Living in a fast-paced and focused world, we often get too hyped up about fancy restaurants and travel destinations. In a change of pace, Siliconeer presents some hidden gems.

The passionate couple behind this Bay Area staple is back with a fresh start. Bangalore Cafe Express has opened in the outskirts of Downtown San Jose, bringing their time-tested recipes and warm hospitality to a new location. The “real falooda” – that beloved rose-flavored dessert drink layered with vermicelli, basil seeds, and kulfi ice cream – is once again flowing in the Bay Area. Along with the classic South Indian breakfast staples and Mumbai-style Vada Pav that made the original location a weekend hub for Indian food lovers around the Silicon Valley. Bangalore Cafe Express promises to recapture the magic that made its predecessor memorable.