Sri Raghavendra Stores

Good evening people!

I have this great friend, Jahnavi and she is like the best person you should know to get awesome food in the good old locality of Malleshwaram in Bangalore. I have been a fan of Malleshwaram for a while and today, she has made me appreciate Malleshwaram even more.

We met up for breakfast and had planned to go to a place called CTR which is Central Tiffin Room on Margosa Road famous for its Masala Dosa's but as we stepped out of her place, she was like let us go to another place for Idli & Vada. I was fine with the idea. A beautiful cool cloudy morning was perfect for a walk to Sri Raghavendra Stores. This little place of maybe 8feet by 8feet churns out amazing butter soft fluffy idlies and perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside vadas served with only a coconut chutney, no sambar. They also have Khara Bhaat and some other items including coffee.

Located just outside Malleshwaram Railway Station on the 11th Main. There is no seating available, just stand on the road and eat. You could however sit on the steps of the stores on the opposite side. You can however be sure that your food is safe as you are served in a steel plate. This place opens as early as six thirty in the morning and the weekly holiday is Tuesday. One plate of two idlies, one vada and a bowl full of chutney is Rs.24, i was pretty full with one plate of idli/vada as I had a little to eat earlier but i sure cannot eat more than two plates!

Any of you visiting Malleshwaram early in the morning, i recommend this place for a perfect South Indian breakfast! Thank you Jahnavi!

(Photograph Taken From Google Images)

The Fat Chef

The Fat Chef

Hello one and all. I am attempting to start back on blogging after a few years. I thought i would start with writing my dining experience  at this restaurant called The Fat Chef in Whitefield, Bangalore.

Sid, Aviral and I went for dinner as the name sounded interesting and we wanted to try out a new restaurant for a change instead of visiting our usual places. 

Ambiance: warm because of the yellow lighting, vinyl records framed and put up on the walls along with other vinyl covers framed. This place is more like a boutique restaurant with excellent jazz/blues music playing in the background. A cozy romantic seating in the garden outside but reserved for couples only. 

Menu: good options for vegetarian and non-vegetarian diners. Available are soups/salads, starters, main courses and desserts of course. On a daily basis, there is a change in 'Today's Special' mentioned on a board at the entrance of the restaurant. Apart from the Indian and European cuisine for the main course, you have options of sandwiches, pizza and pasta. The desserts are displayed near the entrance where you need to and choose what you would like to have. What we had: Veg Mexican Balls, Fish Fingers, Veg Mousaka, Pesto Stuffed Tomatoes With Garlic Spaghetti, Veg Shashlik, Tiramisu, Chocolate Walnut Cake and a Choco Lava Cake. 

About The Food: each and every dish was exquisite and tickled the taste buds to its best. We could not complain on the taste of any of the items we ordered. The crockery used to serve the food was very well chosen in term of quality and design. We however need to say that the portions of the servings are a little small and priced as if the serving is huge. But then again, dining in a boutique like restaurant in Whitefield does come at a price.  

Staff & Service: Excellent!

Verdict: will definitely go back to this restaurant as there is a lot of items yet to be eaten even if it comes at a price. Recommend one and all to go here at some point of time. Following are the details of the restaurant:

The Fat Chef

5/2A, Jagrithi, Ramagondanahalli, Varthur Main Road, Whitefield, Bangalore.
+91-80-40992981 / 40992982 / 41119768