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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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India, Indian, madurai, South Indian

Konar Kadai (N beli street, simmakal, madurai)

In a nutshell: A pre-independence restaurant serving ouststanding local Madurai food, with a small dining hall, very warm staff, fast service & memorable food Address & other details: Konar kadai Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/konarkadai?igsh=Y3NycTgycWpsMjhx Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069821689959&mibextid=uzlsIk Meal for 2: ₹300 onwards Cuisine type : vegetarian & non vegetarian Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries reviewed by YUMMRAJ were visited by YUMMRAJ himself & he has paid … Continue reading Konar Kadai (N beli street, simmakal, madurai)

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bengali, India, Indian, Kolkata, sweet shop, sweets

Adi Haridas modak (Shyambazar 5 point crossing, Kolkata)

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 – 1780. We think this restaurant is OLD is GOLD for its food In a nutshell: An eatery that has been around since 1780, interiors maintained … Continue reading Adi Haridas modak (Shyambazar 5 point crossing, Kolkata)

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American, Anglo Indian, Asian Cuisine, Bakery & Breakfast, British, Continental Cuisine, Continental Grilled, European, India, Kolkata

Cup e bong (beside Byloom, Hindustan Park, Gariahat, Kolkata)

I insist /request / plead to you (in that order 🙂 )to read about our earlier post on the old restaurant of cup e bong here – kalikapur In a nutshell: A cafe conceptualised by one man & fully run by himself as a one man army initially, now a full fledged café with cooks & café staff, nice décor, great location, we had some … Continue reading Cup e bong (beside Byloom, Hindustan Park, Gariahat, Kolkata)

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bengali, India, Indian, maheshganj nadia, Travel

Maheshganj Estate, Balakhana, Nadia District, West Bengal is

By Guest blogger – Kamalika Basu, Chief Culinary artist at Camelia.artisanal Instagram – camelia.artisanal Facebook – camelia.artisanal Camellia.artisanal is a small home based food company that delivers home-made norom pak sondesh, mishti doi & few other Bengali sweets all over Delhi NCR & select other cities of India, organizes old fashioned sit down Bengali Sunday lunches at Gurugram twice a month & annually co-conducts a tour to experience Kolkata during Durga … Continue reading Maheshganj Estate, Balakhana, Nadia District, West Bengal is

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chandigarh, India, Indian, punjabi

Hansali organic farm (A farm stay near Chandigarh)

In a nutshell: ‘A first of its kind’ experience for us staying in a farm (plants, poultry & animals) overnight, experiencing the activities close, topped by one of the top 5 best punjabi food experiences of our life. Conversations with the immensely articulate, enthusiastic & technically knowledgeable current owner of the farm, Pavail gave us a good understanding of the subject. A long chat with … Continue reading Hansali organic farm (A farm stay near Chandigarh)

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About Food, India, Indian

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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India, Lucknow, Travel

Seeing Lucknow with Samir Kher – Deep Dive India

In a nutshell: Few people stand out in our many years of travel & food experiences – for sure Deep dive India founded by Samir is in our top 5 list It’s an art that Samir has mastered, to paint a live picture of a bygone past , while standing in it’s physical remnants. Walk with Samir is an Unmissable experience if you are in … Continue reading Seeing Lucknow with Samir Kher – Deep Dive India

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DArjeeling local food, Dhaba near me, himachal pradesh larji, himalayan, India, Indian

Tenzin fast food (near Bus Stop, SH11, Larji, Kotla, Himachal Pradesh)

In a nutshell: A hidden gem where we were lucky to go, thanks to our guide for the trip Passang Sherpa. Outstanding food made from scratch by the couple who run this eatery. A fabulous culture trip to Himachal Pradesh organized by vana safaris Address & other details: Tenzin Larji is the place from where the roads to tirthan & sainj split Meal for 2: … Continue reading Tenzin fast food (near Bus Stop, SH11, Larji, Kotla, Himachal Pradesh)

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abhaneri, India, Indian, Location of Restaurant / Food stall, Rajasthani, Travel

Chand bawri & Harshat Mata temple, lunch at Abhaneri Women’s arts (off new jaipur Highway, abhaneri, near jaipur, Rajasthan)

In a nutshell: A memorable day trip, a 2.5 hours drive from Gurgaon through the New Delhi mumbai expressway, two millennia plus old stunningly beautiful monuments maintained very well & lunch at a restaurant where food is cooked by the ladies of the restaurant owner’s family & food is served by the male members. Address & other details: Chand bawri – google map Abhaneri Women’s … Continue reading Chand bawri & Harshat Mata temple, lunch at Abhaneri Women’s arts (off new jaipur Highway, abhaneri, near jaipur, Rajasthan)

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