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Food during the trip to Varanasi on Dev Deepawali 2022. Part 2 of 2

Please read the part 1 of 2 by clicking on the link here: Part 1 of 2 This part is about the food we had during this particular trip. This is neither a general commentary on food in Varanasi, nor is it a comprehensive guide to food in Varanasi. In a nutshell: In this trip we enjoyed two unbelievably good home cooked meals, food at … Continue reading Food during the trip to Varanasi on Dev Deepawali 2022. Part 2 of 2

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Chef’s table at Amar khamar (kankulia road, Dhakuria, kolkata)

In a nutshell: If you expect traditional bengali / Indian food, please avoid this pop up. If you want classics, please keep away. This table is All about experiments – some of which you may like at one go, some you may be shocked at, some you may be shocked to find that you actually like it. Address & other details: amar khamar Facebook : … Continue reading Chef’s table at Amar khamar (kankulia road, Dhakuria, kolkata)

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Sohan sweets, radhe Lal halwai (3034 masjid khajoor, behind Jama Masjid, Dharampura, Kinari Bazar, purani dilli, delhi)

In a nutshell: An old shop with a renovated facade that serves elongated gulab jamuns that are so addictive that 2 people finished 15-20 pieces in one box, in 24 hours!!! One of them does not like sweets in general. Address & other details: Sohan sweets Meal for 2: ₹100 onwards Cuisine type : vegetarian Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries reviewed by YUMMRAJ were visited … Continue reading Sohan sweets, radhe Lal halwai (3034 masjid khajoor, behind Jama Masjid, Dharampura, Kinari Bazar, purani dilli, delhi)

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Chittaranjan Mistanna bhandar (on Shyam bazar Street, close to jatindra mohan avenue & Shyam Bazar street crossing)

This is a part of YUMMRAJ’s series called TIMELESS KOLKATA EATOUTS – reviews of Heritage Kolkata restaurants. Each restaurant has been rated as ‘Old is Gold’ or ‘Old is no more Gold’ based on the experience. Year/decade of opening-1907 In a nutshell: A century plus years old kolkata sweet shop that serves hot roshogollas throughout the day & shuts shop around 7 pm, as soon … Continue reading Chittaranjan Mistanna bhandar (on Shyam bazar Street, close to jatindra mohan avenue & Shyam Bazar street crossing)

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Cup e bong (Kalikapur, next to EM bypass & Prince Anwar shah road crossing, kolkata)

In a nutshell: A cafe conceptualised by one man & fully run by himself as a one man army (one lady to help) – we had some really unforgettable, artisanal, small batch, hand crafted meats, cooked just right, with great attention to detail. Address & other details: cup e bong Facebook: cup e bong Instagram : cup e bong Cuisine type : vegetarian & non … Continue reading Cup e bong (Kalikapur, next to EM bypass & Prince Anwar shah road crossing, kolkata)

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A stay at Oberoi Amar Vilas (Agra, india) & the story of Mumtaz mahal & architecture of Taj Mahal.

In a Nutshell: Outstanding warmth of staff, efficient service & some really simple yet outstanding, western food at this Taj Mahal facing hotel, where we could see the imposing, breathtaking Taj Mahal from the lobby, our bedroom, our balcony, our bathtub & even from the pot!! Address & other details: Amar Vilas Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries / Hotels reviewed by YUMMRAJ were visited by … Continue reading A stay at Oberoi Amar Vilas (Agra, india) & the story of Mumtaz mahal & architecture of Taj Mahal.

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A visit to tribal areas of South Odisha & stay at Desia Koraput & Chandoori Sai (Onukudelli, Kunduli, Lakshmipur, Bentalbiri, Goudaguda, koraput district)

  This is a travelogue & the idea is to share our experience during travel & provide information on what we saw / heard / gathered from our experiences & conversations. This is not an authoritative research paper on the Tribes of Odisha.   In a nutshell:   A rich, humbling, thought-provoking, experiential trip to the interiors of Odisha to meet, chat with & experience … Continue reading A visit to tribal areas of South Odisha & stay at Desia Koraput & Chandoori Sai (Onukudelli, Kunduli, Lakshmipur, Bentalbiri, Goudaguda, koraput district)

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Roastery coffee house (south india club, Hindustan park, kolkata)

In a nutshell: A super popular, beautiful looking cafe, located in a restored heritage building, with average service, good but not great food & some good coffee (surely not the best I have ever had). Address & other details: Roastery coffee house Instagram : Roastery coffee house Facebook: Roastery coffee house Meal for 2: ₹1000 onwards Cuisine type : vegetarian & non vegetarian Disclaimer: All … Continue reading Roastery coffee house (south india club, Hindustan park, kolkata)

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Indigo delicatessen (quest mall, kolkata)

In a nutshell: Food focussed, superb menu, fabulous food, nice ambience, great service Address & other details: Indigo delicatessen Instagram : Indigo delicatessen Facebook: Indigo delicatessen Meal for 2: ₹1000 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 also. http://www.yummraj.com does not … Continue reading Indigo delicatessen (quest mall, kolkata)

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Waterside cafe, Hyatt regency (EM bypass, salt lake, kolkata)

In a nutshell: Sad service by overburdened, limited staff, fairly good ambience & some really good food. Nothing we had that evening was average or bad. Address & other details: Hyatt regency kolkata Instagram : Hyatt regency kolkata Facebook: Hyatt regency kolkata Meal for 2: ₹1000 onwards Cuisine type : vegetarian & non vegetarian Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries reviewed by YUMMRAJ were visited by … Continue reading Waterside cafe, Hyatt regency (EM bypass, salt lake, kolkata)