Category: Restaurant Review

Bumnanchi, the bar at Yeti-Unleash the ‘Jungle-Man’ in You..!!

If you are looking at spending a chilled out and relaxed evening with good music, a couple of drinks and some authentic Nepalese & Tibetan food thrown in, Bunmanchi is the just the place for you. Everyone is well aware of the Nepalese and Tibetan delicacies served at Yeti, and now Yeti has opened up an exclusive bar at the third floor along with a terrace and that’s what Bunmanchi is all about.

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With no frills attached, the philosophy of Bunmanchi is a well stocked bar, attentive service and some great starters to go with. Drinking at Bunmanchi gives you a feeling of having a good time with your friends and family in a second home.

Bunmanchi literally means ‘the jungle man’ and hence it restricts itself to the basic needs that a jungle man needs, food, shelter, clothing and the unstated happiness. Man after all is a social animal, and this feeling gets best stirred in over a gathering with a bottle of wine or a pitcher of beer.

They have a wide range of drinks to offer, though this time I settled for the good old bloody marry, which was a neat blend of all the ingredients and tasted perfect.

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The snacks menu is simple and not very elaborate, if offers a handful of selected dishes to go along with drinks. Chicken Dimsums are a must try and here the dimsums don’t come with any fiery chilly sauce, but a very gentle peanut dip.

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I also tried the Wai Wai Sadeko, which was a crispy and spicy wai wai salad.

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I also ordered the non-veg platter, but unfortunately it didn’t have anything that I could eat, because it consisted of buffalo meat and tounge, but for those who enjoy it, please go ahead and try.

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The crispy fried chicken and the fried chicken were really worth it and should be on your must try list.

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The pricing is also pocket friendly, service needs to be improved upon though. I suggest seating on the terrace and spend a relaxed evening; you can also enjoy some sports matches on the huge screen placed there while you indulge in your drinks and snacks.

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The place definitely calls for a visit and I am sure now you know where to plan your next outing.

 

  • Address – Bunmanchi, M-20, M Block Market, GK 2, New Delhi – 110048 (Above Yeti)
  • Contact No. – 011-41657867/68
  • Facebook – facebook.com/bunmanchidelhi
  • Instagram – @bunmanchi

Bunmanchi Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Revisit the Addam’s Family at The Addam’s House and be Ready for a Spooky Gastronomic Experience..!!

“They’re creepy and they’re kooky,

Mysterious and spooky,

They’re all together ooky,

The Addams Family.

Their house is a museum

Where people come to see ’em

They really are a scream

The Addams Family”

Most of us are well aware of this theme song of the very popular series The Addam’s Family, and inspired by the same, we now have an interesting restro-bar in Gurgaon named the Addam’s House. I recently visited this place and I am completely in awe of it. The ambience, the drinks, the food, everything is just outstanding.

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The menu is designed keeping innovation and fusion in mind in the true sense; I mean there are dishes in the menu that one can’t even imagine. For example, in starters we ordered Rajma Chawal Balls, now this was one of the most innovative dishes I had, I have never eaten anything like this, though a very simple dish, but I was amazed by the thought that must have went behind coming up with such a dish; truly remarkable effort by the chef to bring the simplest ingredients like Rajma Chawal and turn them into interesting crispy snack balls. This dish is definitely a must try.

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The next dish too was full of surprise elements, it was called the Meri Wali Maggi-The Addams Way, but it wasn’t anything like the regular maggi as such, it was maggi in form of croquettes stuffed with shredded chicken and it tasted just yumm.

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We tried Lamb Stuffed Chilly Poppers and French Onion Soup Shots. The chilly poppers as the name suggests were slightly spicy but full of taste and you should certainly give it a try.

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Onion soup shots that are served with crispy onion rings are something that I am gonna definitely go back for. The soup shots were just amazing. I highly recommend trying it.

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Next we tried the Golgappas, Chik in Balls, traditional puchkas served in molecular way stuffed with chicken bits and The Modern Classical Way, the traditional golgappas stuffed with maseladar potatoes served the molecular way. I personally loved the chicken version more than the vegetarian ones.

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We tried Kulcha Pizzazzz the next, and they were simply mind blowing, I loved both the vegetarian and non-vegetarian versions of this kulcha pizzazzz, though the Farmhouse Kulcha Bites did have a slight edge over the Chicken Kulcha Bites, but nevertheless, its one dish both vegetarians and non vegetarians can relish.

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As I am writing this post, I am thinking Gosh, how much we ate, I have already mentioned so many dishes, and I am still half way through.. J but that’s the benefit one has when dining in a bigger group, you get to taste a lot rather than settling for one or two dishes if dining in a small group.

So coming to our next culinary delight, it was the Horny Cowboy Pizza, and as the name suggests it was really horny 😉 go and try it for yourself.

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Non-Veg Sliders (Chicken), Non-Veg Kebab Platter and Veg Kebab Platter were our last dishes on the menu (well there is a lot more for you to try, but for us, I think we already covered a lot).

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Each of these dishes were truly delectable, though by this time my tummy was really full, but I polished off the veg kebabs platter which included mushrooms, soya chaap, paneer tikka and broccoli and licked my fingers off after having the fish tikka from the non-veg platter. There were Pulled Jackfruit Tacos and Drunken Chicken Tikka too, but I gave it a miss.

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Coming to drinks, do try their signature drink Ghostbuster, which is a mocktail made of apple juice and cinnamon, its one of their best. A sure shot winner is their Water Melon Mojito, a perfect companion for summers, very very refreshing. Also highly recommended are their shakes, I tried the Red Velvet Shake and Hazelnut Cheesecake, and must say, they were mind blowing, smooth and very very filling. The most amazing part about the shakes is a small piece of cheesecake that comes along, one bite into it and you will want more of it.

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For cocktails I tried Wonder Lust and it truly was wonderful, it had vodka infused with vanilla pods, fresh lime, passion fruit and pomegranate juice and an amazing pomegranate caviar topper.

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Now saving best for the last, the desserts, they have a very selective dessert menu with just 3 dishes and hence I suggest you try all three of them, because you gonna be missing out on something if you skip any.

Winter Rose, a thandai gelato, Gulabari Cheesecake, a rose flavoured cheesecake on a bed of gulukand crumb and Chocolate Hazelnut Royal Crackle, a very rich chocolate hazelnut mousse with almond crackle. Don’t think twice before ordering these sweet sins, and you will rejoice them.

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Spooky and Interestingly done interiors with some amazing music thrown in, will always keep you in an upbeat mood.

The terrace at Addam’s House will be your resort for a perfect relaxed evening filled with good food and company.

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I am already hooked to this place and so look forward to my visit again, till then you and enjoy and remember to leave comments on your experience there.

 

 

 

The Addams House Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Authentic Lebanese Food at Fidahh..!

I have been to Epicuria Food Court a lot many times but somehow I always gave Fidahh a miss, but this time I around, after roaming around the entire food court I settled for Fidahh and I am so glad I did. On their manager’s recommendation I opted for Harissa Chicken. Harissa Chicken is a kind of chicken kebab and it comes with pita bread, roasted veggies and garlic dip. The chicken marinated with spices was delectable. Pita bread was soft and delicious and their garlic dip was just amazing. The dish had a very authentic Lebanese taste. It’s a complete meal in itself and so so full of taste. I relished it like anything and I am looking forward to going back there again and try more dishes. Hence Harissa Chicken is highly recommended.

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Fidahh Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Make most of this summer with ‘The Long Drink Festival’ at Social

Summers are very long in Delhi and the one can’t just avoid it, so as it’s famously said when life throws lemons at you, go ahead and make yourself a tequila. Similarly when you can’t avoid the summers, its best to make the most out of them. Social has just made the summers more enjoyable by launching a special drinks menu inspired by the Game of Thrones. Yes! You heard it right, Game of Thrones, which also means that these drinks are for the brave hearts 😉
For the brave and hearted, Social is introducing half a dozen long drinks that are equally competent in their own right! Served in Social’s signature LIIT cylinders, you now have a chance to tank up like a warrior at a Social near you.

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If the heat has caught up with you already, then let me tell you, winter is coming, albeit in a glass longer than the span of actual winter in this city. If you’re one who always pays your debts, the Lion’s Tail is definitely going to fall short if you’ve not already had a couple. This tumultuous concoction with a hint of Elder Flower tonic spells out fierce.

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As for the rebellious, Ours Is the Fury and so is a tall glass of aggression with a twist of Orange juice. I personally loved it, it was a real smooth drink with none of the tastes overpowering.

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High Garden is definitely for those who love freshness in their drinks.

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Break free from all your inhibitions, as the Blood of the Dragon is here to ‘burn them all’ down with its intense flavour. The Sunspear on the other hand, is sure to leave you unbowed, unbent and unbroken by the end of the night…or maybe the other way around if you please.

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If those spoilers weren’t enough to pique your interest, I don’t know what else could be. Oh wait! hold the door for a little game of Ice & Fire; it’s fair to say that one would know what tune you’d be humming once you’re done with your taste buds battling between the docility of Lavender and boldness of Jalapeno.

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Next up is The White Walker – embrace the chill when you hear the name for there’s more to this drink than the naked eye can see. Valar Morghulis- this one is as fatal as it sounds, but I guess it goes without saying; all men must drink! ­

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Food at social is never a problem and hence you have a variety of finger licking good food available to go along with your LIITs. I tried the beer battered fish, Jalapeño Cheese Fingers and a lot of other good stuff.

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So don’t let the heat catch you and head straight to Social and enjoy these lethal Game of Thrones LIITs and feel the winters coming.

Details:

  • All Social Outlets(Hauz Khas Social, Def. Col Social, Odeon Social, Nehru Place Social)
  • Price: Rs 500/- & 900/- for LIIT cylinders and Rs 450/- for others
  • Festival Dates: 23rd June Onwards

 

Def Col Social Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Qureshi Kebab Corner, Jama Masjid- Out of the world culinary experience

Making most of Ramzaan Time, we headed to Jama Masjid to discover some culinary and gastronomic experiences, we had no plans in mind as in where and what to eat and left decisions on impromptu gut feels. As we started walking down the lane, it was bustling with people and the aroma of kebabs and quorma’s was in the air and almost every shop seemed to tempt, but this particular outlet had most rush and that increased our inquisitiveness and we thought of giving it a try. They were serving only seekh kebabs both beef and chicken and we started by ordering just 2 pieces of chicken seekh and what a pleasantly delectable experience it was. The kebabs were mouth watering, delicious, scrumptious, amazing, awesome and just out of this world. Very soft, tender and succulent, they were literally melting in the mouth. From 2 seekhs for just trying, we ended up ordering 4 more and relishing it with roomali rotis. I highly recommend this place, one must visit and try their kebabs and you will want to go back every now and then.

Qureshi Kabab Corner Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Restaurant Review- IC’s Hotel, Jamia Nagar

“Never Judge A Book By Its Cover” a very famous saying that sometimes really holds true in practical aspects of life. I recently went to this eatery called IC’s Hotel and no other phrase can describe this place better. It’s a small hotel situated in the hustling bustling street of Jamia Nagar and may be just because of the location and the surroundings you will end up giving it a skip, but I assure you, once you open the door and enter the property, you will be very pleasantly surprised. Its chic, classy and very appropriate to take the entire family out for relishing a authentic mughlai cuisine. There is no dirth of outlets/restaurants serving authentic Mughlai Cuisine in Jamia, but there are not many places where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the meals with entire family, most other restaurants don’t have appropriate sitting space and environment, but this place is definitely different.

Now coming to food, this place does serve finger licking good food and you will crave for more.
Starters:
Tandoori Chicken- Succulent and perfectly spiced, this dish is delectable and a must try.
Mutton Seekh Kebab- Authentic Mughlai, these were delicious and all meat lovers will really admire the taste.
Hara Bhara Kebab- Tender and mild, these kebabs are perfect for the vegetarians.
Paneer Tikka- Appropriately spiced, diced pieces of cottage cheese certainly make for a delightful dish for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. I have hardly come across a person who doesn’t love Paneer Tikka.
Main Course:
Chicken Korma- This is one of their signature dishes, but its nothing like the usual Chicken Korma we get at other restaurants. Its chef’s own version and creation and I think it should be called chef’s special rather than Chicken Korma, because for those who are looking to savour authentic mughlai chicken korma, this might be a little disappointing in terms of expectations vs reality, though the chicken in itself was delicious.
Dal Makhani- Perfect creamy texture, the dal makhani was a perfect accompaniment.
Kadhai Paneer- Very creamy and mildly spciced, again kadhai paneer was not like the usual kadhai paneer we are used to having. It was really nice and I am sure all vegetarians will love it.
Kadhai Vegetable- Though the gravy of kadhai paneer and kadhai vegetables were very similar, its surely one of the best dishes they have, especially in veg option. One must try it.
Desserts:
This was the best part of the entire meal, we had gulab jamuns and they were simply mouth melting. This is definitely something that everyone should try.

My overall experience at the place was great and I truly feel that sometimes we end up overlooking a nice place just because of the surroundings, but I request my readers to give it a try and you wont be disappointed.

Aura at Claridges organises special Ladies Night..!

This June, there’s an added reason for all the ladies out there to celebrate every Friday, as Aura, The Vodka Bar at The Claridges, New Delhi prepares itself to delight all the women in the city with a heady mix of cocktails and music and finger licking food.
This Friday I happened to witness this exclusivity and simply loved it.

On the menu for the ladies night were some unique vodka concoction that shouldn’t be missed. The Rooftop Lemonad, a combination of fresh fruits flavors like mandarin, lime, cucumber, fresh mint and smokiness of star anise with Absolut citron & sparkling water is all you need to begin you weekend in style.
The Trouble Maker is a perfect blend of Absolut mandarin with sweetness of strawberry & freshness of cucumber.
Indulge in the Aura-Let, a sweet & spicy innovation of Absolut India, mango juice and lime that will definitely keep your spirits high.
You can also just simply sip of the Sun Bath, a spicy combination of Absolut pepper, mango syrup, cranberry and lime or the Blue Moon, a classic drink blue lagoon with the twist of raw mango or the Absolut Passion or Absolut Masala.
Aura is the place to be for all the ladies looking for fun Friday evenings! The place is cozy, comfortable and perfect to unwind over the weekend.
The finger food served was excellent. The Amritsari Fish Fingers were truly awesome. I simply enjoyed myself and look forward to visit again with my girl gang.
Details:
Day: Fridays
Time: 7:30 pm onwards

Address: Aura, The Claridges – 12, APJ Abdul Kalam Road, New Delhi – 110011

Aura - The Claridges Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Mouth Drooling Pan Asian Cuisine at Dimcha…!

Mouth Drooling Pan Asian Cuisine at Dimcha…!

If you love dimsums, this is the place for you, if you don’t love dimsums, visit Dimcha and you will fall in love with them. This place is just perfect for not just dimsum lovers but also anyone who craves authentic Pan-Asian Cuisine.
I recently visited this cozy and comfortable looking place situated in Epicuria, Nehru Place.
The evening began with Kiwi Mint Cooler and Gari & Lemon Grass Cooler, these mocktails alone will make you go back to the place again and again, they were simply amazing. I loved them both equally.

Next we tried two varieties of soups Khao-Suey Soup and Baa Mee Tom, both were delectable. Very filling yet light. The texture, the taste, everything was just perfect. Must try.


Next was Raw Papaya Salad, and I have to admit it was one of the best salads I have eaten in the recent time. Crunchy, light, juicy and full of taste, perfect adjectives to describe the salad.


It was now the turn for trying out dimsums, and even before eating one falls in love with the way they are presented, so colourful and vibrant. Green, Yellow, Red, amazing colours and awesome taste. I tried Chilli Garlic Dumpling, Kenya Bean Dumpling, Hoisin Chicken Dumpling and Spicy Prawn Dumpling, all of them were great, but the Prawn dumpling became my favourite.


Now for the most amazing thing I ever tasted, it was the Red Turnip cake, now for me, I have never even tasted turnip in my life and somehow always disliked it without eating, but the Red Turnip Cake at Dimcha, made me a fan of its. I am simply, truly and madly in love with the dish. It was mindblowing, and one cannot just make out that you having Turnip. I can go back to this place again and again just to eat this red Turnip Cake.


Next we tried some Crispy Tofu Crushed Black pepper, the taste was just awesome, it was followed by French Bean in Black Bean Sauce, once again I not bean lover and yet this tasted just awesome and after trying one bean reluctantly, I had to take a generous serving for myself. Diced Chicken in Black Bean Sauce ad Steamed Fish in Banana leaf were the next and by now all I can say is that nothing can go wrong at this place, nothing at all. The chickens, the fish, both were amazing. 


I felt too full relishing all this food, that I had no place to try their main course and desserts, but I am definitely going back there very soon and try out whatever is left, from the menu.
Between the culinary experiences, I also got a chance to enjoy a brief master class by the chef where he shared his recipe of the amazing Raw Papaya Salad and some other delicacies too.


Overall I rate this place a generous 4.5 and highly recommend all my readers to visit it soon for a great gastronomic experience.

Dimcha Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Costa Coffee launches ‘Frostino’ in India – a new range of Ice blended drinks launched internationally for the summer of 2016.

Costa Coffee, the world’s second largest coffee chain and India’s first international coffee chain has launched its International range of Frostino in India. The delicious new range of chilled beverages will serve as the perfect refresher for this summer. Recently Costa Coffee help a bloggers meet to make us all taste the new range of flavours at their South Ex outlet.


Frostino is cool and creamy milk based iced blended drink and is being introduced globally by Costa. Customers in India can now experience this ultimate indulgence, hand crafted by Costa Coffee’s skilled baristas. Available in new flavours and vibrant colours, the all new Frostino includes three new drinks at Costa which are Key Lime Pie, Red Velvet, and Belgian Chocolate.


A sweet, fluffy drink with the perfect mix of lime, Key Lime Pie is designed to provide a delicious thirst quenching boost this summer. Its one of those rare flavors that would take time to develop taste for our Indian taste buds. We are too accustomed to the usual sweet and milky kind of blended drinks, and though this is milky, but the flavor of lemon , the tanginess, the punch, makes it a little too different. But one must definitely try it once for its uniqueness.


Red Velvet is a unique, new drink that has a smooth texture and buttery rich cream that makes it an all-time favourite. I personally loved this one, for me it makes a perfect summer partner. It isnt one of those regular flavors that we get to taste very often, its really a unique flavor and that makes it much more exciting to try out. Its a sure shot hit and must try on the list.

Belgian Chocolate Cookie is a deliciously satisfying drink that would be exciting for chocolate lovers, but personally I didn’t find anything exceptional about it. It was very nice, but still regular.


The exciting range of Frostinos also includes White Chocolate & Raspberry, Coffee Cooler, Classic Cold Coffee, Vanilla Cooler and Roasted Hazel Nut. The delicious new range is great on its own and can even be customized with select toppings. Customers can choose to add their own toppings to make their idea of the perfect drink.
Speaking about the launch, Ashish Chanana, COO, Costa Coffee India, said, “With summer at its peak, there could have been no better time to launch our international new range of Frostino. Costa Frostino comes in a range of flavors and vibrant colors, designed to provide a delicious thirst quenching boost this summer. The all new Frostino range is our latest offering this season which is a blend of flavors with a really cool international vibe and are sure to be a big hit amongst our patrons.”
Classic Cold Coffee, Vanilla Cooler and Roasted Hazel Nut starts at Rs 205/- and Coffee Cooler is at Rs 190/-. Whereas Caramel Frostino is available at Rs 190/- and Key Lime Pie, Red Velvet is available at Rs 210/- and Belgian Chocolate, Caramel, White Chocolate & Raspberry is available at Rs. 220/-
The new drinks are available at Costa Coffee outlets across India.
About Costa Coffee India:
Costa Coffee entered India in September 2005 through an exclusive master franchisee tie-up with Devyani International Ltd. (a Ravi Jaipuria promoted company and part of the 3000 crore RJ Corp) making it the first international coffee chain to start operations in India.
Since its launch, Costa Coffee has set new benchmarks in coffee retailing in the country with its hand crafted coffee. At Costa, each cup of coffee is treated as a work of art and served with a personalized touch. Over the last few years, Costa has created a distinct image for itself with its great coffee and food, friendly and efficient service and stylish and relaxing surroundings. Besides Coffee, Costa worldwide also lays heavy emphasis on food. A wide range of scrumptious sandwiches, Paninis, Tostatos and many kinds of deserts make it an exciting place to visit for a complete eating out experience. https://www.facebook.com/CostaCoffeeIndia

Costa Coffee Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Month End Problem, No Problem, Head Straight to Nehru Place Social and Satiate your Taste Buds for Just Rs 19*

Yes that’s correct, Nehru Place Social is offering a select range of mouth-watering dishes and thirst quenching drinks just at Rs. 19. There is Keema Pao, Sausage Pao for the non- vegetarians, and Vada Pao, Dahi Papdi, and Bhel Puri for the veggies. There is an exciting range of shots and other drinks to choose from, and I guess at just Rs 19, it’s not bad at all. I went their yesterday and had a gala of a time. The food was just amazing, the keema pal was worth and sausage pao was worth drooling, and the dahi papdi was perfect for a hot afternoon. Don’t underestimate the power of a SHOT, the kaccha aam shot was mind blowing, just go for it. Don’t miss the opportunity, its up for grabs only for today more, so visit now! Go foodies, celebrate food!

Nehru Place Social Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato