TheOriginalHomeofMaddurVada
Preserving Karnataka's rich culinary heritage since 1902. Fresh, crispy onion vadas prepared flat on banana leaves.
ALegacyThatStartedAtARailwayStation
In 1902, when the Bangalore-Mysore railway service started, a railway canteen called VRR was running in Maddur.
The famous Maddur Vade was born in 1917 and has a history of more than 100 years. Initially, it was a pakoda, and later its shape was flattened for faster cooking and easy handling of crowds.
The canteen grew from 1948 onwards, when the business was run by Dodda Hebbar, D. Gopalaiah, and their family from Kundapur.
In 1991, the present owner, Mr. D. Jayaprakash, started the first drive-in restaurant on the Bangalore-Mysore Highway under the name Maddur Tiffany's.
TheBirthofaKarnatakaLegend
What makes the Original Maddur Vada stand out from all other snacks in Karnataka? Discover the authentic craft and history preserved for over a century.
AnatomyofthePerfectMaddurVada
The Famous Maddur Vada is unlike a traditional medu vada. It is flat, firm, crispy on the outer shell, and packed with onion flakes inside. Our ancestors perfected this recipe by selecting specific ingredients that could travel well without losing their crispness. We continue that practice, sourcing locally and making the dough fresh multiple times a day.
Crispy Sliced Onions
For rich caramel sweetness and distinct texture
Fine Semolina (Rava)
Gives the signature premium crunchiness
Rice & Maida Flour
The perfect binding ratio developed in 1917
Fresh Curry Leaves & Chillies
Infusing authentic spice and aroma
Pure Ghee & Water
Kneaded to form the dense specialty dough
Searching for the best Maddur Vada in Karnataka? The journey always leads back to the original Maddur Vada here in Nidaghatta, Maddur, where the authentic flavors first came to life.
TheTasteThatMadeMaddurFamous
Cooked fresh, served hot, made with time-tested recipes.
Original Maddur Vada
Our world-famous flat onion fritters prepared using the traditional 1917 recipe, served with fresh curry leaves and spices.
Signature Maddur Vade (Single)
The perfect portion for a quick roadside bite: a single crispy, golden-brown Maddur Vade served hot with our signature green coconut-chutney.
Maddur Vade & Filter Coffee Combo
The ultimate highway traveler's pairing. A steaming glass of authentic local filter coffee served alongside a freshly broken, hot Maddur Vade.
Special South Indian Platter
A comprehensive feast featuring a mini ghee roast dosa, steamed idli, poori, vada, upma, and sweet kesari bath, served with sambar and chutney.
Traditional Maddur Vade (Combo Set)
A hearty serving of three legendary vadas, packed with crispy sliced onions, fine semolina (rava), rice flour, ghee, and local chillies.
Hot Maddur Vades are prepared continuously throughout the day.
Why People Stop at Maddur Tiffanys
It is not just a meal; it is a decade-long travel ritual. For travelers commuting between Bangalore and Mysore, a stop at Maddur Tiffanys is an essential part of the journey.
Original Heritage
We hold the direct lineage of the original refreshment room started in 1902. Our history is Karnataka's history.
Serving Since 1902
Over 120 years of unmatched hospitality, catering to royalty, freedom fighters, and millions of highway travelers.
Traditional Recipes
Our secret flour-blend ratios and spice mixes have remained strictly unchanged, passed down through secret family vaults.
Fresh Daily Prep
We never serve stale food. Our Maddur Vadas are hand-patted and fried fresh in small, continuous batches all day.
Family Destination
Generations of families have stopped at our tables. We represent a nostalgic culinary tradition for parents and kids alike.
Highway Landmark
Ideally located on the Bangalore-Mysore Express Highway. The perfect pitstop to refresh, unwind, and dine.
The Historical Path
Tracing our milestones over a century
VRR Canteen Established
When the Bangalore-Mysore railway service started in 1902, a railway canteen called VRR (Vegetarian Refreshment Room) began running in Maddur, founding our legendary heritage.
Birth of the Maddur Vade
The famous Maddur Vade was born in 1917, boasting a history of over a century. Initially prepared as a pakoda, its shape was later flattened for faster cooking and easy handling of crowds.
Kundapur Family Growth
The canteen grew significantly from 1948 onwards, when the business was run and expanded by Dodda Hebbar, D. Gopalaiah, and their family from Kundapur.
First Highway Drive-In Opens
In 1991, the present owner, Mr. D. Jayaprakash, started the first drive-in restaurant on the Bangalore-Mysore Highway under the name Maddur Tiffany's.
120+ Years of Legacy
Maddur Tiffanys continues to stand as a premium cultural landmark on the highway. We proudly serve the exact original recipe to thousands of travelers daily.
CapturedMoments
Take a visual tour through our heritage, kitchen, and restaurants.
Signature Maddur Vade
Vintage Tiled Canteen (1970s)
The 1991 Highway Drive-In
Breaking Hot Maddur Vade
Traditional Kitchen Crafting
Expressway Drive-In (Nidaghatta)
Signature South Indian Platter
Highway Branch (Gejjalagere)
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Voices of Our Patrons
For over a century, we have served kings, statesmen, authors, and generations of travelers. Here is what some of our regulars have to say.
"Stopping here is a family ritual. My grandfather stopped at Maddur Station in the 50s, my father took me to the highway drive-in in the 90s, and now I bring my children. The taste of the Maddur Vada has remained absolutely identical over these decades."
"The original Maddur Vada here is a masterclass in texture. It's crispy on the edges, firm yet tender inside, and bursting with the sweet aroma of caramelized onions and curry leaves. It is completely different from the soggy imitations you get elsewhere."
"You haven't truly completed the Bangalore-Mysore road trip if you haven't stopped at Maddur Tiffanys for hot vadas and filter coffee. The service is fast, the atmosphere is electric with travelers, and the food is legendary."
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Experience our legacy across four beautiful highway locations.
Original Highway Canteen (Shivapura)
Physical Address
Maddur Tiffanys, Bangalore–Mysore Express Highway, Shivapura, Maddur, Karnataka - 571428
Serving Window
Open Daily: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM Daily
Fresh batches continuously fried on site.