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Between Breads, Bandra | Review

November 21, 2017

Between Breads is a cute little place in Bandra.

If you know the lane next to Mini Punjab and you’ve been to Hawaiian Shack, you will find Between Breads very easily.

This place has been around for at least 4 years and I remember visiting it once, a couple of years ago. In my most recent visit to Between Breads, I tried a few different things.

Fries

French Fries, topped with loads of cheese, some thousand island dressing and caramelized onion. The onion takes the fries to a different level.

Brownie Shake

This was a bit meh. There was a weird after taste, which was probably from the chocolate syrup. I’d skip this for next time!

Chilli Filli

This was a toasted sandwich – a 3 layer toast with potato filling in one part and capsicum, chilli and cheese filling in the other. It felt like a masala version of a chilly cheese toast and was honestly delicious. The chillies did get a bit spicy for me, but it was worth all the hiccups! This is served with potato chips on the side.

The Popper Whopper

This was one of their vegetarian burgers. It was basically a veggie patty and jalapeno poppers inside a burger bun. This was quite heavy because of all the cheese and fried stuff inside. But delicious, nonetheless. I never realized jalapeno poppers could be so tasty even inside a burger! Also the potato wedges served along with this were amazing.

I would definitely go back to Between Breads. It’s a really cool place to chill and catch up with friends over some indulgent food. The staff is helpful, yet non-intrusive. And they have limited, yet comfortable seating.

You can find more varieties of burgers (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian), more sandwiches, hot dogs and waffles here. Definitely check them out.

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Sunday Brunch at The JW SAHAR Mumbai

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November 21, 2017

I’ve been to JW Sahar on multiple occasions; but this time was special as I was visiting them for their Sunday Brunch.

JW Sahar is known to have one of the best (and also the priciest) Sunday Brunches in the city. It starts at Rs.2700+ and the various pricing options include mocktails, alcohol and champagne respectively.

To give you a glimpse of the whole brunch buffet, I have this video. Do watch it and subscribe to my Youtube channel for more video content.

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Out of all the delicious food at the brunch, here are a few things that I tried and loved.

Chaat

The brunch has an entire section dedicated to chaat and you will find so many different things – Palak Patta Chaat, Samosa, Dabeli, Ragda Pattice, Pani Puri, Dahi Papdi and lots more. If you love chaat then definitely indulge!

Pasta

Pick and choose your sauce and veggies or ask a special recommendation from the Chef – the Pasta at JW Sahar doesn’t disappoint. Since this brunch happened to be a Thanksgiving themed one, I got to try their Pumpkin Ravioli. The feel of butter in this was just out of this world. I also indulged in the classic Arrabiata and it was the perfect tangy flavor.

Tex Mex

I love my tex mex so I indulged in some nachos and also some Quesadilla.

Indian Main Course

The one thing that stood out for me in the main course was their Dal Makhani. This was the first time I actually tried it and boy was it good! Creamy, flavorful and very comforting. I also tried the Chhole, Biryani and the Papad variety.

If you saw the video, then you’d know that the brunch is massive. Apart from the food mentioned above, you also find a whole section dedicated to Cheese, greens and fresh salad, sushi and Japanese cuisine, Thai food, cold-cuts, sea food and lots more.

But the section that completely stole my heart was the Dessert.

You can see the huge variety in this section right from the time you enter JW Cafe. And it’s honestly so beautifully arranged and presented that a part of you would definitely want to pick something up right away. Liqueur filled chocolate bars, cakes, pastries, Indian mithai variety – you will find all of this here! It’s such a massive spread. And it’s not just the quantity of dessert; it’s also the presentation. I mean I’ve seen some of the prettiest looking cupcakes here.

Even the Waffle and Pancake station is such a hit. They are undoubtedly one of the best waffles you will find in the city. And you choose an array of toppings – sauces, fruits, sprinkles, brownies, fruit syrups and what not. Enjoy these plain or with some ice cream to finish off a super lavish meal.

So that was it from my visit to the JW Sahar Sunday Brunch. Definitely visit and share your experience with me. And do keep extra room for dessert!

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My favorite Diwali Food

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October 24, 2017

Last week was all about delicious Diwali food!

Whether it’s farsan or mithai, I definitely feel that all the varieties in Diwali food are special and indeed tasty. I ended up indulging in quite a few varied items and I thought I’d take you through all of these.

My first Diwali feast this year was when a friend hosted my at her house for a sumptuous Diwali meal. This included so many of my favorite items – chaat, biscuits, cookies, banana chips and so much more. The beauty of this meal was that it was all homemade. Check out everything that I ate here in this video:

Kela Chips

Pani Puri

Chorafalli

Tutti-fruity Biscuits

Magic Cookies

Boondi with Rose Rabdi

Samosa

Diwali food is all about rich ingredients, especially mithai. So I ended up trying this unique ice cream flavor, the Baklava Ice Cream from a place called Icekreamskee. They provide seasonal and interesting flavors of homemade ice cream. Check this out to know more!

Notice the amount of nuts topped? What’s inside is much more! And that delicious smelling cinnamon <3

Diwali is also incomplete without Chakli. I have memories attached to eating Chakli with all possible meals during Diwali and this is why I decided to film my mother’s special Chakli recipe. Take a look – these Chaklis turn out really crunchy!

Chaklis in the making

Waiting for that beautiful brown color

Beautifully crunchy

Delicious!

So those were some of the special items I had during Diwali. I would love to know what is your favorite Diwali food so do leave me a comment and let me know.

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Kapiva Amla Juice Review

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October 5, 2017

It’s close to 3 weeks now that I’ve been on a detox of sorts and I’ve also religiously been having Kapiva Amla Juice every morning.

I’ve never really taken to Amla Juice, and that’s mostly because of the taste. So I was quite hesitant initially to try Kapiva Amla Juice. But I think it’s been a good decision overall.

Kapiva is an Ayurvedic brand and they offer solutions in the form of pills, juices, concentrates for improving ones health and also for specific issues. They have a wide variety of products ranging from natural juices like Amla and Aloevera, to medicinal compositions like Sitopaladi churna. They even have products for hair and beauty. So yes, their catalogue is quite wide and it can help you out with specific needs – like joint pain, weight loss, cough-cold, diabetes and lots more.

Amla Juice has a ton of benefits, if consumed daily. Some of them are listed below:

Boosts immunity
Effective for cough, cold
Soothes inflammation
Relieves asthma and brnonchitis
Aids weightloss
Rich source of antioxidants
Effective against high blood pressure
Good for skin
Controls dandruff, hairfall and premature graying of hair

With all of the listed benefits, Amla Juice is a great addition to our daily lives. For me, arranging for Amla Juice daily was honestly an addition to my already busy life. And while I really wanted to enjoy the benefits, I wasn’t able to do so because making that extra time to get fresh juice daily was something I could not commit to. But with Kapiva Amla Juice, I honestly was relieved because I had something organic and 100% authentic to rely on. It does not contain added sugar, artificial colors and flavors and is also free from seeds, oils and any impurities.

It comes in a very handy plastic bottle and also has a measurement cup. You just need to add 30ml of Amla Juice and mix it with a glassful of water and have it first thing in the morning.

I’ve almost emptied out the bottle that I started and it’s probably been about 3 weeks since I’ve been having Kapiva Amla Juice and I definitely see a massive improvement in my immunity and resistance to cough and cold. During the festive season, I’m always down with either a sore throat or a clogged nose but this time I’m doing well so far. I also feel it has impacted my skin really well – it looks more radiant.

All in all, I’m quite happy with my decision to try out Kapiva Amla Juice. It is definitely something that I would be buying once again. In case you are keen to try this out, then do check their website.

Price – Rs.110

Quantity – 500ml

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Best Idlis in Mumbai

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September 29, 2017

Being an idli fanatic, I’m always on the look out for restaurants serving the best idlis in Mumbai.

And Arya Bhavan pretty much tops my list. Watch this video and you’ll know why I feel that they serve the best idlis in Mumbai!

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Arya Bhavan is located in the Matunga East area, which houses the most amount of authentic South Indian restaurants in Mumbai. Right opposite the railway station, this place isn’t hard to miss.

Most South Indian restaurants in this area are pretty humble in terms of interiors. However, this restaurant goes a notch ahead and provides an a.c seating section.

I personally recommend trying out all of these different types of idlis and paniyaram when visiting Arya Bhavan. I feel they are exceptional. Served fresh and piping hot, these meals can indeed be very very comforting. I also recommend trying out their masala chhass and sugarcane juice – both are very refreshing on a hot day.

And any meal in a South Indian restaurant is incomplete without a good filter coffee. I definitely recommend ending your meal with one here too.

I absolutely recommend Arya Bhavan. Go and indulge in delicious food and you won’t regret it at all 😉

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The Great Wall at The Leela Mumbai – New Menu

Chinese Fine Dining

September 18, 2017

Very recently, The Great Wall at The Leela Mumbai revamped their menu.

The Great Wall at The Leela Mumbai is a restaurant serving authentic Chinese food.

I associate The Leela properties and their respective restaurants with grandeur and a very magnificent experience. I had the same feeling when I stayed at The Leela in Goa a few years ago. And also when I dined at Jamavar, at The Leela Mumbai.

The Great Wall is honestly no different. The interiors are spacious – sometimes even the best of the restaurants have really tight seating, or the tables are too close to one another. But here, the seating is very carefully arranged in a way that even if the restaurant was full, you could still be enjoying a rather private meal. And if you are lucky, then you may just find a table by the window and that can make for a beautiful view, while you enjoy some good Chinese food.

As soon as you are seated and comfortable, the staff will serve you some Jasmine tea. And you can sip that, whilst deciding what you need to order. You can also munch on some peanuts, cabbage kimchi and even fruit kimchi while you wait for your order to arrive.

I started with some soup and tried out a little bit of the Manchow and the Sweet Corn Soup. The Manchow Soup felt like perfection – warm goodness from all the ginger-garlic. The Sweet Corn Soup was generously topped with vegetables and was indeed very comforting.

I tried a whole bunch of their appetizers.

Cheong Fun Dim Sum – they’re made fresh and have a delicately thin outer covering and a very generous filling of vegetables. These were melt in your mouth – the flavor of the vegetables along with the mild sauce was exceptional.

Onion Pancakes – these were as delicious as they look! Deep fried and with an extremely tasty stuffing inside. I absolutely recommend ordering these.

Crispy Honey Chilli Vegetable – large chunks of vegetables, deep fried. They had a splendid hot and sweet kind of taste.

I also completely over-indulged while eating my main course. I tried their Singapore Rice Noodles which were yellow in color and came with some vegetables. They felt extremely light and went perfectly with the Fresh Garden Greens in Hot Garlic Sauce. I also tried their Fried Rice with Star Anise, Caramelized Onions and Fried Garlic. This had a distinctive flavor and was such a good combination with the Wok Fried Greens in the Ponzu Sauce. This gravy was very light, and had an almost citrusy feel to it. The water chestnuts, broccoli, tofu, carrots did lend their flavor and all in all I thoroughly enjoyed this one.

For dessert I tried their signature dish – the Gula Melaka. A pudding made from Sago and Coconut Milk. Very different!

And I also tried their Handmade Hazelnut Ice Cream – and this is officially the best hazelnut ice cream I’ve tasted in the longest time. It is so beautifully creamy just so pleasing!

The staff at The Great Wall are extremely polite and helpful. They not only guide you on what you should order, but also provide recommendations based on your likes, allergies etc.

I totally recommend this place. It’s gorgeous and serves delicious food.

They also have a very interesting set menu for lunch on weekdays and you could even check that out.

Here is a little snippet from my visit to The Great Wall at The Leela

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Food of Connaught Place

Street Food

September 18, 2017

While travelling, I had a halt for a few hours in Delhi. I decided to try out the food of Connaught Place in that time.

As I was deciding the places I wanted to visit for my food of Connaught Place trail, I thought of sticking to some old school ones that I wouldn’t go wrong with. Connaught Place is definitely one happening area where there are so many eateries and choosing just 3 was such a task.

The 3 places I visited were Haldiram’s, Gupta Paan and Nirula’s. And I can happily say that all three were a delightful experience.

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Haldiram’s

I decided to visit Haldiram’s because I love chaat and what better place to eat Dahi Wada and Gol Gappa! I loved how organized this place is – specific counters for payment, and dedicated item based counters as well. The place was packed and how! And while looking around I noticed that people were ordering everything possible – from chaat to Dosa, to Chole.

I absolutely enjoyed my Dahi Wada. Topped with the yummiest of masala and chutneys, this is definitely something you should try.

Gupta Paan at Odeon

Want the weirdest paan, shoved down your mouth? Head over here. I however stuck to a basic meetha paan, which was not at all disappointing.

Nirula’s

This is India’s oldest fast food chain and such a successful one. I had to visit! I tried their meal which included paneer makhani, dal makhani, rice and rotis and I tried their Pizza. And as diverse as these things are, both were so delicious. I also tried their very famous hot chocolate fudge, and you only have to try it to know that the hype is totally worth it.

So that was it from my visit to Connaught Place, Delhi. Definitely let me know in the comments below about your most memorable meal on a trip.

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POH Mumbai – A Premium Dining Experience

Chinese Fine Dining

August 28, 2017

POH Mumbai (Progressive Oriental House) recently opened up at Kamla Mills Oasis City.

Not only does it serve delicious Asian cuisine, but POH Mumbai also provides an elaborate dining experience.

When it comes to Asian cuisine, I am not the most experimental. I feel like I’m more comfortable with the Indianized version of Asian food as opposed to enjoying a completely authentic meal. And when I went to POH Mumbai, I honestly wasn’t expecting to be absolutely blown away by what I tried.

Let’s talk about the ambience first – the minute you step inside POH, you know that you are in for a really luxury experience. The way the place is done, the dim lighting, the beautiful bar – everything just spells elaborate. Even their cutlery is the handmade variety so no two glasses would be absolutely identical. Their staff is extremely kind and soft spoken and go out of their way to ensure that what you order would be suited to your palate, in terms of food preferences and allergies.

I was lucky enough to be able to have a special sample menu for myself so I could try various dishes. Here’s all of the stuff I tried.

I began with the amuse bouche. This had a particularly hot taste.

The first – Crispy Banana Blossom Salad. It had a mild tamarind flavor and a while lot of chopped peanuts. It tasted as elaborate as it looked.

Next I tried something called Not A Caprese. Packed with Burrata and loads of greens.

Then there was this dish made from Sweet Potato that was topped with green curry and butter. It also had really thin Zucchini slices which honestly tasted delicious from as they were completely drenched with the green curry.

Then I tried their version of the Lotus Stem – they didn’t fry it but was dehydrated and it had a generous amount of pepper. It did come with some sour cream on the side to tone down the pepper. This was absolutely delicious.

There was also the Red Kidney bean Gyoza with some chickpea mash.

And the Herbed Tofu with some pineapple mash.

All of the above were appetizers! Now moving to the main course. But before mains, I had this chilli sorbet – icy pop with a mild sweet and hot flavor.

For mains, I tried their Kerala Fried Rice with the artichoke red curry. The fried rice itself had an amazing garlic dominated flavor and also had edamame beans which I absolutely love.

For dessert I tried POH’s sweet mess – which was literally a ball of yoghurt, thrown with force to look like the sweet mess that it does. And this was essentially yoghurt varieties and all of them had a different feel because of the accompanying ingredients of this sweet mess.

I also tried their Caramel and Chocolate piece which was so delicious. And this comes with some honey wasabi ice cream on the side.

I had an amazing time at POH Mumbai and I highly recommend trying it out.

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Top 5 Nainital Restaurants serving Vegetarian Food

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August 20, 2017

I recently spent a couple of days in the beautiful hills of Nainital and obviously gorged on some good food too. So here my TOP 5 Nainital Restaurants that serve some good vegetarian food as well.

You can check out a video of my Nainital Food Diary here. It includes all of my recommended Nainital Restaurants as well as some street food that I had there.

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If you are a vegetarian, then you should definitely visit Giannis Pure Veg Restaurant in Nainital. This one was one of the first ones I visited while I was there and enjoyed a scrumptious meal here.

I started with the Tomato Soup which felt really warm and comforting in the cool weather.

What I recommend eating here is their set meal style Thali. It’s quite a decent quantity and could even be shared between 2 people, with probably an addition of extra roti.The Thali comes with naan, rice, dal, two different types of subzi, raita, papad and Gulab Jamun for sweet dish.

Sakley’s – The Mountain Cafe is another place I recommend. This isn’t a pure vegetarian place, but I did find a worthwhile veggie pizza here, albeit homestyle.

And if you are fine eating dessert with egg, then I highly recommend trying out something from their sweet selection. They have a wide range of pastries, eclairs, puffs and more. I tried their Chocolate Truffle and their Chocolate Eclair and both were really fantastic. Fresh and yum!

This place is really cute and cozy and has a very Swiss Cafe vibe to it. You could even come here and enjoy a cup of coffee.

Another pure vegetarian gem in Nainital is Chandni Chowk Restaurant. This one is themed around the original Chandni Chowk in Delhi and serves all kinds of chaat, delicious appetizers and of course piping hot Jalebi.

I tried their special Paneer subzi which was quite delicious.

What stood out for me was their Jalebi and Masala Milk. One of the best jalebis I have ever had, these were an absolute indulgence.

If you want a good ‘lunch with a lake view’ then Zooby’s Kitchen totally provides that. This isn’t pure vegetarian, but does serve good vegetarian food. I tried their Aloo Mutter, Biryani and Stuffed Paratha and was honestly quite happy with the food and the service.

And as in this post, this was my last meal in Nainital. I visited Machan on my final day and indulged in some Indian-style Chinese food and loved it. I tried a pretty basic combination of Fried Rice and Manchurian and absolutely enjoyed it. Their portions are huge and probably sufficient for a minimum of 3 people.

So those were a few recommendations of Nainital Restaurants from my visit here. Hope you found this post helpful.

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7 Things You Need To Try At Dillie Heart

Chaat

July 22, 2017

Dillie Heart brings Delhi-style chaat to Mumbai. Gol Gappe, Palak Patta Chaat, Chhole Bhature, Parathas, Chowmein and so much more is part of their new menu.

I visited the Dillie Heart outlet in Malad, and tried out a whole lot from their menu. These are the TOP 7 things that you absolutely must try from them.

Khan Market Ki Karaari Aloo Tikki

A crispy aloo tikki, served with coriander and sonth chutney.

Price – Rs.79

Dilliwali Desi Chowmein

This desi version of noodles with an Indian tadka and vegetables like capsicum, onion, carrot, beetroot is so delicious.

Price – Rs.149

GK Market Ki Posh Palak Patta Chaat

Crunchy Palak pakoda topped with chutneys, dahi, aloo, chana and sev. Flavors on point!

Price – Rs.79

Daryaganj Special Patilewale Matar Kulche

This kulcha is so soft and fluffy. And tastes amazing with the matar and mirchi pickle. This is perfect for anyone looking for something non oily/greasy yet tasty and light.

Price – Rs.149

Pachranga Gol Gappa Shots

Pani puri, with pure sooji pooris and 5 different types of paani – pudina, sonth, imli, hing and jaljeera.

Price – Rs.59

Karol Bagh Ke Mashoor Chhole Bhature

Slightly thick, yet so soft – this Bhatura and chhole are extremely flavorful.

Price – Rs.149

Mini Jalebi

End your meal with these tiny jalebis that are served piping hot.

Price – Rs.99

And also enjoy this Fizzy Masala Banta Lemonade along with your meal. It’s a full masaaledaar nimbu soda, with lots of jeera.

Price – Rs.69

Dillie Heart is a must visit for anyone who loves chaat. Head to their Malad outlet to sit down and enjoy some delicious street food. Their stuff is fresh and hygienic. Highly recommend this place 🙂

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Between Breads is a cute little place in Bandra.

I’ve been to JW Sahar on multiple occasions; but this time was special as I was visiting them for their Sunday Brunch.

Last week was all about delicious Diwali food!

It’s close to 3 weeks now that I’ve been on a detox of sorts and I’ve also religiously been having Kapiva Amla Juice every morning.

Being an idli fanatic, I’m always on the look out for restaurants serving the best idlis in Mumbai.

Very recently, The Great Wall at The Leela Mumbai revamped their menu.

While travelling, I had a halt for a few hours in Delhi. I decided to try out the food of Connaught Place in that time.

POH Mumbai (Progressive Oriental House) recently opened up at Kamla Mills Oasis City.

I recently spent a couple of days in the beautiful hills of Nainital and obviously gorged on some good food too. So here my TOP 5 Nainital Restaurants that serve some good vegetarian food as well.

Dillie Heart brings Delhi-style chaat to Mumbai. Gol Gappe, Palak Patta Chaat, Chhole Bhature, Parathas, Chowmein and so much more is part of their new menu.