50, 100 Feet Road 4th Block, Koramangala T: 080-25534477/78/79 Average meal for two ` 120 COASTAL Coastaal Express A thorough Mangalorean restaurant, there's not much décor and atmosphere to speak of, but the food scores, especially rava fry of any kind of fish, crab, bangda pulimunchi, Karwar style kori gassi, neer dosa and appams. 6/4, Sivananda Complex, Sivananda Circle, Kumara Park East, Kumara Park T: 080-22355094, 22355095 Average meal for two ` 500 Ente Keralam If you’re a coastal food junkie and love all things coconut, Ente Keralam is your place to go. From curries to stews, malabar parathas to appams, they have it all. Venue: 1/3, Ulsoor Road, Sivanchetti Gardens, Ulsoor T: 080-32421002 Kubay Sparingly decorated and quite functional so to speak, Kubay's Konkan style food is generally appreciated. Almost all the seafood is fresh; try the mussels, Goan rechedo, oysters and curries with sannas and neer dosa. 110, 6th Cross, 6th Block Koramangala Club Road, Koramangala T: 080-41105221 Karavalli With more than 20 years behind it, this elegant, high-end and rather expensive restaurant with choice of seating, serves the most delicious coastal fare. A big fave is the thali though the Alleppey fish curry, prawn curry, Goan pomfret and a host of other dishes are well worth the money. 66, The Gateway Hotel Residency Road T: 080-66604545 Average meal for two ` 1250 Kudla Patterned rather rustically, the restaurant specialises in Mangalorean food especially Bunt and Konkan dishes, some of it really good; try the kane rava fry, kozhi gassi, crab fry, the various rice dumplings. Do end with ragi manni if it is available. Hotel Ramanshree
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16, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road T: 080-41350000/41350001 Average meal for two ` 400-500 Mahesh Lunch Home This seasoned restaurant popularly known for good seafood, which began its culinary jaunt in Mumbai, has now come to Bangalore. Mahesh Lunch Home welcomes its visitors with a melange of seafood like Bombil fry or the Bombay duck, fish fry, prawns Koliwada (king prawns marinated in a masala and deep fried). For the mains, try their fish Gassi, a Mangalore-style fishwith feather-light appams. Sounds interesting doesn’t it? Cears Plaza, Opposite Bangalore Club, Residency Road T:080-41311101/ 41311102 www.maheshlunchhome.com
CHAAT Bhagatram Sweets Initially a tiny sweet shop, it has expanded its space and scope as well. The gulab jamun is the hands-down favourite, but if you are in the mood for something different then try the chaats: almost all of them are uniformly good. Sweet alternatives include jalebis and gajar halwa. 174/1-14, Commercial Street
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Bombay Chowpatty Kulfi and Chats Don't look for ambience, atmosphere or décor; stay in your car instead. But the chats and the kulfis bring the Mumbai experience, and they come at a price as well, but regulars don't complain. 41/B, Mosque Complex M M Road, Frazer Town T: 080- 25488811/9845884414
Cheers Coorg Explore the authentic cuisine of Coorgi food at Cheers Coorg. Taste the most popular dishes of Coorg, Chilly pork, Pandi roast, Wanku yerchi. Cheers Coorg serve you century-old recipes from that will flavour your palate and awaken senses. No: 29, 80 ft road Indiranagar Hal 3rd stage T: 080-41215555
Dilli Kitchen If an evening snack is what you’re craving, Dilli Kitchen is your place to go. Relish the most yummilicious Dahi Bhalla, Choley Bhature and Fried Aloo Chaat. Savour Indian street food, Dilli Style. C/O Mittal Business Ventures #70, Prem Chambers, Jyothi Nivas College Road, Koramangala
Coorg No atmosphere to speak of, but head here for some great value for money Coorgi food, especially the pandi curry, roti and other dishes. 100 FT Road , Near Hotel Imperial, CMH Road, Indiranagar T: +91 9845493688
Gangotree An out and out chaat corner, in all its branches, the pani puri and samosas are the best on its menu, though the rest are not too bad either. It has some innovative stuff but the classics are the best. BIAL Airport, Sulibele Road, Devana Halli T: 080-22268484/9844034141 Also at: 4108, High Point 4, 45, Palace Road
Wild Spice A pleasant if not non-fussy place, though a bit cramped sometimes, it specialises in earthy Coorgi fare; try the set meals, kadambuttu, veg and non veg curries, and of course the pandi curry. Cariappa Bhavan 96, Residency Road T: 080-41127404 Windsor Pub An out and out watering hole, regulars swear no other place does the pandi fry and pandi curry quite like here, though there's nothing much else from the region. 7, Kodava Samaja Building 1st Main, Vasant Nagar T: 080-22258847, 41148006
Khushboo Tucked away on Lavelle Road, the two-floor eatery serves some well made chaats, especially the masala puri, bhel and samosas; head to first floor for simple meals. 25/5, Maruthi Complex Lavelle Road, M G Road Area T: 080-42156161 Mishti A haunt for those eager for the taste of Kolkota, the eatery is basic and known for its Bengali sweets such as sandesh, jalebis and rosogolla. Among the savouries, try the kachori and
the alur dum which is done quite well. 29, Kaushal Presidency 80 Feet Road, 4th Block, Koramangala T: 080-65583935 CHINESE and PAN ASIAN Aroy Beautifully designed and laid out on a terrace skirting a treelined avenue, Aroy is a midlevel restaurant specialising in Thai and Burmese cuisine. The khao swe is really a meal in itself; most Thai dishes are quite spectacular as well. 74, 15th Main 3rd phase J P Nagar T: 080-40939311 Average meal for two ` 700-800 China Pearl No décor or atmosphere to speak of, the outlet is nevertheless a fave with the local community as a takeaway. What distinguishes it is some of the dishes such as stir fried tofu, crispy vegetables, whole fried fish and crab dishes. 53/1, 5th Cross 6th Block, Koramangala T: 080-25501735, 41105060 Average meal for two ` 400 Chopstick Set amidst a long line of eating establishments on Ring Road, there's nothing much to distinguish either from its neighbours or those of ilk. It claims to be multi cuisine, but focuses on Chinese; the food is fairly flavoursome and consistent. Hotel Aangan Residency, 100, Ring Road, Near To Surya IT Park II, Electronic City, Hosur Road T: 080-28521670/71 Average meal for two ` 500 Chungwah Spread all across the city, Chungwah outlets are basic and functional serving typical budget Indo-Chinese. Popular dishes include wantons, American chopsuey, fried rice, noodles, steamed rice and soups. Leo Complex, 45/1, Residency Road For branches all around the city contact: T: 080-25580708/25550053/ 25582662 Average meal for two ` 400 Fat Buddha Fat Buddha, specialises in PanAsian cuisine. With plush