Munching Monk

Munching Monk Finals: A Malvani Seafood Fiesta

Food defines us and creates a memory that only our own senses can conceive. Malvani food has always been the shining star amongst various cuisines in Maharashtra and so no wonder ‘Hotel Malvan’ is standing tall since 1923. A very long time indeed for any food outlet to sustain, more …

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Munching Monk Finals: Baptized by Steak

  Tucked away in the corner of Strand St. in Colaba, is this simple, unassuming restaurant with its modest look and refreshing charm. Almost untouched by any arrogant display of ‘décor’ and firmly refusing to drown in the cacophony of ‘trendy’ music, New Martin Hotel promises good quality Goan food, …

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Munching Monk Finals: The Goodluck Kheema

I’ll tell you later about the tastiest yet, not quite pretty bowl of Mutton Keema that I had for lunch today at The GoodLuck Cafe, but first let me tell you all about how I got in there and finally secured a table for myself. This Irani Café-Restaurant has been …

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Munching Monk Finals: The Biryani Time Machine

Kolkata has always maintained a reputation of a third dark horse contender in the eternal rivalry between Hyderabad and Lucknow for the acclamation as the city of biryanis in India. Although differing from both the Hyderabadi or Lucknowi versions, in terms of spice or heaviness the Kolkata biryani has its …

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Munching Monk Finals: Entering Kebab Heaven

Imagine about breaking away from your regular junk of awfully monotonous burgers and painfully dry pizzas. Imagine walking out of your fake-aired cafes and walking down the street decorated with shining utensils on the side, breathing into the fresh air (pollution-clad! Hey, but it still is fresh!) Imagine encountering a …

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