Average meal for two ` 2500 Mugen Stylish, contemporary and arresting, Mugen is quite a classy restaurant with an open kitchen that is quite riveting. It serves pan Asian but the Indonesian and Thai score over all others. 3rd floor, 2011 100 Feet Road, Above Indigo nation HAL 2nnd stage, Indiranagar T: 080-41481414 Average meal for two ` 800 Oko Classy and beautifully located on the terrace of Ashok, overlooking greenery, Oko is among the city's best pan Asian restaurants and expensive too. Especially good is the sushi, satays, rolls, and the noodles. The Lalit Ashok, Kumara Krupa Road, High Grounds T: 080-30527777 Average meal for two ` 5000 Oriental Spice Bright and cheerful, the restaurant claims a pan Asian menu but stick to the Chinese. Some of the good ones include the stir fried vegetables, kung pao lobster, crispy chicken and the rice noodles. Ashraya International Hotel 149, Infantry Road T: 080-41148409, 41148989 Average meal for two ` 600 Ping Set in a beautiful white bungalow, Ping is smart and contemporary in décor and atmosphere. Focus on the dimsums, they are spectacular. It does nice soups and noodles as well. 130, 1st Cross, 5th Block Koramangala T: 080-41329357, 41521773 Average meal for two ` 700 Red Bamboo Shoots Done in Oriental colours and interesting artefacts, the restaurant has reinvented itself with the red in the name symbolizing spice. It has a reasonably priced lunch buffet but try clay pot chilli prawn, flaming chicken and pan seared Mongolian chicken. Museum Inn, 1, Museum Road T: 080-41113338 Average meal for two ` 1000 Sake Located on the terrace and incorporating the five elements,
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the restaurant offers terraced seating as well as a closed one in front of a teppanyaki; food ranges the whole South East Asian gamut with the sushis hitting the high mark; try also the pepper prawns, grilled NZ lamb and the satays. The Zuri Hotels, Rajpalya Hoodi, ITPL Road, Whitefield T: 080-66657272 Average meal for two ` 3000 Shangrila Don't go by the façade: it might look seedy from outside, but is better on the inside. The food is old world Chinese, with such staples as fried rice, noodles and chicken gravies being much better than many. 182, Brigade Road T: 080- 25588994 Average meal for two ` 300 Shiro The setting and décor are spectacular to say the least with the giant Apsaras and Buddha statue. The outdoor seating is fabulous as well. The food is equally good and runs the whole gamut: try the sushi, Mehtani's chicken, dim sums… 3rd floor,UB City (Comet) Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-41738864/8861/ 8862/8863 Average meal for two ` 2500 Shyvan Multicuisine restaurant in a busy area, the restaurant leans towards Chinese. The décor is very basic, but the idea it to order, eat and leave. The menu is quite long but stick to the basics for these are what it does well. 1/5, Royal Corner, Double Road Junction Lalbagh Road, K H Road T: 080-22276519, 41144355 Average meal for two ` 200300 Silk Route The name is misleading as it serves North Indian and more of it. But whatever Chinese is on the menu is passable if you are looking for a quick and inexpensive meal. Dr, Marigowda Road 2 & 3, AMM Towers Hosur Main Road, Wilson Garden T: 080- 55379903, 55379904 Average meal for two ` 600 Silk Winds Not much to look at, the restaurant nevertheless dishes up good Chinese, Thai and a
sprinkling of Japanese dishes. Try the Chinese stir fries and the Thai curries, almost all of which are quite good. The Atria Hotel, 1, Palace Road T: 22205205 Average meal for two ` 800 Silver Wok An old timer, the location in a basement is not much of an attribute but loyalists claim its Szechwan chicken, spring rolls, fried rice and noodles are the best in town. The momos are a good alternative too. 85, Sheriff House, Near Lakme Beauty Parlour, Richmond Road T: 080-22242288/22211081 Average meal for two ` 500 Taipan Basic décor and a functional set up characterise this small restaurant which dishes out Indo-Chinese, with the emphasis on Indian; wanton soup and roast pork are the runaway favourites. 14/1,Krishna Manere Wood Street, Richmond Road T: 080-25545637/25365913 Taiyvans All in red and black with fans on the walls, locals claim it is highly underrated; home delivery and takeaways are more popular. Dishes ordered most include the fried wantons, chicken drumsticks, honey chilli chicken, lamb chops and Szechwan noodles and rice. 1/1, CBI Road, Opp CBI Office, Near Bellary Road, Ganganagar T: 080-23337349/23337197 Average meal for two ` 150 Tasty Tangles Beautifully located and airy with choice of indoor/outdoor seating, the restaurant is a great place to linger, though the menu is not extensive; try the satays and the laksa, both of which are good. UB City, Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-41738812 Average meal for two ` 1000 The Rice Bowl One of the city's oldest Chinese restaurants, it looks a bit run down, but the food, old style Indo-Chinese, is as good as ever. Don't miss the cracking spinach, drums of heaven, soups and the pineapple fried rice. 40/2, Lavelle Road T: 080-22240216/22105437 Average meal for two ` 400
The Szechwan Court Cosy and sophisticated, done in warm colours and oriental flourishes, this is among the city's most elegant Chinese restaurants. The dim sums are the highlight, though the peking duck, pomfret in five spice and fried lotus stems are delicious. The Oberoi Hotel, 39, M G Road T: 080-25585858/41358202 Average meal for two ` 2500 Three Quarter Chinese Smart and yuppie, the restaurant is sprawling and rather crowded at times that it could be a bit of a bother. The menu is not very different from the usual Chinese but they are done quite well. 22, Church Street T: 25327981/82/83 Average meal for two ` 700 Tangra
Located at the Edan Park Restaurants, it is a fine dining experience with authentic IndoChinese fare. th th 722/22, 36 cross, 10 A Main th Jayanagar, 4 Block T: 080-42777333, 9980102919, 9886095845 Wok with Chung Spacious and spread out, the restaurant is ideal for Sunday family outings. It serves Chinese, Thai and a selection of Korean which is the novelty. Try the chicken satay and the barbecued spare ribs. 35/1-A, Varthur Main Road Munnekolala, Marathahalli T: 28540039, 28540041 Average meal for two ` 400 Yo China Meant for the yuppie crowd and focussing on boxed meals, Yo China outlets are breezy with nothing much to distinguish. The fare is mostly basic fried rice, noodles, veggie and chicken sides; combo meals and momos are also popular. 90/3,Sri Sapthagiri Complex, Outer Ring Road, Opp. Innovative Multiplex, Marathahalli T: 080-40980666 Average meal for two Rs 400