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About tea in general, the story of Darjeeling Tea & a trip to Kurseong to stay at Chia kutir Darjeeling, Makaibari Estates

The first part is all about Darjeeling tea & the second part is a review of our stay at Taj Chia Kutir In a nutshell: A beautiful stay at a lovely villa inside a beautiful property inside Makaibari tea estate, warm hosts, good food, great activities conducted by the hotel. Some seriously disappointing tea at breakfast & very disturbing ‘high tea’!!!! Address & other details: … Continue reading About tea in general, the story of Darjeeling Tea & a trip to Kurseong to stay at Chia kutir Darjeeling, Makaibari Estates

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Boju’s (1st floor, 32nd avenue, gurgaon)

In a nutshell: If u haven’t been here, you have missed a lovely home cooked Darjeeling meal in gurugram. An unreal experience- home cooked food served in a commercial restaurant. The recipes have not been tweaked much to meet commercial needs. Result – explosion of flavours, interplay of textures & simple food that tastes great. Address & other details: boju’s Instagram: boju’s Facebook: boju’s Meal … Continue reading Boju’s (1st floor, 32nd avenue, gurgaon)

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Yeti, the Himalayan kitchen (collonade, B block, inner circle, CP, same entrance as Hamleys toy shop)

Read earlier review of yeti Hauz khas here – yeti In a NUtshell A lovely restaurant tucked up in the second floor of a CP building – needs an effort to find it, soothing ambient music from the hills, good & simple food, outstanding momos, warm & non intrusive service. I rate cafe lungta gurgaon above yeti in terms of food but this restaurants very … Continue reading Yeti, the Himalayan kitchen (collonade, B block, inner circle, CP, same entrance as Hamleys toy shop)

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Cocktails & dreams Speakeasy (sector 15 market, Gurugram)

This is a review of new cocktail menu & the new food. Read the earlier story of this place here – Cocktails & dreams Speakeasy In a NUtshell A beautiful evening spent in the company of great food & fantastic cocktails, topped with a warm , super enjoyable, enriching chat with bar artist, author, speaker Yangdup Lama.   Address & other details: cocktails & dreams Meal … Continue reading Cocktails & dreams Speakeasy (sector 15 market, Gurugram)

The Elgin, Darjeeling (18, H.D Lama Road, Darjeeling, West Bengal)

In a nutshell: A century old hotel that captured the old world charm while being efficient and warm in providing modern day services, served very good food (compulsory part of the stay package). Address & other details:  The Elgin 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 … Continue reading The Elgin, Darjeeling (18, H.D Lama Road, Darjeeling, West Bengal)

Windamere (Observatory Hill, Darjeeling, West Bengal)

In a nutshell: A century old Hotel in Darjeeling where staying is an experience in itself, all meals served inhouse – YUMM & memorable. Address & other details:  Windamere Meal for 2: part of stay package Cuisine type :  vegetarian & nonvegetarian 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 Windamere (Observatory Hill, Darjeeling, West Bengal)

Tea Country, Cochrane Place,132, Pankhabari Road, Kurseong.

In a nutshell: A tea themed restaurant in a Boutique Hotel, that serves YUMM, freshly made food with local ingredients & has an outstanding tea Bar manned by a talented & passionate Tea mixologist. Address & other details:  Cochrane Place Meal for 2: 200 onwards Cuisine type :  vegetarian & non vegetarian Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries reviewed by YUMMRAJ were visited by YUMMRAJ himself & he … Continue reading Tea Country, Cochrane Place,132, Pankhabari Road, Kurseong.