Concept to gage..

Regional delicacies with spices from carefully chosen from all over the mother land, globally recognized advance technology work towards serving the art of food making & successfully contributes to their tag line “Cooking with love provides food for the soul'

  

Jiggs Karla’s true contributes to the society with such iconic restaurants that can be spoken about on a global platform for the simple attempt to do justice to Indian flavours with the alluring presentation that enhances the aesthetic appeal.

Location…

The restaurant in Mumbai city is located in Bandra Kurla Complex, a leading CBD of the city surrounded by tall glassed towers buildings adding to Mumbai skyline. Among the prominent corporate houses FIFC has this spot with other popular restaurants. ‘

How I feel…

The restaurant give extremely calm vibes with its wooden interiors, wine walls as you enter, soothing music track that plays and the staff’s pleasant smile truly top the list.

What I see...

Their printed brand plate that has MASALA LIBRARY on it- extremely creative & well thought, the handpicked cutlery used to serve very niche and on point.

Team who care…

Kudos to the manager in charge on floor Chief Mahesh, Chef Dhwani to have picked ideal blend of food served along for us along with Chief Shubhang & Chief Nishant.

Cocktail…

BURNT CURRY LEAF MARTINI- A classic martini with a burnt curry with essence of citrus. Extremely innovative & refreshing concept.

MASALA LIBRARY CLASSIC MARGARITA - Sambuca Drink (can’t really recall its correct name)- So this mix is really pristine concept at least not witnessed by us before. The chief brings a glass with all possible herbs diluted in tequila which was then burnt in front of us until the herbs flavours were extracted following to which this burnt spices were added to the iced lemon.

Starts with cleanser..

"Amuse-Bouche" a palate cleanser were even served with small bite sized maska buns with cheese flavours. 

Soups..

STEAMED BASA DUMPLINGS WITH RASSAM - Flavours of South India in a Soup!! The melt in mouth basa dumplings with soup base of our authentic Rassam. With a tangy & hint of lemon grass makes the bowl makes it with high level of flavours. Crispy dosa to the dressing just added the Masala Library’s X factor.

The same preparation was served in veg with grilled tofu, sundried grilled cherry tomato.

Appetizer..

Spare us for not the right names of the dish but believe our description will make you experience the taste.

Let’s Name this Banana chip starter-

So this was a dip made of hung curd flavoured with asparagus spinach & other herbs served with authentic traditional spicy banana chips.

Kuttu Roti Pol Sambhol

Crispy stir fried shredded Kuttu roti with pol Sambhol and other ingredients, topped with puff rice, flavour of south Indian spices in a combination of wheat & rice must say very unique & finger licking.

Tandoori Mushrooms

You would think this is a typical appetiser in every Mughlai Restaurant but believe me when I say these Tandoori Mushrooms were one of its kind. With Mushroom being hand-picked from land of Kashmir.

SOFT SHELL CRAB 65

Crabs never got this delicious, fresh tender shell crabs marinated with Indian spices, deep fried with semolina coating tasted extremely delicious with spicy cherry tomato chutney.

The extreme flavours from all over the country were simply served to us in few pieces of the above mentioned starters. We had received another set of pallet cleaner in the form of beautifully presented oval shaped dices kulfi in the sticks with blooming flowers.

Main Course

PAN SEARED RAWAS

For all seafood lovers, seared Indian salmon covered with crispy saag, served on a bed of tangy mustard flavoured curry. They had served a comparatively huge piece of crispy Raswas in which was cooked so well keeping the tenderness, garnished with herbs to add the library flavour into the dish.

Veg Kofte

Cottage cheese kofte with traditional creamy tomato gravy, little of the sweeter side successfully melts in your mouth. I have personally never experience a blast of flavours.

To complete the series of main course we were served traditional hot dal makhani, tadke wala boondi raita and spread of Indian Breads.

Special mini Kulchas were also served to us with stuffed mushrooms & cheese & another portion of cheddar cheese and minced chicken.

Dessert be like…

Chai flavoured Icecream –

Honest confession, when presented first made me wonder what is that? I had thoughts like I guess I don’t wana experiment a tea flavoured icecream that to in a typical cutting chai glass. But this was a surprise delight. It had apt cutting Chai flavour with perfect garnished with almond and pistachio, and with a foamy topping. Served with saffron chenna and almond chikki. This chikki was one of its kind too. A rhythm of contrasting flavours beautifully bought together in the form of aromatic dessert!

Jalebi Caviar with Rabdi

This is sheer creation of masterpiece. A MUST HAVE/LIFE TIME/ DESSERT OF THE MELLANIUM

The jalebi caviar is served with traditional rabdi & saffron foam in a big sea shell. Rightly said,” tribute to rabdi jalebi” Jalebi in a form of caviar is innovation in its own. Absolute delight!

Old school memories gave us flash backs with flavoured candyfloss served as a mouthfreshner. 

Its shravan or Navratri and you want to eat right and have the urge to eat Bahar ka khana : Try the everyday new menu at Faasos

Its been a while that faasos has revamped it's menu, order placement and delivery. From that onwards, there is no looking back. And faasos is putting extensive options in its menu and trying with new cuisines and pocket friendly combo options.

                                                            

I am excited to share that I am a big fan of their signatures wraps and rolls. The fact is that it is replicated in the style the famous Bombay frankie is made and secondly the lovely flavours and varieties makes it irresistible. Honestly speaking, the prices are on higher side and I don't feel the worth for the money I paid for, but then for good food, taste and our tummy, everything is justified till the time it is giving you the expected satisfaction.

In Delhi, I was surprised to see their Royal Indian meal combo and it was amazing as well. Smoked Butter chicken with meatballs meal is the frequented ordered dish for my office lunch. Other categories include quick meals, all day breakfasts, and salads.

The food arrives warm and neatly packed in eat and throw containers. And now there delivery is very much reliable and always on-Time.

Do try their shravan special menu. They mostly have new and different menu every day at their different outlets and they take care of your food need in times like Navartri and other auspicious occasions as well.

Ps - Like McDonald's is for burgers and Dominos is for Pizzas - FAASOS is for Lipsmacking Rolls and somewhat rice, meals and salads.

It was another searing hot days in Delhi and I was wandering in the famous GK- M Block Market when I decided to stop and visit 'Sakley's- The Mountain Cafe' all of a sudden. The words Mountain Cafe really grabbed my attention at first place. Putting an introduction to Sakley's really jumbled me because I was in a fix on what spheres should I be focusing more- Ambience? Food? Services? Decor?

                         

* The Ambience- You step in the cafe and you get an unbend chill running down your spine looking at the ambience. The essence of mountains can actually be felt. The music been played was way too pacifying accompanied with the misty lighting altogether.

* The Food - The menu was way too branched out in a very fine way ranging from variety of Signature Cocktails , Sangrias to Mouth-watering desserts ; this place has it all.

* The Services - The staff seemed to be sincere and mannerly in all the aspects right from greeting to penning down the orders. Though the food took a while to be placed on tables.

* The Decor - When it comes to Decor, I would give Sakley's a peerless response, every table had a candle accompanied with a rose and a Book. The posters put up totally added to the feels of sitting amidst the mountains and enjoying the food.

During my visit to Sakley's I ordered- A vegetarian Sizzler which had autumn leaves grilled cottage cheese steak with tomatoes, garlic and oregano sauce. I decided to try the Lady Killer Sangria too which really made me sip it slowly for it was too tasty to gallop it in a go. At last came the cherry on the cake which I'd call the one of the best desserts I had in a while- Chocolate mousse mixed with strawberry fields. (Pictures attached below)

In a nutshell, my experience at Sakley's would ardor my footsteps to visit the place often. It's a highly recommended place to those looking for peace and delicious food altogether. And not to miss, a perfect 'date' place for your love-dates.

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.

Where to find best Punjabi Food in Mumbai : The Classiest "Singh Saab", chembur

Singh Saab is a restaurant that focuses on tried-and-true, authentic north Indian food. The chefs and staff are passionate about bringing the best of Punjabi food and culture to discerning diners in Chembur.

               

This place serves Exclusive north Indian cuisine with a twist and progressive presentation. It will surely win your heart with their quality food and generous portion sizes! However, a longer waiting time might discourage you to visit this place but then table reservations come handy.

The restaurant truly lives up to the name of Singh Saab and has presented North Indian in contemporary yet tasteful methods. From Tandoori chicken on sword.. To rich Punjabi cuisine,  To flaming gulab jamuns, To Rabri and Gulab jamun... SIGH SAAB HAS IT ALL...

Although the place is tiny, the ambience gives it a classy feel. Making the whole experience Fantastic.... So to sum it up we can actually say... SINGH SAAB THE GREAT.  The design makes it feel like you’re in a high-end restaurant with some décor elements from Punjab

With a taste of marvelous cuisine to the essence of its Punjabi lassi.... And its amazing and innovative serving, Singh Saab is surely going to leave a mark with its unique presentation and scrumptious offering. Last but not the least the Pan flavored ice cream that makes your meal perfect and aesthetic ones...

PS - For people staying in Town and western suburbs - Don’t let the distance stop you from checking out this place.