The Sriracha Experience | UB City | Bangalore



Woh!

It’s been quite some time that we’ve written on the blog & we don’t have a good excuse for it. We haven’t announced it yet, but we’re now in Chennai too! Although, we haven’t had the chance to explore Chennai as much as we’ve done with Bangalore but we’re getting there.
 
Recently, we’ve been to Sriracha in UB City, Bangalore & the experience is what this post is about.

They have a pretty elaborate menu, the reason being we tried sample portions of most of the items to try as much as we can. 

We tried Salads, Dim Sum, Baos, Sushi and the general starters & main course. We were completely stuffed towards the end so we couldn’t have dessert! Can you guys believe that? We were a bit out of the game but we’re coming back strong for sure ;).

Regarding the ambiance: We enjoyed the open air seating which was a bit uncomfortable as the more the food you ingest, the hotter you feel. The inside had air conditioning with oriental designs.

Coming down to the food:

The items are priced appropriately & the quantity & quality are at par. Now we’ll list down the items we recommend & the ones we didn’t like so much. Our preference is different so it won’t be fair to list as not recommended. 

Must try: Som Tam Green Papaya Salad, Honey Hunan Roasted Pork Bao, Steamed Prawns Spinach Roll & Aromatic Spicy Chicken Dumplings, Grilled Lemongrass Chilli Fish, Coffee Rubbed Pork Riblets, Pandan Leaf-wrapped Cottage Cheese, Stir-fry Tenderloin in Sesame Hot Garlic.

These are the stars & we definitely recommend them. We tried a couple of cocktails to quench our thirst: Cancun tea (a highly intoxicating mix of alcohol) & 2 alcohol based cocktails: one with Black Dog & the other with JW Black Label.




The Som Tam salad was fresh, citrus-y, sweet & sour & had a good crunch to it. The Pork Bao was a classic. Everything was spot on. The Prawns Spinach roll was remarkable. The simplicity & natural flavors excited us the most. The black bean sauce complemented the rolls. The Aromatic Chicken Dumplings were very different in taste with a hint of lemongrass. The chicken was cooked before steaming & was mildly spicy. The Lemongrass fish was aromatic & juicy. The Riblets were spectacular. Good amount of meat and can be handled single-handedly ;). The tenderloin prep was spicy & full of meaty goodness. The Cottage Cheese prep was mind blowing. It melted in the mouth & the taste was unparalleled. 

We tried 2 Sushi variants: Cucumber & Cream Cheese & Prawn Tempura. Both were decent but we’d suggest tampering with the combination inside the Sushi. The balance was flavors need to be improved. 


We felt a couple of dishes can be made lip smacking: Wild Mushroom Purple Dumplings, Rock Corn, Togarashi Dusted Sriracha Prawns. 

The first has a fascinating color but the taste doesn’t complement the first impression. The Rock Corn needs more effort. We found it to be too plain. The third is a Sriracha signature but we have to be honest: The preparation can be made much, much better! The coating of the prawns need more zing. 













That’s all from our side!

Overall, we had a super Saturday lunch. 

Nowadays, most restaurants tend to overcharge for items but certainly not in this case. The items provide VFM & we’ll definitely try re-visiting. A special mention to their Khow Suey which is mouth-watering, crunchy & aromatic.

Do check it out & let us know what you guys feel.

We’ll be back soon with tasty news ;)

Till then—Enjoy life & bon apetit!

Kadu | Our new additon on the wine list


As you might not know, Priyanjana is a bit of a wine lover {read: wine addict } and we love trying out wines from different brands, both Indian and International. 

And if the wine is coming out of the state where we stay, then how can we pass that down,So we recently tried out all of the wines they have to offer and we were not dissapointed.I will let you read about them and then tell you which is my favorite from what they have to offer.

KĀDU (pronounced Kaa-du) is the first premium wine offering from the Karnataka vineyards of Sula Vineyards, India’s leading wine producer.

Kādu, meaning “wild” in Kannada, is India’s first “Wine for a Cause”. The beautiful label, handiwork of renowned label designer Simon Frouws, depicts a tiger in all its glory in the wild jungle.

Karnataka is home to the most wild tigers on the planet in its many reserves. But the majestic beast - India’s national animal - is endangered, with its habitat under threat.
Sula has decided to take up the cause of the magnificent tiger with Kādu, India’s first “wine for a cause”. With each bottle of Kādu sold, Sula will contribute to tiger conservation within Karnataka. To ensure the optimum end-use of the funds contributed, Sula is collaborating with Mud on Boots, the pioneering initiative by the Sanctuary foundation.



Bittu Sahgal, legendary conservationist, founder of Sanctuary and Sula founder, CEO Rajeev Samant launched Kādu in Bengaluru on 6th November 2017.
Kādu is Sula’s homage to Karnataka as one of India’s most important wine regions. Kādu is the fruit of Sula’s efforts to bring the best from Karnataka’s terroir to your glass.
Four delicious Kādu wines will be available initially:

Ø  Kādu Chenin Blanc – is delicious, slightly sweet, floral and fruity
Ø  Kādu Sauvignon Blanc – has delicate aromas and flavours of passion fruit, cut grass and green peppers
Ø  Kādu Shiraz Rose – is light, fruity and full of luscious berry flavours
Ø  Kādu Cabernet Shiraz – is lush, medium bodied and peppery with subtle oak
Winemaker Gorakh Gaikwad has crafted Kādu from the choicest premium Karnataka wine grapes to produce this wonderful “Wine for a cause”!

Come help Save the tiger, one sip at a time!

So, time to let you know my choice,  The Shiraz Rose is what we loved the most. Rose is a very misjudged wine, but I really like the crisp and the deep notes it hits, at the same time! And the rose from Kadu definitely didn't disappoint! 

I would urge you to try these wines out and see for yourself!

Dhyaana Health Cafe




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

Flow and prosper menu at Yauatcha, Bangalore




Yauatcha has been one of our most favorite restaurants. And we have quite possibly made it clear to all our readers, with the amount of posts about the restaurant! Yauatcha Bangalore recently invited me over to try out their new offering, The Flow and Prosper Menu! 

This is a selection curated by them! Taking a cue from two of China’s Luckiest Numbers, six meaning ‘flow’, and eight meaning ‘prosper’, The Flow and prosper menu features six cocktails and eight varieties of dim sum. And During weekdays from Monday through Friday this menu is available. From 3pm until 11 pm, at the bar and high tops, at Yauatcha, Bengaluru, 1 MG Road, Lido mall. 

Now, let me take you through the selections and what I ate/drank from these! Most of the items on the curated menu were my personal favorites, and being a regular at Yauatcha, I had tried everything once before apart from a couple things. And, everything on this menu is priced at 400 INR plus taxes.  This is great! 


Flow and prosper menu at Yauatcha, Bangalore



Let me first tell you about the drinks. 

The Lam Peak martini is one of my favorites their and like always I ended the night with this one. Started the night with a Ginger Martini. A perfect zing of ginger to start the meal
Next I had the Pork Char Sui buns, these fluffy balls filled with pork filling is always my favorite. The prawn hargau was next. And, like always, was delicate yet the most delightful thing to eat. Next I had the prawns with pumpkin sauce. 

Yeah, pumpkin. Believe me, this is one of the most delicious dishes Yauatcha has to offer! Next I had the pork and prawn sui mai. I am not a very big fan of this, but I wanted to try the sui mai. 

Next, along with a repeat of drinks, I had the Stir fried mushrooms and the krispy konjee lamb. The konjee lamb is a must have with drink, without a doubt! 


Flow and prosper menu at Yauatcha, Bangalore




One of the best things I have had at Yautacha till date is the Mushroom and black truffle rolls! A beautiful combination of the mushrooms with the sharp yet magnificent taste of black truffles! A definite must have from the menu. 

The crispy veg roll is the vegetarian option for all those who miss out on the delicious non vegetarian food. A must have for all the vegetarian dimsum lovers. 




They have a lot more options to chose from in case of the drinks, than I have tried. I love their cocktails, so I am sure the other drinks will be great too! 

Do dine at Yauatcha, Bangalore and try the flow and prosper menu! Because at the price point, this menu is not to be missed. 

Until next time, 
Bon appetite !



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