Eat outs @ Bangalore-1

Globetrotter has been to Chennai this weekend and is all gaga about the city as usual. He had been working there for almost 2 years before coming here to Bangalore or rather I say Belandur (as he has been living in the same place from past 2 years).By now he has been to all the restaurants in Belandur and surprisingly loves all of them equally :P so, when after this weekend trip he told us about the awesome food @ Murugan Idly, we didn’t take him seriously! Bang come Mr. Globetrotter the next day with “Eating out in India 101 favorite restaurants” book and there it was Murugan Idly in one of the must eat places of Chennai!(as by Marryam Reshii)

I however, directly went to the must eat places of Bangalore and here is the snapshot of the same ;)

Disclaimer: The list is taken from“Eating out in India 101 favorite restaurants” by Marryam Reshii . It’s just a small part of the book. Refer the book for the complete list of eat outs throughout India.

1. Blue Ginger:

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Location: Taj West End, Racecourse Road, Bangalore

Recommended for: The whole experience of dining in the semi open with Vietnamese cuisine and the buzz of the place, especially at night

USP: Prawns with sweet tamarind sauce, tenderloin curry with baguette

Meal for two: Rs. 4000

2. Caperberry:

Cuisine: Contemporary Spanish

Location: The Estate, Dickson road, Bangalore

Recommended for: When you want to educate your palate

USP: Starters

Meal for two: Rs. 2500

3. Harima:

Cuisine: Japanese

Location: Devatha Plaza, Residency road, Bangalore

Recommended for: An authentic Japanese meal in smart, no uss surrounding

USP: Sushi. Their Sushiya is from Okaya

Meal for two: Rs. 4000

4. Kamat Lokaruchi :

Cuisine: South Indian

Location: Janapada Loka, Archakrahalli , Mysore Road, Bangalore

Recommended for: A vegetarian experience in rustic setting

USP: Raggi mudde and Dink laddos

Meal for two: Rs. 400

5. Kanua:

Cuisine: South Indian

Location: Near Wipro corporate office , Kaikondrahalli, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore

Recommended for: A really stylish, true to type coastal Karnataka restaurant .

USP: Chicken ghee roast , masala prawns

Meal for two: Rs. 1200

6. Koshy’s Parade Café:

Cuisine: Indian(Keralite) , Western, Snacks

Location: St. Marks road, Bangalore

Recommended for: Getting an eyeful of arts crowd in the city .

USP: Ham sandwiches , mushroom on toast , chicken cutlets

Meal for two: Rs. 800

7. MTR:

Cuisine: Indian(Karnataka tiffins and meals)

Location: 14 Lalbagh road, Bangalore

Recommended for: A heritage eatery whose menu hasn’t changed for decades

USP: Coffee, bisi bele bath , holige, pongal, karabath

Meal for two: Rs. 400

8. Olive Beach:

Cuisine: Mediterrenean

Location: 16 Wood Street , Ashok Nagar , Bangalore

Recommended for: An effortless chic great food, superior cocktails, live performance, art shows and the cool crowd

USP: Sea food, Sunday brunch

Meal for two: Rs. 2000

9. Sea Spice by 7 Star:

Cuisine: Indian (Karnataka), Coastal

Location: 9^th main , Kaverinagar, Banashankari 2^nd stage , Bangalore

Recommended for: Blow out Karnataka coastal seafood meal without making a huge hole in your pocket

USP: Chicken ghee roast , kane fish fry

Meal for two: Rs. 1500

10. Sunny’s:

Cuisine: European

Location: Embassy Diamante,34 Vitall Mallya road , Bangalore

Recommended for: It has been a city favorite right since its inception , in an older more funky avatar . The magic continues

USP: Glazed ham , Paris brest

Meal for two: Rs. 2500

I have named this post as Bangalore-1 because the foodie in me wants to post it's own list one day ... Till then Bon Appetit!!!

Tag Time!!

I think this i going to be my second tag ! Thanks Wishesgalore for tagging me ;)

Rules

: Fill in the rest of the sentence with the title of a book you have read this year.

I slightly tweaked the rules, as I haven’t read many books this year, yet. so,I have filled in the blanks using the names of books I have read last year and this year (Here)

In School I was: Shadow princess

People Might be surprised I’m:(from) A town called Dehra

I will never be: The Twentieth Wife :P

My Fantasy job is: Chasing the Monsoon

At the end of a long day I need: Chicken soup for Romantic soul

I Hate It When: In other Rooms, Other Wonders

Wish I Had: Bridget Jones diary

My Family Reunions Are: Connect the Dots

At A Party You’d Find Me With: Braking news ;)

I’ve Never Been To: India unbound

A Happy Day Includes: The feast of Roses

Motto I Live By: Breaking Dawn

On My Bucket List: Don't lose your mind lose your weight

In My Next Life, I Want To Be: A Princess remembers: Gayatri Devi

Happy House Hunting!

Oh God! I am back at it again L . It has been just 9 months since I have shifted to my current house and I have to start with the entire process of house hunting all over again. Looking through classifieds, online portal and making irritating phone calls to brokers have started and finally my house hunting marathon will start by this weekend. But this is just the starting of a tedious journey and by the time you will finalize the house you would be physically, mentally and financially exhausted. Finding the house in Bangalore is a nightmare and being two times experienced I would be happy to share some details with you:

The big Catch oops classified: In my earlier two instances of house hunting through classifieds / sulekha /99 acres, I have never found a single house for rent which was from the owner and not from the broker. If you really don’t want to pay brokerage, then the best way is to ask your friends in different IT companies to search for a house for rent in their respective bulletin board.

Good Samaritan aka Brokers: There are few things which you should know before going for a broker:

The very first question they will ask you is about your budget so never overprice it, as they will show you the worst of the house in highest of the money

The second question which will come promptly is about your marital status bachelors or family sir??

If you are living in Bangalore , of course you would be in IT and by default you have enough money to pay good rent and of course brokerage!

No house is too far for them and if you say how far inside they will go in the road be ready to hear “Just”

No house is bad for them even if it’s without windows or doors “it’s for your safety siirrrr”

He will ask you to become a vegetarian for the apartment, of course, not for real but just in front of the owner.

Inquisitive Owners: Yes, it’s true that it is “THEIR” house so you should be ready to deal with the possessiveness which comes along with it. “No extra electronic appliances, no nails on the wall, no loud music/party, not coming late” are some of the few. The most common one is “are you a vegetarian?” don’t expect “Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend” to be too personal: P.

I remember an incident whereby I went to a house and as I was about to step inside, the landlord shrieked “madam, how can you step inside with your shoes on?”. I apologized and removed my shoes immediately, but he didn’t stop “You should not forget that you are an Indian, you should not follow this western tradition blindly especially when you are women.” I apologized again but he still he continued and by the time he finished, I was sure that I am not taking this house. There was another landlord who quoted exorbitant figure for the house reasoning that the house is very lucky since the last tenant got two promotions in one single year: P.

Many owners have inhibitions regarding your relatives and friends visiting the place so it’s always better to clear this before taking the house. Also, do remember to ask for the electricity and water bill whether it’s individual or combined. I have a big time in getting terms of water bill of 1800/month for two families: P

Love thy neighbors : It’s very important to have good relations with your neighbors. I know it’s difficult if they peep through their windows every time to check who is visiting your house or put the entire blame of high electricity bill on you even though they are using all the family appliances like washing machine , oven etc. if you can’t love them then maintain good distance , remember good fences make good neighbors!

So , wish me all the best again!!

A mother is a mother still , the holiest thing alive - Samuel Taylor

Clicked this picture in Hampi at " Mango tree Restaurant" . I tried to move a bit closer to get a better shot but she didn't let me . I thought it's the mother children time and i better not disturb them .

Happy Mother's Day to all!!!