Mar252016

A Persian Terrace at The Westin Hyderabad

People from Bangalore are well aware of Persian Terrace – the fine dine restaurant at Sheraton Brigade Gateway serving cuisine from Persia and Western Asia. One of the few Persian restaurants in the country, their Chello Kababs, Mezze platters and Pilafs have been a hit with the discerning food lovers of that city. Seasonal Tastes, the restaurant at the Westin Hyderabad, which is known for their niche promotions as part of their buffet, has invited Chef Subimon from Persian Terrace to curate a festival called Persian Paradigms. Chicken Mosahab...

Mar232016

Quick Bytes: InAzia hosts a Festival of Chinese Yum Cha

Yum Cha is perhaps to China what Tapas is to Spain or Mexico – short eats which are enjoyed over long conversations in the morning or evening. A range of delicacies in bite-sized quantities are served as part of yum cha often with Chinese tea. InAzia, the Pan-Asian restaurant at The Sheraton, Hyderabad is organizing a promotion to bring delicacies like bok choy rolls, dimsums and baos, which typically form part of Yum Cha offerings. Bok Choy in Oyster Sauce...

Mar212016

Quick Bytes: The Return of Rivaayat at Kanak, The Trident

Rivaayat at the Oberoi Group of Hotels was perhaps one of the most successful food promotions of 2015. A collaboration between master chefs of various hotels of Oberoi group had resulted in the revival of many old recipes from the rakabdars and khansamas of yesteryears. Last year I had a great time exploring the food at The Trident Hyderabad, and you can read all about it here. ...

Mar182016

Quick Bytes: Mama Mia Italia Comes to The Street

I have been hearing a lot of good reports about Mama Mia Italia at Sainikpuri. It was good to see friends travelling all the way from Miyapur and Gachibowli to try out the wood-fired pizzas there. Somehow, the visit had been a long pending one for me and finally did not take place. Wood-Fired Pizza Oven at Mama Mia The Drive-in food court fever has finally caught up in Hyderabad, and almost every week, a new drive-in is opening its door especially in the Cyberabad area. One of the better ones is known as The Street, which also boasts of a mini football field. There are about ten restaurants here, notable among which are Wich Please, Bade Miyan and Godavari Ruchulu. Mamma Mia has also shifted their outlet from Sainikpuri to this new food court. On an invite from the owners of Mama Mia, a few bloggers attended a tasting session on a summer afternoon. I had missed the inauguration of The Street due to some other engagements, and was looking forward to this meet...

Mar162016

A Taste of Mughal Durbar at Ohri’s Tansen

The Ohri’s group is one of the prime restaurateurs in Hyderabad with a range of outlets serving diverse cuisines and theme based experiences. Ruci & Idoni and 100 Degrees, two restaurants from this group have been covered earlier in this blog. Ohri’s Tansen at Jalvihar, Necklace Road is another signature restaurant from this group offering Mughlai and Awadhi cuisines. ...

Mar142016

Goutham Grand Hotel: Andhra Cuisine in the Hinterlands of Tenali

Ever since my friend Joydeep had moved to Tenali as the General Manager of Goutham Grand Hotel, he had been telling me that they have a brilliant chef and I must come down and taste some of the Andhra delicacies he prepares. Finally, I decided to take couple of days off in February for a gastronomic extravaganza and boarded the Chennai Express from Hyderabad to reach Tenali almost at midnight. Goutham Grand Hotel...

Mar72016

Chef’s Couture Italian Promotion at Tuscany

Tuscany, the Italian specialty restaurant at The Trident Hyderabad has been in the news for quite some time now for its authentic Italian cuisine. The place was recently adjudged the Best European Fine Dine Restaurant at the Times Food and Nightlife Awards 2016. Apart from its regular menu, Tuscany is also known for the exquisite promotions of Italian food from time to time. The seafood festival held last year was a resounding success, and in March, the restaurant brings to you a very different kind of promotion named the “Chef’s Couture”. Suede...

Mar22016

Glocal Junction Comes to Hyderabad

With increasing demands from their customers, restaurateurs have to rely more and more on innovations. New and interesting formats along with experimental cuisines are fast becoming the choice of discerning restaurant-goers. Glocal Junction is the newest addition to this space, opening their outlet in Hyderabad after a very successful run in Mumbai. Presentation of cocktails Drinks at Glocal Junction...