[Tassem]

The best place to take your-
Ex, crazy neighbour, weird dude who wants to take over the world or just about anyone you want to get back at.

We, my wife and I took our cousins out for dinner at the mall and figured we'll try dessert at the Chocolate Room since it seemed nice. A quick online search (Android+3g keeda) led us to a few reviews where people raved on about how great their chocolate is et all.. If only people were more honest!

Since it was late, they didn't have too many things on display. And the ones on there looked like they've had a long hard day and could use a healthy helping of moisturiser.

We decided to play it safe and zeroed in on hot chocolate. They seemed to have it in several flavors as well. So, regular for me, Hazelnut for two and Cinnamon for the rest. First bummer, they dont come in healthy size cups. More like your regualr disposable cup. I mention this because Hot Chocolate is usually served in Large. Anyways, the first sip and the size of the cup did not bother me anymore. It sucked! And I mean suck at an epic Jedi level! The last time my mouth tasted this bad was when I fell on the beach and got sand in my mouth! Oh wait, that tasted better! Definitely better.

We even checked out each other's drink just to be sure. For starters everything tasted similar. And to make it worse, I could taste plastic as well. I also have a serious doubt that their blender caught fire recently and is graciously mixing soot into all the stuff that goes in.

Oh yeah, did I mention it costs Rs.130 per cup?!

Do yourself a favour. Don't eat here. Even if you must, don't have the hot chocolate. I'm sure the muffins are better. At least they just look old and dry and have not been through the All-burning, All-destroying, Soot-dispensing, Plastic-smelling blender of chocolate room!



P.S - I totally understand if you've been here and found something you loved. But I just had to share this!!

[Mindgrinder]

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Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

Thanks a lot for the many suggestions. Will start visiting them as and when heart wishes!

Mast Kalandar now is strictly average now, I do not like Gramin, be really careful while trying paneer in Bangalore. Punjab Grill near forum is another i recommend, also taste of rampur just further ahead on that road. I am Delhiite and have tried many north Indian places in Bangalore.

Originally Posted by Tassem

The best place to take your-
Ex, crazy neighbour, weird dude who wants to take over the world or just about anyone you want to get back at.

We, my wife and I took our cousins out for dinner at the mall and figured we'll try dessert at the Chocolate Room since it seemed nice. A quick online search (Android+3g keeda) led us to a few reviews where people raved on about how great their chocolate is et all.. If only people were more honest!

Since it was late, they didn't have too many things on display. And the ones on there looked like they've had a long hard day and could use a healthy helping of moisturiser.

We decided to play it safe and zeroed in on hot chocolate. They seemed to have it in several flavors as well. So, regular for me, Hazelnut for two and Cinnamon for the rest. First bummer, they dont come in healthy size cups. More like your regualr disposable cup. I mention this because Hot Chocolate is usually served in Large. Anyways, the first sip and the size of the cup did not bother me anymore. It sucked! And I mean suck at an epic Jedi level! The last time my mouth tasted this bad was when I fell on the beach and got sand in my mouth! Oh wait, that tasted better! Definitely better.

Do yourself a favour. Don't eat here. Even if you must, don't have the hot chocolate. I'm sure the muffins are better. At least they just look old and dry and have not been through the All-burning, All-destroying, Soot-dispensing, Plastic-smelling blender of chocolate room!


P.S - I totally understand if you've been here and found something you loved. But I just had to share this!!

They have one in Delhi in PVR saket never found ppl in there

[rohanjf]

Originally Posted by Tassem

We, my wife and I took our cousins out for dinner at the mall and figured we'll try dessert at the Chocolate Room since it seemed nice...

Which outlet was this? Since you mentioned mall, I assume Park Square next to ITPL.

A friend of mine partly owns the outlets near Forum Mall and Brigade Road. I will inform him about it. Hopefully he'll be able to inform the owners to set things right.

I think the reviews you got online were of these 2 outlets, which are proper dining places with real cutlery, unlike the one on Park Square mall.

[Tassem]

Yup, Ascendas Park Square.. Thanks for this. They should really turn their act around. Especially because its priced in the premium range.

Also, we could see cheap milk packets lying around. Not a good feeling to know that that's what you're paying for.

Thanks again! Hope they pull up their socks soon.

Originally Posted by rohanjf

I assume Park Square next to ITPL.

[motomaverick]

Originally Posted by rohanjf

Which outlet was this? Since you mentioned mall, I assume Park Square next to ITPL.

A friend of mine partly owns the outlets near Forum Mall and Brigade Road. I will inform him about it. Hopefully he'll be able to inform the owners to set things right.

I think the reviews you got online were of these 2 outlets, which are proper dining places with real cutlery, unlike the one on Park Square mall.

Originally Posted by Tassem

Yup, Ascendas Park Square.. Thanks for this. They should really turn their act around. Especially because its priced in the premium range.

Also, we could see cheap milk packets lying around. Not a good feeling to know that that's what you're paying for.

Thanks again! Hope they pull up their socks soon.

I had pancakes in Chocolate Room, Near Forum Mall and it was pretty good. So I guess the bad experience might have to do with the one in the mall. But its definitely not value for money, i think they are more expensive than CCD.

In general I never liked any of the food court foods, they look stale and taste pretty bad than what you get at their proper restaurant.

[mannubhai]

Surprisingly this thread has been inactive for almost a month. So let me kick start the taste buds again.


Tried Benjarong in Ulsoor road today. Its a Thai restuarant, situated above " ende keralam".

The food is awesome. Loved every bite of it.

What we ate : ( Im avoiding the thai names. Actually I dont remember :P )

Starters :
*Chicken wrapped in leaf : Felt like chicken tikka, but very tasty with the dip.
* Crispy fish fillet with raw mango salad. Mango was my attraction. They managed to get fresh raw mangoes this time of the year. Very tasty and it compliments the fish fillets.

Main course :
* Jasmine Rice : Is a standard thai rice you must eat. The frangrance makes you eat more.
* Yellow prawn curry : Big portion, lots of fresh prawns.

Dessert :
* A thai fruit cut as small pieces into coconut milk. Different, so liked it.

Apart from this, they gave a starter platter called the 'main khum' . Its on the house . It had Peanuts/onions/garlic/chilly/fried coconut/palm jaggery paste. You put all of them into a leaf and eat.

Overall, superb food.

Very very very expensive but. I wont be going back, unless I get someone to treat me .

[acroback]

Something fishy cornwell street. Near Richmond circle.
Coastal food was tasty for layman like me. And cheap too.

[SILVERWOOD]

The famed Mahesh Lunch Home of Mumbai has opened up a branch in Bangalore @ Residency Road.

I know where to have my lunch tomorrow.

[ranjitp1]

Originally Posted by SILVERWOOD

The famed Mahesh Lunch Home of Mumbai has opened up a branch in Bangalore @ Residency Road.

I know where to have my lunch tomorrow.

May I wish for you that the quantities are adequate and the prices are moderate-just the opposite of what Mumbai Mahesh is now a days

[SILVERWOOD]

Originally Posted by ranjitp1

May I wish for you that the quantities are adequate and the prices are moderate-just the opposite of what Mumbai Mahesh is now a days

Ranjit-

I am a simple man with simple needs.I also know that a meal for two at MLH(Mumbai) would set one back by at least 2k.

I will write a complete review after i visit this place tomorrow.

[motorpsycho]

I have been visiting a small hotel which servers really good North Karnataka food near ITPL, it's located very near to Ascendas Park Square Mall. A typical fare includes Jolad Rotti and 2 side dishes. Monday's fare is Holgi/Holge a sweet dish and no Jolad rotti.


Location: As you head away from Park square towards Hope farm, on your right you have the Delhi Palace(?) restaurant, the North Karnataka hotel is right behind Delhi Palace ground floor.

[DerAlte]

@masin4 had mentioned this VadaPao - Dabeli joint in Rajajinagar in his post in the Hyderabad Eating Out thread, so decided to check it out this Tuesday.

The place is Sagar (just that - Sagar). It is in a wide old run-down building that occupies the space between 2 crosses (lanes). On the left while driving on Dr. Rajkumar Road towards Rajajinagar Entrance from Navrang Crossing, just after Navrang Diagnostic Center. 2-wheeler parking is OK, but dicey with a car during week-days - not much space, heavy traffic area.

Vada Pav - on par with Mumbai / Pune stuff. Simple but packed with flavors. Dabeli - a li'l sweet, but delicious. Fried salted green chillies if one wants. The Pav is large and perfectly made, unlike the sour small ones one normally gets in shops. VFM at 20/- each, considering the size and quality. Yummy.

[arindambasu13]

On Christmas Day, went to Barbeque Factory at Sony World junction in Koramangala. From the name, the initial impression I had was that it would be a clone of the Barbeque Nation model, however, it was anything but.

A brief narrative of the experience:

This is a meat lovers paradise. Period. Though I am not qualified to comment on the vegetarian fare, since I went nowhere near it. The dinner buffet is priced at Rs 599 all inclusive for non vegetarians ,and I thing its 499 for vegetarians.

The moment you take your table, the folks there start piling on the starters on to your plate. The unusual thing here is that there is no typical mile long buffet table where you have to queue up and take your pick. Everything is served at your table, unlimited refills. Thats a good thing, since it saves you the hassle of waiting in line jostling with other customers, or waiting for the replenishments of various dishes.

The starters were outstanding, and to the best of my memory, they were: Honey Parathas with mutton Shikhampuri kababs (mindblowing, honey and ghee covered hot parathas with gilawati style mutton kababs, with pudina and imli chutney as condiments- had four of these parathas and kababs), Chicken Tikka Kababs (very well done, had 8 of these!!), Mutton Seekh Kababs (decently done), Fish Kababs (did not try), Chicken Kalmi Kababs (awesome taste, soft, succulent and smoky chicken legs, had three of these). Yea- as you can see, I killed it with the non veg starters themselves. He he.

Apart from theses there were also some nice vegetarian starters, a la tandoori pineapple (this was absolutely fantastic, and I asked for multiple refills of this- sweet and spicy grilled chunks of fresh pineapple), paneer tikka, aloo something, sabudana tikka etc.

Having loaded up on the above, there is then a main course, with hot rotis and naans served at table, mutton biryani (decent), chicken butter masala (good), prawn curry and several other vegetarian curries, which I did not try- was too full anyways with the starters. However, the main course is not what this restaurant is about- concentrate on the starters, would be my advice.

Then comes dessert. Soft, warm and freshly made gulab jamuns, vanilla ice cream, a pudding, and some fresh coconut milk (quite unusual, but refreshing). Again, you can ask for repeats of desserts which would be served at table.

Overall, a fantastic dining experience. The place itself is quite spacious, and you can get a table for two-four at the window side which offers a nice view of the Sony World junction. The staff were friendly and smiling, and did not mind providing multiple repeats of each dish. Rs 599 I felt was good enough value for money, since the starters themselves were worth it. I would rate it a must try.

Taste: 4.5/5
Ambience: 3/5
Service: 4/5
VFM: 4/5

[flyingkolors]

Originally Posted by SILVERWOOD

Ranjit-

I am a simple man with simple needs.I also know that a meal for two at MLH(Mumbai) would set one back by at least 2k.

I will write a complete review after i visit this place tomorrow.

So did you get a chance to visit this place? Pls share your experiences.

[sagarpadaki]

Originally Posted by DerAlte

@masin4 had mentioned this VadaPao - Dabeli joint in Rajajinagar in his post in the Hyderabad Eating Out thread, so decided to check it out this Tuesday.

The place is Sagar (just that - Sagar). It is in a wide old run-down building that occupies the space between 2 crosses (lanes). On the left while driving on Dr. Rajkumar Road towards Rajajinagar Entrance from Navrang Crossing, just after Navrang Diagnostic Center. 2-wheeler parking is OK, but dicey with a car during week-days - not much space, heavy traffic area.

Vada Pav - on par with Mumbai / Pune stuff. Simple but packed with flavors. Dabeli - a li'l sweet, but delicious. Fried salted green chillies if one wants. The Pav is large and perfectly made, unlike the sour small ones one normally gets in shops. VFM at 20/- each, considering the size and quality. Yummy.

Any particular timing when these are available? Or are they available whole day?