Category: India

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Mughlai, north indian meals, North Indian Snacks & meals, Rajasthani, tonk, Travel

A drive to Tonk, trip organized by Shagufta Siddhi (founder of Ganga Jamuni)

In a nutshell : A weekend visit to a city, that does not appear in many tourist maps of Rajasthan – Tonk. Lunch & conversations at a centuries old, haveli of an erstwhile royal family, a stunningly beautiful guest house built centuries ago, beautiful Tonk Masjid with a beautifully painted Mihrab, An Institution that has painfully collected, restored & stored original manuscripts of the medieval … Continue reading A drive to Tonk, trip organized by Shagufta Siddhi (founder of Ganga Jamuni)

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Gurgaon, India, Indian, kashmiri

The glory of Gulmarg, a kashmiri Food festival (three sixty one, the oberoi gurgaon)

This is a review of ‘the glory of Gulmarg’ – a kashmiri food festival at three sixty one degrees In a nutshell: absolute terms : very enjoyable. Great ingredients, Brilliant flavors, outstanding texture of meats, overall great spread. Unique about this meal that we were floored about – both the guchchhi dishes. Relative terms : our respect for matamaal (a 6 year old, chef led, … Continue reading The glory of Gulmarg, a kashmiri Food festival (three sixty one, the oberoi gurgaon)

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agra, American, Bakery & Breakfast, British, Continental Cuisine, desserts, European, experimental, India, Indian, seafood, Travel

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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Asian Cuisine, Continental Cuisine, desserts, European, Fusion, India, Indian, koraput, Odisha, Travel

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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American, Bakery & Breakfast, Continental Cuisine, desserts, European, french, India, Kolkata

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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American, Bakery & Breakfast, British, Continental Cuisine, Continental Grilled, desserts, European, experimental, India, Kolkata

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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American, British, Continental Cuisine, Continental Grilled, desserts, European, India, Kolkata

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)

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India, Indian, Kolkata, Mughlai

Zamzam (opposite quest mall, Park Circus, kolkata)

In a nutshell: Fairly Enjoyable mughlai beef & other meaty dishes in a small, good looking & very well maintained, dining hall, excellent service. Address & other details: Zamzam Instagram : Zamzam Facebook: Zamzam Meal for 2: ₹200 onwards Cuisine type : vegetarian also, predominantly non vegetarian Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries reviewed by YUMMRAJ were visited by YUMMRAJ himself & he has paid for … Continue reading Zamzam (opposite quest mall, Park Circus, kolkata)

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American, Bakery & Breakfast, British, Continental Cuisine, Continental Grilled, European, India, Kolkata, seafood

Three sixty three (the Oberoi grand hotel, esplanade, kolkata)

In a nutshell: Fully enjoyed a lunch followed by a memorable dinner here, outstanding hospitality & of course the old world charm. Address & other details: the Oberoi grand Instagram : the Oberoi grand Facebook: the Oberoi grand Meal for 2: ₹4000 onwards Cuisine type : vegetarian & non vegetarian Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries reviewed by YUMMRAJ were visited by YUMMRAJ himself & he … Continue reading Three sixty three (the Oberoi grand hotel, esplanade, kolkata)

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American, British, Continental Cuisine, desserts, European, Gurgaon, India

Christmas Eve dinner at spectra, leela (ambience island, gurgaon)

This is a review of classic western Christmas dishes at spectra. 24th December 2021. In a nutshell: We got exactly what we wanted for Christmas Eve – to have some perfectly cooked western classics which are probably eaten during Christmas. Address & other details: leela ambience gurgaon Instagram : leela ambience gurgaon Facebook: leela ambience gurgaon Meal for 2: ₹6000 onwards Cuisine type : vegetarian … Continue reading Christmas Eve dinner at spectra, leela (ambience island, gurgaon)

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