Food Lovers

Pizza the Dhaba

2018-05-25T00:55:00.002-07:00

Fast food chain "Pizza the Dhaba" is clean and bright located in Akshya Nagar

Just to set expectations: This is a place for quick and heavy bite :) and not for a candle light dinners. Kids will enjoy the place.

Address: Next to Radiant Shine Apartment,Akshya Nagar, Yealanahalli, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore

Location

Location of this place is right on the main road on Akshya Nagar. You have to self park your vehicle. Usually it is easy to find parking as this place is yet to be fully commercialized. You have to use stairs to reach at this restaurant and aviators are not working.

Ambiance and Store look

Bright and colorful. Red, green, blue are the colors they have used. The restaurant gives an impression of festive season. You will love this place.

Staff

Smiling staff.

Food

We had
a. Burger, - Could be improved, large enough but patty had lot of oil.
b. Pizza, - Plain cheese pizza - this is a good experiment and we liked they way they served, It was hot
Cholay kulchay - Choley and Kulcha were fresh and recommended to others as well

What pinched us?

a. Nothing

Recommendation: Yes, visit them with family and you are gonna enjoy the place.

Biergarten Brewery & Kitchen, Whitefield

2017-10-03T03:49:00.002-07:00

Thursday afternoon is best time to hangout with colleagues. Our agenda was to skip the CC (crowd and cops). Bangalore's CC (crowd and cops) are most crazy on Friday's and Saturdays.

Address: 2, Rd Number 2, Doddanakundi Industrial Area 2, Seetharampalya, Hoodi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048, India

Location and Parking

Location of this place is right on the AECS main road, right next to the metro construction site. During peak hours this place has hell lot of traffic.
They have valet parking but we were made to park ourselves as they have ample of space due to non peak hours.

Ambiance and Store look

It has two floors and store uses vibrant green colors. Definitely, Biergarten Brewery & Kitchen has set the ambiance for party animals and humans. You will love the mood set by the music.

Staff

Staff served us drinks and food with patience and smile. This is one advantage of visiting a place like this on non peek hours on Thursday.

Drinks and Food

We had
a. French Fries,
b. Green Salad,

We drank
All of their Brewery's beer,
a. Wheat
b. Lager
c. Dark
d. IPA

We loved the beer, food and company.

What pinched us?

a. Nothing

Recommendation: Yes, visit them with family and you are gonna enjoy the place.

Lakeview Milkbar, MG Road

2017-10-02T06:56:00.001-07:00

Historical and Landmark store Lakeview Milkbar is located right at MG Road after Cafe Coffee day (when travelling from Brigade road junction to Kumble circle). This store has a history and is located at this same place from decades.

The store is usually open until 1 AM and generally every one enjoy's their ice-cream, sandwiches, shakes while sitting in their car. But this time we did just opposite.

Address: 89, Kannan Building, MG Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001

Location and Parking

Well lighted place on M G Road and parking has to be identified, hunted on road close the outlet (if you want to be served your dishes while you are in your car).

Ambiance and Store look

It has two floors and store uses vibrant colors.

Staff

Staff is old (by age and by service). Staff expect a good tip from you. Smile and curtsy is missing from staff behavior. Staff is really busy in serving ice creams, cakes and snacks.

Food

We had
a. Lychee ice cream sundae,
b. Sizzling Browne,
c. Hot coffee.

All of the dishes were "OK". Browne in sizzling brownie was not fresh. Nuts used on the brownie were of poor quality. But surprisingly we loved Lychee ice cream sundae.

What pinched us?

a. Toilet, this store do not have a toilet. Any expected mothers, elders and adults with filled bladder are not advised to visit this place. We have to walk to Cafe Cofee Day and use their rest room.

Recommendation: Yes, visit them once, however i feel they are over rated. I will suggest you to take a stroll and buy a scoop of ice-cream instead of sandwich or sundae. Although friends and family will like the venue.

Big Mishra Pedha, Jayanagar

2017-09-29T01:21:00.003-07:00

Big Mishra Pedha is located right at the heart of Jayanagar. There is no way you can miss this store. The store is supper crowded in evening!
You are served with array of snacks and sweets (mewa, khowa, Bengali, south specialties...).

Address: 1/6, 60 ft road, 2nd Stage, KHB Colony, Basaveshwaranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560079

Location and Parking

Amazingly located near Janta bazar and close to Jayanagar shopping district.
Very difficult to get road side parking. Either park above Jayanagar bus stand or use auto.

Ambiance and Store
look

Store has vibrant colors

Staff

You do not bother as they are busy serving you. You get a smile when you smile.

Food

We tried Pani Puri, Dhokla, Kachori and Vada pav. Was disappointed with Dhokla but rest all was delicious.

What pinched us?

a. Nothing

Recommendation: Love this place, visit them!

Anand Sweets And Savouries

2017-09-29T00:57:00.001-07:00

Anand Sweets And Savouries is a North Indian Cuisine store. The store serve you
sweets but are not limited to Specialty of south. They specialize in array of sweets and Indian snacks.

Don't forget to pick up fresh Panner, Rabdi or Moong dal halwa. If all this is too sweet you may choose Khamand Dhokla, Khandwai

(Jan 21st, 2018I again visited this place few weeks back. No change in the restaurant Service.
Staff had the same smile however their managers at counter or teller have to improve on personality and customer treatment)

This is one stop shop for vegetarian north Indian food.

Address: Opposite Meenakshi Mall, Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore

Location and Parking

Location is easily accessible from main road as itis right opposite to Royal Meenakshi mall on Bannerghtta road. However you will struggle with parking. There is NO road side parking available.

Ambiance and Store look

Store has vibrant colors and these colors are standard across Anand outlets. There are pictures of Old delhi, chandni chauk depicting Delhi and it's connection with food.

Staff

Friendly, smiling and cooperative, especially people present at the food counter.

Food

We tried bunch of stuff including Rabari and other common food. We absolutely loved it.

Starters and Main course

Food	Rating
Raj Kachori
Dahi Puri
Panner Tikka
Bread (Tandoori Roti, Kulcha)
Shahi Panner
Rabri

What pinched us?

a. Parking

Recommendation: Love this place, visit them!

Vasudev Adigas, Bannerghatta Road,

2017-08-23T03:10:00.001-07:00

Vasudev Adigas is one a very popular south Indian food chain in Bangalore. You can go in and have a satisfying meals.
Let's find out about this outlet in Bannerghatta road.

This outlet is opposite to IIM bangalore and close to popular hospitals like Apollo and Fortris

Address: No. 195/175C-50, 17, 23, Bannerghatta Road, Vijaya Bank Colony, Shanbhag Nagappa Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076

Our visit to this place was on Monday for lunch. I will expect this to be less crowded but this place was full of people. Not a place to stand. Hmm.

Location and Parking
Location of this place is amazing, however no parking. The road is narrow and most of the time you have to park at a considerable distance.

Ambiance and Store look

This is an old restaurant with seating space as well. So ambiance is not clean.

Staff
I can assume that their restaurant will not look jazy but there is an impact on staff as well. Arrogant staff and very lethargic service. At the end of the service they expect TIP, TIP, TIP

Food
We took meals and food was below average.

What pinched us?

a. Restaurant was not clean and hygienic

b. Staff morale is low

Recommendation: Do not visit this place

Asharfilal Kulfi

2017-08-23T02:27:00.000-07:00

Asharfilal Kulfi - near DLF new town is a tuck shop for ice cream and kulfi. This place is well lighted and clean next to Krishna Kuteera.

Seating and Parking
It doesn't have a place to sit and park your vehicle. For vehicle parking you can park on road as long as there is some space.

These guys have kept few stools to sit down and enjoy kulfi.

Our Kulfi
We had Pista and Regular Malai Kulfi. Kulfi was good but did not find it to be fresh.
Our kulfi was brittle and hard not as smooth as it should be.

Recommendation: Enjoy the kulfi, it is a good place to grab sweet post lunch and dinner.

Recommendation:

Go and Enjoy your Ice cream and Kulfi!

Aladdin Mediterranean

2017-08-23T00:52:00.003-07:00

Review is for Vegetarian food served in Aladdin. Being a vegeterain, this is my go to place and is well connected by public transport.
I must say it is one among the best places for fresh Mediterranean food buffet. This place do not need a reservation and you can walk in.

My visit was on a Saturday and I will definitely recommend this with full heart.

Here is my review for what i had
a. I loved the ambiance, however there was no one to guide on "what to do"
b. Pita bread is large and is amazilgly soft.
c. There spicy hummas is delicious
d. Although, i did not like there pasta salad but mashroom salad was quite good.
e. Hummas - I am not a fan of spicy hummas and i love original hummas. Avoid
the spicy one. Stick to original Hummas

I would expect them to serve Falafal with the meals but they charge for it. Falafal can be imporved and they are dry.

Final word: Go for it. You will enjoy!

On side note, for Falafal, I cannot forget "Falafal king" in Boston, MA

Krishna Kuteera, Hulimavu, Bannerghatta road

2017-08-21T03:31:00.000-07:00

Krishna Kuteera near DLF new town is a restaurant similar to Kamath or one of your fovorite and popular sagar food chain.

Address: Krishna Kuteera, DLF New town (Opposite to: Simply Indian )

Sunday..., is the last day of weekend and we already spent most of the day hanging around with friends. So no food was cooked at home.

We were on Baneerghatta road and headed towards BTM, but took a U turn towards our home and stopped by this place. This is not the first time we are visiting this restaurant.

Location and Parking

Location and parking is on the main road opposite to Simply Indian.

Ambiance and Store look
No doubt the restaurant is clean and have a neat ambiance. Store has place to eat outside and seating as well. I will prefer not to use the dining space as it is not clean and hygienic.

Our Order

Jira Rice, Panner Butter Masala, Tandoori Rooti.

Over all quantity was sufficient. We loved the freshness. The roti was made up of maida and whole wheat was not used.

Over all this place is worth trying and is value for money. We will visit this place again.

Recommendation: Go and Enjoy your Meals!

Tea Bar, Magrath Rd, Ashok Nagar, (Garuda Mall)

2017-07-30T01:27:00.000-07:00

After having a satisfied tea at Chai Point , We headed to Tea Bar a small outlet outside Garuda mall.

Few things which caught my eyes is Price Point. The small tea costed me 22 Rs with GST.

Address: 211, Magrath Rd, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025

Ambiance and Store look

This is no fancy store and that is the probable reason their tea has an appropriate pricing. They do not have a seating space but there is plenty space provided by Garuda mall to sit and enjoy your sip of Tea.

Our Order

Ginger Tea, The tea was steaming hot and was served in paper glasses. I could taste and smell the flavor of Ginger in Ginger tea. The Ginger Tea was stronger the Chai Point Ginger tea and was thicker then the one serve @ Chai Point.

The ratio of Water, Milk, Sugar was also appropriate.

Price

I paid, 22 Rs with Taxes for a cup of small tea, by the way they offer Medium and Large size of beverage as well.

The pricing of the Tea will not hurt my pocket.

Other Chai Options near Bannerghatta Road

You can't go wrong with your Chai in Disney Bakery in BTM layout. The only problem is it has no place to sit and their are insane smokers.

Look at the below blog to view loads of other sophisticated and classy tea outlets

1. http://www.polkacafe.com/top-tea-places-in-bangalore-806.html

Popular Tea brands in India

My favorite among all of them is no doubt "Taj Mahal Tea". I have tried Tata, Brooke Bond and Wagh Bakri but my inclination is towards Taj Mahal

Recommendation: Go and Enjoy your Tea!

California Burrito

2017-07-24T09:25:00.002-07:00

California Burrito is a concept of Mexican food. I compare this to US largest chain Chipotley.

Let's experience this relatively new outlet on Bannerghatta road, Bangalore.

Address: 417, Bannerghatta Main Rd, Sundar Ram Shetty Nagar, Panduranga Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076

Our visit to this place was on Monday for lunch. As expected less crowd, good service and clean place. Staff was cool too.

Location and Parking
Location of this place is amazing, you can zip your vehicle from main road to this restaurant just before Arekere junction. Although, it has limited parking.

Ambiance and Store look
Fresh and cool look. White and Red color lifts your mood. Staff explains you the process well. So if you are here first time, do not hesitate and ask help!

Our Order

Rice Bowl with Paneer (Regular),

Over all quantity was sufficient, We did not find "our" taste in Rice. Since we live in rice eating part of the country. No one can mess with Rice. Which is the main ingredient.

We loved the freshness. We will visit this place again.

Snachos We liked the whole recipe, especially the Chipotle sauce on top of Nachos. It has fresh creamy feeling and tasted tangy and spicy. Perfect for 4 pm snack.

We were not happy with the Nachos. Oil over nachos was visible and we could taste Oil.

What pinched us?

a. The cost of Guacamole was 49 rs (excluding tax). I think this should be reduced.

b. Oil over nachos was visible and had a typical different taste. I prefer my Nacos to be dry.

Recommendation: Go and Enjoy your Meals!

Chai Point

2017-07-15T08:20:00.000-07:00

Beverage market in India have many giant foreign players, especially those serving Coffee and Soda. Chai Point is an Indian start-up aspiring to capture market via Tea rather Coffee.
At this point of time they have outlets in Bangalore and Delhi.

Every other organization in this segment wants to be Starbucks. Starbucks is famous for their innovative products/menu which they had developed over years.

Let's experience this Chai Point outlet, located @ Bannerghatta road, Bangalore

Address: Ground Floor, Opp. Meenakshi Temple, Bannerghatta Main Road, Hulimavu, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076, India

Ambiance and Store look

Store color looks cool and attractive. Menu is well categorized. They serve standard and popular Tea flavors. Snacks and Breakfast is also part of their option

Our Order

Masala Tea and Ginger Tea, The tea was steaming hot and was served in paper glasses. I could taste and smell the spices in Masala Tea and the flavor of Ginger was evident in Ginger tea.

I never expected this to be just perfect. The ratio of Water, Milk, Sugar was also close to what I like. I felt they made this Tea for me.

Price

I paid, 57 Rs with Taxes for a cup of small tea, by the way they offer Medium and Large size of beverage as well.

I found this to be at higher end. But, when we can spends 100's on Coffee I am sure this is affordable.

Other Chai Options near Bannerghatta Road

You can't go wrong with your Chai in Disney Bakery in BTM layout. The only problem is it has no place to sit and their are insane smokers.

Look at the below blog to view loads of other sophisticated and classy tea outlets

1. http://www.polkacafe.com/top-tea-places-in-bangalore-806.html

Recommendation: Go and Enjoy your Tea!

Burger King, Meenakshi Mall

2017-07-15T06:43:00.000-07:00

Yummy Vegetarian Burgers! Thinking of Burgers, mcdonalds will hit your mind first, especially if you have kids because they serve cocktail of Burger, a Burger with Toys.

BurgerKing (Meenakshi mall, Bannerghatta road) is another option. This restaurant is relatively new restaurant then McDonalds.

Address: 4th Floor, Opp. Meenakshi Temple, Bannerghatta Main Road, Hulimavu, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076, India

Restaurant have a welcoming ambiance,

The restaurant is bright and have a welcoming ambiance with balloons all over the place and King hat at each table. At Burger king every customer is a King not necessary you have to be a child.

Menu options

Wide variety of choices, We ordered BK Veggie Meals, Medium size and Crispy Veg.

B K veggie Meals is a combo of Burger, Pepsi and Fries.

With Small, Medium and Large, the burger size will remain constant and portion of Fries and Soda (Pepsi) will increaseTaste

We loved the taste of burger, the vegetable pattie was crispy and had onions as vegetable. The Vegetable Patie and Onion with-in the slice of bread was marinated with sauce and it tasted good.

Restaurant Smells Good

If you visit any fast food store especially a (KFC, McDonalds) they have a peculiar smell of Oil, there was none at this place.

Recommendation: Go and Enjoy your Burger @ Burger King, Meenakshi Mall

Chung Wah

2017-07-02T03:16:00.001-07:00

We were strolling in Jayanagar 4th block and our urge to have Chinese food ended after looking at Zomato rating.

It was 8 PM, the street looked deserted and dark, there was a big banyan tree just opposite to restaurant. The entry of the restaurant was disappointing. Let's find out the rest.

Cuisine: Chinese

Address: 63, 18th Cross, 3rd Block, Above Java City, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560011

Let the Saga begins

We started with Starters (Chilli Crispy Vegetables and Veg Manchow Soup). The service was good and staff of the restaurant were smiling and prompt.

Soup and Chilli Crispy Vegetables were both not fresh. The soup tasted like made from ready to consume powder and Vegetables disappointed us.

Our expectation dropped after consuming starters and we ordered safest dishes in restaurant.

Main course

Sauce was Mashroom Chilli

Fried Rice and Steam Rice

Fried Rice has abundance of mattar or peas and sprinkle of carrot. Appeared to us like Peas Pulao (refer to Recipe)

By the way you can find fresh Peas at www.zopnow.com or www.bigbasket.com or at ww.motherdairy.com. Our preference is always Safal Peas when we cool Pulao

Food Quality: The food was a mess. Nothing had a fresh feeling. I expect Chinese food to have lot of vegetables. It should be easy to identify what you are consuming.

Service: I liked the service of restaurant, the only thing which grabbed our interest to sit in the place was service and terrace.

Final words: Edible but can not relish

Recommendation: Go with lower expectation.

Biryani Pot, DLF New Town (Take out - Delivery)

2017-06-27T06:03:00.001-07:00

Food delivery has changed the way restaurant business operates. They not only have dine-in options for the customers but have food delivery options as well.

No doubt people are benefited from them. I have an ability to order by lunch or dinner by using two popular services like Foodpanda and Swiggy.

Saturday, 24th June. Our order was from Biryani Pot, DLF New Town

Cuisine: Indian

Address: Begur - Hulimavu Rd, Rukmaiah Layout, Hulimavu, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076

Price: 639.20

Main course was:

Food Quality: The food was a mess. The quality of paneer and mushroom was low-grade. Both were dry and I had difficulty to chew.

The food has more oil than gravy. The amount of Oil in food container was overflowing.

Packaging and boxing: The food was packed in plastic container and was covered by polythene. Oil was spilling all over the place.

Final words: Food left all of us at a state of shock. The tasteless food didn't only ruin our meal but it also left us traumatic.

Recommendation: Please do not try this, you may fall sick.

Summer Drink, my favorite Packaged Buttermilk

2017-06-15T07:34:00.001-07:00

You must be enjoying your summers and desperately waiting for rains. If you are in south India pre-monsoon has already begin and weather must have started to cool down.
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Recently I had a visit to Delhi and it was HOT! Bangalore feels like a hill station to me now.

This summer, I consumed lot of packaged butter milk and I though of trying other brands as well. Honestly my first and last choice was Amul Masti but if we look around there are other products which are worth trying.

I will write down about following three products

The contenders and content

Value Per 100 g/Product	Mother Dairy	Parag	Amul Masti
Energy	10 Kcal	Not printed	29.3 Kcal
Protien	1.1 g	2.5 g	1.7 g
Carbohydrates	1.4 g	Not printed	2.3 g
Sugar	0.0 g	Not printed	0 g
Fat	0.9 g	1 g	1.5 g
Saturated	Not printed	0.6 g	1 g
Trans Fat	Not printed	0.1 g	0.1 g
Calcium	45 mg	20 mg	Not printed
Sodium	Not printed	500 mg	Not printed

Amul (http://www.amul.com/products/amul-pouchbuttermilk-info.php)

Cost: 12 Rs

Packing: Tetra Pack

Quantity: 200 ml

My recommendation: Yes, I liked the spicy taste and is similar to Mother dairy. Well spiced and have a creamy taste.

Mother Dairy (https://www.motherdairy.com/Product/2)

Cost: 12 Rs

Packing: Bottle

Quantity: 200 ml

My recommendation: Yes, I liked the spicy taste.

Parag (http://www.paragmilkfoods.com/go-buttermilk.php)

Cost: 12 Rs

Packing: Tetra Pack

Quantity: 200 ml

My recommendation: No, it has a bland taste. Even though it says spicy but not worth the taste.

I also will recommend Paper Boat (http://www.paperboatdrinks.com/).

In India, Buttermilk is such a basic product that none of the manufacturers can go wrong. Every (most...) household in India knows how to make it.
A product can be out of market if do not have a balanced taste and right spices.

Enjoy your butter milk, but prefer to have a fresh product rather packaged one.

Jain Chawal Wale, Connaught Place, New Delhi

2017-06-05T02:15:00.000-07:00

Delhi was a pit stop on my way back from our visit to Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji.

Delhi is an interesting city and I must say every one crave for Delhi Street food.

I found that Chandini Chowk, Paharganj is not the only place for street food in Delhi. You can find them everywhere and we found right at Connaught Place.

We found Jain Chawal Wale in the heart of city (Connaught Place) and credit goes to Zomato.

A supper crowded, much relished street food joint in Connaught Place, New Delhi.

Cuisine: Indian

Address: P-1/190, Connaught Circus, Connaught Place, New Delhi

Price: Will not bleed your pocket.

Main course was:

1. Khadi Chawal (70 Rs) 😁

What to expect: Rice, Kadhi, Pakoda, Papad and Onion.

Everything is served on one place - all mixed together. - Worth Trying

2. Rajma Chawal (70 Rs) 😁

What to expect: Rice, Kadhi, Pakoda, Papad and Onion.

Everything is served on one place - all mixed together. - Worth Trying

3. Choley bhtoorey (60 Rs) 😚

What to expect: Choley, Bhtoorey, Onion and Pickle - Not worth it

Bhtoorey are reheated. They were thick and Choley were not that great. May be i am not a fan of Choley bhtoorey

4. Lassi 😚

What to expect: Lassi in a disposable glass - OK

Lassi is not topped up with cream unlike Amritsari Lassi Wala, Chandni Chowk

Final words: Food is OK. This place is certainly not hygienic. With no shade. It perfectly fits a street food definition :)

Recommendation: Enjoy the crowd and street food of Delhi. Visit this place in evenings when sun cools down during summer.

Swathi Delicacy, an Highway pit stop

2017-05-12T09:30:00.000-07:00

Long distance travel are refreshing when you have clean and hygienic places for pit stop. Swathi Delicacy was a recommendation by many travelers on TEAM-BHP.

Cuisine: South Indian Pure Veg - Karnataka style

Address and Location:

Approach Road:
Right on highway, but on the other side of the road when travelling from Bangalore to Mangalore.

Food and Beverages:
There specialty is Karnataka style south Indian food.
Something to note: They do not serve any packaged food or beverage (Juice / Sodas / Soft Drinks)

Restrooms:
Nature call is the first need which has to be addressed when we stop on any highway. You and your family will not be disappointed.
Restrooms are clean and hygienic, they have bath rooms and toilets which are clean and have ample water.

Other areas:
They have large space for kids to play around which is just opposite to restroom.

Seating arrangement and approach
Surprisingly they have a ramp for seniors for wheelchair access, you will not find this at many pit stops or on highway restaurants.

Ample seating space on two floors.

Our food:

Final words and Recommendation: This place is a good refreshing pit stop on your way to Mangalore from Bangalore and it is recommended to stop here.

Although, food taste and quality is much hyped on some of the forums.

Enjoy your stop and ride.

Salt Indian Restaurant Bar Grill, Whitefield

2017-03-26T11:20:00.000-07:00

Click to visit their official website

This review is for a team lunch at this new restaurant in town. One of my colleague reserved this place for 30+ team members.

I was chasing a deadline in office and was in no mood to take a break for a long lunch. But went along with team as part of "good" gesture.

Cuisine: Indian

Address: 3rd Floor, VR Bengaluru, Itpl Main Road, B Narayanapura, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048
Phone: 080 49652540

Lets come to the point:

Seating arrangement: They ask you to take a seat and food will be served right at your dining table. Isn't it exciting? The restaurant space is much smaller then you expect.

Read on to find out more.

Price: 650 + TAX , I will rate this as expensive and fine dining restaurant.

Ceremony begins: 30+ members were seated in two rows. It appears we filled up 1/4 of the restaurant space.

Serving process: One of the restaurant staff and identified food preferences (Veg or Non Veg)

Starter Menu: Menu was fixed with unlimited serving, we were served 3 portion of vegetarian starters. Among them I only liked panner tikka.

Main course was: Choice of bread (Naan and Rot), Daal, Mix vegetable and yellow Lentils.

Finally we were served with Biryani, Raita and Desserts

Problem statement:

a. Food was supper spicy, not for every one.

b. Our wait time was frustrating

c. Limited choice of desert

d. Even though staff identified people with preference of vegetarian and non vegetarian choice. They keep on asking vegetarian people choice of Meat (chicken or mutton).

Final blunder:

They served chicken soup to a vegetarian person

Recommendation: Big No for a team event. Family with younger kids may enjoy the place as they do not have to get up and take food. I am surprised with the reviews on Zomato.

Wong’s of Boston

2016-01-05T18:33:00.002-08:00

Wong’s of Boston - Boston Downtown

Year 2015 was very busy for me and my family and thus you see fewer post on my blog. It has again started to snow in Boston. Today's Boston's weather was cold and windy. It was around -9 degrees centigrade.

This is going to be a short recommendation with our experience, rather then a detailed review. Please excuse and do provide your experience.

Cuisine: Chinese

Location: Food Court, Boston downtown

Interestingly:

Being vegetarian we often had dearth of choices in a Thai or Chinese restaurant. We spend couple of minutes talking to server on the customization's she can do, so we can eat and get aroma of Indian Cuisine.

Soon chef of the food counter walked by and asked us - Do you want spicy and will you like Tofu? We responded "Yes" by nodding our head. He said I will serve you a hot vegetarian dish along with rice and noodles and you will like it.

Our Menu

Rice, Noodles and hot vegetables in soya sauce. It was simply amazing. The quantity was sufficient for two.

Price: 6.45$

Recommendation: It is in a busy downtown food court and me and Namrata recommends you to visit this place.

There price is low, portion is big on top of it they serve fast and tasty food.

I love this place and visit them again because of the Chef. He had a lovely smile. He made our day, Thank you!

Food Lovers: Food Festival - Bangalore - Avarekalu Mela 2014

2015-01-06T04:24:00.001-08:00

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Zhangs Dynasty - Bannerghatta Road

2015-01-01T23:00:00.001-08:00

Chinese food! The majority of my friends, colleagues love Chinese food. I actually didn't grow up in a household that loved Chinese food particularly, and it's not really my go-to food or anything. We are more a Indian Vegetarian food lover. But my Kid and Wife love Chinese and that is why I made this visit.

Our visit to Zangs Dynasty: Early December in 2014

Restaurant Cuisine: Indian, ChineseThere are a couple of Chinese restaurants on Bannerghatta road. Candidly, we picked up this restaurant by looking at Zomato and assuming this restaurant will not burn a big hole in my pocket.

Our Dinner Menu of the Night

Szecuan Fried Rice

This recipe originates from the Sichuan province of China and is a combination of bold flavors, brought about by pungent ingredients like garlic and chilies.

The long grain rice is used in the recipe preparation, but was served with medium size grains. The rice was well cooked and has a perfect combination of other ingredients like garlic and chiles. It was a medium spice recipe. We loved the recipe.

Vegetable Balls with hot garlic sauce

Garlic sauce is our first choice. It was a no experiment night, because of the mixed review of the restaurant. This choice was natural.

The recipe was as expected with strong flavors of hot garlic and they maintained the thickness of the gravy. The gravy was smooth, consistent and thick.

Quantity was sufficient for two and crispiness of vegetable balls were also maintained.

If you like garlic and thick gravy, then you can be 90% safe in choosing this recipe in any restaurant in India. Indians have mastered the art of serving Vegetable Balls with hot garlic sauce.

Shanghai (Mixture of Rice and Soft Noodles)

Szecuan Rice increased our appetite and we wanted to order Noodles as well. We expected the Rice and Noodles to be mixed in true sense, but they were mixed as called out.

The noodles were smooth and bland. Made a good combination with Vegetable Balls.

Other Non-consumable information

Cost: We paid around 450 Rs along with taxes

The good experience: Taste, Quick service

The bad experience:

Ambiance: Certain part of the restaurant is dull and dark. The low light in the restaurant is maintained from a design standpoint, it is a psychological ploy for greater intimacy, and to make you feel calmer so you stay longer.

However, the lights in the restaurant were too dull and dim. We have to strain our eyes to see what was served.

Washroom: The washroom was clean, but looks like they need to use modern fixtures.

Table cloth: We could feel the table cloth was not clean.

My Recommendation: No - If you want luxury and courtesy in service.

I will suggest you to visit this restaurant, in case you want to have just food and keep your spending low.

Smiling staff: No

Cards Accepted: Yes

Parking: Available

Wheelchair access: No

Visual Hygiene: No

Address: No 16, Above Dominos Pizza, Arakere Gate,Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore

Phone: 080-26486988
080-1430988

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Food Lovers: Khaaja Chowk, Whitefield

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Food Lovers: Pizza Hut - CMH Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore

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Pizza the Dhaba

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Biergarten Brewery & Kitchen, Whitefield

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Lakeview Milkbar, MG Road

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Big Mishra Pedha, Jayanagar

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Anand Sweets And Savouries

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Vasudev Adigas, Bannerghatta Road,

Asharfilal Kulfi

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Go and Enjoy your Ice cream and Kulfi!

Aladdin Mediterranean

Krishna Kuteera, Hulimavu, Bannerghatta road

Recommendation: Go and Enjoy your Meals!

Tea Bar, Magrath Rd, Ashok Nagar, (Garuda Mall)

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California Burrito

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Burger King, Meenakshi Mall

Restaurant have a welcoming ambiance,

Restaurant Smells Good

Recommendation: Go and Enjoy your Burger @ Burger King, Meenakshi Mall

Chung Wah

We were strolling in Jayanagar 4th block and our urge to have Chinese food ended after looking at Zomato rating.

Address: 63, 18th Cross, 3rd Block, Above Java City, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560011

Let the Saga begins

We started with Starters (Chilli Crispy Vegetables and Veg Manchow Soup). The service was good and staff of the restaurant were smiling and prompt.

Soup and Chilli Crispy Vegetables were both not fresh. The soup tasted like made from ready to consume powder and Vegetables disappointed us.

Main course

Food Quality: The food was a mess. Nothing had a fresh feeling. I expect Chinese food to have lot of vegetables. It should be easy to identify what you are consuming.

Service: I liked the service of restaurant, the only thing which grabbed our interest to sit in the place was service and terrace. Final words: Edible but can not relish

Recommendation: Go with lower expectation.

Biryani Pot, DLF New Town (Take out - Delivery)

Food delivery has changed the way restaurant business operates. They not only have dine-in options for the customers but have food delivery options as well.

No doubt people are benefited from them. I have an ability to order by lunch or dinner by using two popular services like Foodpanda and Swiggy.

Saturday, 24th June. Our order was from Biryani Pot, DLF New Town

Address: Begur - Hulimavu Rd, Rukmaiah Layout, Hulimavu, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076

Price: 639.20

Recommendation: Please do not try this, you may fall sick.

Summer Drink, my favorite Packaged Buttermilk

Jain Chawal Wale, Connaught Place, New Delhi

Delhi was a pit stop on my way back from our visit to Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji.

Address: P-1/190, Connaught Circus, Connaught Place, New Delhi

Price: Will not bleed your pocket.

Main course was: 1. Khadi Chawal (70 Rs) 😁 What to expect: Rice, Kadhi, Pakoda, Papad and Onion. Everything is served on one place - all mixed together. - Worth Trying 2. Rajma Chawal (70 Rs) 😁

What to expect: Rice, Kadhi, Pakoda, Papad and Onion. Everything is served on one place - all mixed together. - Worth Trying

3. Choley bhtoorey (60 Rs) 😚

What to expect: Choley, Bhtoorey, Onion and Pickle - Not worth it Bhtoorey are reheated. They were thick and Choley were not that great. May be i am not a fan of Choley bhtoorey

4. Lassi 😚

Swathi Delicacy, an Highway pit stop

Salt Indian Restaurant Bar Grill, Whitefield

Cuisine: Indian

Address: 3rd Floor, VR Bengaluru, Itpl Main Road, B Narayanapura, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048Phone: 080 49652540

Lets come to the point:

Ambiance and Store
look

Service: I liked the service of restaurant, the only thing which grabbed our interest to sit in the place was service and terrace.

Final words: Edible but can not relish

Main course was:

1. Khadi Chawal (70 Rs) 😁

What to expect: Rice, Kadhi, Pakoda, Papad and Onion.

Everything is served on one place - all mixed together. - Worth Trying

2. Rajma Chawal (70 Rs) 😁

What to expect: Rice, Kadhi, Pakoda, Papad and Onion.

Everything is served on one place - all mixed together. - Worth Trying

What to expect: Choley, Bhtoorey, Onion and Pickle - Not worth it

Bhtoorey are reheated. They were thick and Choley were not that great. May be i am not a fan of Choley bhtoorey

Address: 3rd Floor, VR Bengaluru, Itpl Main Road, B Narayanapura, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048
Phone: 080 49652540