At the second edition of Bandland, held in Bengaluru on November 23 and 24 at NICE Grounds, the Rameshwaram Cafe made a splash not just with music but also with its culinary offerings. Known for serving ghee-laden dosas, the cafe infused a distinctly local flavor into the alternative rock, indie, and metal festival.

One user on X noted, “Beer doesn’t flow at metal concerts in Bengaluru, ghee does,” humorously highlighting the unique atmosphere. Some attendees were even seen carrying bottles of ghee, much to the surprise and amusement of onlookers.

The participation of Rameshwaram Cafe garnered various reactions online. Some were taken aback, questioning the absence of beer at a concert frequented by heavy metal fans, although others clarified that beer was available at the venue. Meanwhile, many familiar with the cafe were amazed to find its other locations unusually quiet, realizing the food truck was the main attraction at the festival.

Festival-goers also pointed out that the prices at the Rameshwaram food truck were noticeably higher than those at regular outlets.

The Bandland lineup featured prominent acts like Avenged Sevenfold, Extreme, and Bloodywood, alongside Indian artists such as Zero and Swarathma. With ticket prices starting at ₹3,499 and crowds assembling from 2 PM, the event brought together an impressive range of global music and local culinary delights. Following their performance at the inaugural festival, members of the American rock band The War on Drugs praised the enthusiasm of the Indian audience, calling it one of their most memorable performances.

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