Some of the Middle East’s most loved dishes has its origins in Yemen and it’s not just ‘Mandi’ that I am referring to here. Its rich food culture has contributed a lot more than just the well-known Mandi and I would like to bridge the gap my unlettered mind has made conclusions on. I never…
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I had a very late introduction to Coffee, but I have made up for lost time and enjoy the current coffee scene that is taking over Saudi Arabia. Coffee is a great way to unwind after a long day at work, fun with friends or a drink that can give you that much needed push […]
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This is by far, one of the best ‘Butter Chicken’ I have tasted till date and yes, it was cooked in the comfort of our home. I would like to thank @whackyvarsha for the recipe. Sareeka and I made a few changes to give the curry a little twist. Instructions Make sure to wash the chicken…
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Tamu’ (@tamuksa) has been on my shortlist ever since I purchased @entertainersa for the Eastern Province 2020. I had never heard of this restaurant before nor had I seen reviews for this joint from other food bloggers in Sharqiya. It was only fair I take my wife @shareeka23 on a date night and avail the…
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If it hadn’t been for @foodingmyselfaround I would have totally missed out on authentic Hyderabadi food within walking distance of my flat. ‘Shimla Hayider Restaurant’ first opened over 30 years ago and changed locations over 9 years ago to Makkah street, Thoqbah. We headed over for lunch soon after noon prayers since we were told…
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Dedicated to Waffles and close to Kozhikode beach, @waffello_cafe is a new entrant to the ever growing food scene in Calicut. This tiny hole in the wall cafe has an extensive Waffle, Pancake and Milkshake menu but can feel a little claustrophobic due to the size of the place. We headed there late in the…
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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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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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Another year, another Eid dinner at Fahad & Afshan’s place but this year was different from the others. This time I had my wife Sareeka joining me from Kerala on her first trip to Saudi. I always look forward to these yearly dinner parties since this is when I get to taste the best of…
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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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Tucked away in a narrow alley on Gujarati Street, House of Sparrows is a cafe cum restaurant that houses the “Gudhaam Art Cafe”. There has been a quite explosion of cafe’s in the city of Calicut and the interiors here are in good taste. We arrived for dinner and were surprised to find that we…
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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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“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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My dad was complaining about the lack of variety when it comes to food in Calicut and I do agree, to a certain extent. Most restaurants serve local cuisines apart from a few like M Grill, Brown Town, etc. Berry Bomb in Cherooty Road (@eatberrybomb) calls itself an Italian restaurant and to find out if…
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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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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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My colleague took me to “Shadab Restaurant”, a hyderabadi restaurant in Al Azizyah, Jeddah for dinner. Well known for it’s Haleem, I didn’t give a second thought about what i was going to have first! At SR. 12, the Mutton Haleem pressed all the right buttons with its super thick, creamy and comforting flavours enhanced…
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I turned 34 today. I was born on Friday the 13th and today being Friday the 13th, i had the right excuse to eat out even though i should be on a diet 🤭. I’ve been following @petitparisksa since i started @foodwithshayne on @instagram and thanks to their recent posts i felt the time had…
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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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I have been to a few Rajasthani restaurants in my time. This place came highly recommended so it came as a bit of shocker when we found this place in the industrial area of Sharjah surrounded by construction sites with no paved roads to access the restaurant. Putting that aside, we decided to go ahead…
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Calicut Paragon serves some of the best of Malabar cuisines in Dubai. There is a reason why you find a lot of other restaurants that use the name “Calicut” and fail miserably to achieve what this restaurant has, since establishing its first joint in 1939. This restaurant has its roots in the city of Calicut and…
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