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Saturday, 29 June 2013

Get 5-star food at road side Anamika Roll Center

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

A good friend of mine stays at New Alipur and hence I have explored a number of food joints in this area. So this time we went to Anamika Roll Center. Situated at Triangular Park adjacent to Azad Hind Dhaba, this is a road side food joint that sells a variety of rolls. Previously, it owned two stalls, one for rolls and the other for Chinese, but for some reason they have shut down the Chinese one and are only running the roll center.

I have had the pleasure of trying both their rolls and Chinese and believe me, their Chinese used to be pretty good. I have seen people drop in here driving their cars from distant places like EM Bypass, Ultadanga etc. a number of times to eat Chinese food and rolls here.

Though it is a road side small eating hub, this food joint attracts diners from local as well as distant areas because they never compromise with quality I guess. They don’t make any of their preparations too oily, and their hygienic way of preparing food (for a roadside stall!) is a big plus for this place; something rarely found in other road side eateries.

As Chinese is not available any more I better move on to their brilliant and wholesome rolls that are also the main money spinners for the owners. Imagine – with a neighbor like Azad Hind, Anamika’s is still doing very brisk business! The rolls offered here are delicious to taste. The thin paratha of the roll (fried in very less oil may I add) is really the unique thing here that you won’t find elsewhere, and this is the reason why people throng to this place instead of its neighbors. Moreover, the marinating process of the chicken, mutton or paneer pieces is really unique and you won’t need a microscope to find pieces in your roll. There is a generous portion of chicken, mutton and paneer pieces in the rolls.

Being a vegetarian, my friend always gives a thumbs up to their Onion roll though I haven’t tasted it yet. I love to gorge on their double egg double chicken or mutton rolls. The meat pieces are so succulent and soft that your taste buds will be more than pacified. Moreover, due to the double filling, one tends to relish the meat pieces more. I have also tried these rolls with potato stuffing and they are also good. The mashed potato prepared with spices gives a real treat to the taste buds. I just hope that they open the Chinese counter once again.

Note: Avoid weekends because the place is overcrowded and if you are there at the wrong time, you may find that there is nothing left to order. They are open generally from 4-9 PM but on weekdays, you will find the stall open till 9.30-10 PM. Car parking is not a problem here.

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Dig in to Brewberrys’ Sizzling Brownies!

Rating: 3 out of 5

Today, I am really happy to review a nice café which is close to my place but one I had never visited before or noticed earlier. I am talking about Brewberrys located close to Elgin Road, near Northern Park. This is the only problem with this place - its location. If you are not very familiar with the area, it is quite difficult to find this place and that probably why I never visited this wonderful cafeteria earlier.

Brewberrys is a typical vegetarian cafeteria with the interior décor and ambience resembling a western café. A guitar hangs on the wall, a book case displays a number of books on various topics you can read here, there are animated paintings on the wall; overall, the ambience is cool and goes well with a café. Like other modern cafes, there are a lot of options to try, among which I went in for a Hazelnut Shake and Sizzling Brownie with vanilla ice cream topping dipped in choco sauce (the topping idea was given by the staff), whereas my friend (who loves spicy treats) went in for a Mexican Burger along with The Dark Horse Mojito. Among these 4 items, the Sizzling Brownie was the most tempting and will surely leave you asking for more - creamy and yummy to taste. The super soft hot brownies are arranged in pieces one on top of the other topped by a scoop of vanilla dipped in a generous helping of dark brown choco sauce – can’t really go wrong here.

It was good enough to influence my friend to order one more. The drinks, the hazelnut shake and mojito were also very refreshing. The burger was also tasty, especially the homogeneous distribution of jalapenos and salsa added real flavor to this big bite snack. I will soon be back to taste some other items but my obvious favourite here is their Sizzling Brownie with ice-cream.

Forgot to mention one thing - the rates. The rates are very pocket friendly and relatively cheaper when compared to many other cafés that have cropped out in recent years across the city.

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Relish foods on green banana leaves at Banana Leaf

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

If you are a die-hard fan of South Indian delicacies then Banana Leaf is a must visit place for you. Situated on Rashbehari Avenue behind Vindhyas, Banana Leaf is a perfect choice for trying authentic South Indian delicacies. Contrary to their simple get up, their culinary art is really impressive. After tasting South Indian preparations in many food joints in Kolkata, I am bound to give Banana Leaf a high rating because of their superbly prepared dosas, idlis, upma and a lot of other South Indian dishes.

Service is also quite prompt and you will never feel disappointed or see your chutney and samber bowls empty because someone will fill your add-on bowls from time to time even before you call for it. To start with their culinary skills, any item you order is served on clean and fresh green banana leaves over a plate. This typical South Indian way of representation is really very alluring if you want a traditional south Indian culinary experience.

The dosas and vadas are very crisp and soft. Idlis are also very soft. Now, we all know that dosa-idli-vada are some common South Indian dishes that almost all South Indian eateries serve, but if you want to go beyond this, Banana Leaf is the right place. There is hardly any other restaurant that offers such a wide variety of South Indian delicacies. Paniyarams, Puttu, Idiyappam, etc. are some excellent preparations here along with their special thali and varieties of rice preparations. The thali consists of so many items that it is more than enough for a person. Another important thing about their chutney or rasam is that it is always fresh and they never serve old chutney that leaves an excessive sour taste on your palate. In addition, their prices are nominal as well.

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Friday, 28 June 2013

Theque The Foodwala

Rating: 3 out of 5

If you want to have Chinese food from a restaurant in Santoshpur, look no further than Theque The Foodwala. This place is recommended only for takeaway - they don’t offer a dine-in option. Acting on one of my friend’s recommendations, I went there and parcelled some items. The service was quick and everything was ready without having to wait for too long. The food is reasonably priced. The quantity and quality of their preparations are not to be doubted.

Soups like chicken Thai soup, chicken and hot and sour soup were well seasoned and bursting with flavour. The same though cannot be said for their sweet corn soup, which I feel requires more seasoning.

The Tibetan chicken momos (steamed) make a complete wholesome meal. Other starters that might tickle your taste buds and which you should not miss are crispy chicken, golden fried prawns and chicken gold coin. The crispness of the meat pieces will certainly impress you along with their succulent and juicy flesh. The money that you spend on their side dishes is worthwhile. Chilli chicken, hot garlic chicken and Sichuan prawn are dishes that they seem to prepare well.

Staples like fried rice, Hakka chow and Mei foon should be the norm here. They do not leave a heavy feeling in your stomach and are wonderful non-oily options.

They also offer both veg and non veg combo meals at affordable rates. The quality and quantity of such meals should leave you full.

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Gorge in to the super spicy delicacies at Halum’s

Rating: 3 out of 5

A small food joint which is not too well known but is immensely popular among JU students and locals, Halum’s serves some super spicy and delicious Chinese and Indian cuisine at pocket-friendly rates. Situated on North Road in Jadavpur, I have seen diners really gorge into some exotic food ‘halum-halum’ style.

It is a little eatery with a very simple ambience and limited seating arrangements – it’s better to call this a takeaway joint. It’s such a small restaurant but has a wide variety of options to satiate individual needs of different types of diners. Their Chicken Tandoori and Kababs are good and are prepared in a unique style with the use of various types of herbs and spices. Of the types we tried, the reshmi malai kabab and Afghani kabab were the best. The chickens in the kababs were so soft and juicy and cooked to perfection.

Another item that I loved here when I last ate here was their Szechwan Noodles. Very tasty (and VERY spicy!), my experience at Halum’s has always been good, though I recently heard that this food joint has temporarily shut down… best to call ahead before trying it out.

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Little Tangra truly goes with its name

Rating: 3 out of 5

When you are about to write a restaurant review, the primary thing that I like to focus on is the quality and quantity of food served. Service, ambience and rates are also important but it is the food that clinches it for me. If a restaurant achieves its primary goal flawlessly then one needs to consider it a highly rated restaurant and give it due credit. The same goes with Little Tangra, which is relatively a small food joint located on Raja Subodh Chandra Mullick Road at Garia. I walked into this place purely by accident.

Little Tangra is a restaurant in the true sense as it never compromises with its food quality, no matter how much it lags in ambience compared to other eating hubs near it. There is nothing much to talk about its ambience (hence the 3 out of 5 rating) because although this food joint provides dine-in options the seating arrangements are very poor. The only good thing about its ambience is that the place is clean and maintains basic hygiene. I would suggest – opt for take-away.

Now, if anyone considers this a huge drawback they will surely miss a great chance to pacify their taste buds with some awesome Chinese preparations. I did this the first time I was there, but when I tasted their preparations, my notion about this place changed and I have now become a die-hard fan of this restaurant. The credit for this goes to the chef of this simple restaurant. Many top rated Chinese restaurants will come up short when it comes to food when compared this relative less popular and small food joint.

Try their Szechwan Fried Rice (chicken or veg) with Hunan Chicken; you will fall in love with this combination. Some other delectable preparations include Roasted Chilli Chicken, Fish Manchurian, Golden Fried Prawn, Chicken in Black Bean Sauce and Singapore Rice Noodles. Apart from experiencing top class culinary art, you won’t mind paying the meagre amounts they charge. Try some take-away from Little Tangra for some nice authentic Chinese!

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Blue Sky Café serves everything you need

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

After managing the huge crowd of New Market, whenever I feel the need for some real refreshment, only Blue Sky Café comes to mind. Located in Sudder Street, this café is something more than a normal restaurant as it offers a lot of options on its menu, from Chinese to Indian, Continental, Italian as well as light snacks, desserts and beverages. Compared to its small size and off-beat location, the menu is quite lengthy and the food is good.

Whenever you step into this café cum restaurant, you will come across a lot of foreigner diners; sometimes you will find you’re the only Indian among the other diners (barring the staff and your companions). This is a common scenario here. Coming to the ambience, there is nothing extraordinary to talk about. The tables and chairs are arranged in rows so this small food joint can accommodate a larger number of diners. So, if you are planning a private lunch or dinner with your date, you’d better avoid this place because you may have to sit beside a stranger to have your meal here as this place is always full.

Service is very fast and effective, with a homely touch to their service. To start with, the food is really good. I haven’t tasted many of their main course dishes, although I have been there many times. So far, we’ve ordered Chicken Momo (in all the three forms), Pan Fried Chilli Chicken, Barcetta Pizza, Penne Grilled Chicken Salad, Tandoori chicken and chicken reshmi and tikka kabab. Every item on that list was really wonderful and Blue Sky Café demands repeat visits. I have realized that this place is really the “Jack of all Trades”. In addition, when it comes to paying the bill, you will never have to worry as their prices are really on the lower end. This place deserves a better rating than its peers as Blue Sky Café can always tantalize your taste buds with its delightful preparations.

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