Farzi Cafe - Bring Indian Food back 'in-vogue'

Farsi Cafe is Charming Indian Bistro from House of Zorawar Kalra(Massive Restaurants) at the Oberoi Mall, Goregaon. With a vision of bringing Indian Cuisine back “in-Vogue”, Farsi Cafe   Endeavors to showcase a unique, modernist approach to Indian food.

 

The ambiance is truly magnanimous and absolutely larger than life. Farzi offers a high energy space, perfect for a relaxing dining experience. The classy wooden touch to the ceiling, exudes warmth which is aptly supported by food, drinks and cocktails.

The cuisine served at Farzi Café speak for itself, as it surprises the palate as never before. Loved the food - Surely you will love as well!

A Classic of Cuffee Parade -Flamboyante by Amrish Arora

Flamboyante has a classy & ambiance with the luxury of space, that too in an area like Cuffe Parade - making it a hautest venue for meals, meeting joint or a café .

 

 It's a cozy sprawl with classic off whites walls, high arched ceiling - Buffet Serving/live food counter on one corner and a huge bar on another end gives this place an easy comfort vibe.

The extensive menu runs to fresh salads, soups, oriental & Indian fare to pizzas & pastas, and the great value lunch buffets, available throughout the week, shouldn't be missed. Celebrate Sundays with a spirited brunch spread: kebabs, pizzas, dim sum, chaat & more!

While there are several craft beers are on tap, it was the cocktails that we were keen to try. They have a few good options in whiskey and Gin but coming to cocktails - there's a limited choice.

Margarita, Gin Smash and Whiskey sour were refreshing but again - whiskey Sour had that peculiar smell of Egg - which made me return the drink.  Long Island icetea was impressive enough to get us rolling.

The great value lunch buffets, available throughout the week, shouldn't be missed. Celebrate Sundays with a spirited brunch spread: kebabs, pizzas, dim sum, chaat & more!

A La Carte - The extensive menu runs from oriental fare -  starters, Dimsums, Baos, sushi, and fusion Asian nachos to tread salad and soup. The other part of the menu had classic Indian Fare - running down to favorite Pizza, Pastas & luscious desserts.

Coming to the food, we started our meal with ordering Crusty Mustard chicken, Butter Milk Crispy chicken Bao and Burmese Khao suey from the Oriental section. While Crusty Mustard chicken can be avoided - the crispy chicken Bao and the iconic khowsuey are something you will want to savor till the end (ironically Bao’s arrived at the end). The wholesome Khowsuey Bowl comes with an option of Veg/Prawn/ Chicken and wholesome array of condiments was the best I have tasted.

Next on a list was a specially created tikka platter for us - with Lucknowi Dahi Kebab, Bhuttey Methi k seekh, Kashmiri Chicken Tikka, Murg Bazaari kebab ,Galuti kebabs and Kakori kebabs. It was a huge hit but lamb might let you down.

With scrumptious food options, we opted to order a  Half an Half BBQ Chicken Pizza /Pepperoni Pizza [With added Truffle Oil] and Pink Sauce pasta.

Pasta didn't impress us and had a very sour aftertaste which was highlighted to the waiting staff.

A good dessert is obviously a good end to the meal and that's obviously happened with their legendary Chocolate Mudpie and Mikado Cake Slice.

PS - With this, excited to try Amrish Arora's newly launched Hammer &Song !!

FOOD TRUCK CUM DELIVERY OUTLET - HAWKERS IN VASANT KUNJ

There's a new Food Truck i.e in Vasant Kunj on the Mahipalpur road, #NewDelhi. Apparently, its been there for a while, they are back with a new classy truck. 

Simple menu there, nothing fancy, a few meal combos to choose from and they’re all priced reasonably. I’ll admit I may have been a bit overeager and had gotten just enough of a taste to make me want an encore. We tried the chicken tikka roll, loved the stuffing/filling of the roll but unfortunately the rotten Rumali Roti ruined all the flavors.

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Ps - This is the cleanest and one of the few trucks that served North Indian food and not Chin-Indian food.

Give these guys a shot, thank me later!

RUSH TO RAJOURI - BACK TO BACK HAS OPENED IS SOON OPENING ITS GATE

Rajouri Gardens is fast becoming a generic hub of swanky fine dine restaurants and innovative conceptual bars, almost transforming the west Delhi food and nightlife scenario.

 

The latest addition was the media launch of ‘Back To Back’ which was quite a prate of town. The launch was surely a relished affair and definitely the one not to be skipped.

The media launch of Back To Back gave us a possibility of interacting with other bloggers from Delhi, which was again a worthwhile affair. The cocktails are the highlight of this lounge, immensely creative and not just boozy, these are big on flavours.

The menu was mainly bifurcated in North Indian, Chinese and Continental picks - the appetizers will make you lick your fingers and crave for more. From Pizza to Tikka & Chinese fare, the menu has it all to satiate your cravings - which was again seductive, pseudo Indian, less of a fusion but more of lipsmacking.

My main course picks - Dal Makhini, Paneer and Kadhai Chicken tasted of what I would call a pious culinary haven. Rich, rooted in authenticity and every bit decadent. The indian Fare was rich and flavourful.

Ps - Prices are pretty reasonable and every morsel and cocktail is worth its price.

Catch the tasteful Mediterranean cuisine at Amuse House, New Delhi

The food goes beyond my imagination.

Amuse House, a European Bistro, gives out a subtle vibe of European spring. Catch the tasteful Mediterranean cuisine at Amuse House - located at Ansal Plaza, Khel Goan #SouthDelhi

     

I have introduced myself to a lot of unexplored Mediterranean dishes. The best part is they have amazing drinks to pair with and bread basket to start with!!

We started with a heady concoction i.e Amusetini(Bourbon Whiskey, cranberry marmalade, egg served with caramel Popcorn) and Refreshing Kiwi Kulama (Vodka with fresh Kiwi , fresh cucumber, citrus & gomme).

For the Non-alcoholics, Vit -C (fresh orange juice with rocksalt, citrus and roasted cumin) , B-Thirsty(Fresh orange juice, beetroot and edible flower) 

and Pomegranate Lemonade was the perfect pick.

We nibbled some Mediterranean classics i.e Hummus & Pita and some Falafels and not to miss- the Chicken and Mushroom Bourak, Chicken Liver Pete.

We had lamd chops and pork belly and they were hands-down phenomenal. Also, Mexican stuffed bell peppers served to be a good vegetarian snack.

Apart from usual hackney picks of meat, paneer or mushrooms, and despite the law of diminishing marginal utility (in this case, the menu) I still found myself diving with great enthusiasm into Cream Cheese served with soaked Beetroot glazed with freshly squeezed orange juice - something to drool for.

Still saving some space for mains, the linguini Pasta is worth to bent for while risotto cooked with barley was decent.

The food, texture and the presentation shipped my taste buds to a new high. Many of the ingredients were imported, the meat to the spices, in preference of keeping the originality. Amuse house serves the most authentic Mediterranean food you would ever taste - right in the heart of New Delhi!

We ended out of Mediterranean Food exploration with the #MedBox - consisting of different Sweets included the most famed - baklava.

PS: In an abrasive and hectic city like Delhi, this is a sanctuary of the first order with a cozy vibe that is hard to resist and so easy to slip into, comfort food with big bold flavours and a chirpy vibe. I’m definitely heading back to treat my taste buds, again.

Here's the New Dessert place in our city that brings alive the taste of Hungary and from across the world : The Budapest Bakeshop, Mumbai

SWEET TOOTH !!! Something sweet you are craving for but you are bored of same old style of desert? We've got you a place that is completely unique all in its own way serving you varieties of "CHIMNEYS CONES"- (A totally unique Concept) & mesmerising "THICK SHAKES"

The Budapest Bakeshop as a concept seeks to bring the Global palate to Mumbai. And if like us, you have a second stomach for dessert, then here is your opportunity to savour the delicious dessert from across the globe.

This can be your perfect desert time with your friends, family or  date. So if you want to experience pure & real taste of chocolates, sweetness & much more, then don't just sit back head towards➡ BUDAPEST BAKE HOUSE asap.

.What We Tried: •Dark Night Chimney Cone  - Chimney Cake lined with Nutella served with ChocolateSoft serve icecream.

From Scrumptious Sandwiches to the chic interiors and Modern Art : The Big Fat Sandwich at Haus Khaz is the place to be.

I cannot stress enough the importance of relying on a cafe which does not burn a hole in your pocket and yet, you would not want to compromise on the quality of the food. Big Fat Sandwich in Hauz Khas is one of my favorites in these aspects. Open from 11 in the day to 11 in the night, it serves delicious sandwiches at reasonable prices.  With all this going for it, Big Fat Sandwich certainly has the potential to be your next go-to place.

 

AMBIENCE : We began our evening experience at Big Fat Sandwich which was curved in its layout and cozy and comfortable in its design. The interior is filled with beautiful wood panelling, floral touches and plush furnishings, and the well-lit space bestows the restaurant with a timeless intimate elegance. In a crux, the place is modern, understated, chic and comfortable.

FOOD: Following recommendations from the extremely friendly and attentive staff, we went for the suggested food items by Manager. Big Fat Sandwich truly lives up to its name with best sandwiches around the corner.

As for the cafe itself, this was spacious and well-appointed. Carefully designed, it was both intimate and social, with the acoustics being properly monitored to minimize any amplified chatter and clanking that often fills other establishments. This space in every way epitomized what a modern fine-dining cafe could aspire to look like. Not only was the food delicious, the service was also excellent – smart yet unpretentious. Big Fat Sandwich made for a lovely chilled out dining experience and also the prices were quite reasonable. The cooking replicated the quality at food– controlled, measured, precise and flawlessly executed. This is how a cafe should be run.

Bloggers Meet at Meal-o-drama, Rajouri !! What Happened and all the buzz and The FOOD

After so many clubs & lounges in HKV & Khan Market, Rajouri Garden is the next buzzing area for happening evenings, Weekends chilling and those dinner dates.

No doubt, Rajouri is rapidly becoming apart from an upmarket residential area - a district with many awesome restaurants and cafés – including Meal-o-drama.

                            

This is for the recent Blogger’s Meet held at Melodrama – that was attended by prominent food blogger & critics of Delhi – NCR. And speaking about the Blogger’s meet, I couldn't have hoped for a better event in terms of the company and the atmosphere - the fun, dance and pictures here speak for themselves.

Meal-o-drama was first started as an all day café cum Lounge. Located on the first floor, it offers a plethora of dining options with mindful and innovative varieties of starters, appetizers & main course – influenced from Indian, Chinese, continental, Italian and a bit of Mexican – so you are surely gonna be spoil for your choice. This place has a live kitchen, which makes it interesting for patrons to excite themselves to see the food being cooked. This place gonna bind you in its comfortable, chic and intimate environment.

This place also offers some great and heady mixes in liquors and cocktails. After a brief conversation with the owner, I get to know that their whole focus is on Drinks and music to give their patrons a moment of zenith. If you yet convinced, then you will be surely amazed at the brilliant Hookahs that they serve. Right from order placement, the hookah guy is suggestive and churns out your expected flavor. Being an indoor seating with Hookah, this can make some of you uncomfortable with the smoke.

Coming to the food, I started my course with Budapest Soup made out of Tuscan stock. Then we moved ahead with many rounds of starters, Speaking about the options and varieties, they have it all. From Indian starters to fiery Chinese, to the elegant Continental and Italian, this place has a very elaborate menu that gonna spoil you for choices.

Some of the options in appetizers include Mealoo Dahi Kebab,Round Mealoround Paneer Tikka, Afro Chicken tikka, Cigars Rolls, Chettinad Dynmites (prawns), Peri Peri Fish Tikka, Atpata Chicken (authentic Jalandhari Type roasted chicken, corn & Cheese masala balls, chicken wings, fish fingers, Crispy fungi, char grilled Peshawari lamb, chicken 65 & many more which I have forgotten. Looking at the long list of recommendations, you might be surprised but this is just a few dishes from their appetizers menu.

After washing down tons of appetizers with my drink, we called for a limited Main course dishes that were suggested by the manager himself. We treated ourselves with Arabita Pasta – which was quite average, Dal Makhani, Mutton Roganjosh, Islamabadi Murg makhani with assorted breads from Indian fare. The Indian Course was just fantastic. Another Highlight was the Schezwan pan fried noodles from Chinese fare and Brick Chicken from the continental.

There were so many other dishes on another table as well and being a Legit Human, I only managed to try, eat & suggest all this. Overall, Meal-o-drama was fun and it was a hell of a bloggers meet. The session concluded by a nice round of dance session and each guest was given an exclusive hamper with Melodrama exclusive merchandise and A bottle or York Wine.

When hot, flavorful and delicious Punjabi Food gets delivered to your place, there is nothing more you can ask for : Dont Worry Eat Curry, South City 1

'Don't worry eat curry' is a place you can bank upon when you are craving for some good food and lazy enough to go out to eat or cook something!! Prominently a Delivery only joint that serves Scrumptious North India Food with its two outlets stationed and serving in Sec 14 and South City, Gurgaon

                                         

Well, I haven't tried much of the vegetarian dishes but non-vegetarians will surely enjoy the elaborate spread of starters and lip- smacking curries that goes perfectly with the butter naan. Do try out the Biryani and Soya Rogan Josh, loved the flavours and taste.

Another interesting think is there - 'Make your own Dish' concept, where you can customize your own Dish by choosing your preferable protein and curry of your choice. Also, the AYURVEDIC Thali is not to be missed, which is made with pure Ghee and serves with multi-grain Roti's.

Some of the Appetisers, we have tried include - Oye hoe murg tikka, Murg Kalmi kebab & Dahi K Cholley. Dahi K Cholley had great taste, but they have turned soggy as it lost its crispness while delivery. In Mains, Nukkad ka kukkad & Dal e khas was accompanied with assorted breads. I haven't like Dal E khas - it was yellow Dal instead of signature Dal Makhani and very seldom one Wants to eat yellow Dal when eating/ordering out.

Talking about my experience, delivery was made on time as promised. Many of the dishes have fancy names, the person on phone was humble enough to explain the dishes and help you place the order.

PS - When hot, flavorful and delicious Punjabi Food gets delivered to your place, there is nothing more you can ask for !!!

Who doesn't love Punjabi Food ? Spice up your fine-dine experience with Mini Punjab’s Masaledaar at the Thane Club, Thane

Who doesn't love Punjabi Food ? We all do.

Masaledar Mini Punjab, @minipunjab Thanks for having us there. Had a really pleasurable time enjoying the Lunch, you had served from amazing Starters to Mocktails to Lunch and not forgetting the mouth-watering dessert which was completely unique, "THE JAMUN CHEESECAKE"

                           

We really had a great time experiencing all those varities of food, especially "Kalimiri Chicken" , "Tandoori Chicken" & "Mutton Murabbi Tikki" in the starters followed by the lovely Punjabi Cuisine - "Butter Chicken Delhi Style" With Garlic Butter Naan.

Loved the way you guys served us with full honour and dignity & special thanks to Mr Nishant Chawla.

We weren't left even with a small little thing to complain about. Everything was so amazing that we were just lost in eating.

Hope to see you growing and flying up to glory.

1 Place, 5 Venues to satisfy all your cravings from Gourmet cuisine to glamorous night life : The House of Mirabella, Andheri (W)

The House of Mirabella" with five different properties- Mirabella Lounge, The Shot Bar, Mirabella Café, Khaleesi and The Terrace  - all under one roof, gives you 5 options to unwind yourself and will spoil you with incredible music, exceptional cuisines, and a truly beautiful environment. Every section has its own charm and makes you feel like visiting over & over again.

                     

That is the reason it is considered the best lounge in Andheri with the best crowd and music. They have many events like ladies night, Sufi night, karaoke night, commercials, Hip- hop, Bollywood nights, live music, sports screening etc. that unfolds spirit of Mumbai as a party hub.

The energy of the place is so refreshing and that's a reason this is a hotspot for celebrity parties.

We were invited for their new menu tasting and welcomed by Chef Sahil Luthra who is looking after Khalesi (One of the 5 venues at 'The house of Mirabella'). Chef Sahil treated us with no. of dishes prepared by him and his team.

We started off our meal with the classic French Onion soup that is made with Chicken broth. As we were at Khaleesi, we have tried many of Middle-Eastern delicacies with a few best dishes from Mirabella Lounge and cafe. Khaleesi is situated at first floor, this place is huge with beautiful terrace where you can enjoy your day under sky.

We had a lot of appetizers flowing in from the fusion Indian Appetizers like Manchurian Sev-Puri to the western classics delicacies to the Middle-Eastern Mediterranean cuisine. The house of Mirabella has everything on the menu to excite your taste buds.

We loved the Chicken Gyros, Lamb Cigars, Potato Rosti with Caramelised Onions & Sour Cream, Chicken Pataka/Tapas and the mezze platter.  The appetizers were really awesome.

For the main course, Chef Sahil treated us with his personal favourite Olive Tapenade Spaghetti. A simple dish that can make you crave for ages. This was accompanied by Mexican Juicy Lucy Burger.

There’s also plenty of variety to choose from in the drinks menu as well. We have tried the Corronito and Nutty Martini.

Overall, Mirabella stands out as a perfect party destination for me with good music, food and drinks. With its 5 different venues, it serves as a one-stop location to treat yourself.

Tibetan Food: The mystery is finally solved once your visit New Sernyaa in Oshiwara, Andheri(W)

Friendliness, hospitality, generosity and selflessness are the basis of Tibetan etiquette. And experiencing the same is a delight for anyone specially those who have tasted the Tibetan food before.

     

New Sernyaa is located near Lotus Petrol Pump, next to Cafe Simla. This place is difficult to find but hard to miss. This small eatery reflects a small eating joint in Tibetan landscape of mountains and the hill culture in a city like Mumbai.

Steamed Chicken Momos

It seamlessly blend its warm & simple theme with traditional Tibetan & Chinese Food. The emphasis is on serving Authentic and exotic Tibetan cuisine and ambiance can be ignored. 

Fried Pork Momos

When you are waiting after placing the order the aroma of the food will take your curiosity to another level. I was overwhelmed by the quantity of the food, but then the taste of food is so surreal that it was not a difficult task to lick the plate clean. This places satiate my Momos craving and i find the best momos here served with 3 different sauces.

Some of the popular and my favourite dishes are Momos(They have various options), thupka soup , bamboo rice and steamed Tibetan bread which you might have to preorder.

Service and delivery is quick and friendly. Doors open early at around 11.30 am. This place is popular among nearby office goers for satisfying their Craving for delicious food. I found the prices a little high but yes, the gastronomical experience they offer is worth it.

PS - If you don't like Tibetan cuisine, they also have Chinese food option in the menu for your rescue.

Experience best of Maharashtrain Delicacies & One of The Best VadaPav at legendary: Aram Vada Pav, CST

Aram is a famous breakfast and evening snack place for Mumbaikars who commute through Mumbai CST.

       

This legendary eatery can be traced back to 1939, is known for its large size vada with soft pavs.  What makes these Vada Pav special is that they are served hot & Fresh. Unlikely, they don't make it in lots and don't even Re-fry. 

Being a Maharashtrian eatery, they serve some of the best Kothimbir Vadi, Thali Peeth , Dahi Misal , Upma and Kandha Poha. The green chutney and Red Chilli Garlic sukkha chutney is at par with the popularity of this place.

It is a small eatery with little sitting space, they have a Quick Snack counter on one side of eating joint, which makes it a restaurant cum Take away joint. 

Today we had these amazing Kothimbir vadi from legendary Aram Vadapav which is located near Mumbai CST. This legendary eatery which can be traced back to 1939, is known for its large size vada with soft pavs & lips making Chutneys. Follow @Travellersdeliciouslife for more calories !! #indianphotography #indiapictures #india_gram #india_clicks #incredibleindia #wanderlustindia #lonelyplanetindia #streetphotographyindia #natgeoyourshot #natgeoindia #natgeoasia #streetfoodindia #vscoindia #vscofood #vscoasia #vscocam #vsco #_soi #_poi #_hoi #_coi #_woi #_oye #nihayatibhukkad #travellersdeliciouslife #tdl #kothimbir #foodiefeed #foodblogger

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They have a limited menu, every dish is worth a try.  They also have a limited array of drinks that are perfect in this scorching heat. You can choose from Piyush (Maharashtrian Chass), Sharbat's( Amla, kokum & limbu), Tak and Garam Masala Doodh.

Ps - If you are at CST this place is worth a visit, not only vada pavs you can experience best of Maharashtrian Delicacies.

From the launch event of Upsatirs - The Asian Bistro, Tardeo !!

SoBo people, “Upstairs” is another place to add to your Go-To List. Located in the midst of Tardeo, Upstairs set to differentiate itself from surrounding lounges with its amazingly soothing ambience, feel good music, great pan-asian cuisine & offers a drinks experience like never before.

We were there at the launch party and it was full of epicness; everyone was geared up to experience the new talk of the town. And fret now, for all the Good Reasons, it stood upto the expectations.

                                            

“They more you drink the less you pay” – first of its kind concept in Mumbai. As you keep on ordering, subsequent drink get cheaper and Not only this, the 4^th drink will be free so that there is no stepping down !! This place boasts of some mind blowing drinks and one drinks that tooks us from ‘upstairs to infinity’ is the ‘Upstairs Infinity Shot’ where one has to sniff the burning alcohol, take the burning shot and following which the bartender give you a circular ride amidst the last cheering from the crowd !!

 Speaking about the food, Upstairs has curated a menu which put together dishes from 15 different Asian destinations. The culinary experience includes dishes originating from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Other popular Asian dishes from around the world.

So we have tried a number of dishes and believe me it was a gastronomical culinary experience. One advice is to go here with a open mind while ordering food as the menu is curated by some well-travelled Gourmand and they are successful in bring the best of the flavours of the oriental/ pan-asian cuisine.

 

Grilled Basa lemon butter

Malaysian Curry with Jasmine rice

We have tried a number of dishes , but here are few we are totally in love with – Katsu Chicken (for the love of Friedchicken), Grilled Basa Lemon Butter, stir fried chicken in chilli basil, Vegetable and Chicken Murtabak, Crunchy Lotus Roots

Jade Dimsum

Mushroom Yakitori

Chicken Corriander Momo

For the Main Course – Malaysian Curry with Jasmine rice, chicken teppanyaki

Chicken Teppanyaki

Desserts were the star, though they didn’t have many options but the one they had were definitely worth relishing. Do look out for Honey Noodles with the coconut icecream and the yummy cheesecakes.

 

Cripsy Honey noodles with coconut icecream

As they are in conception stage, Service was a bit slow and they need to work on the food a bit before they settle down!! The prices will add to another advantage.

                                   

PS – As this review accounts for the launch party, you can except the service at these parties is not the normal service experience. It might be that Chefs are putting extra care perhaps in the kitchen. So its really tricky to judge a restaurant from its launch party !!! 

Peninsula Next, Sion

Peninsula is a landmark Restaurant chain located at Sion circle, with 3 different branches in the vicinity, they are serving multiple cuisine, comprises Goan, Mexican, Thai and Italian cuisine.  

                 

Peninsula Next is a casual dining and a multi cuisine restaurant with North Indian, oriental and Mexican offerings..

The decor is elegant and subtle.  This place is started in 1994 & it is  just as original with a charm of a 90's restaurant - old paintings, Golden railings, flowerpot on table and background music. Probably for the same reason, this place is recommended for family dining or the middle age group people.

Peninsula chain of restaurants are known for its hospitality, and Peninsula next is par with it, backed by it's friendly and warm service.

Speaking about food, I have loved the  Indian Cuisine out here, as chefs were successful in bring out all the flavours alive. But the food was quite filling, thanks to the portion size and generous use of butter and cream !!

Some of the Indian dishes to try out for - Paneer Lababdar, Ahmedabadi Kofta, Veg makhani and Veg Reshmi.

I was excited to mention their ‘Hongos Con Espinica’ - an entree from their Mexican main course Section. I couldn't say if it was authentic but yes, it was yummy.  A dish with stuffed mushrooms on the bed of Cilantro Rice.

We haven't experimented many dishes from the oriental section but notably few of the dishes which are worth mentioning  are  Sauteed vegetables in Hot garlic sauce, paneer burnt garlic, veg crunchy and Hashcorn vegetables.

It provides an ultimate Fine Dine experience and that makes it a little costier affiar.

                           

PS - As it is a pure veg restaurant, it a sheer attraction for Gujjus, Marwaris !!!