Indian

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....

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...

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...

Poojari’s Fish Land (Naganahalli, Karnataka, India)

When a highway dinner turns into a coastal deep dive. Big flavours, generous plates, and a spread that rewards eating slowly and sharing everything.  Popular coastal restaurant in Naganahalli known for Mangalorean seafood, ghee roasts, fish curries, neer dosa, and classic rice dishes. I honestly thought Copper Kitchen would be...

Chekadi’s 90’s Kitchen (Palvelicham, Kerala, India)

A countryside stop that surprised us with depth and soul. Slow cooking, honest portions, and flavours that linger long after the drive back.  Rustic village restaurant in Palvelicham serving traditional Kerala dishes with bold spices, coconut-based curries, and warm family hospitality. Some meals stay with you because of technique or...

Kabini Mystery Maze Resort & Spa (Palvelicham, Wayanad, Kerala, India)

A personal review of Kabini Mystery Maze Resort & Spa in Wayanad, covering resort dining, safari adventures, and overall stay experience.  Late arrivals, missing bags, rattling 4x4s, and a jungle moment that made everything worth it. This stay delivered stories we will never forget. Kabini Mystery Maze Resort & Spa...

Copper Kitchen (Muttil, Wayanad, Kerala, India)

A detailed review of Copper Kitchen Wayanad featuring a large group lunch, Kerala-inspired dishes, signature pot meals, and efficient service.  A long wait that paid off in layers, steam, spice, and speed. One of those lunches that quietly becomes the highlight of the trip. Back to our Bengaluru outing, this...

Vaishali (Channapatna, Karnataka, India)

A personal review of Vaishali Channapatna, a reliable South Indian breakfast stop for road trips and company outings.  An early morning drive, a calm highway, and a table full of proper South Indian breakfast. This stop quietly did everything right. Company outings usually come with early alarms, long drives, and...