Johnson Market, once known as Richmond Town Market, was given that name in honour of a British Municipal Commissioner. Johnson Nagar is the spot to go any day of the year for delectable kebabs and juicy seekh rolls.
Your options, however, practically go to infinity and beyond during Ramadan. Being spoiled for choice is redefined at Johnson Market. To put things in perspective, you’ll have many options, including samosas, harira, haleem, puffs, chuba puri, beef kebab, qubani ka meetha, and paya soup. They also have the khichdi, which is like haleem but has meat that isn’t pasty.
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History of Johnson Market
Johnson Market is small in size. Designed in an Islamic architectural style, the ground floor of the Johnson building is home to 78 shops. Johnson Market is tucked between Hosur Road and Richmond Town. Due to its central location, it is close to M G Road.
Johnson Market was included in the heritage listing as one of the few remaining landmarks in the neighbourhood and a public realm with distinctive architectural and urban planning character.
Why is Johnson Market famous?
Bangalore’s Johnson Market is primarily a go-to food stop market for the locals. It is well-known for its street food, including kebabs, Shawarma rolls, beef biryani, seekh kebabs on skewers, egg puffs, etc. It is jam-packed in the evenings, especially on weekends. Both young and elderly enjoy hanging out at Johnson Market, where they can purchase groceries and veggies in addition to cuisine.
The market has a distinctive flavour in the evenings when the nearby kebab shops come to life, and the aroma of smoking meat on skewers blends well with Irani cafes.
How to reach Johnson Market Bangalore?
By bus
| Boarding Stop | Duration |
| Vidyapeeth Circle, Basavanagudi | 38 minutes |
| Vivanta, Yeshwantpur, Jalahalli | 38 minutes |
| Brand Factory, Bengaluru | 40 minutes |
| Shoppers Stop, B.T.M.Layout | 24 minutes |
By metro
From Trinity metro station, Johnson Market is about 2.3 km away.
By cab/ auto
You can take a cab or auto from Vivanta metro station to Johnson Market. It takes about 10-15 minutes, considering Bangalore’s traffic.
Places to eat in the Johnson Market
Makkah Cafe
The best time to enjoy chai, harira, and sizzling hot samosas at Makkah Cafe is in the evening. There is little seating inside this tiny hole in the wall, but it’s always filled. You can have the time of your life with their tea and samosa. The naans, round pastries loaded with coconut, fruit, or khova, are another speciality of the Makkah Cafe. These are offered in triangle cuts and are heavy-duty in and of themselves. Additionally, biscuits and nankhatai are available.
Location: Shop No. 3, Johnson Market, Richmond Town
Timing: 7 AM to 12 midnight
Price: Rs 100 for two
Fanoos
Rolls in the area are known by the name Fanoos. The repetitive slicing and dicing of meat and the assembly of the rolls in the vertical rotisseries are fascinating. The fragrances are somewhat overpowering, and if the rolls don’t get to your hands soon, your stomach will start to complain. The Fanoos rolls are the perfect size for a snack. Offal lovers will love the chicken liver roll.
Location: Shop No. 2, Johnson Market, Richmond Town
Timing: 9 AM to 11 PM
Price: Starts from Rs 80
Madeena
This partially on-the-road, in-a-booth shop has every imaginable soda on hand. When you purchase a drink at a Madeena store, the cashier dispenses some concentrate, pops open a spout that gushes cold soda, stirs in some salt, and then pours another gush of soda to complete the process.
Location: Shop No. 5, Johnson Market, Richmond Town
Timing: 10 AM to 12 AM
Price: Rs 30
Shopping at Johnson Market
Johnson Market is a food stall marketplace. However, you may also find some grocery stores on the way.
Grocery shopping
The grocery store offers a selection of goods to its clients at a significantly lower price. To provide their clients with the healthiest, most wholesome, and freshest products possible, they stock up on new grocery items, packaged meals, personal and home care products, and a department for a selection of organic cuisine.
Stationery shopping
The stationery shop in Johnson Market provides customers with a wide range of handmade paper products, including DIY boxes, notebooks, and boxes in both small and large amounts. There are also gift tags, cards, and exquisite hand-painted and hand-pressed (with botanicals) designs. You should go to the store merely to be amazed at the several fascinating ways that paper can exist.
FAQs
Which is the nearest metro to Johnson Market?
Trinity station is the nearest metro station to Johnson Market. It is about 2.3 km away.
What is Johnson Market famous for?
Johnson Market is famous for its variable food stalls, including biryani, rolls and drinks.
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