Category: India
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A Beer Garden & Brewery in Bengaluru – ‘GEIST’ OMR
There is no shortage of breweries and good beer in Bengaluru and one of the more popular ones in town is ‘Geist Brewing Co’ on Old Madras Road. “Offering a range of craft beer to choose from, there is something for everybody here and if you thought it was only Beer that they sold here,…
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From Delhi 6 to Kozhikode – ‘KARIMS’ Mughlai Cuisine
Imagine my surprise when I heard the famed Karim’s was opening an outlet in Kozhikode? “This is the same Karim’s from Delhi 6 known for its famed Mughal cuisine and I have had the good fortune of dining at their original outlet in the Jama Masjid area”. We decided it was the best venue to…
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Kozhikode’s Best South Indian Vegetarian Restaurant – ‘Suprabatham The Veg’
“Surely, this has to be one of the best South Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Kozhikode?” This isn’t my first visit to ‘Suprabatham’ and won”t certainly be my last considering the quality of food that is served here. Breakfast is usually the busiest time of the day and I would recommed skipping out on the weekend…
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A Latin American Restaurant in Kozhikode? – ‘Latin Street’
“I’ll have a ‘Filet Mignon’ Medium Rare please.” This isn’t something you’d get done right in Kozhikode especially when it comes to how you wanted your steak done. Served with a side of Bone Marrow? ‘Latin Street’ @latinstreetcalicut is a Latin American restaurant that gets them both right, serving wholesome Mexican food. I must say…
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The 1st ever ‘Pork Only’ Eatery in Kozhikode – PIGGYS
Imagine my surprise when I found out that there was a eatery in Calicut that served only ‘Pork Dishes’. Though you’ll find stores that sell fresh pork, this was the first time I’ve found a place exclusively for Pork Lovers in Kozhikode. @piggystakeaway Piggys started last year but only registered on my radar very recently…
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Great Coffee & Good Food – ‘Cafficana’, Kozhikode
In the two years that I’ve been away from Calicut, there has been of surge of new restaurants that have opened up and one such place is @cafficana. A few minutes away from home, the area has lacked a good coffee shop and ‘Cafficana’ has closed that gap which makes me very happy. We decided…
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Calicut Paragon’s ‘M-Grill’ at Focus Mall, Kozhikode
One of my favourite places to dine in Calicut is Paragon’s ‘M-Grill’ @mgrillrestaurant in Focus Mall. I’ve lost count on the number of times I’ve visited this place and that has to do with how they have included other international cuisines to the menu here and made it work. From steaks to grills and the…
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Eateries on the Kozhikode NH Bypass – ‘Kozhikoden Kitchen’
The NH bypass that runs through Kozhikode has quite a few eateries / road side restaurants that serve food 24/7. ‘Kozhikoden Kitchen’ is one such place located close to ‘Hi-Lite’ mall that we decided to stop by for breakfast after a visit to the fish market. You’ll find Non Veg dishes through out the day…
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Home Based ‘Burgers & Fried Chicken’ in Kozhikode – E = MC2
I love the idea of an underdog punching above their weight and winning and when it’s a home based business serving Burgers and Fried Chicken in Kozhikode doing just that, I’m always ready to give it a try. It was thanks to @aftab_a21 that I came to know about @emc.burgers and there is a very…
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Fusion Food in Kozhikode – ‘BREKLERS’
It was on @jagathpk recommendation that I decided to try out @breklers in Jawahar Nagar. Located in a quieter part of Calicut town, this cafe hits all the right buttons. This fusion restaurant serves Indian, Continental, Asian and Arab cuisines making it hard to come to a decision. We decided to ask for their recommendation…
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‘Chandus Catering’ for Events – Kozhikode, Kerala
The wedding had come to a close and we were invited to lunch the next day at Radhika’s place. This is the time when the groom’s family with the bride in tow visits her family for a small get together and lunch. This is also the time to enjoy some good food arranged by the bride’s…
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Kallu Shap Style Food at ‘The Shap’ Restaurant – South Beach, Kozhikode
My sister has been pushing me to try this place ever since she saw a post where @theshaprestaurant served a drink called ‘Chakka Manga Thenga’ in a BONG. Yes you heard that right, and with the brother in law @nikhilprakash1 in town, we headed there for lunch with my dad @suredas. Located right along Calicut beach…
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Asian Fusion Food at ‘The Chinese Factory’ – Silk Street, Kozhikode
It is hard to describe this restaurant, but “The Chinese Factory” (@thechinesefactory) is very different from the usual joints located in and around Calicut beach. Designed to look like a car workshop from the outside and tastefully decorated with memorabilia from old american diners from the 50’s & 60’s on the inside, this place is…
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Traditional Coorg Food at “Coorg Cuisine Restaurant” at Madikeri, Coorg
There is a “Golden Rule” that I follow when it comes to trying out new cuisines on my adventures. Food is the best way to get a real feel of the local culture and Kodava cuisine features one of my personal favourites, “PORK“. “Coorg Cuisine” came highly recommended on @googlemaps with people rating them highly…
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Home Cooked Kodava Cuisine at ‘Tiger Tiger Restaurant’ – Madikeri, Coorg
“Tiger Tiger” came highly recommended on @googlemaps as one of the top restaurants in Madikeri serving authentic “Kodava” cuisine. A bit tricky to spot from the main road, we had to wait till 1pm for the opening (Google Maps says 12.30). We were greeted by the friendly host and we chose to sit outdoors to…
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Middle Eastern Cuisine at ‘The Lighthouse Restaurant’ – Kozhikode, Kerala
The Lighthouse Restaurant in Calicut (@tlhcalicut) scores some major points in terms of its location and design. Located on the by-pass opp. Metro Cardiac Hospital, it also comes with a mini lighthouse built into the side of a cliff. Loved the layout and the mini tents they have set up to house customers. We took…
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Vietnamese Cuisine at ‘Phobidden Fruit Vietnamese Kitchen’ – Indiranagar, Bengaluru
Indiranagar in Bengaluru is known for it’s exceptional food spots and Phobidden Fruit is one of them. My sister @sharonhdas had been eyeing this place for quite a while so we decided to go for it. Great ambience and a good place to catch up with friends over drinks, we wasted no time ordering enough…
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Parsi Cuisine at ‘SodaBottleOpenerWala’ – Khan Market, New Delhi
I had never been to a Parsi restaurant in my life and didn’t know what to expect. The name “Sodabottleopenerwala” was an ingenious way of grabbing someone’s attention, but then I came to realise that most Parsi’s had really cool surnames. Located in the upscale Khan Market, then place was quite easy to spot among…
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The Best of Mughal Cuisine at ‘Karim’s’ – Jama Masjid, Old Delhi
Karim’s Hotel or Karim’s is a historic restaurant located near Jama Masjid, Gali Kababian, Old Delhi, Delhi, India. Established in 1913, the restaurant has been described as “synonymous with this area” (Old Delhi) and “arguably the city’s most famous culinary destination”.[2] – ‘Wikipedia’ I finally had the opportunity to visit Karim’s after hearing so much about…
FOOD WITH SHAYNE 