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About Food, dindigul, India, Indian, South Indian, tamil

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)

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Murugan idli (W masi street, Periyar, madurai)

This is a series on food that we had at Madurai March 2024. Read earlier posts here – Konar kadai Read about YUMMRAJ’s earlier review of Murugan Idli chennai here – https://yummraj.com/2017/01/08/murugan-idli-shop-771a-gn-chetty-road-t-nagar-chennai/ In a nutshell: A fabulous breakfast that reinforced in our mind that we were in the best hands in Madurai when it came to best food & also made us feel how deprived … Continue reading Murugan idli (W masi street, Periyar, madurai)

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About Food, Asian Cuisine, Japanese, kyoto

Nominokouji yamagishi – An Indian travels to Japan 2023 (Kyoto)

This is a part of a 3 part series of ‘An Indian travels to Japan 2023’. Read the earlier posts here – Part 1 Part 2 Food type – Omakase, Chef decides what he/she will feed the guest (vegetarian & / or non-vegetarian) Address: 293-3 Shimohakusanchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8085, Japan Contact details: +81 75-366-4882 Instagram: https://instagram.com/nominokoji_yamagishi?igshid=MTk0NTkyODZkYg== Facebook: NA Reservation site: https://je.omakase.in/r/yo256802 Michelin Guide Link: https://guide.michelin.com/en/kyoto-region/kyoto/restaurant/nominokoji-yamagishi Description: Our Trip to … Continue reading Nominokouji yamagishi – An Indian travels to Japan 2023 (Kyoto)

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A road-trip to Himachal Pradesh – Part 1 of 3, The lodge at wah & wah tea estate (Palampur, Himachal Pradesh)

In a nutshell: The trip turned out to be an intense, not so logistically smooth (due to unexpected heavy rains, landslides & resulting diversions to village roads off from highways), bordering adventurous & deeply insightful & highly enjoyable. The lodge at Wah is surely a 5 star among home stays we have ever stayed – for the honesty with which the traditional concept house has … Continue reading A road-trip to Himachal Pradesh – Part 1 of 3, The lodge at wah & wah tea estate (Palampur, Himachal Pradesh)

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Asian Cuisine, Continental Cuisine, cook at home, food pop ups, home chef, home table, Indian

A new Format of Dining, soaking in a new culture & meeting new people – Home tables

Disclaimers – This is not an A vs. B (home food vs. Restaurant food). Commercial establishments Restaurants mentioned in the post below do not include chef led restaurants where food matters most above everything else. We have been writing about food & travel since last twelve years & we have been documenting every major meal we have eaten out of home, the experience & also … Continue reading A new Format of Dining, soaking in a new culture & meeting new people – Home tables

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A trip to Meghalaya (organised by Vana Safaris). Part 3 of 3 – Places we stayed & Food in Meghalaya

Part 1 of 3 – People of the Khasi Tribe Part 2 of 3 – Places we visited in Meghalaya Part 3 of 3 – Places we stayed & Food in Meghalaya In a nutshell: A mix of average to good hotels & a very nice homestay. A world of new food that we had not had in that form ever, earlier. Loved every bit … Continue reading A trip to Meghalaya (organised by Vana Safaris). Part 3 of 3 – Places we stayed & Food in Meghalaya

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A trip to Varanasi on Dev Deepawali 2022 (curated & organised by Shagufta Siddhi, founder of Ganga Jamuni). Part 1 of 2

In a nutshell : A five day visit to Varanasi during Dev Deepawali, organized by the multi talented art historian Shagufta Siddhi, founder of Ganga Jamuni. What’s incredible about her trips (including this) are the unique experiences one gets seamlessly, experiences that google searches do not ever reveal and most importantly meet amazing like-minded people, many of whom become friends for life. When google search … Continue reading A trip to Varanasi on Dev Deepawali 2022 (curated & organised by Shagufta Siddhi, founder of Ganga Jamuni). Part 1 of 2

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Kaka Palace hotel (Dawar, Gurez, Kashmir)

This is a part of a series of travelogues on Kashmir – a detailed review of stay & food at kaka palace hotel. Read the detailed travelogue in the links below: Srinagar Kashmir beyond Srinagar Food in Kashmir In a nutshell:  We will remember Kaka Palace hotel due to the super warm hosts (staff), good basic infrastructure, modern day brick & cement building made 5 … Continue reading Kaka Palace hotel (Dawar, Gurez, Kashmir)

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Food in Kashmir – A general understanding & experiences during trip to Kashmir. Part 3 of 3

This is an account of food that we had at different places in Kashmir during our trip & our observations about food & beverages habits in general in the region.  Read our Kashmir travelogues here & enjoy the YUMM pictures: 1. Srinagar 2. Rest of kashmir beyond Srinagar In a nutshell: Breads are not made at homes but bought from neighborhood bakeries. Breads are not … Continue reading Food in Kashmir – A general understanding & experiences during trip to Kashmir. Part 3 of 3

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A trip to Bundi (curated & organised by Shagufta Siddhi, founder of ganga jamuni)

In a nutshell : A weekend visit to a hidden gem of Rajasthan – Bundi, that has unparalleled centuries old fresco paintings on ceilings, a compact & beautiful fort built tastefully over generations, unchanged old world charm, simple warm people, amazing artists who still live here & a lot more. Unlike other trips, we traveled in a group, trip beautifully & passionately curated & organised … Continue reading A trip to Bundi (curated & organised by Shagufta Siddhi, founder of ganga jamuni)

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