tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984155945821378966Sun, 21 Dec 2025 02:53:27 +0000Chennai dining outchennai eat out reviewchennai resturantBombay Blue ChennaiCasual Dining ChennaiIndian food reviewRestaurant Reviewsambarsouth indian foodBangalore ClubBangalore LoungeBangalore PubBarbecue Nation Chennai reviewBarbeque Nation ChennaiBest Restaurants in the WorldBest SambarBiriyani reviewBlue Foods ChennaiBombay Blue Chennai DeliveryBombay blue menuCalangute RestaurantChennai Bombay Blue reviewChennai Indian restaurantChennai Kabab FactoryChennai Radisson KababsChennai biriyaniChennai cafeChennai restaurant reviewCopper Point reviewCream Centre ChennaiDessert joint reviewEatery reviewGRT Grand Copper PointGoa beach frontGoa eat outGoa eateryGoa resturantGoan CuisineIndian cuisine ChennaiKabab factory chennaiKababsKleioLa BoulangerieNew Bombay BlueRadisson ChennaiSathyam Cinemas restaurantVaayu Eva Mallbest black dalbest dalblack dalcafeteria chennaichennai pubchennai snackchutneydal makhni chennaidosaeating out chennaigoa beach shackgoan restaurantidlinew eatery Chennaiopinion pollrestaurant chennaivaayu loungevayu bangalorevayu lounge bangalorevayu lounge indiazaras chennaiGood food. Timely food - a Shark's only expectations of its provider. Fail him and he'll be rather critical.http://thesharck.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Harish Anand)Blogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984155945821378966.post-5175996160323176623Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:56:00 +00002010-07-23T14:38:01.413+05:30Biriyani reviewChennai biriyanieating out chennaiIndian food reviewHello me hearties. Firstly, many thanks on the positive feedback and constructive criticism to my last top 5  story on the best Sambar in Chennai. I am glad you acknowledge that my lists are nothing but personal opinion coated with a layer of generalization to serve as nothing more than a guide to your gastronomic experiences. One of the outlets we tried on Kutchery Road, Mylapore! Even http://thesharck.blogspot.com/2010/07/biriyani-binge-chasing-chennais-best.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Harish Anand)23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984155945821378966.post-8190410378184153151Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:53:00 +00002009-10-05T14:39:29.860+05:30Sambar served from a mug, the traditional way at Ratna Cafe, Triplicane.Image Courtesy: Anand HariharanI must admit, this has been the one story that has consumed the maximum amount of effort, time and money till date. Whether it was traveling to Sriperumbudur to sample a sambar at a small joint based on a tip off or wrestling for parking to get into Triplicane, at the end of it all, I can only http://thesharck.blogspot.com/2009/10/sambar-trail-discovering-chennais-five.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Harish Anand)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984155945821378966.post-6868930993839104978Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:47:00 +00002009-08-29T11:48:08.309+05:30Chennai dining outchennai eat out reviewChennai restaurant reviewchennai resturantCream Centre ChennaiIndian food review(Pic courtesy: thehindu.com)It indeed did come as a surprise to me as I was stepping into the swanky new Cream Centre on Haddows Road that I had never had a meal at any Cream Centre across the country, especially since I have been vegetarian for the better part of the last three years. I have heard everything from ravishing praise to strong loyalty amongst pure vegetarians and others towards the http://thesharck.blogspot.com/2009/08/looking-beyond-fat-cream-centre-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Harish Anand)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984155945821378966.post-4677244364161958317Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:37:00 +00002009-08-28T00:35:51.111+05:30Best SambarCasual Dining ChennaiChennai dining outchennai eat out reviewopinion pollsambarsouth indian foodHi All - the next installment coming up from The Sharck will be a feature on the Best Sambars from across Chennai city. Be it the idli-sambar from Rathna Cafe in Triplicane or the Sambar vadai at Sangeethas, you'll find your favourites right up here, classified as the best Sambars for Tiffin or Meals.This article will be the first co-authored, public participation post on TheSharck. So do keep http://thesharck.blogspot.com/2009/08/best-sambars-city-round-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Harish Anand)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984155945821378966.post-5447511591756394077Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:43:00 +00002009-08-17T00:12:10.682+05:30Chennai dining outchennai eat out reviewchennai resturantchutneydosaidliRestaurant ReviewsambarSathyam Cinemas restaurantsouth indian foodStrengthening their commitment to food and beverage, Sathyam Cinemas earlier this year announced their latest culinary foray - iD. Located on the first level of the multiplex (opposite the popular Magic Hat), iD abbreviates from Idli-Dosa, the name saying it all. iD has been around for about five months now. Launched as part of the line of outlets being rolled out by celebrated chef Mickael Bessehttp://thesharck.blogspot.com/2009/08/designer-idli-dosa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Harish Anand)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984155945821378966.post-6912228319888821176Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:42:00 +00002009-08-18T23:37:20.407+05:30cafeteria chennaiChennai cafeChennai dining outchennai eat out reviewchennai resturantchennai snackKleioA Guns n Roses styled dark brown coloured ‘chocolate’ rose was definitely not what I was expecting to see at Chennai’s newest cafe (am almost growing tired of this word). Christened Kleio, this snazzy one thousand sq. ft. eat out immediately conjures up positive vibes as you enter its bright, naturally lit interiors. Stylish cane furniture (needless to say, chocolate shaded) don’t look http://thesharck.blogspot.com/2009/08/kleio.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Harish Anand)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984155945821378966.post-2114938665993589109Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:21:00 +00002008-07-09T12:44:54.904+05:30Best Restaurants in the WorldRestaurant ReviewBusiness Today's Lifestyle supplement magazine "More", issue dated July 13th carries an elaborate article on The World's 10 Best Restaurants. It obviously caught my attention and I did pick up a copy.I will admit, I was expecting it to be a rights borrowed article from Conde Nast and the like. However, I was pleased to see that it was indeed a Business Today special with Rashmi Uday Singh http://thesharck.blogspot.com/2008/07/worlds-10-best-restaurants.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Harish Anand)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984155945821378966.post-1770831068372053754Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:31:00 +00002008-07-04T12:06:33.140+05:30Calangute RestaurantGoa beach frontgoa beach shackGoa eat outGoa eateryGoa resturantGoan Cuisinegoan restaurantNestled in the silken sands of a beach popularly known as Calangute, this North Goan beach lays the perfect setting for an idyllic, laid back yet delicious dining experience called Souza Lobos. On a recent visit to this paradise, this particular joint was highly recommended by friends and locals alike along with Brittos, its other beach front apettite whetter counterpart.Now being the Monsoon andhttp://thesharck.blogspot.com/2008/07/goa-souz-aaah-lobos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Harish Anand)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984155945821378966.post-5481179137913609418Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:25:00 +00002008-06-23T23:56:53.062+05:30Blue Foods ChennaiBombay Blue ChennaiBombay Blue Chennai DeliveryBombay blue menuCasual Dining ChennaiChennai Bombay Blue reviewNew Bombay Bluenew eatery Chennairestaurant chennaiThe much hyped launch of Bombay Blue in Chennai took place yesterday. The occasion was by invite only and yours truly was one of the lucky few thanks mainly to one of my Mother's friends - Ms. Ranjana.The restaurant has indeed managed a plum location. Though situated on the one way side of College Road, just before the Met Dept. office, it is an area bereft of quality dining options while still http://thesharck.blogspot.com/2008/06/chennai-bombay-blues-in-chennai.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Harish Anand)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984155945821378966.post-7690911742789317940Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:40:00 +00002008-06-21T03:12:30.988+05:30Bombay Blue ChennaiChennai dining outchennai eat out reviewchennai resturantBlue Foods launched its flagship brand, Bombay Blue in Chennai today. Yours truly was indeed there and savoured the moments.Review coming shortly!http://thesharck.blogspot.com/2008/06/chennai-first-day-blues-at-bombay-blues.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Harish Anand)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984155945821378966.post-3641156884035996481Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:14:00 +00002008-06-21T03:10:17.702+05:30Bangalore ClubBangalore LoungeBangalore PubVaayu Eva Mallvaayu loungevayu bangalorevayu lounge bangalorevayu lounge indiaI was having one of my best breaks in a very long time. Not more than a total of 40 hours, this break was one where I got to spend a significant amount of time with myself and cut off from the rest of the world, thereby giving me a great break.Saturday night and we were advised to visit the new lounge in town - Vaayu. Located in the Croma building on Brigade Road (next to HM Tower), the Vaayu is http://thesharck.blogspot.com/2008/06/bangalore-vaayu-setting-new-standards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Harish Anand)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984155945821378966.post-5647779278026249496Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:14:00 +00002008-06-22T00:54:13.139+05:30Chennai Indian restaurantCopper Point reviewGRT Grand Copper PointIndian cuisine ChennaiI had reviewed Copper Point at the GRT Grand earlier this year in March after it had gone through a face lift and had come back quite satisfied, as expressed in my Blog. Needless to mention, the satisfaction was fresh enough in my memory for me to go back there about a month later.I was shocked. The place had again changed its menu and this time with it, its prices. Atleast to my recknoning, it http://thesharck.blogspot.com/2008/06/chennai-copper-point-shocker.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Harish Anand)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984155945821378966.post-2113127075089475993Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:40:00 +00002008-06-21T02:43:49.438+05:30Chennai dining outChennai Kabab FactoryChennai Radisson KababsKabab factory chennaiKababsRadisson ChennaiSunday afternoon family meal and the destination of choice was to be The Great Kabab Factory at the GRT Radisson. For the uninitiated, the Kabab Factory is the undisputed standard when it comes to 5 star dining Frontier cuisine. Many years to now, it has been first choice of both locals as well as foreign tourists for the ultimate "Kebab" experience.I am sorry to say, this love story is http://thesharck.blogspot.com/2008/04/chennai-great-kabab-factory-waning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Harish Anand)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984155945821378966.post-604014796154596031Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:27:00 +00002008-04-05T11:37:12.983+05:30Chennai dining outchennai eat out reviewchennai pubzaras chennaiI've heard so much about the lunch at Zaras but have never really got a chance to sample it. I had also heard that 10 Downing had a pretty decent set lunch menu and I did sample it about 5 months back - pity I wasn't blogging then.So anyway, this 1st of April, we decided to do lunch at Zaras. Again, I was in the company of a vegetarian friend and actually, credit goes to her for insisting on http://thesharck.blogspot.com/2008/04/chennai-zaras-tapas-bar-re-fuel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Harish Anand)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984155945821378966.post-8293482288401757153Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:34:00 +00002008-03-31T12:56:29.372+05:30best black dalbest dalblack dalchennai resturantdal makhni chennaiIts been over 1 year today since I bade farewell to the carnivorous side of my appetite. As a mark of the same, I thought I should list down the 5 best destinations for the one dish that has kept me good company as my staple restaurant pick for the past 1 year - Dal Makhni / Kali Dal / Black Dal, call it what you like! Enjoyed best with any form of roti or Jeera Pulav.Following is the order of http://thesharck.blogspot.com/2008/03/chennai-war-of-dals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Harish Anand)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984155945821378966.post-519618798302829765Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:32:00 +00002008-03-31T12:55:21.376+05:30GRT Grand's Indian restaurant Copper Point sports a completely new look and is now open for business.Now more than the crazy ads all over town (old nannies dressed in traditional indian wear sporting chef's hats, masquerading to remind your of your grandma's cooking, urgh..), it was the buzz that I was hearing amongst friends that led me to Copper Point.I visited the restaurant with a friend for http://thesharck.blogspot.com/2008/03/chennai-copper-point-old-wine-in-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Harish Anand)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984155945821378966.post-717353376644120476Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:32:00 +00002008-03-29T10:27:31.686+05:30Barbecue Nation Chennai reviewBarbeque Nation ChennaiChennai dining outHotel Sree Devi Park - little known 2 star hotel in congested T. Nagar, Chennai plays unlikely host to Chennai's version of Barbeque Nation (BBQN) - a unique format family dining restaurant serving speciality grilled recipes, right at your table!More than the food, patrons are likely to be impressed by the concept at first. Pre-existing overseas, BBQN is definitely a first for India in Bangalore,http://thesharck.blogspot.com/2008/03/chennai-barbeque-nation-indulge-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Harish Anand)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984155945821378966.post-4051664286558010979Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:27:00 +00002008-03-30T18:32:17.867+05:30chennai eat out reviewDessert joint reviewEatery reviewLa BoulangerieA touch of calm and tranquil midst the madness of everyday life. That for you is La Boulangerie, the new bakery at Anna nagar. Located at 15th main road, this bakery run by a curry crazy French lady, offers an idyllic setting and serves up a fairly wide fare of french breads, quick eats (anything but!), beverages and desserts.Barely a month old, La Boulangerie (which translates to 'the http://thesharck.blogspot.com/2008/03/la-boulangerie-typically-french-dessert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Harish Anand)9