India, Jan. 20 -- Luxury patisseries and artisanal cake shops may come and go, but for locals of 'Ooru, old-school bakeries are forever. The menus here are disarmingly simple: spongy honey cakes, indulgent cream buns, and samosas that were once the hallmark of every birthday party spread. But the true highlight? Flaky, buttery parcels filled with vegetables, meat, or eggs, best enjoyed with a cup of filter coffee or hot chai. These are the stuff of school tiffin breaks, post-tuition pit stops, and weekend bakery runs with parents. If you're new to the city - or simply in the mood to walk down memory lane - here's our pick of the best spots in Bangalore for puffs.

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