Author: Abhilash
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Goa travel diaries – Anjuna & Vagator
‘If Anjuna beach is the temple of trance, then surely the sunrise and the sunset is a spiritual experience’ – Abhilash Mithren There is something about Goa- for years, people across the world have congregated on the beaches of Goa- swaying, raving, partying- echoing in one voice, the legacy of the flower children born in the 70’s. With…
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Karama Restaurant
Karama Restaurant Some of the cuisines I thoroughly enjoyed when I was in Abu Dhabi were Pakistani and Arab. Arab cuisine refers to the various cuisines that spans across the Arab world. Some of the popular dishes which I tasted while in the U.A.E- the famous Levantine salad called Fattoush, the legendary Shawarma and Falafel…
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Kerala Fish Curry
Kerala Fish Curry Every visit to Kerala is incomplete without tripping on this mouth-watering home-made fish curry. Its been a while since my last visit to Mahe and so I decided to cook my way into feeling at home. The recipe is incredibly simple (which I will be posting shortly) and the fish used is…
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BYLI – Bet You Love It
BYLI – Bet You Love It It’s been close to 6 months since I relocated to Bangalore and I must say the food journey has been nothing short of spectacular. The first few weeks were low key- hardly food-adventurous but, later on- I have been eating my way through this city (literally). In spite of…
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Toit, Bangalore
Toit, Bangalore There are countless reasons why Toit’s popularity is legendary. Located at 100 feet Rd, Indira Nagar- Toit is- if not the first but definitely the most premier, unrivalled and unparalleled brew-pub in the city of Bangalore. This brewpub is a throwback to the beer-ale-pub culture which has taken the city by storm. The…
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Kaewjai Bakery
In search of the oldest bakery in Phuket – Kaewjai Bakery October of 2014 was a time of significance in my food journey- it was my first tryst with Thai cuisine. Thai food is without a doubt- one of the most popular cuisines in the world. Lightly prepared dishes with strong aromatic components and a…
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Here & Now, Bangalore
Cafe Here & Now, Bangalore Bacon, Ham and Sausages- three things when included into a breakfast meal is termed, a ‘Full Breakfast’. We use sausages for hot-dog sandwiches, ham for club sandwiches and bacon for burgers or maybe even go for a trifecta of all three. But, what is a ‘Full Breakfast’ or ‘English Breakfast’…
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Loveshack, Bangalore
Loveshack, Bangalore Just a couple of days back I read a blogpost about the 10 best roof-top bars in India. The following day I read another article on Tripoto.com and Loveshack was mentioned among the list of top ten roof-top bars in Bangalore. Now, that the expectations were set in my mind, all I needed…
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Bangalore Food Diaries – Ramadan
Bangalore Food Diaries – Ramadan The holy month of Ramadan is observed by Muslims across the world as a month of fasting to honour the first revelation of the Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This period of fasting lasts about 29-30 days from dawn until sunset and during this time, Muslims refrain from consuming food,…
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Hyderabad Food Trip – Tolichowki
Hyderabad Food Trip – Tolichowki In general, when someone utters the word culinary tourism in Hyderabad- it’s almost a given that they’re taking about the Charminar locality. The area around Charminar, often known as Old City has been at the helm of every food blogger’s bucket list. As I had mentioned in my travelogue- Hyderabad…
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City of Angels – Los Angeles
City of Angels – Los Angeles The single most regret I have is not being able to click a picture such as the one above- the Los Angeles skyline in the night is extremely beautiful. A city that is featured in almost every Hollywood flick and is also the center of the nation’s film and…
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Fattoush, Bangalore
Fattoush, Bangalore Back in the days (college days), I remember the standard conversation we used to have whenever we end up having a pleasant food experience at a restaurant. It might sound irrelevant but we start going over aspects like how much the restaurateur must have invested in this venture, how much we thought he…
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Tilt Gastro Lounge
Tilt Gastro Lounge Koramangala is one of the largest neighborhoods in Bangalore with trees lined up along the roads, commercial structures and loads of opulent apartments and bungalows. This locality has turned out to be a hangout for people of all ages ergo this place is a hotspot for aspiring food & beverage entrepreneurs.…
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Koi, Calangute
Koi Acceptance to the foodie community is indeed a blessing but also comes with a lot of responsibilities. Over time, people begin to confide in your opinion on which restaurant to visit for lunch, dinner- based on the type of cuisine they are interested in. Now, there are many folks out there who share my…
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Viva Panjim, Panjim
Viva Panjim I have always been fascinated by Goan cuisine- it is strikingly similar to Konkani cuisine and influenced by its Hindu origins and centuries of Portuguese colonization. During my childhood days, one of dad’s friends- Lenny used to prepare amazing Pork Vindaloo and very soon dad used to replicate the dish on weekends. This…
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Bangalore Food Truck + Music Festival 4th edition
Bengaluru Food Truck + Music Festival 4th edition “Street food has been around for thousands of years. In fact, street food is believed to have originated as far back as Ancient Rome.” –Homaru Cantu Do you remember the show Eat Street on TLC? I wouldn’t miss an episode of this amazing food series for anything in…
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Monterey, 17-Mile Drive, Pacific Coast Hwy
Monterey, 17-Mile Drive, Pacific Coast Hwy Do you remember playing the game Roadrash? I’m sure that everyone must have played this deranged motorcycle-racing game at least once during their younger years. Some of us liked the game for the ability to ride close to your opponents (while racing) and literally kick/whip/punch them off their bikes.…
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Sunday Brunch at The Square, Novotel
Ever since we moved to Bangalore, we’ve been staying at Ibis hotel and one word to recapitulate our experience so far- outstanding. From the very first day we checked into the hotel, greeted by Nithin at the front office to the restaurant managers. Funny thing, every day felt like a day at a college hostel-…
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Hyderabad Food Trip – Old City
The first thing that pops into my head when I think about Hyderabad is the Biriyani– mind blowing, delicious Biriyani. This is not just because I am a food lover, generally the first thing that any Indian can talk about when the name of this city comes to their head, is the biriyani. When I…
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The ThickShake Factory, Hyderabad
#Insanely #ThickShakes During my school days in Kannur-Kerala, me and my friends used to visit these Ice Cream parlors especially during the peak summer season. Although named Ice Cream parlors they were more popular for the thick milk shakes served. As a matter of fact anyone from Kerala would have- at least once in their lifetime- been exposed…