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A trip to Kutch – history, nature, culture, pastoralists, artisans & art (organized by Vana safaris)

A memorable immersive tour deep diving into the art forms (including weaving & textiles), crafts, nature, getting to know about the lives & livestock of pastoral communities of Kutch area of Gujarat.
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Sunday morning Breakfast club (Sushant Lok gurgaon)

In a nutshell:  A warm, YUMM & of course memorable Sunday brunch home table in Gurgaon, pre announced dates, fixed menu that is served one after the other by the hosts themselves , dining with strangers, listening to & sharing stories, unlimited laughter.  Address & other details: SMBC Instagram : SMBC Facebook: NA Meal for 2: ₹5598  Cuisine type :  vegetarian & non vegetarian  Disclaimer: … Continue reading Sunday morning Breakfast club (Sushant Lok gurgaon)

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Thai Esan (Central Plaza Mall, Golf Course Rd, gurgaon)

In a nutshell:  A really good Thai food restaurant, run by a Thai lady & her family, very good interiors, warm & efficient service, located in a lousy mall with awkward parking.  Address & other details: Thai Esan  Instagram : Thai Esan Facebook: Thai Esan Meal for 2: ₹1000 onwards  Cuisine type :  vegetarian also, predominantly non vegetarian  Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries reviewed by … Continue reading Thai Esan (Central Plaza Mall, Golf Course Rd, gurgaon)

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Baoshuan (Oberoi Delhi)

In a nutshell: A beautiful, luxurious Chinese restaurant with dim light, Chinese themed interiors, very warm & efficient service & simply fabulous food – a memorable experience  Address & other details: Instagram – Baoshuan Facebook – Baoshuan Google – Baoshuan Phone for reservations / enquiries: Meal for 2: ₹5000 onwards Cuisine type :  vegetarian & non vegetarian Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries reviewed by YUMMRAJ … Continue reading Baoshuan (Oberoi Delhi)

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Cafe Dali (Meharchand market, Lodi colony, New Delhi)

In a nutshell: 2 visits – both memorable. Both wow. Almost artisanal, slow food, long waiting, limited seats, beautiful interiors, open kitchen, warm & knowledgeable staff who understand food & help well in ordering.  Address & other details: Instagram – cafe Dali Facebook – NA Google – cafe Dali Phone for reservations / enquiries: 8882941078 Meal for 2: ₹1200 onwards Cuisine type :  vegetarian & … Continue reading Cafe Dali (Meharchand market, Lodi colony, New Delhi)

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Punjabee Rasoi (near Acropolis mall, Kasba, Kolkata)

In a nutshell: 2 visits – Jan 23, Oct 24, 1 rockstar dish, Adrak ke panje, enjoyed with some very good Co-stars. Warm & helpful staff, old school ambience & seating & some really good Punjabi food. Address & other details: Instagram – NA Facebook – punjabee rasoi  Google – punjabee rasoi  Phone for reservations / enquiries: phone Meal for 2: ₹1200 onwards Cuisine type :  … Continue reading Punjabee Rasoi (near Acropolis mall, Kasba, Kolkata)

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Village walk by Soul Travel, led by Adolfina (Saligaon, Goa)

In a nutshell: An unforgettable village walk on a very rainy day, doing not a single extraordinary activity, not necessarily seeing only historical sites, but simply understanding, soaking in & immersing in the simple life, culture, architecture & stories of people living in a village at Saligaon, Goa, organised by Soul travelling, tour led by Adolfina, who is a teacher by profession & seemed to … Continue reading Village walk by Soul Travel, led by Adolfina (Saligaon, Goa)

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The garden bungalow (Uttar palli road, Prantik, Bolpur, Santiniketan, West Bengal)

In a nutshell: A beautiful home stay in a period look modern building (few decades old) with modern amenities, real antique furniture, a super warm & helpful caretaker Rupkumar, a talented estate manager Ananya, fabulous home cooked food , a beautiful traditional mudhouse & a lot more. Address & other details: Instagram – NA Facebook – NA Google – the garden bungalow Phone number – … Continue reading The garden bungalow (Uttar palli road, Prantik, Bolpur, Santiniketan, West Bengal)

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Jeeman by Surabhi Bhandari (Marwadi home table, Gurgaon)

In a nutshell: Meeting & eating outstanding home cooked marwadi food with strangers at the Chef’s home, stories of good food, customs & culture – a memorable Sunday spent Address & other details: Instagram – Jeeman by Surbhi Bhandari Facebook – 365 kitchen tales Meal for 2: ₹4800 Cuisine type : vegetarian only Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries reviewed by YUMMRAJ were visited by YUMMRAJ … Continue reading Jeeman by Surabhi Bhandari (Marwadi home table, Gurgaon)

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Venu Biriyani Hotel (Dindigul)

This is a series on food that we had at Madurai & Dindigul, March 2024. Read earlier posts here – Konar kadai, Murugan idli In a nutshell: What started as a search for the famous ‘Dindigul biryani’ of Tamil Nadu, ended up being a memorable lunch, with a lot beyond a great biryani Address & other details: Instagram (Singapore) – https://www.instagram.com/venudindigulbiriyani?igsh=MTk2bm1mMWR1aGJnbQ== Could not find an … Continue reading Venu Biriyani Hotel (Dindigul)