Hosa Adda!

With a range of eateries, bars, and major fashion brands popping up in HSR Layout and a young crowd drawn to its thriving startup ecosystem, the once sleepy part of town is becoming a popular hangout

- Mahima Nagaraju

SR Layout has undergone a major shift over the last 25 years. Once dominated by farmland and vacant plots, the region has now transformed into a thriving residential hub with exorbitant real estate charges, making it an upscale neighbourhood.

Despite the shift, HSR Layout has long been perceived as an area removed from the city and its excitement, with most people gravitating to adjacent Koramangala or Indiranagar for a night out. However, in the last few years, trendy and aesthetically-appealing eateries and outlets of practically every major brand have blossomed in the area, making it a happening part of the city.

Soumya Sriraman, 28, a clinical analyst who has lived in HSR for nearly a decade, notes the drastic change in the area, saying, "Back in the day, it wasn't developed and we had to travel to Jayanagar or Malleswaram to shop, however, things are no more the same. You get everything here." The nightlife and community events, especially, have had a major difference, according to her.