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Shreyas Dining Hall | Maharahtrian Thali in Pune

August 7, 2019

I was impressed with Shreyas Dining Hall right in my first visit!

I’ve tried a Maharashtrian thali in many places. But Shreyas Dining Hall in Pune is one place which I want to visit again and again. Watch this video from my visit to Shreyas Dining Hall where I share my entire thali experience.

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For me a Maharashtrian thali means an absolute feast of flavors. Dal, rice, bhakri, appetizers and sweetdish – all of these items in a single meal and all so delicious! Shreyas Dining Hall has been serving these yummy meals in Pune since many years now and in fact is a place of choice for locals as well as people visiting Pune.

Their everyday thali consists of a combination of the following:

Rice or Bhaat

Tomato Rice
Masala Rice
Matki Rice
Veg Pullao
Kobhibhat
Masala Rice

Vegetable – Sukhi Bhaji/Sabji

Mix Veg
Katri Batata
Batata Suki
Flower Mutter
Kanda Batata
Dosa Bhaji

Gravy Bhaji/Sabji

Kanda Batata
Bharli Wangi
Pandra Watata
Birdi Usal
Aluchi Bhajhi

Rassa

Tomato Sar
Solkadi
Amti

Salad/Koshibir

Wanga Bharit
Keli Tomato
Khamang Kakadi
Kakadi
Mix Koshimbir
Kakadi Tomato

Side Dish

Mug Bhaji
Kothibir Wadi
Batata Wada
Surli Wadi
Bhaji
Dahi Wada
Pattice
Dhokla
Sabudana Wada

They have a range of daily sweet dish items for an additional cost. I recommend trying out their Puran Poli.

I highly recommend trying out the Maharashtrial thali at Shreyas Dining hall. It is worth every penny and leaves you so satisfied and full.

I have tried a few more thali places in Pune. You can watch my experience in the videos below.

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Friends Union Joshi Club – Gujarati Thali

FOOD Indian Food

August 3, 2019

Over 100 year old Friends Union Joshi Club in Mumbai is a place to visit for a simple Gujarati thali meal.

Here’s a video from my visit to Friends Union Joshi Club in Kalbadevi, Mumbai

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Friends Union Joshi Club is located in Kalbadevi, Mumbai. They are known to serve Gujarati thalis for many years now. And in fact started this place by serving simple homestyle Gujarati meals. Over the years, the variety has definitely increase and so has the price. However, if you are looking for an affordable Gujarati thali experience, particularly one with absolutely no frills then this is the place.

The Gujarati thali at Friends Union Joshi Club has everything – dal, rice, kadhi, rotis, sabzis and more. And these are very simple dishes which can be consumed on a working day; i.e. not heavy creamy gravies. The staff is friendly and the ambience has a humble community dining hall feel. They are known to serve fresh food everyday and if you are in the area and looking for a budget thali meal then this one is definitely worth a try.

Here are a few more thalis in Mumbai that you definitely must try!

Shree Thaker Bhojanalay

Delhi Highway

Juss by Sindhful

Udupi Shri Krishna Boarding

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Here are a few more thalis from different parts of India!

South Indian Thali in Mysore

Maharashtrian Thali in Pune

Famous MTR Thali in Bangalore

Gujarati Thali in Ahmedabad

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South Indian Meal in Mumbai – Udipi Shri Krishna Boarding

FOOD South Indian

July 28, 2019

If authentic South Indian meal in Mumbai is something you are craving, then your search ends here!

This is my experience of a South Indian meal in Mumbai at Udipi Shri Krishna Boarding in Matunga. Watch the video to know more.

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Matunga is the best area in Mumbai to enjoy a good South Indian meal. The have a lot of restaurants serving delicious food – whether its idli dosa or a meal like this one. Some of my favorite restaurants in this area are Cafe Madras, Ramashray, Manis, Arya Bhavan and Idli House. However, for a full fledged South Indian meal experience on a banana leaf, I recommend Udipi Shri Krishna Boarding.

Located very close to the Matunga central station, Udipi Shri Krishna boarding has been serving meals since many years. You can opt for their unlimited meals or the set meals – both will leave you satisfied! What’s more is that their price is very economical. And there’s absolutely no compromise on taste or hygiene. In fact, you can request them a tour of their kitchen which they would very gladly provide. So if you fancy an authentic South Indian meal in Mumbai then definitely head here. And do try out their daily sweet specials, especially payasam. They are open for lunch and dinner and have a different menu everyday.

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I’ve explored food in many more places in South India, including real Udupi cuisine, Bangalore and also food from Mysore. You can watch my experience in all these places in my videos below.

Udupi

Bangalore

Mysore

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Sawai Veg Restaurant Pune | Special Indian & Chinese Food

FOOD Multi-cuisine

July 23, 2019

I recently visited Sawai veg restaurant in Pune and tried out a wide range of their menu specials.

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A restaurant is not only known for their food ingredients and taste, but also for the uniqueness in their dishes. And especially now, in timed of social media, we all want to witness something different. So I decided to try all the new Special Dishes at Sawai veg restaurant.

In terms of appetisers, they have a range of Indian tandoori and Chinese starters. Here is what I tried.

Spinach Malaysian

This felt like spinach manchurian tossed in a delicious sauce. The generous amount of cashews and garlic on topped gave it an amazing flavour.

Rozali Kebab

Paneer cubes, with paneer stuffing and topped with lots of cheese. This is one heavy duty dish.

Shanghai Paneer

Paneer and veggies tosses in a hot and sweet kind of sauce. This dish also had a very generous amount of veggies including bell peppers, onions, cabbage and lots more.

Aloo Ki Nazakat

Potato shells, filled with shredded vegetables and generously topped with cheese.

Cheese Soneri Kebab

These boat shaped kebabs were nothing like I’ve ever seen before! Crunchy on the outside and a delicious filling inside.

I also tried the Sawai special Soup, which was a delicious sweet corn soup. Very creamy and comforting!

In terms of main course too, I stuck to trying out their specials. The gravies here not only had a unique name, but were also quite different in their ingredient combinations and presentation.

Kasturi Moti Masala

A delicious methi flavoured gravy. It also has a fried kofta of sorts, made from mixed veggies and is topped with lots of veggies.

Sawai Sev

This was a slightly spicy gravy with a sweet tikki inside. Very good alternating flavours from the sweet and cruncy tikki and the spicy yet tangy gravy.

Sawai Special Veg

A sweet yellow gravy topped with a generous amount of raisins, cashews and tutti fruiti bits. A lot of vegetables in this one – french beans, peas to name a few.

Paneer Rasida Masala

A rich paneer dish! Delicious tangy onion gravy with paneer cubes that were stuffed. This is actually more of a semi gravy – not too liquid, but absolutely lovely in taste.

Lajjatdar Tikki Masala

Another tikki and gravy combination. This tikki however was savoury and also went really well with the gravy, which is super creamy and thick. And the tikki also has a generous amount of methi, which is toned down by the creaminess of the gravy.

I recommend trying out Sawai veg restaurant in Pune. Apart from their specials, they also have regular gravies, snacks and a wide variety of desserts. You can know more about them on their website.

Udupi food you need to try | Real Udupi Cuisine

South Indian

July 22, 2019

Real Udupi food, or Udupi cuisine actually originated from the Krishna Temple.

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If you love South Indian food then you will absolutely love the food in Udupi. A lot of places here are iconic and known to contribute heavily to the ‘udupi restaurant’ culture, that is now prevalent in so many cities.

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Mitra Samaj

This place is known as the birth place of Masala dosa. You have to visit this place if you are in Udupi. Apart from Masala Dosa, I recommend trying their Mangalore buns, gobi bajje and pineapple sheer.

Global Fusion Buffet – one of the best buffet in Mumbai!

Chinese

July 17, 2019

Global Fusion Buffet is something that always gets me excited!

There was a time when the Global Fusion buffet was a staple for any family outing, team meeting and so on. And it still continues to be on my favorite list, when it comes to buffet experiences in Mumbai.

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Global Fusion has many outlets throughout the city, and my favorite ones are in Andheri, Bandra and Worli. Their spread is mainly Asian food and you can find everything here! From regular items like fried rice and noodles, to sushi, to stir fry veggies and lots more. In fact, they are known for their starter or appetizer spread which is almost 25-30 items and also includes a few Indian dishes. Starters, main course and lots of dessert – you will find it all in the Global Fusion Buffet.

Some of my favorite items from the Global Fusion Buffet are:

Crispy Corn with Waterchestnut

Shanghai Potatoes

Corn Cream Cakes

Vegetarian Kebabs

Stir fried veggies

Dim sum

I usually end up skipping main course because of gorging too much on appetizers. However, when I do end up eating it’s usually the noodles or rice.

Their dessert spread is also something I love. Ice creams, mini pastries, tarts and lots more. And they are also eggless!

So that was my Global Fusion Buffet experience. Do let me know if you have visited the place and what did you enjoy the most there.

Here are some of my other recommendations for experiencing buffet meals in Mumbai

Radisson Mumbai Sunday Brunch

Hilton Mumbai Sunday Brunch

Bombay Barbeque Buffet

Trident Mumbai Breakfast Buffet

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Best Butter Paneer in Delhi – Vegetarian Indian Food

Indian Food North Indian

June 14, 2019

Butter Paneer – soft paneer cubes in a buttery, tangy gravy.

My love for Butter Paneer has just grown in the past few years. It’s a dish that I very comfortably order at many places; however, there are a few that serve it beautifully well.

These 2 restaurants in Delhi serve the best Butter paneer I’ve had! Watch this video to know more.

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I’ll talk about Gulati’s first. The paneer here is delicious – tasty gravy, soft paneer cubes. And I particularly feel that their rotis are really good too. Located in Pandara road in Delhi, Gulati’s is a restaurant specialising in Indian food. And is pretty well known among locals! They are known for their Butter Chicken, however being a vegetarian I can totally vouch for their food as well. They are pretty popular so they do get a lot of crowd, so my suggestion is that be prepared for a little bit of waiting.

Next is Moti Mahal. This is the original Moti Mahal in old Delhi. This is located in Daryaganj and is known as the birth place of Butter Chicken. Their butter chicken is very well known even today. So I thought of trying their butter paneer. Pretty tasty as well. Don’t expect too much of an ambience here; go here simply for the taste of it.

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Mitra Samaj Udupi – Birthplace of Masala Dosa?

South Indian

June 11, 2019

Mitra Samaj Udupi – a place that I was really looking forward to visit!

Watch my video from Udupi Mitra Samaj. This is popular as the birthplace of masala dosa. And the dosa here is delicious!

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Let’s talk about Udupi cuisine first. Since Udupi is known as the temple city of India, the cuisine here is derived from the famous Shri Krishna Matha. Temple food is simple, healthy, fresh and uses seasonal fruits and vegetables. And is most importantly without onion and garlic. Watch this video from my visit to the Krishna temple here in Udupi to know more.

Udupi Mitra Samaj has been around for decades. This place starts early morning and serves some of the best breakfast that one can enjoy. Upma, idlis, dosa and lots more. For me the masala dosa here was really something. The texture, flavour of the masala and the chutney – all made it the best dosa of my life! Even their idlis are beautifully soft. One thing you cannot miss here is Goli Bajji – soft spongy pakodas with small bits of chilli in them. In Udupi, you will also find something called Mangalore buns. These feel like stuffed puris almost and are definitely worth trying. And make sure you finish your meal here with pineapple sheera. You will definitely thank me for it!

Udupi also has another very popular chain – Mavalli Tiffin Rooms or MTR. You can read about their delicious thali here.

If you are planning a trip to Udupi, then definitely have Mitra Samaj on your list. It’s a place thats not to be missed!

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MTR Udupi – Mavalli Tiffin Rooms Restaurant in Udupi, Mangalore

South Indian

May 9, 2019

I tried a South Indian Thali at MTR Udupi!

MTR Udupi is famous for its Karnataka style South Indian Thali. I’m trying the thali in the video below so do watch it if you’d like to know about my experience.

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While planning my trip to Udupi, I could barely contain my excitement. For those that know me and have been following me for some time would definitely know about my love for South Indian food. So visiting Udupi was a massive checklist in my food-travel places. Apart from my favorite idlis, dosas and buns, I was glad I got to try an authentic thali here.

MTR or Mavalli Tiffin Rooms is a very old chain that started in the year 1924 in Bengaluru. What started as a small coffee shop is now such a prominent brand. And their food is representative of the brand values of good clean ingredients and hygiene. Mavalli Tiffin Rooms has special parameters for checking quality of ingredients and this definitely reflects on their food.

MTR Udupi has a bunch of options available when it comes to thalis – they have unlimited thali and also different set meals. Since this was the first time I was here, I tried an unlimited thali. This thali cost Rs.250 and included everything – from pickle to subzis, to different type of rotis, rice, sweetdish. And all of this was authentic Karnataka style food.

I would definitely recommend anyone planning a visit to Udupi or even Bengaluru for that matter to include MTR in their must eat places. It’s definitely a meal to remember.

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Pune Street Food – definitely try these places!

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May 1, 2019

Pune street food is all about good Misal, Vada Pav, Sabudana Khichdi and many other Maharashtrian staples.

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Garden Vada Pav

One of the best Vada Pav I’ve ever had. This one is as good as a meal. Vada Pav with lots of delicious chutney, pickle, onion and some fried bits on the side. Definitely try this.

Bedekar Misal

If you love a tikhat misal, then Bedekar is the place. A simple place serving deliciously hot and spicy misal. Do enjoy with some slice bread or pav.

Appa

Appa khichadi is famous. This is a sabudana khichdi which is a staple Maharashtrian breakfast dish and I love the way they do it here at Appa. They serve it with a cucumber raita of sorts which is delicious. Along with that, you should also try their poha.

Sujata Mastani

Ice-cream and milkshake together – thats what Mastani is all about. I tried their Mango flavor and it was yum.

Budhani Brothers

Hit them up for the most fresh wafers in town. If you love potato chips, farsan and other kind of wafers then head here. It is an old and famous wafer shop in Pune.

Chitale Bandhu

You can’t go to Pune and not try Bhakarwadis from Chitale Bandhu. These bhakarwadis are pretty different than the ones we get here in Mumbai, and in my opinion way more tasty too.

Joshi Wadevale

Another place for vadas and bhajjis in Pune. Do try their aloo and kanda bhajji while its still piping hot.

Kalyan Bhel

Craving chaat in Pune? Head to Kalyan bhel and enjoy their signature tasty bhel. Love their chutneys.

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I was impressed with Shreyas Dining Hall right in my first visit!

Over 100 year old Friends Union Joshi Club in Mumbai is a place to visit for a simple Gujarati thali meal.

If authentic South Indian meal in Mumbai is something you are craving, then your search ends here!

I recently visited Sawai veg restaurant in Pune and tried out a wide range of their menu specials.

Real Udupi food, or Udupi cuisine actually originated from the Krishna Temple.

Global Fusion Buffet is something that always gets me excited!

Butter Paneer – soft paneer cubes in a buttery, tangy gravy.

Mitra Samaj Udupi – a place that I was really looking forward to visit!

I tried a South Indian Thali at MTR Udupi!

Pune street food is all about good Misal, Vada Pav, Sabudana Khichdi and many other Maharashtrian staples.