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There’s a specific kind of craving that hits me every few months – the kind that only vada pav or a proper Pav Bhaji can fix. I grew up loving Mumbai street food, and every time I was in Mumbai, one meal was a standing appointment at a street stall …

Hyderabad’s food scene has been doing something interesting over the last couple of years. The city has always had a strong identity around Hyderabadi cuisine – the biryani, the Irani chai, the haleem – and rightly so. But layered on top of that, there’s been a quiet but steady influx …

I’ll never forget my first set menu experience at Once Upon a Time in Ameerpet with Chef Vignesh. As someone who always believed star hotels needed at least 50 buffet items to justify their price, Chef Vignesh completely changed my perspective with his meticulously crafted set menu. It proved that …

Hyderabad’s Knowledge City and Knowledge Park have long been known as buzzing corporate hubs, home to IT parks, multinational offices, and tech start-ups. But over the past few years, these have quietly transformed into some of Hyderabad’s most exciting food destinations. I never thought my regular work stomping ground would …

While Kokapet is evolving, another space that’s becoming home to a lot of eateries is Sattva Knowledge Park, the place is not only a home to a lot of offices but also a lot of eateries as well. From the well known brands like Simply South, Hard Rock Cafe, to …

I’ll be honest upfront – I’m a North India palate kind of guy. When it comes to Asian food, I usually hesitate. Sushi? Nope. Tofu? Hard pass. I’m more at home with hearty Dal Makhni, Paneer Butter Masala, or even the street-style chaat of Delhi and Lucknow. But when I …

Vegan and farm to table restaurants in Hyderabad have started to make a significant mark, bringing fresh, organic, and thoughtfully prepared food to the forefront. And let me tell you, it’s been a delightful journey exploring these spaces. If you’re like me, someone who’s been a vegetarian in Hyderabad for …

There’s something deeply comforting about a well-made Dal Makhni. I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s one of my all-time favorite dishes. The creamy, buttery lentils with a gentle smoky hint have a way of sticking with you long after the meal is over. I still vividly remember my first …

I’ll never forget my first vegetarian meal in Edinburgh. The moment I bit into a Scottish roll loaded with a haggis patty, I was hooked—not just on the food but on the city’s vibrant vegetarian scene. Now, I’m not usually someone who zeroes in on vegetarian places (and trust me, …

After spending the morning wandering through the historic Dubai souks, with their intoxicating aromas and vibrant atmosphere, my appetite was primed for something special. That’s when we decided to elevate our culinary adventure by visiting Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant—my first-ever Michelin star dining experience, and surprisingly, one that wouldn’t break …