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Fusion Food @ Stuffd | Indiranagar | Bangalore

Chicken Conpati

Do you believe that simple things can be re-done differently & end up giving you a refreshing splash?

If you do, then you belong in our league!

If you’ve read through other posts in our blog, you’ll know that we talk about our responsibility of visiting new places to eat & this is one such instance.

Fusion food is generally something chefs experiment with during “food festivals” but rarely do you find eateries with the courage to focus solely on fusion food.

Unveiling the curtains now: We recently visited a café named Stuffd in Old Airport road, Indiranagar Bangalore which specializes in fusion food.

Stuffd serves a small variety of items at the moment as they’ve recently opened but they’re soon planning to expand their menu. These are the list of items you can gorge on if you visit them: Gol Gappas with fillings, variety of food bowls, Toastizzas & lastly our favorite, the Conpati or chapatti cones with fillings.

For drinks, they serve flavored Lassi & cold beverages ranging from cold coffees to floats.

We visited on a cloudy weekend evening & ended up having a great time! They only have outdoor seating so you can feel the wind in your hair.

So, here’s what we tried:

Alfredo Mac Gol gappas, Cold Coffee, Kiwi Float, Noodle Rasam Bowl, Arrabiata Mac Bowl, Mexican Corn Toastizza & lastly, the Chicken Chapati Cone.

First up, their gol gappas are refreshingly different. They serve the Alfredo Mac filling inside & topped off with a black olive. They serve the sauce separately in a shot glass. So, either you fill it up first or have it separately.

Kiwi Float

Arrabiata Pasta

The beverages were both very refreshing. The cold coffee especially was exactly the way it should be: dominant flavor of coffee, chilled & mildly sweet.

The noodle rasam bowl was one of a find. Well done noodles in a bowl of rasam & served with a masala papad. Hard to say, but we actually liked it!

The Arrabiata was lip smacking, but a little bit more tanginess from the tomatoes would’ve done wonders.

The Toastizza was perfect in terms of quantity & there’s not much you can go wrong with. The bread could’ve been crispier for a solid crunch. It had generous amounts of paprika, corn & cheese. All it needed was a bit more crunch & that’d be it!

Lastly, the chicken chapati cone was simply a meaty treat. It had loads of chicken & the balance between sauces & spices was perfect.

Noodle Rasam Bowl

Mexican Corn Toastizzas

Overall, their items are very simple & that’s the trick. We often forget that the simple things can give us the most amount of joy & fool us at the same time.

Stuffd works on a customer centric model & they tweak their menu based on customer preference & feedback. They’re planning on opening other outlets across the city of Bangalore.

Their pricing is reasonable, pocket friendly & definitely VFM.

We’ll be revisiting them soon & post about our experience to let you guys know about what’s new & happening.

Till then—always try experimenting a bit with your palette/food & bon apetit!

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Dhyaana Health Cafe

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I have been keeping a close watch on what food I am consuming these days. Not because I am trying to achieve something, but eating a lot of heavy food has taken up a toll and I sort of want to cleanse my body.

And healthy food, consciously made with the ingredients kept under close watch, is what I am gravitating towards. And at the perfect time Dhyaana Health Café, located in Indiranagar, Invited me over to try their offerings.

Dhyaana health café is designed in such a way that you would get a beautiful positive vibe from the place. Plenty of natural light, calming and cozy interior is what makes this place perfect to relax and eat.

They are not only a café, but they are a holistic center where they host yoga classes and mindfulness workshops. But in this post I’ll tell you about the food I had there!

Let’s start with the drinks. I had a wheat-grass shot, called “Oh she glows” and honestly, it wasn’t as bad as I thought it’d be! Because the last time I had wheatgrass, I immediately regretted that decision!

masala tea

Nirvana

"Oh she glows"

The smoothie that I had is called Nirvana. And honestly, one of the best guilt free drinks I have had. The almond and the coconut water together make it a wonderful drink! The masala chai is also quite good here. Love the fact that they serve the sugar separately.

They also have dosa here, served with a light coconut and tomato chutney. I had the mixed millet dosa. Apart from being quite flavorful, it was filling, which I had not expected. Also had some momos, I actually tried all the variants they have to offer and I loved the spinach momos. They are wrapper is made of whole wheat, if you were wondering. These are served with a spicy and garlic-y tomato chutney, which by itself it a treat!

The khichdi bowl that I had was a hearty meal, with very subtle flavors. But again it was quite filling without any compromise on the taste, which I had not expected and was happy to be surprised!

Mixed Millet dosa

Malabi

Lastly, I had a delish dessert, called malabi. It takes a bit like Phirni, but healthier version of it. The powdered rice makes this mildly sweet dessert a treat along with dry fruits and some pomegranate seeds!

I would highly recommend that you visit this place. You can call it hip, on trend or necessary, but healthy food like this would always be a delight!

Bon appetite!

Priyanjana

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The Bombay Brasserie Experience | Indiranagar | Bangalore

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Ras-E-Aam

We are back!

This time we have news about yet another new restaurant in Bangalore which has a name you will remember and if you visit, the food will stick to your palate for quite some time because delectable items are their speciality!

So, the new member is none other than Bombay Brasserie which launched very recently and it is located in Indiranagar. The word Brasserie means a restaurant in French style and which also serves conventional food in an unconventional way. In this case, we found glimpses of French and Italian style here and the food hits the spot.

Let's take you through what we tried.

We tried quite a few items and it was difficult to mark our favourites as most of them fit the bill!

From the beginning: The Aam Papad Paneer, Marathi Jhinga Mirch and the Calcutta Club Fish Fry were our starters.

Side by side, two drinks: Southern Express & Sailor’s Spiced.

The Aam Papad Paneer was very appetizing. The quantity was sufficient with big chunks of Paneer & Lotus stems. It was tangy & spicy with a hint of mango which you’ll feel in every bite.

The Fish Fry was done perfectly like the ones available in Calcutta, except for the fish of course. Normally Bhetki is used but in this case they used another type of fish. The fish was fresh and the coating was really thin so thumbs up!

The Marathi Jhinga Mirch was amazing. Good sized prawns tossed in a spicy mixture of chillies and garlic. It also had peanuts in it which gave it a good crunch. It was not too spicy and really well balanced in terms of flavours.

The drinks were perfect alongside these starters. The latter was not sweet but had a spicy touch. The former tasted like Rum and coke but with a whole lot of additives. Both tasted unique and went well with the food, especially the Paneer.

Aam Papad Paneer

Calcutta Club Fish Fry

Marathi Jhinga Mirch

Sailor's Spiced

Now for the big main course:

Old Delhi Murgh Boti with Butter Roomali, Galawati Kebab, Kashmiri Naan Kebab, Mario’s Mango Prawns with Coconut rice & Goan Prawn Biriyani.

The first three gave us a taste of what proper North Indian kebabs taste like!

The Murgh Boti was soft, tender and spicy. The Roomali was soft, not too stretchy and a perfect partner for the Boti. Taste it to believe it!

All we have to say about the Galawati Kebab is: If you don’t know what melt in the mouth feels like, try this!

The Kashmiri Naan Kebab looks humungous but it was insanely tasty and we didn’t realize that we finished it off! The kebab was all about good old lamb and a combination of spices and coriander. It tasted phenomenal!

About the Mango Prawns: The gravy was delicious and the prawns were juicy but the star of this dish was the Coconut rice. The flavour of coconut was so refined and this creamy rice was itself enough to please us. Plus along with the tangy mango based gravy it tasted even better.

The Biriyani was spicy and lip smacking! It is more of a Lucknow style biriyani with loads of fresh & sweet prawns.

Old Delhi Murgh Boti with Butter Roomali

Galawati Kebab

Kashmiri Naan Kebab

Mario's Mango Prawns with Coconut Rice

Lastly, dessert time:

Ras-e-Aam and the Mintu’s Chocolate Surprise ended our delicious meal.

The latter needs some improvement. It’s like a chocolate crepe with hazelnut spread. It has chocolate, so it’s doable but the paratha was a little stiffer than expected.

The former was one of the best desserts we have had. It is a fusion of Roshogolla, Rabdi and Aam Ras. The presentation was amazing and the taste was unparalleled! The Roshogollas were spongy and had a glazing of aam ras. The pool of Rabdi had the perfect consistency and we look forward to trying this another time!

Mintu's Chocolate Surprise

That’s our Bombay Brasserie Experience, short and sweet.

The visiting crowd here is quite polished. We visited on a Thursday night and it was pretty full. Their pricing, quantity & quality all fall in line and no wonder people love visiting!

Do give them a visit if you want to have a good & reliable experience.

We’ll be back soon with more updates.

Till then—keep munching, keep rocking & bon apetit!

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The Retro Dining Experience @ Woodstok | Indiranagar | Bangalore

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Chicken & Bacon Steak

Recently we brought to you all an Italian food experience followed by our experience at a new & funky pub so, how about something retro this time?

We sincerely believe that in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we need to give ourselves a break and indulge in something not belonging to our super modern era! On the same line, our recent experience at Woodstok Restro-Cafe, Indiranagar fits this description.

From the outside, the establishment is shaded with loads of greenery all around and inside you can see a lot of “wood”. They have 2 floors of spacious seating arrangement. They have outdoor seating on the top floor which also acts as the smoking area and it is a peaceful and romantic setting. Apart from this, they have private dining spaces and food which is guaranteed to make you crave for more.

We also noticed that they are probably the only establishment apart from HRC in which video and audio are in full sync. An added bonus is that there is a lot of ambient lighting which results in better photographs and lesser artificiality.

Now coming down to the food:

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The 2nd Year Anniversary Celebrations @ The Fatty Bao | Bangalore

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Raindrop cake

We have tried a variety of cuisines in the past and we get excited whenever we get the opportunity to try out something different. Our country is home to diverse cultures and in turn there are loads of different kinds of food to try out, which is a challenge by itself. Now, just imagine the variation of food across the entire globe! It is practically impossible to give your taste buds a taste of all that!

We have recently been to The Fatty Bao, Bangalore for their 2^nd year anniversary celebration (called Fatty's Travel Tales) and we were overwhelmed with love as Fatty loves us to the moon and back! ;) They are an Asian Gastro Bar very well known for their unique preparations and colorful presentation! Headed by their Executive Chef Prashanth they have been in the spotlight for quite some time at least in Bangalore and especially for youngsters.

As a part of their celebration, they have a special menu containing delicacies from the kitchens of East and South East Asia. We were privileged to be a part of the exclusive lunch preview of this limited edition menu. Also, they have tied up with Tiger Air to host a small contest during this special occasion. Every customer gets to fill up a boarding pass which contains a few basic questions about Tiger Air and lucky winners win a return trip to Singapore courtesy: Tiger Air (Who else! :P).

Most of the preparations were very different from what we normally eat and the taste and presentation of the items were exceptional. The Fatty Bao, Bangalore is located in 12^th main road, Indiranagar. Their decor, seating arrangements, crockery etc are all very colourful. They have spacious seating, giving their customers privacy and room to breathe and spread their arms and legs.