Kolkata, as no doubt every single piece written about the city repeats, is full of tasty food, on the street and off it. Here are ten places we ate at, and our impressions of the experience. Overall, be prepared to add a few places to your "definitely to visit in this lifetime" list.
Category: Review
The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories by Ken Liu
A year after being recommended Ken Liu's Paper Menagerie, I finally get around to reading it. It leads to my discovery of an author whose works I know I am going to be obsessed with. Read on to find out what has switched me into obsession mode with this man and his work!
Tatva – Fine Dining, Ordinary Food
We lunched at Tatva, Rajdhani's fine dining restaurant in Hyderabad, and came away less than impressed. Read on to find out how a good fine dining experience can go wrong if the food does not match up to the service and ambiance.
Kodi Kura Chitti Gaare – Tasty Andhra Food
I was looking for a place to have lunch in and remembered a recent recommendation by a foodie. I made my way to the rather new Kodi Kura Chitti Gaare, and had a hearty meal. Here's an account of my experience there, and why I want to go back there with friends!
Why I Loved the Black Panther Movie
I watched Black Panther and loved every bit of it. Talking about it with my friends, I realized I actually had enough to share more broadly. So here it is, my take on why I like the Black Panther movie! There are a couple of spoilers (sorta), so don't read this if you're going to watch the movie.
46 Places to Eat in Bangalore
I had to have five lunches by myself in Bangalore, and I reached out to my friends on social media for help. The result is a crowd-sourced list of 46 places to eat in Bangalore with recommendations. I have also written short notes about the places I ate at.
Udipi’s Upahar Kondapur – South Indian Vegetarian Staples
I check out Udipi's Upahar in Kondapur, and it inspires a longish post. Does it pass the sambar test? Is the taste authentic? Is the filter coffee up to scratch? Are there any more of my terrible jokes in this review? Find out everything - read it right now!
Prince Restaurant – Hyderabad on a Plate!
An account of a visit to a typical Hyderabadi restaurant, Prince Hotel, where I get amazing chai and shawarma, and a dose of the famous Old City life and culture.
A Hampi Birthday
Staying at the Hampi Jungle Lodges Resort prompted a review of the JLR experience. Read all about my birthday trip to the Sloth Bear Resort, as well as get the low down on what it means to have a JLR experience.
Madras Cafe & Co. – A Review
Great food, great ambiance, great service. Brilliant contemporary South Indian cuisine in a Madras Kitsch setting. 5 out of 5. If you haven’t been there yet, what are you waiting for?