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India Today
30-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
Bengaluru restaurant wins US man's heart with North Karnataka thali. Watch video
A video of American entrepreneur Bert Mueller enjoying a traditional North Karnataka-style thali at Bengaluru's iconic vegetarian eatery, Kamat, has gone viral on social short clip was shared by the Instagram account Bengaluru Servd and has gone viral on social was rather thrilled as he enjoyed the thali, and particularly appreciated the restaurant's healthy, home-style offerings. 'I love buttermilk. Can I have some more buttermilk, please?' Mueller is heard asking the restaurant staff as he enjoys the elaborate founder of the well-known food chain California Burrito, Mueller recalled how he first discovered Kamat back in 2014, thanks to his chartered accountant. 'There's a lot of fresh vegetables, all sorts of different salads and chutneys, and I really like healthy food,' he said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Servd Bengaluru (@ also praised the restaurant's attention to detail, calling out the 'beautiful piece of fresh butter on the jowar roti' and a 'nice baingan' dish that rounded off the joy in relishing a simple, nutritious vegetarian thali has impressed viewers, with many praising his genuine love for local cuisine and the regional food culture.- EndsMust Watch
NDTV
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Video: US Entrepreneur Enjoys North Karnataka Cuisine In Bengaluru, Calls It "Healthy And Flavorful"
Bert Mueller, the American entrepreneur behind the popular food chain California Burrito, was recently spotted relishing North Karnataka cuisine in Bengaluru. A video shared on Instagram by the food channel Bengaluru Servd shows Mr Mueller enjoying a traditional North Karnataka-style thali at the iconic vegetarian restaurant, Kamat. In the clip, the entrepreneur appears visibly delighted as he praises the meal's variety and freshness. He also fondly recalls his first visit to the eatery in 2014, prompted by a recommendation from his chartered accountant. "I was new to the city back then. The experience stuck with me," he says. Describing the meal, Mr Mueller says, "This plate is full of fresh vegetables, crispy salads, and vibrant flavours. The butter melting over the Jowar rotti is incredible, especially when paired with the eggplant curry." "There are several places across Bengaluru serving similar food, but this one hits differently. It's the best," he said, adding, "After eating a meal like this, hitting the gym is out of the question." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Servd Bengaluru (@ Further, the entrepreneur pointed out the generous servings of buttermilk that accompany the thali. "We don't usually get this kind of variety in thalis, especially this many vegetables. It's healthy, filling, and flavorful," he noted. Since being shared, the video has garnered more than 300,000 views and over 13,000 comments. "Am I delusional or is everyone else actually seeing an American nail the pronunciation of Basavanagudi," commented one user. "And he has definitely mastered the Indian nod with little little! Fab," wrote another. "Bert you're more Indian than us Indians," quipped a third user. "Bro brought Mexican food to India and he's enjoying our culture and food to the fullest," said one user. "lol my boy has mastered the art of the desi headnod," commented another. Notably, Mr Mueller's connection with India began in 2010 during a study abroad programme in Jaipur. He was staying with a local host family when a classmate shared homemade Mexican food with them. Their enthusiastic response contrasted with the lukewarm reaction to the American snacks Mr Mueller had brought himself. That moment, he says, sparked the idea of launching a Mexican-style food venture in India. So, after completing his education in the US, Mr Mueller raised $250,000 (roughly Rs 2 crore) from family and friends. In 2012, he returned to India and opened the first California Burrito outlet in Bengaluru, choosing the city for its cosmopolitan, IT-savvy population that he believed would be open to global cuisines.
Hindustan Times
29-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
American CEO Bret Mueller digs into North Karnataka's Jolada Rotti meal in Bengaluru, calls it 'wholesome and healthy'
Bret Mueller, the American entrepreneur behind the popular fast-food chain California Burrito, recently found himself enjoying Jolada Rotti meals at a well-known vegetarian restaurant in Bengaluru. A viral video shared by the popular food channel Bengaluru Servd shows Mueller thoroughly enjoying a traditional North Karnataka-style thali at Kamat, tucked in Basavanagudi. Bret Muller, the CEO of California Burrito enjoys Jolada Rotti meals in Bengaluru((Screengrab from Bengaluru Servd video)) Also Read - Vietjet plans daily flights between Bengaluru and Ho Chi Minh amid soaring demand Take a look at the video In the video, Mueller, visibly delighted, praises the variety and freshness of the meal. 'I first came here in 2014 on the recommendation of my chartered accountant. I was new to the city back then. The experience stuck with me,' he recalls. Describing the meal, he says, 'This plate is full of fresh vegetables, crispy salads, and vibrant flavors. The butter melting over the Jowar rotti is incredible, especially when paired with the eggplant curry.' For someone who built his business around burritos and bowls, Mueller has developed a soft corner for North Karnataka cuisine. He revealed that he makes a special trip to Basavanagudi two to three times a year just to indulge in the Jolada Rotti meals. 'There are several places across Bengaluru serving similar food, but this one hits differently. It's the best,' he said, adding with a laugh, 'After eating a meal like this, hitting the gym is out of the question.' Also Read - Karnataka woman kills her brother to avoid 'family shame' after he tested positive for HIV He also pointed out the generous and refreshing servings of buttermilk that accompany the thali. 'We don't usually get this kind of variety in thalis, especially this many vegetables. It's healthy, filling, and flavorful,' he noted. While he enjoys the food, Mueller isn't as thrilled with Bengaluru's notorious traffic. 'These days, I prefer taking autos to get around faster,' he said candidly. Mueller moved to Bengaluru in 2012 at the age of 22 and opened the first California Burrito outlet in the city. Over the years, the Mexican fast-casual brand has grown steadily and now boasts over 100 outlets across India, raking in $23 million in revenue last year, according to a CNBC report. Like many businesses, California Burrito faced severe setbacks during the pandemic, shutting down 19 of its 37 stores. But the brand made a strong comeback. In 2021, it launched a bold ₹100 menu campaign, promoted by influencers, which proved to be a massive success and drove a surge in footfall. The chain recently celebrated the opening of its 100th store.
