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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.
- 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)
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- 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)
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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