Today I went to Bhagini Palace, Belandur Road to have lunch with a friends family.
That was the closest spot available, as it was near Sarjapur Road and Outer Ring Road.
We decided to meet at 1 PM at the hotel... as usual , both were delayed and finally we settled in at 1.45 PM ... after struggling in front of the hotel to get parking, with so much of traffic and construction. People are taking U Turn in no U Turn area.
My friends kids (twins) were born there in USA, and being Andhra folks, didnt have problems in handling food on banana leaves. But the problem was... they were eating in both hands. :-)
Kids wanted Ketchup for the fried items, which was never given. Hotel management note this.
We ordered Spl Biryani, also got some rice. Chicken Masala, Chicken 65 and Chicken Lolly Pop... Butter Naan... what does any kid eat nowadays. We finished with a cool lassi and kids had icecream. I searched for a beeda outside in vain. Unusual for the hotel.
Better than home food, but some much of khara. Green Chillies in everything.
Service was very ordinary. By the time the free raitha and bengan kulambu arrived, we had completed the biriyani. The waiter was scolding us in Malayalam.... probably he thought we didnt know the language. Sad scene in Bangalore. I didnt want to fight.
One guy brought ghee to pour on plain rice, for whatever reason!
Price is on the very high side compared to Nandhini. Very average rating.
As usual, based on service we all agreed not to tip. For a bill of Rs 1354, I could have given at least 46, but decided on a single note. So was the service.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Rajdhani @ Forum Value Mall
Last weekend, my kids were keen on going around to some temple.
So we hit the road to go to Chikka Tirupati. Nice route, via Silkboard - Sarjapur - and 12 kms away, about 38 kms from home. Had a darshan and got laddu prasadham.
On the return we didnt want to stop for lunch at any small place / dhaba...
So we decided to eat at Forum Value Mall itself.
There is Rajdhani - providing a decent buffet at Rs 225/per head - for kids it is Rs 112 each. Nice food with lots of sweets. You will not feel hungry at all. They would charge Rs 30 per glass of lassi. But they give the mineral water ( Aquafina ) free. Lots of vegetables and curries are served. Rice with sambar and mixed curd rice made our day!
You better go with good appetite. :-)
Kids just managed some rotis and some rasmalais. Thats it. They Wanted Ice-cream.
The waiters signal each other, with some hand signals - to bring the items, to replenish.
Kids later had Icecream and Italian shop, costing Rs 68 per cone. Rip off.
So went one weekend.... shopping kids clothes at a value price.
So we hit the road to go to Chikka Tirupati. Nice route, via Silkboard - Sarjapur - and 12 kms away, about 38 kms from home. Had a darshan and got laddu prasadham.
On the return we didnt want to stop for lunch at any small place / dhaba...
So we decided to eat at Forum Value Mall itself.
There is Rajdhani - providing a decent buffet at Rs 225/per head - for kids it is Rs 112 each. Nice food with lots of sweets. You will not feel hungry at all. They would charge Rs 30 per glass of lassi. But they give the mineral water ( Aquafina ) free. Lots of vegetables and curries are served. Rice with sambar and mixed curd rice made our day!
You better go with good appetite. :-)
Kids just managed some rotis and some rasmalais. Thats it. They Wanted Ice-cream.
The waiters signal each other, with some hand signals - to bring the items, to replenish.
Kids later had Icecream and Italian shop, costing Rs 68 per cone. Rip off.
So went one weekend.... shopping kids clothes at a value price.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Malgudi, HSR Layout
Last weekend, we went out to celebrate Womens day @ Malgudi, HSR Layout.
A 20 minutes drive to a pricy restaurant. They try to showcase all the four southern states.
I need to quote the price, as some might look at me later, and yell. ( if you visit, if you get some vouchers or your IT co. pays for it... ).
In short, it mimics Karaikudi in Chennai, with a vague resemblance of decor.
Very pricy, except the Andhra Thali @ Rs 90 plus 12.5% VAT and 6% Service Charge ( dont bother to pay tip? )
We started with the Chicken 65 platters ( 2 plates, as they guy convinced us to eat 5 pieces each! ) costing Rs 190 a plate...
We had Kerala Parotta @ Rs 45 each ( single piece, no gravy ) and Kori Gaasi ( Rs 160? ) to go with it.
Since I wanted white rice, I had to order the Andhra Thali. Boring stuff. Half cooked rice.
The family ordered Chicken Biriyani ( Rs 185? ) and they were happy. For some unknown reason, there was only half boiled egg on the top as display. C'mon dude's Rs 3 per egg, is not a luxury! But only 3 small pieces of chicken? Recession is gone, and you can give good portions, go to Nandhini to see how they serve.
With a topping of Double Ka Meeta ( Rs 75/- ) to close the Lunch, along with Rs 40 per bottle ( in a glass ) 7up, I had to cough up about Rs 1500/-.
I would have felt happy paying double the amount at Karavalli @ Taj Gateway.
I would have paid half the amount at Anjappar @ Koramangala, which is definitely very decent, but crowded.
The Dhaba which is housed above this Malgudi ( fake place by RK Narayan, said my daughter, and my wife added, fake food preparation, with no taste! ), would have been a better option for 4 of us, with lots of stuff..... a decent buffet @ Rs 299 per head and kids pay half.
A 20 minutes drive to a pricy restaurant. They try to showcase all the four southern states.
I need to quote the price, as some might look at me later, and yell. ( if you visit, if you get some vouchers or your IT co. pays for it... ).
In short, it mimics Karaikudi in Chennai, with a vague resemblance of decor.
Very pricy, except the Andhra Thali @ Rs 90 plus 12.5% VAT and 6% Service Charge ( dont bother to pay tip? )
We started with the Chicken 65 platters ( 2 plates, as they guy convinced us to eat 5 pieces each! ) costing Rs 190 a plate...
We had Kerala Parotta @ Rs 45 each ( single piece, no gravy ) and Kori Gaasi ( Rs 160? ) to go with it.
Since I wanted white rice, I had to order the Andhra Thali. Boring stuff. Half cooked rice.
The family ordered Chicken Biriyani ( Rs 185? ) and they were happy. For some unknown reason, there was only half boiled egg on the top as display. C'mon dude's Rs 3 per egg, is not a luxury! But only 3 small pieces of chicken? Recession is gone, and you can give good portions, go to Nandhini to see how they serve.
With a topping of Double Ka Meeta ( Rs 75/- ) to close the Lunch, along with Rs 40 per bottle ( in a glass ) 7up, I had to cough up about Rs 1500/-.
I would have felt happy paying double the amount at Karavalli @ Taj Gateway.
I would have paid half the amount at Anjappar @ Koramangala, which is definitely very decent, but crowded.
The Dhaba which is housed above this Malgudi ( fake place by RK Narayan, said my daughter, and my wife added, fake food preparation, with no taste! ), would have been a better option for 4 of us, with lots of stuff..... a decent buffet @ Rs 299 per head and kids pay half.
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