Tag: Indian foodie
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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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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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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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Soft Serve Icecream at ‘Branch Soft Serve’ – Dammam
Ordering an ice cream at ‘Branch Soft Serve‘ is not an easy task. The menu is in Arabic and the staff couldn’t explain the menu to us either. It would be great if they considered putting up an English menu but at the end of the day, the staff improvised and gave us samples to…
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Kerala Restaurant in Thoqbah – ‘Welcome Family Restaurant’
With barely a few good ‘Family Friendly’ Kerala restaurant in Thoqbah, the opening of ‘Welcome Family Restaurant’ is quite welcome and necessary. Serving everything from the usual Porotta and beef to their special ‘Kappa Biriyani, we enjoyed our dine-in experience at this very new restaurant. There is not much of an ambience but the restaurant…
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Hyderabadi Food at ‘Shimla Hayider Restaurant’, Thoqbah – Khobar
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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Farm to Wok at the new ‘PFChangs’, Ajdan Walk – Khobar
‘PFChangs’ in Al Khobar was a long time coming and they finally opened up to the public along with the @thecheesecakefactoryme @ksanandos and a host of other restaurants in the new Ajdan Walk in Khobar corniche. It also happened to be the day that I finally met up with fellow food blogger @foodingmyselfaround for dinner.…
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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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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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Fatto Restaurant in Seef, Bahrain
Wondering where to eat from can be confusing when you can’t make up your mind. Walking around Seef, we decided to try out @fattobahrain , a place my friend Sherin quite liked when she last visited and @blossomrb who had only recently been there.I had been craving for some Pasta / Risotto for a while…
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Traditional Hejazi Cuisine ‘Saleeg’ at ‘مطعم مناحي’, Jeddah
I first heard about “Saleeg” many years ago and I’ve never really looked into it since then. It finally popped up the other day when I was looking for local cuisines in the Western Region and I knew exactly what I had to do. Saleeg (Arabic: سليق Hejazi pronunciation: [saˈliːg]) is a white-rice dish, cooked…
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Eating Thai Food at ‘Thai House’, Al Khobar
Thai House Restaurant used to be a popular haunt for the expats living in the Khobar, Dammam area but it has since fallen on hard times. I used to frequent the restaurant while at school here but a lot has changed since then. The Thai owner Somchai, who had helped plan our family trip to…
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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…
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