Kollapuri's..!!

The fare at Kollapuri's - billed as "exclusive Savji's" - is according to the tradition of the Savji community. They were originally Maharashtrian, speaking Savji, a dialect of Marathi. They usually have first names that have a suffix of "sa" - as in Dhondusa - and the most well-known among them in our City are the distillery owners, Khodays.

Savji food is essentially what can be called "home style". In keeping with this "home food" tradition, the owners of Kollapuri's prepare the spices, masalas, and gravies at their homes, bring them to the Jayanagar restaurant, and later cook a dish based on the order placed by a diner.

The menu, an extensive one, includes food preparations such as pulav, gravy, starters, tandoor, sea food, egg, and rice. For vegetarians, who may stray to this essentially non-vegetarian outlet, there are about a dozen food items to choose from. The prices are a delight as most of the major dishes cost between Rs. 35 and Rs. 80.

The adventure begins in little steel thalis, and katoris with starters. Choose from kheema bhunka unda (egg with kheema stuffing), or pudhina chicken. The mutton chop dry, mutton kalimirchi, and chicken raja are all prepared in the Savji tradition. One learns here that what they call chicken manchoorian is not really manchoorian, but is prepared with Savji spicing.

Their tandoori kabab, malai kabab, kalmi kabab, and their prawn, fish, and egg dishes are all prepared in the Savji tradition. On Sundays, they have specials, and one among them is the bunjel kukdi. This is a roasted chicken dish with spices used to the minimum, to let the original chicken flavour come through. It virtually melts in the mouth.

Me & VJ happened to venture out to Jayanagar on Sunday and visited this place...heavy rains had dampened our spirits but we cud not shy away..!! So there we were @ about 2:15 PM...ordered for Jowar Bhakri with Chicken Kolhapuri & later settled for white rice with an extremely spicy chicken masala (I saw this dish at another table & cud not resist getting one myself..!!) Me, Chetan & Mintoo have been here before and I shud tell U we "ate" properly tht day..!!

They also serve naati chicken kadan, or sholay kabab, dry and delightful. Their bhakri and edme (a non-sweet, obbattu-like bread item) are served hot to touch.

U shud visit this place if U want to taste the flavour of Maharashtra and if U r a Maratha like me...this wont disspoint U..!!

Fanoos..!!

This one is really a stand, eat and go kinda place...but the best one for rolls..!! The best sheek kebabs & rolls in chicken, mutton & holy cow, even beef - are available here. Appealing names such as Jumbo, Mumbo, Rambo and Sambo rule here. Prices are reasonable & easy on the pocket. Taste is heavenly and the beef rolls are all real huge..!!

Got introduced to this place when I was in C-Cubed around 4 years back...Simon was & still is a hugeeeeeeee fan of Beef Mumbo rolls..!!

A must try for all "my types" who wud do anything for gud food..!!

Jughead Jones..!!

I love him for his attitude & obviously cos of food..!!

Dewar's..!!

A bar that was once immensely popular, Dewar's is a place with "the" atmosphere. The high beamed ceiling has an old world air to it, and the stock of liquor kept in the cupboards seems eccentric in this day and age but completely practical, all the same.

Along with your drink, try the fried fish, which is served boneless or the military style chicken roast...the masala mix is simbbbblllyyyyyy outta this world. The crowd is mixed, all classes and mostly male types...best places to sit & sip your drink with friends if you stay in Frazer Town.

This onez closed for the last couple of months and thrz little hope of it opening up again..!!

Arguably Bangalore's most atmospheric drinking joint...!!

Savoury..!!

There is this little joint called Savoury (New BEL Road) which is overwhelmingly popular given the crowds, where you can taste the best shawarma rolls ever, and other Arabic delicacies. VJ & I always prefer one full Grilled + 2 Lemon sodas (VJ - Sweet Salt/VG - Sweet)..!! I luvvvvvvvvv the Garlic sauce that U get with the grilled bird and it rox..!! I really think they are damn gud. You can customize your order by telling them what U prefer as spicy, extra spicy etc. It is a very reasonable and filling meal, and the flavors make you crave it ever so often. The shawarma is prepared only in the evenings, so don't bother heading there for lunch unless you want to give the few other options on their menu a shot.

I usually head out to this place with VJ when we need the taste of Arabs...Food is always awesum and trust me, so are all the Arabic Women from M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT)..!!

Wok with Chung..!!

This one near Marathahalli took me by surprise..!! Well, almost..!! It was by luck that we found this one..!! From the outside, it looks pretty small but once you step inside, you realize that it is actually quite spacious & has an amazingly silent ambiance, something that you'd never expect given that it sits right on one of the most traffic prone roads in Bangalore.

The food is excellent & the menu contains almost all the traditional Chinese fare – from Chopsueys & Noodles to delectable dishes such as “Honey Chilli Chicken”. The service too is prompt & the prices, although not cheap, is worth it...!!

Have given up going here for quite sumtime now but am sure it still rox..!!

Taste of Tibet..!!

This one is @ a quiet, secluded place on the third floor of the well renowned shopping center "Tibetan Plaza". The one dish worth your money at this restaurant is undoubtedly their Momos. Of all the restaurants I've been to in Bangalore, I don't think you get such yummy momos at such a good price anywhere else..!! (Rs. 45/-)..Though the chicken and beef momos are the yummiest, vegetarians needn't fret because the Veg Momos are equally tasty. Apart from the momos, Taste of Tibet also offers a whole range of other authentic Tibetan food. The prices are very affordable and so most of the people who come there are the college goers or a working crowd. This place might look dingy at first but a visit there is definitely worth your money and your taste buds as well..!!

Veena Stores

This place actually started as a condiment store in the 70's & morphed into a popular eatery, much sought after for its soft "melting in the mouth types" idlis, served with "only" chutney in unlimited quantities, huge crisp vadas, spicy shavige bath, uppitu and kesari bath. Kesari Bath, though very tasty, has an overdose of ghee, accounting for the rich taste. A must try..!!

Downing the above with a small serving of coffee/tea or badam(almond) milk one goes home feeling heavenly. This unassuming address is near by to MES College. Usually starts at 6:15 AM in the mornings and has a huge fan following..!!

Me & Deepa used to frequent this place when we used to work nites..!!

Woman = Problemz..!!