Wednesday 17 September 2014

3 THINGS AND MORE ABOUT BANGALORE FOOD CULTURE

Photo credit: Nila Tamaraa

Simi Mathew
Name: Simi Mathew 

Where are you from?
Though a Malayali by origin but was born and raised in Africa.

How long have you lived in Bangalore?
Since 2004

What do you do?
I am a full-time practicing Psychologist and I also run heritage and food tours in Bangalore. 

Where can we see your work?
www.facebook.com/theootawalks www.simimathew.com 

What kinds of food is Bangalore famous for?
Bangalore is home to two distinct and unique food cultures —  the non vegetarian dishes at Hindu Military Hotels and the tiffin items at Darshinis 

3 best kept food secrets in Bangalore, which only the locals are aware of?

  • The Breakfast Biryani at SGS Military Hotel (435, 2nd Cross Rd, Sowrashtrapet, Chickpete)
  • Jackfruit Kadubus at Sona Caterers (No. 97, 1st Temple Road, 8th Cross, Malleswaram)
  • Night Street Food in Nagarthpete.
The best place(s) for typical Bangalore food 

  • For Donne Biryani it has to be Shivaji Militay Hotel (780, 1st C Main, 45th cross, 8th block, Jayanagar)
  • For an authentic Uttara Kannada Thali at Hotel Nalapaka (Near Navarang Theatre, 28, 12th Main, Rajajinagar)
The best eateries in Bangalore for the following cuisines
photo: Nila Tamaraa

  • Italian — Chianti (12, 5th A Block, 1st A Cross Rd, Koramangala 4 Block, Koramangala)
  • European — Red Fork (594, 12th Main Rd, HAL 2nd Stage, Indira Nagar)
  • American — Hard Rock Cafe (40, St. Marks Road)
  • SE Asian — Lan Thai (5th Avenue Mall, Ground Floor, Brigade Road)
  • Japanese — Matsuri (The Chancery Hotel, Lavelle Road)
  • Chinese — Memories of China (Vivanta by Taj, MG Road)
  • North Indian — Imli ( 5th Main Rd, Hoysala Nagar, Indira Nagar)
  • Coastal food — Kanua  (6/2, Sarjapur Road, Kaikondrahalli, Near Wipro Headquarters, Above Quzel Outlet)
One food, a traveller to  Bangalore must-have, at any cost and where can you find it? 
6 am Biryani at SGS Miitary Hotel 

Foods you should avoid in Bangalore 
Ambur Biryani and Chinese Food in Multi-Cuisine restaurants 

3 things about 'food' that you should embrace in Bangalore
  • People breathing down your neck waiting for you to finish your food
  • A quick 5 minute breakfast in a darshini
  • Accept that we have an amazing food culture here.

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