’ve seen the neighborhood change a lot, but this building stays mostly the same. It's just a regular part of the day for us, keeping things moving and making sure the floors are swept.