Bangalore has become a hub of Pan Indian and World cuisine over the last few years. Every now and then, I hop into some place to experience a new taste that gives me a glimpse into culinary styles and food…
Flavours of Kashmiri Wazwan in Punjab Grill, Bangalore
It is hard to find someone who is not bowled over by the beauty of Kashmir and I am no exception. Having trekked through the Kashmir valley, spending days under the starry skies, eating local cuisine from the street side…
Peek into Sindhi Cuisine at Fat Sindhi
I was walking down a busy street in Koramangala, Bangalore when I spotted “Fat Sindhi” in the first floor of a building. It was lunch time and I was craving for something quick, light and tasty. Unlike Mumbai, a dedicated Sindhi…
Home Style Sumptuous Meal in UBM, Kongunadu
From the breakfast pit stop On the Highway to Kongunadu, we drove deeper into Kongu land passing by Salem of Steel fame and Erode the textile heartland. A few shops and educational institutes showed up on the side with Kongu…
On the Highway to Kongunadu ~ Local Delights at Mangala Vilas
I must sheepishly admit that for a long time, I was ignorant about the culinary delights from the southern state of Tamil Nadu beyond the stand Idly-Dosa-Sambhar fare. I did have the opportunity to sample Chettinad ( district within Tamil…
Namma Calcutta~A little bit of Kolkata Street Food in the heart of Bengaluru
Namma Calcutta literally means My Calcutta in Kannada, the local language spoken in Bengaluru!! Its been more than a decade since Calcutta shed off its colonial hangover in the name and transitioned to the more rounded Bengali sounding name Kolkata…
Uncrowned King of Fruits~ Jackfruit presented with a twist
It is not everyday that you get an invite to try a specially curated breakfast and that too revolving around my favourite Jackfruit hosted by Jackfruit365.!! While most people find this tropical gem messy and smelly, I have always had…
Tale of 2 Street Side Ice Creams in Malaysia; Fried & Stir Fried
Somewhere in in my teens I discovered that Ice Cream was indeed my soul food, something I would relish silently and connect with myself. During a recent trip to Malaysia, as I walked down the streets of Kuala Lumpur, Melaka…
Beating the Malaysian heat with a bowl of Cendol
During my recent trip to Malaysia it was all about “Makaan” eating and one thing that intrigued me was “Cendol” that appeared in almost every menu whether street side, mid size or fine dining restaurants. Through my Indian eyes, I…
Celebrating “Songkran” Thai New Year at Zuri, Bangalore
Thailand is a favourite destination for Indians looking for a quick holiday by the sea, which comes along with some mouthwatering cuisine, colorful retail therapy that does not dent the pocket and some me time with the calming Buddha. Thailand ringed…