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My Cousin's Place Version 2.0 | HSR | Bangalore

Chicken Popcorn

This post is dedicated to our favourite place in Electronic City, Bangalore which is no longer present!

After a long time we went to our cousin’s place and spent some quality time.

So, if you are wondering what we are talking about: Click here

MCP or My Cousin’s Place was undoubtedly the best dining option in a place like Electronic City, but now they have shifted to HSR Layout and so let us tell you about MCP V2.0.

Compared to what they had, there is a lot of space and a homely experience is what they offer. They have indoor as well as outdoor seating arrangements & the outdoors are also covered to protect people from the rain.

About their food: considering their quantity, quality & pricing they offer one of the best deals in town!

We tried a few items this time and they had the same great taste as before.

For starters we tried the Cream of Chicken Soup, a Chicken Salad, Chicken popcorn & Tomato & Mango Bruschetta.

This and a couple of drinks: Mango & Pineapple and Blood Orange & Mint.

The soup was rich & comforting at the same time. It had a creamy texture, good mouth feel & loads of diced chicken.

The Chicken Salad was very well balanced. Each bite had a burst of orange flavour and generous amount of chicken. Everything about the salad was fresh!

Cream of Chicken soup

My Cousin's Place Version 2.0 | HSR | Bangalore

Tomato & Mango Bruschetta

Mango & Pineapple mocktail

The Chicken popcorn was very different from what we have had before. This has chicken popcorn with the same seasoning as popcorn & also real popcorn! Unique thinking and good execution.

The Bruschetta was also very balanced in terms of flavour. The tomato & mango flavours were in sync perfectly. This tastes best when warm/hot. Let it go cold and it won’t be the same!

About the drinks: Both were very refreshing, but the latter had the characteristic flavours. The former was overpowered by the mango flavour and had a big slice of mango which was the attraction as well.

For main course: We tried their Chicken Lasagna and the Lamb Burger with Crispy Bacon.

The former was a sinful delight with layers of cheese & chicken. The meat was well done and the marinara sauce was lip smacking. The layering was well done too. The burger on the other hand could have been better. The bun, the fried egg on top of the patty and the taste overall was fine but the amount of lamb in the patty was less than desirable.

Chicken Lasagna

Lamb Burger with Crispy Bacon

Mirror Glaze Chocolate cake

The patty had a lot of herbs and tasted good. A little bit more lamb and it would have rocked even more. The crispy bacon added an element of surprise in each bite.

Lastly, we had the Mirror Glaze Chocolate cake which was spot on and exactly the way it should be. The glaze was perfect!

That’s all from our side and what you have to know about My Cousin’s Place.

We definitely recommend a visit because their food will impress you!

They do not accept cards: only cash & paytm.

We’ll be back very soon!

Till then—sit tight & bon apetit.

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The New Menu @ Paranda | Vivanta By Taj - Yeshwantpur | Bangalore

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Lagan Ki Chap

It is a known fact that not all good restaurants get recognition because of a variety of reasons.

We have been to a certain Indian restaurant before for a separate tasting and did not quite realize that they are one of the best in the city of Bangalore!

Yes! The quality of ingredients, the taste & the presentation together are just too good to be true.

The restaurant we are talking about is none other than Paranda, Vivanta by Taj – Yeshwantpur and the last time we’ve been there, it was for their Valentine’s Day special menu.

From the cut of the lamb chops to the exotic mushrooms from Kashmir – they sure know how to please a palate!

Exec Chef Agnimitra Sharma along with his team has introduced an elaborate new menu after 6 long years and that’s not all. This time they have emphasized on vegetarian preparations as their non-vegetarian preparations are already a class apart.

So, moving on to what we tried and indirectly torturing ourselves (It happens when you can’t eat the mind blowing food you are writing about!):

From the starters: We tried the mini veg and mini non veg kebab platters, Tandoori Guchhi and a Monster Lobster.

Palak Patta Chat

Karare Khumb

Non-veg kebab platter

Bhatti Da Lobster

The mini veg platter consists of Corn, Aloo, Paneer & Hara Bhara Kebab whereas the non-veg platter consists of a Chicken Zafrani Tikka , Lamb Chops, Lahsuni Prawns & Mutton Seekh Kebabs.

We were served a refreshing traditional Shikanjvi before the starters.

So, the scales are balanced this time! Both the platter contents are worth retrying. From the veg side: The Hare Pyaz ka Bharwan Paneer Tikka was heavenly. It was very large in size but equally cooked throughout and the taste: Try it to believe it! The Potato/Aloo was also a stuffed preparation but the amazing part was that the entire thing wouldn’t break apart if sliced! This had a tangy taste and the freshness of coriander added to the experience.

The other two were equally good. The corn preparation was crispy and had a good mouth feel. The outer covering had spinach in it and the taste was very well balanced. The Hara Bhara Kebab was a little too dry for our palate. Taste and presentation wise it was at par with the others.

For the non-veg platter: close your eyes and let it take you to paradise!

The Chicken kebab was a powerhouse of saffron and garlic and coupled with the tender meat it was mind blowing. The Lamb Chop was even better! The cut of the meat was super and it can always be had without using hands. The smokiness & the spicy touch made it more irresistible.

The Prawns were humungous in size and had the characteristic flavours. They were fresh & sweet but the bigger the prawns, the flesh tends to get slightly chewy. The Mutton Seekh was delightful. The minced meat & the spices were perfectly balanced and it was not dry at all.

Tandoori Guchhi @ The New Menu @ Paranda | Vivanta By Taj - Yeshwantpur | Bangalore

Makhmali Tandoori Guchhi

non veg kebab platter @ The New Menu @ Paranda | Vivanta By Taj - Yeshwantpur | Bangalore

non veg kebab platter part 2

veg kebab platter

The Tandoori Guchhi is a rare item and unbelievably tasty. This was char grilled and had a stuffing of malai. For those who are not aware: This variety of mushroom is on super high demand on a global level and is ultra-expensive! You pay the price and get ultimate satisfaction on your plate.

The Lobster was huge, fresh & sweet. The preparation was spicy and the meat was perfectly done.

These are the majority. We were also served a couple of Chaats: Palak Patta Chaat & Karare Khumb (mushrooms). Both were well balanced and appetizing.

These are the highlights. There were other preparations which were decent but did not make it to the above list.

From the mains, we won’t elaborate and simply mention the must tries:

Guchhi Pulao, Veg Biryani, Rogani Nalli, Khumb Kali Mirch Hara Pyaz & Paneer Launglatta

The rice in the pulao retained the flavours of the Guchhi and the rest you can imagine.

The lamb shanks were perfectly done. The consistency of the gravy was perfect and the preparation was not too spicy & mildly sweet. It tasted magnificent.

The Khumb or mushroom preparation was spicy & had a crunch to it thanks to the onions.

The Paneer preparation was very different. It was stuffed with spinach & cheese and it ensured delight in every bite. The gravy was lip smacking.

Rogan Nalli

Paneer Launglatta

The other accompaniments were Indian breads like Naan, Kulcha etc.

Lastly, the desserts:

Cham Cham, Rajbhog, Mango Kulfi & Jumbo Gulab Jamuns.

All of them contributed to the sweet ending to our excellent meal! The Cham Cham was soft & spongy with the right amount of sweetness. The Rajbhog had the same attributes apart from being in the sugar syrup.

The Gulab Jamuns had stuffed Pista in them and they were delectable. The Mango Kulfi gave us a brain freeze. It was creamy, had chunks of mango and was lip smacking.

If you love a sweet ending, try all 4 of them and you won’t regret it!

Gulab Jamun

Malai Cham Cham

That’s all from our side. Paranda changed their menu after many years and they did it with a bang.

Undoubtedly one of the best new menus we have experienced.

No time limits on this one and we highly recommend a visit. They have special veg & non veg set menus @1399 ++ & 1499++ respectively.

Do let us know about your experience if you visit.

We’ll be back with more soon!

Till then—keep reading our posts and bon apetit!

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Cuisines Of The Coast @ Nook | Aloft Cessna Business Park | Bangalore

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Crab & Chicken preparation served with Kerala Paratha

Honestly speaking: we have been to so many food festivals that we have actually lost count! This time, we bring to you news about another special & unique festival which is running at Nook, Aloft Hotel, Cessna Business Park, Bangalore.

The Cuisines of the Coast festival highlights the food available in the coastal regions of India: mostly Kerala & Goa.

We’ll make this one short & sweet so you know what to target if you visit!

With their infrastructure, they could have made this festival larger than life but it did not quite live up to our expectations.

A few highlights of the festival: Tender coconut water, Chicken Cafreal, any crab preparation you can get your hands on, Kerala Paratha, Chicken Kola Urundai, Sea Food Bar & the two insane prawn preparations we tried!

Apart from this there is a regular buffet with the normal items which are irresistible. The prawns were marvellous, especially the Prawns & Mango salad preparation. The dish had thin slices of mango, with big poached prawns & micro greens. It tasted heavenly and the prawns were mildly sweet even after perfect poaching.

We tried the Nandu Varutharachadu which was the crab preparation. It was spicy with loads of masala and tasted exceptional. The problem was with the meat which was non-existent.

The tender coconut water is a heat buster and it is always a good idea to take a sip before entering the buffet battlefield. The Chicken Cafreal met expectations and it was exactly the way it should be. The longing smell of coconut milk always feels good!

The Sea Food Bar was a bit disappointing. The prawns, squids, octopus & clams were simply boiled and served with sauces. It would have been much better if they were stir fried at least.

The Kaalan Milagu Piratti, a spicy Mushroom preparation with pepper had a tangy taste & had loads of onions. The Mushrooms were big in size and the overall preparation was pretty spicy. A similar preparation with prawns was served which tasted even better!

That’s about it from the festival point of view. About their regular buffet spread: Don’t forget to try out their fish preparations, especially in the starters section. Also, their Chinese starters are top notch but their Creamy Alfredo Pasta is just irresistible!

Prawn Salad

Dessert Section

About the desserts: Have a look at their Rasgulla bar. Their pastries are worth a try but the Puli Pitha was the star dessert of the festival. It is a Bengali classic prepared with milk & wanton like things in it which are stuffed with coconut, kheer etc. It was the real deal.

This festival is on till the 26^th of this month.

So, if you have seafood & spicy coastal cuisine in mind: you know what to do!

We have given our recommendations so, do let us know about your experience if you decide to crash.

While you're at it, do check out their refreshing mocktails & cocktails. This festival does not have any designated drink other than the tender coconut water.

We’ll be back soon with another food festival.

Till then—live to eat & bon apetit ;)

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The Hyderabadi Food Festival @ M Café | Marriott Whitefield | Bangalore

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Anyone in the mood for some Hyderabadi Cuisine?

Well, the land of the NIzams have a lot in store when it comes to food and not everything is super spicy!

In this post we’ll talk about the Hyderabadi Food Festival, which is on at M Café, Marriott Whitefield Bangalore. This time they’ve mixed things up a bit and the outcome was rather pleasant.

So, moving forward:

For this festival, the setup is just outside the M Café entry so you can sniff up the aroma well in advance.

We tried a whole lot of items from the special festival menu and the regular buffet and almost all of them deserve praise!

From the festival menu, the must tries are:

Starters: The Paneer & Lamb starters along with the Ulte Tawe ke Paratha

Their Haleem had a smooth consistency and was super heavy on the stomach! The taste was unparalleled and this was the culprit behind us getting full. It has shredded meat all over, with caramelized onions & a shallow fried egg on top. It was literally mouthwatering.

The Paneer starter was well done and soft. The Paratha along with the lamb starter tasted heavenly. The lamb was slight spicy and tasted similar to a mutton chaap but was boneless.

From the mains: The Lamb preparation called the Dakha Gosht and the Paneer Pista Korma deserve a try! The fact is, one you try these you might not be able to stop!

The former is cooked with lentils & is spicy and heavy but super delicious. The latter is a rich paneer preparation which is green in colour and the creamy consistency felt great with the soft cubes of paneer.

Biryanis @ The Hyderabadi Food Festival @ M Café | Marriott Whitefield | Bangalore

Biryanis: Chicken, Mutton & Veg

Vegetarian Main Course Preparations

Haleem & Fish Tikka

The Biriyanis tasted different and were pretty decent. They were prepared in a different style and were slightly spicy.

Now it’s time for dessert.

Everything is worth a try but the special ones were: The paper type dessert which was fun to have. Its name is very complicated though. The Cham Cham was spongy and tasted good. A little less sweet and it would have been much better.

Desserts@The Hyderabadi Food Festival @ M Café | Marriott Whitefield | Bangalore

Desserts Counter

Lastly, the beetroot halwa was amazing. The colour, crunch added by the almonds and the taste was top notch. Moreover, it had the right amount of sweetness as well.

There are many things to explore in this festival and we have merely given a glimpse of what we feel is worth a shot.

That’s all from our side!

The festival is on till the 25^th of this month.

Do let us know about your experience if you visit.

Till then—rock on & bon apetit!

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My Cousin's Place Version 2.0 | HSR | Bangalore

The New Menu @ Paranda | Vivanta By Taj - Yeshwantpur | Bangalore

Cuisines Of The Coast @ Nook | Aloft Cessna Business Park | Bangalore

The Hyderabadi Food Festival @ M Café | Marriott Whitefield | Bangalore

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