No Plan A when there is Annual Burger Fest at Plan B

There is no Plan A so heading to straight to Plan B. Their annual burger fest is something I always look forward to for the variety of burgers which are on offer. Their burgers have always been in limelight so the annual burger fest just adds cherry on the cake. I have a been a fan of Plan B food, esp their chicken wings, I swear by them and with the outlet close to my house, it is always walk down the road.

From pork, beef, chicken, seafood, mutton and veg I could choose either burger or a slider. For a hungry tummy, burger will fill you up completely but for those who want to try more than 1 option or try something from regular menu then a slider is best for you. Pork lovers will have a time of their life as there are lot of options with pork.

I loved the grilled seafood slider and Surf and turf with chicken slider. I could never step out of Plan B without tasting their chicken wings, you should also try it. Make Plan B your plan A before the burger festival ends.

It is a month long festival which will by March 18th.

The Travelling Bao Festival at Shizusan Shophouse and Bar

Shizusan Shophouse and Bar has been a favorite since its launch. The food has been receiving great reviews with their sushi's and other dishes. To add different flavors and offer new dishes to its customers, Shizusan has come up with The Travelling Bao Festival for the month of February.

A great mix of veg and non-veg bao's are on offer. While I tried the non-veg bao's, I will write about the same. Out of 5, I tried 4 as the 5th one was pork. My favourite was Smoked Duck Bao with smoked five-spiced duck, green apple and spicy mayo. If you are looking for a mix of tangy, spicy and smoky then this is the bao for you.

The next one which you should try is Korean Pulled Chicken Bulgogi which has spicy cucumber and kimchi slaw. For a spicy taste then this pulled chicken bao is for you.

Korean Sweet Chilli Chicken Bao with honey-glazed chilli chicken with kimchi and mayo is for those looking for sweet and spicy taste.

The last one is Teriyaki Glazed Tenderloin which is a steamed bun with teriyaki tenderloin, pickled vegetables and pan-fried with sesame. As I am more fond of bao's than buns, these non mayo buns did not impress me much.

If you are looking for veg bao's then Five-Spiced Tofu or Filipino veggie steamer could be your pick. Those who enjoy buns, Tofu and Hirata Buns or Bun with wild mushroom or Cantonese steamed custard bun could be savored. I also tried their tea - Mogo mogo and the mix of green sencha tea, banana, mango, passion flower leaves, melon sunflower and guava was so soothing to the throat and very aromatic too.

Each portion of bao is served with 2 pieces and it can easily fill one person completely. While the veg bao's are priced at Rs. 275, non-veg bao's are priced at Rs. 295 excluding taxes. Enjoy these bao's as they will be served at Shizusan during the month of February.

Kebabs, Wine and Beer fest at Grand Mercure, Bangalore

Who wouldn't want to enjoy some great kebabs along with beer or wine or even a mocktail? Grand Mercure Bangalore has heard you and has come up with a month long festival serving various veg and non veg kebabs, some beers and also wine. I have been to Grand Mercure Mysuru and loved my stay along with the dinner at the poolside restaurant - By The Blue. So I have eager to have a similar experience at By The Blue at Grand Mercure Bangalore.

Located in Koramangala, Grand Mercure is on 12th main away from the maddening crowd and in a residential area. So you will always have a quiet dinner at their restaurant. By The Blue is their poolside restaurant serving dinner only. They also host special parties and get together at the restaurant too. Enjoying dinner with your special people in life with low light, soft music, Bangalore's cool breeze and by the pool, this combination will make you fall in love with the restaurant. For the month of February, Chef Gopal Jha and his team have curated a menu of various kebabs which can be enjoyed with beer or Fratelli wine. As I do not consume alcohol, I opted for a mocktail while I savored their kebabs.

Each kebab is made carefully and with best ingredients and the best meat available. They have 6 veg and 6 non-veg kebabs on their menu and it will be served unlimited for 2 hours for Rs.1999+taxes. In 2 hours, you can get a taste of all the kebabs and it will fill your tummy and you will be satiated too.

I chose to try a mix of veg and non-veg kebabs, started with Chicken Tikka and Paneer Tikka where the marination was excellent and the chicken and paneer were very soft. One of the best chicken tikka's I have had.

I followed it with Mutton Seekh Kebab which was juicy and soft which are made from bay lamb, it will just melt in your mouth. Grilled prawns were next, jumbo prawns were used for it, grilled and marinated in their spices.

To break the monotony, Chicken Dimsums were served and it tasted best with their fresh coriander and chilli chutney. Their red chutney is spicier. Dahi ke Kebab had to be tasted, these hung curd patties are extremely filling. Another Chicken Starter took my heart. The marination made the tikka delicious and tasted best with mint chutney.

Some kebabs which were fried. Prawn Triangle was a different take to samosa with prawn filling, best tasted with mayo or green chutney. Lobster Bite had small deep fried patty of lobster meat. Crab Claw had deep fried patty of crab meat. They also served Fish Fingers made from Indian salmon which was refreshing from the usual Basa. While I love seafood, I do not prefer them deep fried when there is an option for grilled but just one for taste did no harm.

If you are looking for a quiet meal with some delicious food served fresh and made with love then the Kebab, wine and beer fest at Grand Mercure Bangalore is a must visit for you. Chef Gopal Jha and team will make sure you will have a meal which will etch in your memory like it did for me.

This Winter At Monkey Bar With One Bowl Winter Menu

Winter is just setting in and what better than warm comfort food to share with friends and family. Monkey Bar is bringing their One Bowl Winter menu and wants to be part of your winter celebrations. The promotional menu is now available in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bangalore from November 15, 2017- Jan 15, 2018. You and your entire taste buds will be satisfied with such meal in a bowl.

Food has many memories and feelings attached to it and on cold days all you want is these comfort food. Monkey Bar is offering such 12 hearty one-bowl meals packed with nostalgia. You have options to choose from different texture, taste or just simple food. I opted to enjoy some beef so I chose Korean Bibimbap made which had spicy gochujang steak with pink sticky rice, topped with fried eggs. I could easily eat another bowl of it for its flavors but I held on to try Kashmiri Yakhni, which has succulent mutton pieces cooked in yogurt and spices which was paired with a saffron pulao. These 2 bowls are my favorite from the menu and are a must try for those who have similar taste as mine.

For vegetarian friends, home-style Rajma Bowl or Kadhi Chawal, else Moroccan Vegetable Tagine with couscous za'atar or Wild Mushroom Khichdi would appetise you.

Chicken lovers would love to try spicy Nagarjuna Inspired Chilli Chicken with malabari parota or Sesame Teriyaki Chicken Bowl on a bed of sticky rice.

Seafood lovers will surely enjoy Goan Xacuti served with barnyard millets, Seafood Linguine, Prawn Pad Thai Noodles or Panch Phoron and Kasundi Mach with gobindobhog rice.

The menu has a bowl for every taste and every person. It's just time for you to head to the nearest Monkey Bar and enjoy a bowl full of flavors.