Saffron - A Legend Of Mughlai Cuisine

                    
                            Saffron as the name suggests claims itself to be one of the Best in Mughlai Cuisine .

HOW TO REACH THERE : Take a left from the Sony World Signal - 100 ft road . The road would lead towards Kormangala 4th Block .Now keep straight till the 2nd Signal on that road .Take Left towards
Kormangala 1st Block from the second signal  .Continue further on that road you will see Saffron on the Left Hand Side .

Address : No.5 1st Floor , 1st B Main , 1st Block , , Jakkasandra , Koramangala , Bangalore - 560034 .
Phone Number : 41317579 , 9342013690 .

HOW MUCH WOULD IT COST : A three course meal would cost around 275 per head .
I found its pricing on a little higher side .
1) Cost of Veg Curries ranges from   Rs. 95-  Rs.139 for Full Plate
2) Cost  of Non-Veg Curries ranges from  Rs.125- Rs.170 for potion , Rs. 195 -  Rs.280 for Half Chicken dishes and Rs.370 - Rs.450 for full chicken dishes .
3) Cost of (non-alcoholic)drinks varies from  Rs.30 - Rs.60
4) Cost of Bread ranges from  Rs. 10 - Rs.55
5) Cost of snacks ranges from Rs. 75 - rs. 120

HOW WAS THE FOOD : I would rate the food , just ahead of Average .I started off with the main course .

DRINKS :

Jal Jeera - was very nice . 

It cost us Rs. 30 / cup 

FOOD :

Handi Chicken : I ordered 1 portion of Handi Chicken . The preparation was average .There were about 3 pieces good enough for both of us .
It cost us Rs. 125 .

BREADS :
Tandoori Roti . Roti's were crisp .
It cost us Rs. 20 / Roti

DESSERT :
Carrot Halwa with Ice-cream . Carrot halwa preparation was average  .
It cost us Rs. 79 .

HOW WAS THE OVERALL EXPERIENCE : The overall experience was average . I had very high hopes
with the Restaurant .Saffron didn't met my expectations . If you compare the Ambiance , Food , Service the rate are very high . Also the service is slow . I went on a weekend at around 3.30 p.m .the sitting arrangement was good with the tables evenly placed .I expected a high quality of  Table Covers .The food was average .
One good this about the restaurant is the variety in the Menu . It has a huge menu options . If the prices would have been less , i would have easily rated the restaurant as good  .It offers Buffet also which is prised at Rs. 250 .

RATE THE RESTAURANT OUT Of 10 in Food : 6
RATE THE RESTAURANT OUT Of 10 in Ambiance : 5
RATE THE RESTAURANT OUT OF 10 in Overall Experience : 5.5

Buffet @ Radha Homtel

Radha Homtel is a 3 - Star Hotel . It houses a good restaurant which offers Buffet Lunch  .
Our plan commenced because of bad food in our office on Thursday .

HOW TO REACH THERE : The Hotel is just in front of SAP Labs India Pvt. Ltd.  Whitefield .

Address :-

Radha Homtel
Whitefield, 136, / 137, EPIP Industrial Area, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560066Phone Number : 080 66226969‎ – 09980106969‎ – 080 66226767‎ (Fax) – 09980006969‎ (Mobile)

HOW MUCH WOULD  IT COST : Around 350 Per Person .The Buffet Lunch came around Rs. 1449.00 for 4 of us .

HOW IS THE OVERALL EXPERIENCE :The overall experience was good after leaving the Restaurant , but definitely it did not started off well . We were asked to wait when we asked for a table for four . After 15 min , I got little agitated and sat inside the Restaurant . The sitting arrangement is descent .
DRINKS : There were 2 varities of Soups -> 1 Non- Veg , 1 Vegetarian I took vegetarian soup , which was good .There were 2 varities of soft Drinks ->  Ice Tea , LemonadeFOOD : Food was presented well in different sections .1) Salads - There were about 4 varities of Salad Preperations apart from 4 varities of freshly Cut Vegetables . What I missed was Non-Veg salad .2) Starters - I could find only 1 veg starter and 1 Non veg Starter .I took Veg starter which was good .3) Main Course - It has a about 5 varities of Vegetable Curries and 4 varities of Non - Veg Dishes .I found all dishes good .If I compare the Buffet Cost , I expected more variety .There was no Live Counter .

4) BREADS : Soup Breads -> There were 4 varities of Soup Breads .

Main Course Breads -> Apart from soup breads Kulcha , Wheat Roti , Nan were available with the main Course .

                                    

5) DESERT : Desert were docked at a seperate place . It had Gulab jamun , Kheer(Pyasum) , Fresh Fruits , Mooses , Pastries .It has a seperate refrigirator for ice-creams .There were 4 varities of Ice- creams available .

                                     

RATE THE RESTAURANT OUT OF 10 in Ambience : 5RATE THE RESTAURANT OUT OF 10 in Food : 7RATE THE RESTAURANT OUT OF 10 in Overall Experience : 6

Rolls United

Roles United is a "Multicuisine Multinational" Restaurant .Though a Lot of Blogs and sites refer this as a Russian Restaurant , but the Menu doesnot speak so .It has a lot variety from different countries .

HOW TO REACH THERE : If you are coming from NGV and standing on Sony World Signal.

Cross the Sony World signal , and move straight . You will find a Signal just after Tanishq , Cross that signal as well .Now you will reach another signal just after Naturals Ice-creams , Take a left from that signal .Just go ahead for another 700 mtr. you will find the Restaurant "Rolls United" on the right hand side .

 

ADDRESS : No. 15, 1st Main Road, 1st Block, Koramangala, Bangalore

Phone : 41314847, 9900565510, 9900215510 

HOW MUCH WOULD IT COST : Around Rs. 250 per Head , if you are having 3-course .

Apart from thier normal Roll Dishes , they have started Lunch Thali as well .Veg : Rs. 99 , Non- Veg : Rs. 111 .

         You can always glance at my Menu Pics , before planning to dine here .

HOW ABOUT THE AMBIENCE : The ambience was Average.Chairs arrangement is very good .

HOW ABOUT THE DINING EXPERIENCE : 

DRINKS : I had "Green Lady" priced at "Rs. 75" .The Drink was very nice .

FOOD : I liked the continental Food they Offered . The Dish Pictures are arranged in the ascending order in conjunction with the below list . 

1) Ravioli Roma was priced "Rs. 115" . This was the best of the Lot .

It is an ancient Roman Dish , which is served with tasty Sauce .

2) Enchilada Mexico was priced "Rs. 115" . This was also good .

Is is Mexican Vegetable Roll , served with spanish Salad and Tortilla .

3) Luxemburg Lettuc priced at "Rs. 115" . This was also a good dish .

Is is a  coriander Roll of "Mushroom - spinach- lettuce Stuffing" .

This was served with Fries and Salad .

4) Canneloni Torino Priced at "Rs. 142" . This was also a good dish .

DESERT : I had "Fruitella" after Dinner , which is priced at "Rs. 65 " .

I think , this was the only bad dish of the restaurant.It is a Pancake stuffed with 

Fruits and Chocolate Syrup .

HOW ABOUT THE OVERALL EXPERIENCE :

The overal experience was pretty much satisfying . The waiters had a good knowledge of 

the "Preperation of Dishes".The only bad part is , you have to wait a lot for the Order , 

but this factor is overuled by good taste .If you are going for the first time , donot 

expect all rolls to be like "Stuffed Spicy material in one chapati kind of  thing" . Take 

a chance and relish the dishes.

RATE THE RESTAURANT OUT OF 10 in Food                      : 7

RATE THE RESTAURANT OUT OF 10 in Ambience               : 5.5

RATE THE RESTAURANT OUT OF 10 in Overall Experience : 6.5

Aranya Restaurant

Aranya - Remnants of daylight cascade through the dense forest cover in defiance before darkness reigns again .

HOW TO REACH THERE : There are 2 branches of this restaurant :-
1) Teachers Colony : If you are coming from Silk Board towards sarjapur .This would fall on your left hand side on the Service Road , after around 2 km .
Address : # 462, Teacher's Colony HSR Layout Ring road, Near Central Silk Board Bangalore -560034

Land line : 080 41108346 / 47 , 25634339

2) BDA Complex HSR Layout : This restaurant is at the Back and Right side of BDA Complex .

Address : # 24 & 25, BDA Complex, HSR Layout, Bangalore- 560002

Land line : 080 25721144 / 88

HOW MUCH WOULD IT COST : Around Rs. 225 per head
Food is priced well .Veg curries ranges from Rs 80 - Rs. 130 Per Plate.
Non - Veg Curries ranges from Rs. 135 to rs. 175 Per Plate .
Drinks are also fairly priced .You can very well plan for a booze party here .
You may take a look at the Menu , before planning .
Last time we went in a group of 8 , we ordered only main course and 3 butter milk , this costed us Rs. 1319 .

HOW ABOUT THE AMBIENCE : The ambience is good in the Teachers Colony branch . The tables are very well placed in the second hall . I would recommend that people coming in families should opt for dining in the secong hall .They have even placed some rides inside the hall for very small kids . You can expect crowd of all kind .

HOW ABOUT THE DINING EXPERIENCE :
DRINKS : Drinks are fairly priced . Pint beer is around Rs. 75 .
We also ordered Butter Milk priced "Rs. 45" - This was good .

FOOD : Coming to the most important part Food . First time , I went with my wife I ordered :-1) Non-Veg starter "Tandoori Chicken" - which was good .
2) Paneer Butter Masala - which was Average .
This time the experience was little different , We ordered :-
1) Aranya Special Curry priced "Rs. 150" - It turned down our expectaion . I would rate it just Average.
2) Mushroom Mattar priced "Rs. 130" - was also average in terms of taste value .
3) Dum Kashmiri Aloo priced "Rs 130" - came by surprise to us . It was "JUST PATHETIC".
BREADS : We ordered 4 types of breads :-
1) Kulcha Onion butter priced "Rs. 30 " - was not that great to be rated "good" but yes definitely "Above Average" .
2) Tandoori Roti priced "Rs. 18" - Average
3) Makai Roti priced "Rs. 25 "- Average
4) Missi Roti priced "Rs. 25" - Average

HOW ABOUT THE OVERALL EXPERIENCE : The overall experience was below average .
The location of the reaturant is bad , not in terms of reach but definitely in terms of surroundings . It is just adjacent to a low grade Wine shop which is always flaunted by Cheap Crowd . It is ideal place for giving "All boyz booze parties" since drinks are fairly priced and starters are good . This is what guys exactly want . Ambience is good .It generally remains too much crowded at night , so either make a booking in Advance or prepare to wait for some 10 minutes or so .

RATE THE REATURANT OUT OF 10 IN Food : 4

RATE THE RESTAURANT OUT OF 10 IN Ambience : 6

RATE THE RESTAURANT OUT OF 10 IN Overall Experience : 5

Pizzeria Romano

Pizzeria Romano, Koramangala"The trouble with eating Italian food is that 5 or 6 days later you're hungry again."It also offers Lebanese and Mexican too .

HOW TO REACH THERE : IN case you are coming from Sony World signal towards NGV , take the left from the redlight after Mast Kalander,This road is 80ft Road .Come 500 meters and take a left at the point where park is starting .Come another 500 meters down , you will find the Restaurant on the Left Hand Side . It is on the First Floor . If you know krishna Cafe (Kormangala), Titan Eye(Kormangala) ,Oye Amritsar (Kormangala) , G.k Vale (kormangala).Then I must tell you that , this restaurant is also on the same road .

Address : Pizzeria Romano #55, 5th Cross,6th Block,60 FeetRoad,Koramangala,Bangalore
Phone: 40953751/2

HOW MUCH DOES IT COSTS : The prices are slightly more than Pizza Hut .But if I compare the Ambience and food it is fairly priced .

HOW ABOUT THE AMBIENCE : The ambience of the Restaurant is above average .The walls are well coloured , full of paintings of Italian Stars .Bar is nice .

HOW ABOUT THE FOOD :

DRINKS : Hard Drinks are Costly . The wines are rated at rs. 2100 The Mocktails were Damn Good .I ordered :-

(a) Peach Tea "Ice Tea(Lemon/Peach St)"- It was little sour but quite descent in taste .

It costed us Rs. 75

(b) Margarita Mocktail "Virgin Pinacolada / Mar"- I could rate it as one of the best Mocktails , I have ever tasted .

It Costed us Rs. 90 .

FOOD : Food is very Tasty . I ordered :-

1. Pasta "Al Fungi"- The Taste was supperb . Best Pasta ever eaten up till now .The quantity was good for 2 people .

It costed us Rs. 225 .

2. Sizzler "Chicken Saltinbocca wit"- It tasted above average to me .The quantity was OK .

It costed us Rs. 285

3. Pizza "Barbeque Chicken 12"- They are available in 3 sizes . 7 Inches , 10 inches and 12 inches .We ordered 12 inches pizza , which was enough for 2 people .

It costed us Rs.355 .

HOW ABOUT THE OVERALL EXPERIENCE : The overall experience was very much satisfying .I would say that food and drinks are extraordinally tasty .The ambience was good and above all the service was extraordinary .Mr. Sanjay the Waiter was very well behaved and fast .When you present something with a smile , it always takes the edge .

RATE THE RESTAURANT OUT OF 10 in Food : 9

RATE THE RESTAURANT OUT OF 10 in Ambience : 7

RATE THE RESTAURANT OUT OF 10 in Overall Experience : 8