Posts by: Aalok Wadhwa

Aalok Wadhwa -May 24, 2018

In modern weight loss diet, carbs have never been hated this much. But is it wise? Those were much simpler and much tastier times. Breakfast would be alu paratha made in ghee with fresh butter and curds. Lunch would be a lighter dal-chawal, or if it was a weekend, then rajma-chawal. Pakodas in the evening, […]

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Aalok Wadhwa -May 17, 2018

If you are one of those who relishes typical Punjabi food, then you must give Khan Market’s Punjabi Grill a try Unlike the typical loud, opulent décor that one would expect, the one in Khan Market is younger and fresher. The décor is silver themed, a departure from the regular, which appeals to the working […]

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Aalok Wadhwa -May 3, 2018

If you’re looking for nigiri which tastes like sheer poetry then head to this Japanese restaurant The theme of Lite Bite food’s latest eatery, YouMee is distinctly manga. As comic freaks, would tell you, Manga are comics created in Japan — its style developed in the late 19th century — or by creators in the […]

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Aalok Wadhwa -April 23, 2018

Japanese and Chinese food with a dash of American and Indian adaptations proves to be quite enjoyable, though purists might not be amused Kylin is a unicorn of Chinese myth depicted with the tail of an ox and the legs and body of a deer. It is also an Asian chain with 14 restaurants in […]

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Aalok Wadhwa -April 13, 2018

The new outlet at Cyberhub has added world street food to the Japanese menu to catch the attention of office-goers Mamagoto caught the fancy of the college-goers when it opened at Khan Market. Now it has a new incarnation. As per Wikipedia, Mamagoto is an interactive, context-aware Japanese dining system which encourage kids to ‘play’ […]

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Aalok Wadhwa -April 6, 2018

Hing, arguable the world’s smelliest spice is an olfactory shock for westerners but an integral part of Indian cooking Umami is a word that has been defined and in existence since 1908, but it is only lately — say the last two decades — that chefs, gourmands and food writers have been talking about it. […]

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Aalok Wadhwa -March 30, 2018

Ever had a cross between rasam and tom yum soup? At Ambience Mall, Gurgaon, many coastal delights are on offer Please note: This review was done on an invitation from the restaurant to taste their food, and no bill was presented to the author. While the author assures you of objectivity, the review may be […]

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Aalok Wadhwa -March 23, 2018

The presentation is not too fancy but the flavours are tempting and the fare comes at a reasonable price at foodies gourmet kitchen  For many of us, childhood was the time we enjoyed the neighbourhood restaurant’s butter chicken and dal makhni the most. It would be ordered on rare occasions like ‘good results’ or a favourite […]

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