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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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Stay at Amrit bhawan Haridwar & a mountain Village Road drive to kimsar (Uttarakhand)

In a Nutshell: Unparalled warmth of people, efficient service & outstanding home like food made in a commercial set up, by a passionate chef & his team. Each meal at this shuddh shakahari (vegetarian) hotel was either good or better than ‘good’ – commendable. Great place to do a long stay & even a long weekend. Extreme attention was paid while restoration, to this 1950s … Continue reading Stay at Amrit bhawan Haridwar & a mountain Village Road drive to kimsar (Uttarakhand)

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The Bombay canteen (Ground Floor, Process House, Kamala Mills, S.B. Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai)

New menu – November 2021 In a nutshell: One of those super few places where we have revisited not once, but multiple times. Loved it always. Only comorin comes close to competing with this restaurant when it’s about representing the diversity of traditional food from different parts of india & giving some of them a modern day twist. Address & other details: the Bombay canteen … Continue reading The Bombay canteen (Ground Floor, Process House, Kamala Mills, S.B. Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai)

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Kappa chakka kandhari (Haddows Rd, opp. Shastri Bhavan, Thousand Lights West, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu)

In a NUtshell A restaurant who is serious about offering the best, ‘almost’ home food, from different parts of kerala, way beyond the obvious items on the menu. Great service, nice interiors. If u r in chennai & not been here, u have really missed something Address & other details: kappa chakka kandhari Meal for 2: ₹1300 onwards Cuisine type : vegetarian & non vegetarian … Continue reading Kappa chakka kandhari (Haddows Rd, opp. Shastri Bhavan, Thousand Lights West, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu)

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Coromandel cafe & restaurant (Romain Rolland St, White Town, Puducherry)

In a NUtshell A really beautiful, at times picturesque, Instagram friendly cafe that serves very good food – we had surely had better elsewhere. Address & other details: coromandel cafe Meal for 2: ₹400 onwards Cuisine type : vegetarian & non vegetarian Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries reviewed by YUMMRAJ were visited by YUMMRAJ himself & he has paid for the full Bill & tips … Continue reading Coromandel cafe & restaurant (Romain Rolland St, White Town, Puducherry)