Indian

Kurkuri Bhindi

Crispy okra fries coated in chickpea flour and Indian spices, deep fried until crunchy and served as a snack or side dish.  Crisp, spiced and dangerously addictive, this is the kind of vegetable dish that converts even the sceptics in the room. #kurkuribhindi Okra is one of those vegetables that...

The Cinnamon Club (Murrays Bay, North Shore City, New Zealand)

Honest review of The Cinnamon Club in Murrays Bay, Auckland covering butter chicken, beef korma, naan pricing, service, and overall dining experience.  Craving Indian after India? 🇮🇳🍛 The Cinnamon Club in Murrays Bay delivered smoky tikka masala, balanced butter chicken and one of the best naans on the North Shore....

Bengaluru India Food Haul

Bengaluru did not let me leave empty handed. Mysore Pak, Kaju Katli, Dharwad Pedha, stuffed dates, chikki, and even White Rabbit candy from my Singapore layover. I had to buy extra luggage just for the snacks. Worth it.  A detailed Bengaluru food haul featuring sweets from Anand Sweets organic chikki,...

Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park Breakfast Buffet

Two weeks in Bengaluru and I woke up excited for breakfast every single day. Fresh dosas, rotating curries and a custom cheese paratha that became my signature order.  Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park breakfast buffet review featuring Indian classics, live counters and personalised service. I spent two weeks at...

Sri Vardhini Sweets (Bengaluru, Karnataka, India)

Sri Vardhini Sweets near Manyata Tech Park offers premium Andhra and Bengali sweets, fresh jalebi and elegant gift hampers. Premium mithai shop beside Manyata Tech Park with endless sweets, live jalebi outside and hamper boxes perfect for gifting. Hard to leave with just 500 grams. We came across Sri Vardhini...

Good Bite Tea (Bengaluru, Karnataka, India)

A clay cup of hot chai in the middle of VR Bengaluru turned into one of the most memorable stops of my trip. No fancy setup, just proper strong tea done right.  Good Bite Tea in VR Bengaluru serves strong chai in eco friendly terracotta cups, a simple and memorable...

Hitchki – Whitefield (Bengaluru, Karnataka, India)

Honest review of Hitchki Whitefield at Phoenix Marketcity Bengaluru featuring menu prices, Kingfisher Ultra beer, vegetarian bar snacks, and vibrant ambiance.  Last weekday in Bengaluru, team drinks at Hitchki, veggie snacks that didn’t feel vegetarian, Kingfisher Ultra on repeat, and a NZ$30 luggage delivered in 20 minutes. Only in India....

KFC Bengaluru

KFC Bengaluru review featuring the Gold Zinger, crispy chicken, fries, and a comparison with KFC New Zealand’s larger, crunchier portions. Same red bucket. Two countries. Completely different attitude. Bengaluru’s Zinger tastes like it remembers where it came from, spicy, juicy, unapologetically messy. The Zinger That Brought Back the OG Sometimes...

Punjab Da Dhaba, Andhra Chilly, House of Andhra and Se Kulcha

Office Fast Food in Bangalore: Punjab Da Dhaba, Andhra Chilly, House of Andhra & Se Kulcha Review.  Exploring Bangalore office fast food: Punjab Da Dhaba, Andhra Chilly, House of Andhra and Se Kulcha. Affordable, flavour-packed weekday lunch spots. One thing that genuinely impressed me during my time working in Bangalore...

Ganesh Chaturthi and Onam Celebration

Experiencing Ganesh Chaturthi and Onam inside the office was something special. From pooja rituals to a full banana-leaf feast, it felt like being welcomed into a family tradition rather than attending a work event.  Office Ganesh Chaturthi and Onam celebration in Bangalore featuring pooja rituals, cultural performances, and a traditional...