Saravana Bhavan: A True 'Bhavan'[Abode] of Veg Food?!

Temple Palace Saravana Bhavan Review

Mushroom Idly. Mushroom Masala Dosa. 
Interested? Read on!
Driving down the highway on our way back to Kochi after a holiday, we noticed this place for the first time. The brightly lit display and name caught our attention. This was how we entered the new restaurant with the old world charm, called Temple Palace Saravana Bhavan. As mentioned, they have the advantage of being located beside the highway. Like most places that 'share' the name, it may not match the famous Saravana Bhavan in Chennai but they do a decent job, as you will read below.

When you first drive up to the place, you will be relieved to know that you won't struggle to find a place to park: they have ample space outside. 
Stepping inside provides a welcome change from the run-of-the-mill budget restaurants. At the entrance, they have a counter with sweets on display and a small seating area. The main restaurant is spacious, with comfortable seating featuring upholstered furniture and generally adequate privacy. The ambiance is pleasant, with decent lighting and the walls feature paintings of a few traditional dance forms. We are pleased to report that the Tamilian staff were attentive and helpful. 


Suggested Reading: Not familiar with  South Indian food? We have just the right article to get you up to speed: South Indian Breakfasts!

Onion Rava Dosa

As usual, we ordered an onion rava dosa, with the usual instructions [telling them to make it crisp]. The onion rava dosa was as you would expect, no different from other places in the city. 

It had the standard complement of spicy green chillies, onion, aromatic black pepper etc. On a positive note, it was reasonably crisp. 

Mushroom Masala Dosa

While browsing through the menu, we had to do a double take when this one came up. When we assured each other that our eyes weren’t messing with us, we proceeded to order it. 

Sure enough, it was exactly as described: the standard-issue masala dosa with spiced potato, only this time also accompanied by button mushrooms…! Texturally, the dosa was not crisp but that may be expected thanks to the moisture in the mushroom and potato filling. Thankfully, the mushrooms were actually present in the dosa itself, not just in the name! It was a welcome change from a bog-standard masala dosa. Without the mushroom however, we could not find anything to help it stand out. 

Uzhunnu Vada

We were happy to receive a plate of uzhunnuvada that were at least lukewarm. 

A quick bite revealed that they were soft and spongy. They featured the usual black pepper and onion but also added jeera [cumin], giving it a distinct flavour and an additional bite. 

The chutneys and sambhar were a mixed bag for us; spanning both ends of the spectrum. As such, we decided to summarize the accompaniments for the above dishes here:

Sambhar

We had high expectations for the sambhar as the place seemed to offer Tamil Nadu style/Chettinad food. Disappointingly, the sambhar was just average: it was not very tasty; being too light in texture and lacking its usually characteristic sweet and sour flavour. It lacked any resemblance with Tamil Nadu style sambhar.

Green chutney

The green coconut chutney was not mind-numbing spicy which was a good sign. It was reasonably dense too; putting it a spot above some other restaurants.

Garlic chutney

Also served was some white chutney. This was exceptionally good as it had a noticeable but not overpowering hint of garlic in it. In our opinion, it got the balance just right and we enjoyed it the most. 

While still not up to the mark of real Tamil Nadu dosas, we found a few [saprophytic!] nuggets in a clean, airy but otherwise ordinary joint serving good, if mostly common South Indian vegetarian food. We probably will not go out of our way to go there and grab a bite but certainly would not hesitate to drop in if we happened to be in the general vicinity.


Type of Cuisine: South Indian Vegetarian
Location

Opposite Atlanta Cafe and Restaurant, Amrita Nagar, SH66, Edappally

Parking: Lots of place right in front, should not be a problem.

Ambience: Good

Service: Good

What we liked/Recommended for:

• Above average interiors for a veg. restaurant. 
• Good chutneys. 
• Ample parking space. 
• Value for money. 

Potential Shortcomings:

• Sambhar needs work.
• Dosas are just alright, just not as great as one would expect. 

Taxes: Included in price, no fat tax applicable.

Phone Number: +91 484 280 2585

Timings: 09:00 - 21:40

Website: saravanabhavan.com

Sree Abhirami

Sree Abhirami Veg. Restaurant Review

A relatively new addition to the Kochi veg restaurant scene is Hotel Sree Abhirami. Located near the Indian Oil Petrol Pump/Gas Station at Koonamthai Edappally, it has a good parking area and is situated on the main road. We come here occasionally for dinner when we want to eat light and have something vegetarian. 

The restaurant is spacious, they have a good seating capacity with ac and non ac areas. The AC section has been full every time we went there at night, and we feel it possibly offers better service, as you will read below.  
Being a budget veg restaurant, the 'ambiance' is practically non existent; it is basically a 'sit, eat, leave' kind of place which is pretty crowded. Cleanliness was average in terms of drinking water served being a bit questionable, and the place in general was not as well kept as a few other places we have seen. 
They also have a sweets counter which offers a good selection of laddus, like rava laddu, gund laddu, besan laddu etc. and mysore pak, gulab jamuns, pedas, halwas and so on, for those who are interested. 
The menu mainly consists of South Indian dishes, but others like fried rice, biryani and even noodles etc. are also available. 

Suggested Reading: Not familiar with  South Indian food? We have just the right article to get you up to speed: South Indian Breakfasts!

Onion Rava Dosa

We ordered an onion rava roast telling them to make it crisp and well cooked. It came out crisp & not too oily as in most other restaurants. 

It contained onions, chopped green chillies, jeera etc. This was accompanied by sambar, mint chutney and a nice coconut chutney with a hint of garlic. 
Edit: Another time we ordered the Onion Rava Roast, the onion was still raw despite telling the waiter to make it crisp and well cooked. This leads us to believe they need to work on the consistency of their dishes. Coincidentally, this occurred when the AC section was full and we had to eat at the non-AC area, which could be a potential reason for the reduced quality/service, as much as it should not have happened. 
[Note: The vada seen in the photo is not included, it was ordered extra]

Masala Dosa

Their masala dosa was also accompanied by these items. 

It had the usual potato filling and as you can see in the photo, the dosa was rather limp and not very crisp, though this could be expected. There were slightly chunky pieces of onion and the filling was bland; it was not seasoned well enough.
[Note: The vada seen in the photo is not included, it was ordered extra]

Butter Roast
The butter roast was also rather large, much larger than the plate it was served in and was nice because it was crisp and golden brown like it should be. 

It was accompanied by the aforementioned sambhar, white and green chutneys. The taste was fine. 
[Note: The vada seen in the photo is not included, it was ordered extra]

Idli

The idlis [savoury rice cake] served here were nice and soft, reminiscent of what you would find in Tamil Nadu. 

Uthappam
On requesting, they made the uthappam [savoury rice pancake] slightly crisp as we like it. It was topped with chopped onion and chili. 

Uzhunnu Vada

Their uzhunnu vadas [savoury donut] were piping hot & very tasty. 

These are available even at night which is not the case with other places. They had chopped onion and green chilies distributed inside. 

Puris

The puris are also rated good, being golden and puffed like it should be. Served with the usual spiced potato gravy. 

Chapatis

They faltered here too: chappatis were undercooked as was evident with the dark colour it had underneath the surface. They need to work on this one.

Strangely, whenever we ask them for Mysore Masala Dosa which is on the menu, they simply tell us it is 'not available'. Once, twice heck, even three times is fine but they have kept saying the same excuse each and every time we have been here, and this is absolutely unacceptable. 

When the bill arrived we were amazed at how low the prices were. Sure, they have a lot to pick up on, we summarize our findings below: 

• Certain menu items like the chapatis and the masala dosa need improvement
• Mysore Masala Dosa either needs to be removed from the menu or made available for ordering.
• Rava dosa should be a little more consistent and the onions well cooked unless mentioned 
• Their service can be inconsistent, waiters need better training 
• Drinking water is of questionable quality
• General cleanliness could use a boost.

To sum it up, this is another vegetarian restaurant that serves decent food if you order the right thing [what we have suggested ordering above] and offers substantially good value for money. The ample parking area is a bonus and you should not have trouble finding a seat either. They are very strategically located, so if they iron out the above issues, they stand a chance to do well.

Type of Cuisine: South Indian Vegetarian
Location

Near Indian Oil Pump, Koonamthai, Edappally.

Parking: Lots of place right in front, should not be a problem.

Ambience: Average

Service: Ordinary

What we liked/Recommended for:

• Ample parking space. 
• Air conditioned area. 
• Value for money. 

Potential Shortcomings:
Read bullets above. 

Taxes: Included in price, no fat tax applicable.

Phone Number: +91 95673 88735

Timings: 08:00 - 22:30

Website: http://www.sreeabhirami.com/

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Udupi Bhavan

Udupi Bhavan Review

Searching for the elusive Mysore masala dosa which is our favourite and a must-have on every visit to Bangalore, we came across Udupi Bhavan; which is a restaurant on Kaloor-Kadavanthara road. It is a two storey building and claims to have typical South Indian fare like dosas, idlis, puris etc, to North Indian & Chinese(!) dishes too. We were most interested to see whether they could serve a mean Mysore masala dosa and stand up to its name, so did it? Read on to find out!

A flight of stairs leads up to a sweets counter & the entrance is to the right. The restaurant has good seating capacity & in spite of that, the tables were full, which of course is always a good sign. The place is neat, with attentive service.
We were hoping to get our favorite Mysore Masala Dosa and were thrilled to find that it was listed on the menu! so we wasted no time ordering it. 


Suggested Reading: Not familiar with  South Indian food? We have just the right article to get you up to speed: South Indian Breakfasts!

Mysore Masala Dosa

The traditional Mysore masala dosa is easily recognized by its thickness yet crisp and soft textures at the bottom and top respectively. The most defining characteristic is that a red chutney of red chili, chickpea and garlic must be spread on the suface of the dosa before adding the quintessential potato masala. That gives it a distinct taste which no other Kerala style masala dosa has. Now onto the dish served to us.

The Mysore masala dosa turned up, with a twist however. They added mint chutney instead of the typical red chutney which traditionally accompanies the Mysore masala dosa. It was not brown & crisp like it should be. We were slightly disappointed that we still had not found a place to enjoy an authentic Mysore Masala dosa but decided to give it a chance anyway. 
What a good decision that was.
The dosa itself was nothing particularly remarkable but the chutney inside was actually very tasty and even the spiced potato inside was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. We would say it is more akin to 'Mysore-style masala dosa' but who cares: on the whole, it tasted great and we look forward to trying this one again. This dosa is recommended if you have had masala dosas from every other restaurant in the city and wish to taste something slightly different from the rest. 

Uzhunu Vada

The uzhunu vadas [savoury donut] here were superb, being crisp and light as they should be. They are easily among the best we have had at any restaurant in the city. Worth mentioning is that their chutneys tasted great, being thick and tasty rather than watery in many restaurants.

We confronted (read: spoke to!) the person in charge there about the inaccuracies in the Mysore masala dosa, he knew exactly what we were talking about and admitted that it should use the red chutney as is traditional. We told him the food was otherwise good. 
Udupi Bhavan is good South Indian joint serving up delicious Udupi food and pretty budget friendly too, highly recommended. We hope to go back soon. 

Type of Cuisine: South Indian vegetarian, Udupi 

Location

Kadikkal Buildings, Kumaranashan Junction, Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road.

Parking: Few cars in front + dedicated parking lot. No problems here.

Ambience: Good, even for families unlike most similar restaurants. Well lit.

Service: Good

What we liked/Recommended for:

• Good, tasty Udupi/vegetarian food. 
• Quality chutneys unlike many veg restaurants in the city. 
• Decent ambiance for a veg. restaurant. 
• Parking area. 
• Cleanliness.

Potential Shortcomings: 
Our quest for an authentic Mysore Masala dosa continues! The one here [though tasty] is not the way it is supposed to be. Will update this section after another visit. 

Taxes: Included in price, no fat tax applicable.
Phone Number: +91 94959 98199
Timings: 07:00 - 23:00

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Hunters: Get Your Gear On!

Hunters Restaurant Review

Hunters is located on the first floor of the aptly named GudFud Tower in Panampilly Nagar, above Donut Factory. They have rather interesting continental dishes and seem to be fine dining inspired to a degree. 

You may notice in the picture, this is the same building that also houses Primate, a 'raw food' restaurant from where we had our dessert (review coming soon)!

It had good seating capacity and was well lit. Large glass windows provide a view outside while you enjoy your meal. 

Hot and Sour Chicken Soup

We started off with a complimentary soup, we opted for chicken. 

It was a typical hot and sour soup, with adequate pieces of chicken and a nice, soothing flavor just like a good soup should be.

Chicken Steak with Mushroom Cheese

This saw succulent chicken fillets slathered with a nice mushroom and cream sauce: one of the best combinations to be had. 

It ticked the right boxes, though we felt that the mushroom flavour could have been a bit stronger but nothing wrong the way it was. Accompanied by a side of vegetables [carrot, broccoli, beans etc.] and French Fries, which we must say were perfectly made being crisp on the outside with a fluffy interior.

Stuffed Mushrooms

Reading the menu, this sounded very interesting so we decided to grab a plate. If you believe in first impressions [we try to be as objective as possible so thats not us!], you may not be too happy to receive what we got. 

Lets be honest, there are places that charge a bit but give a lot too but at Rs 290/-, this dish did not seem too expensive at first. That is, until we were served and realized each mushroom had a net worth just a little shy of Rs 100/-. We received a plate with some vegetables [julienned cabbage and carrot] and a small wedge of lime with a minuscule quantity of something hiding under the sauce. We got three, [yes: 3, t-h-r-e-e] mushrooms. Not big ones either, they were regular sized button mushrooms.  That made it seem outrageously overpriced, especially considering that the other dish had a very reasonable quantity for the price.

HOWEVER, and this is where we hold up to our promise of being objective; the dish itself tasted wonderful...! The creamy white sauce complemented the earthy flavor of the stuffed mushroom which was soft and cooked perfectly. The multitude of flavors was really a joy. To sum it up, this dish tastes great and has potential but regardless of everything, it is still outrageously overpriced in terms of quantity. 

We enjoyed the food here, with some dishes that were well made and plenty of variety to stay interesting. Throughout the meal, we could get a whiff of biryani etc. which also smelled really good. We would like to try this place again sometime, especially to try the Indian fare but likely not very soon. We hope they can fix the pricing of the said dish, that would keep them in good stead. As always, stay tuned for updates!

Type of Cuisine: Continental
Location

GudFud Tower, Panampilly Nagar Avenue.

Parking: Not much of a problem

Ambience: Very Good

Service: Good

What we liked/Recommended for:

All dishes were generally well made and the had good flavor. 

Potential Shortcomings: 
One or two dishes [in review] seemed to be overpriced. Will update after next visit. 

Taxes: Included in price, no fat tax applicable
Phone Number: +91 484 402 5599
Timings: 12:00 - 23:00

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Elements: Back to the Elements...!

Elements Restaurant Review

Located at Chitoor Road Kacheripady, Elements is a restaurant that claims to specialize in Modern Indian and Classic Italian dishes. Wanting to try something different from the usual, we obviously went with the Italian fare. Pizzas are available all over the city and are most often associated with 'Italian Cuisine', while places that serve pasta, lasagna and other items have been comparatively fewer in number. So, how was the experience? Read on to find out!

Talking about the interiors; the restaurant itself is quite spacious with good seating capacity. The tables were well lit and neatly laid out. 

There is a cocktail bar at one end and the place itself has a nice, relaxed ambiance with warm lighting tones. A small enclosed area with a conference table is also available for those interested. 

Starting with the menu, it was worth mentioning that the names of the dishes itself were written in rather accurate Italian lending a feeling that the place would be as authentic as possible. The decor was nice and simple with some special highlighting here and there. On to the main event: the food!

Pesto Polo Funghi [Chicken and Mushroom Pizza with Pesto Sauce]

As the name suggests, this is a pizza topped with grilled chicken, mushroom and originally pesto sauce. We however requested that they use tomato base instead as we were not in the mood for pesto-flavored things and they complied. It arrived on a wooden base decorated decorated with a sprig of parsley on it. 

We were happy to see that it was the typical Italian-style thin crust as opposed to the thick [equally delicious nonetheless!] American style ones you would find in most fast food joints. There was a good quantity of mushroom and cheese on top, and a decent but slightly lesser presence of chicken. All in all, rather authentic tasting pizza. In case you were wondering, it was a 10" pizza. 

Ravioli di Pomodori Secchi e Crema di Formaggi [Ravioli with Sun Dried Tomato and Cheese]

For those who don't know, ravioli is a type of pasta with a filling, akin to a dumpling. It is bears some similarities to wontons or similar types of dimsum. The outer layer is supposed to be made with (durum) wheat, and the filling can be anything. Okay. Now that we know what ravioli is, lets see what it tastes like. 

The ravioli came bathed in a nice tomato sauce, this combination worked really well, having the tartness of the tomato balanced with the richness of the cheese. The ravioli were nice and soft and did not feel like they had been prepared ages ago waiting for us to come here and order it before they splashed it with sauce. This is important as pasta dishes must be had as fresh as possible. 

All in all, it was a rather pleasant dining experience: we look forward to the next visit where we hope to try new items and come up with a much more comprehensive review. Until then, stay tuned for more!

Type of Cuisine: Italian, Indian

Location

Chittoor Road, Kacheripady.

Parking: Dedicated parking lot 

Ambience: Nice and comfy

Service: Good

What we liked/Recommended for:

• Great quality Italian food. 
• Very good pricing; affordable option for continental dining. 
• Nice ambiance. 
• Cocktail bar. 

Potential Shortcomings: 
Quantity of chicken in the pizza could be a tad better. Will update after another visit. 

Taxes: Included in price, fat tax not applicable

Phone Number: +91 97466 55355, +91 484 4066977

Timings: 12:00 - 23:00

Restaurant Website: elements.ooo

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New Dragon Chinese Restaurant: Enter the [New] Dragon!

New Dragon Chinese Restaurant Review

New Dragon first caught our attention when their ad came in the newspaper, boasting a complete lunch meal at an unimaginable price. Chinese food [though mostly Indianized!] being one of our favourite things to eat out, we just had to pay a visit to see for ourselves. 

We ordered three of the said lunch menus, which entitled us to a soup, a side dish, ‘Chinese Chapatti’, a main dish and lemon juice each. 

To clarify how this works and help you order, we have summarized the choices below:

• A soup
• One set of Chinese Chapati
• Choice between Egg noodle or Egg fried rice
• Choice between Chili Potato or Chili Cauliflower
• Choice between Chicken Manchurian or Chicken Hong Kong
• A glass of Lime Juice

Yep, you are entitled to all of the above. We discuss the options we chose below, mostly based on their recommendation:

Manchow Soup

First up was the Chicken Manchow Soup, which came with crispy noodle on top. 

The soup itself was delicious, with a decent quantity of vegetables and chicken to speak of. The crispy noodle brought an additional dimension to the texture.

Crispy Chili Potato

Then for starters, we went with Crispy Chili Potato. This saw fingers of potato not unlike fries[AME!]/chips[BRE!] coated with a light batter and fried super crisp, then tossed with some spring onion, bits of garlic, a few bits of green chili.

Probably something the Chinese would frown upon but it certainly tastes interesting! The crunchiness of the coating and softness inside the potato complement each other. Think of it as taking Fries/Chips and tossing them in a little ketchup mixed with the aforementioned condiments and you can kind of figure out what this dish is about, though it tastes better than I just described!

Chinese Chapati

Next up, they brought the Chinese Chapatti, which was something like a thick tortilla that was lightly fried. It was slightly chewy and was fine to eat with the dishes that follow; it isn’t meant to be eaten on its own. 

People accustomed to eating Indian foods like chapattis will feel right at home here!

Hong Kong Chicken

Next, we had Hong Kong Chicken, which saw pieces of crispy fried chicken tossed with green capsicum [pepper], onion and a few green chilies here and there. 

It was not spicy however and the dish worked fine. This was a good accompaniment for the Chinese Chapatti.

Egg Noodle

Next up, we decided to mix things up and order a different thing, one of which was the noodle. 

This had green capsicum [pepper], some spring onion, bits of carrot and a small piece of red chili, though it was not spicy.

Egg Fried Rice

We also got a portion of fried rice for one of the lunch menus, which came with perfectly cooked rice where each grain was separate from the other. 

It had beans, some spring onion, bits of carrot and a small piece of red chili, though again it was not spicy. This had a nice flavour and a good aroma.

To finish things off, they provide a rather big glass of refreshing lime juice. This was perfectly salted and would have been really good to whet one’s appetite, maybe they could serve it at the start of the meal instead.

The portions of each part of the meal are really adequate to actually enjoy rather than just getting a taste. It provides just the right quantity to prevent oneself from getting bored. It all adds up to a full experience: this is a meal that will satisfy the hungriest and has plenty of variety to keep you engaged. In this day and age, it is hard to come across a place that offers such good food, in a clean setting, at such a low price. If you have never experienced Indo-Chinese food and wish to try it, this menu is the best ticket; it encompasses everything that defines Indo-Chinese cuisine [except maybe dimsum, which you will have to order separately]. This is definitely one of the most value-for-money meals in town, especially for Chinese and even in general. Highly recommended to at least give it a try: if you like it, you just found yourself a new place to go to when you don’t feel like cooking, want to have variety, or want to spend as little as possible on Chinese food but walk away with a full stomach. We know we will return soon.

Type of Cuisine: Chinese [Indo-Chinese]
Location

 

Opposite Naval Quarters, First Floor, Elamkulam, Kadavanthra. 

Parking: A few cars in front, should be sufficient but easily gets full on very busy days, area nearby has other commercial areas so it will become difficult. We only had trouble once.

Ambience: Typical dark and red, not too bad though. If you need light, get a seat closer to the windows at the end of the room. If you prefer a darker setting, there are tables with wooden paneling. 

Service: Good

What we liked/Recommended for:

• Lunch menu is incredible value for money, even a reasonable amount of choice is provided for each dish. 
• Food is also tasty and well made. 

Potential Shortcomings: 
A bit too similar to Golden Dragon in terms of variety; but not necessarily a bad thing.

Taxes: Included in price, no fat tax applicable
Phone Number: +91 9656470007, +91 9746855222
Timings: 11:00 - 16:00, 19:00 - 23:00

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WOW! Momo: More than just Momos!

WOW! Momo Review

Having various branches across the city, WOW! Momo as the name suggests, have a good selection of momos and also offer other things like soup, sizzlers, a burger with a predictable twist: it uses a momo instead of a patty and even chocolate filled momos for dessert! 

Steamed Momos

Starting out authentic, the steamed momos are available in chicken (three varieties), fish, prawn, mushroom, paneer and some other veg options. We like to keep it simple so we tend to go with plain chicken momos.

These deliver well in terms of flavor. It comes with spicy red chili and green mint sauces for those who need it. This serves as a base for the other preparations of momos that follow. 

Pan Fried Momos

This is a twist on fried dimsum, it uses the standard momo base with the same choice of fillings as before but they are fried gently till the coating is slightly crisp and then slathered with a sauce. You can select between two different types of sauces, and we have tried both so that we can tell you about them.

 
The Schezwan sauce is as expected, spicy with bits of red chili seed etc. to please Indian taste buds. This is Indo-Chinese leaning closer to the Indian side! If you love and live for spice, this is a no-brainer. We found it a bit too Indianized however.
The tomato garlic sauce seen in the photo is what we usually order, this comes with a light tomato sauce reminiscent of ketchup and a good hint of garlic. It is garnished with a little bit of chopped spring onion. This is a bit sweet, so you may want to choose this wearily; whenever we order the staff tend to tell us that it is meant for kids! This is how we ended up trying the Schezwan sauce in the first place. 
The choice of sauces is a bit unbalanced as one is pretty spicy and the other is pretty much sweet.

Sizzler

As the name suggests, the sizzler comes on a sizzler plate with a portion of noodle topped with momos prepared to your choice. The noodle is actually pretty good just like real Hakka noodle should be, and the momos as described above. It would make a decent meal thanks to the addition of the noodle, making it one of the few dishes you can actually order for a meal instead of an appetizer or snack. Of course, it looks interesting when it is served to you, all steamy and sizzling! It is reasonably filling too we should say. 

This is a nice place to have a light snack in a decent food court/restaurant setting and their momos are pretty good. We come here every once in a while. The steamed ones have decent flavour and can be considered a healthy option. The Pan fried ones may be a little too Indianized and the sauces are on two ends of the scale but altogether, a worthwhile place if you like momos and want to sample different types; of which they have a commendable variety. Not horrifically overpriced for the non veg options, though I can't say the same about the veg ones but then again, you get a restaurant setting [unless you are in LuLu] so the poor value for money is to be expected. Recommended for those who like momos, or are adventurous about trying new foods, or of course: both!!!


Type of Cuisine: Momos, Chinese [Indo-Chinese]
Locations

Food Court on Third Floor, LuLu Mall, Edappally.

Emir Plaza, Kaloor Kadavanthra Road.

Food Court, Centre Square Mall, MG Road.

Parking: Mall parking at LuLu (chargeable) is fine except on very busy days and weekends. Other outlets have some parking space in front. 

Ambience: Typical mall ambience, love it or hate it! The restaurant ones are quieter.

Service: Good.

What we liked/Recommended for:

Plenty of variety of momos. Have alternate dishes too.

Potential Shortcomings: 

• Sauces for pan fried momos are unbalanced. 
• Momos tend to be expensive for the quantity provided even considering the restaurant setting. 
• Taste is average to good. 

Taxes: Included in price, no fat tax applicable.
Phone Number: +91 484 4064888
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