Matunga, Mumbai, India Great space and almost always crowded. They have a lot of option to choose from and I guess their blackboard keeps changing. From rasam vada to uniappams to their filter kaapi everything is good. Stay away on weekends unless if you like crowds
Sharda Bhavan
Matunga, Mumbai, India The vibe is amazing takes you back in time. I call it a a Madrasi Irani. Irani for the look and feel. This place has a limited menu but has something for all. I had the idlis,one of the best you can have and with sambar that is a typical of Mumbai.... Continue Reading →
Joe’s River Cove
Benaulim, Goa Great location and views in the afternoon however when it comes to the core, the food, Joe's disappoints. The food is average and when a concern was raised about a couple of food items they didn't seem to care. Wanted a change from Fisherman's Cove (they are good) and hence chose this, never... Continue Reading →
Cafe Madras
Mumbai, India The most popular of the lot where your wait could be for eternity on weekends. Run by Kamats this place again unlike the Madrasi Sharda Bhavan has a Karnataki influence. Good food,good price and quick service. Had the podi upma a good biz innovation and a pineapple sheera to accompany the filter coffee.
Sassanian
Marine Lines, Mumbai Went after long and the place like other Paris joints reminds you of of the 1950s . Ordered a dhansak rice Akuri and ended with lagan nu Custard. A very satisfying meal with good portions ,great taste and easy on the pocket. Their Custard was ethereal quite different from my previous Custard... Continue Reading →
Delhi Mishthan
Mumbai,India At chira bazaar this place is a hidden gem. Desi home style food and I went there a few times already. Almost 12 inch Bajra and jawar rotis,stuffed parotha, papad wadi sabzi, gatta, lehsun chatni and more. The list is endless and they do good justice. Awesome food ,washed down with Chaas.
Usal, Vada, Misal trail…. Thane
Thane, IndiaTwo weekends in a row; I have been on a tryst to explore the humble Usal and Misal in the city. Last week it was some cult eateries in South Mumbai (read more here) and this week I chose the northern suburb of Thane. My experience from the last time when I fizzled out... Continue Reading →
Usal, Vada, Misal trail in Mumbai……
Mumbai,IndiaWhen most Ghatkoparites ( read my Gujju friends) would religiously flock to Matunga’s list of south Indian joints on a Sunday morning, I decided to go further south to explore the staples Wada and Usal that Mumbai thrived on 4 decades back till the Idli/Dosa came into the picture.New Anand Bhavan at Kalachowkie, Chinchpokli a... Continue Reading →
The Chembur Foodhog!
Mumbai , IndiaWhat started as a plan between Kshitij Shah ( Bambaiyaveggie) and me ; to indulge in some cult eateries in Chembur ended up public and we had 3 more foodies for company. We covered 4 eateries in the evening and the youngest of them being 36 years old and the rest , well... Continue Reading →
Uttar Kannada , KarnatakaI can't tell you how exhilarated am I to showcase the coastal towns of Kumta and Honnavar which are a part of the Uttar Kannada district in Karnataka. Kumta is my native place and Honnavar next door have been the destinations for me every vacation since childhood, things have changed a lot... Continue Reading →
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