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Cafe in McLeodGanj not to be missed!!

As beautiful are the locales of this beautiful little place which happens to be the home of the exiled Tibetan government, there are places here that one falls in love with. Every sensory sensation is amazing here. The beautiful sound of silence, the mesmerizing visuals of the valley and the cold climate makes everything stand still. But there is one more thing about McLeodGanj that is not as famous as the others but is as important. When tourists feel hungry and tired, where do they head next? We have compiled a list of the most famous cafes and restaurants that you can visit in case you are planning your next holidays there.

Seed Cafe, Jogiwara Road, McLeogGanj

If you want to have your food while enjoying the scenery around, then it is your best bet. This is as silent as a place can get. The hustle and bustle of the outside world won’t affect you. So you can have the delicious food and that warm cup of coffee while reading a book or you just can sit alone in silence. The place is normally crowded with couples and the national and international tourists. Pizzas, pancakes, noodle and Lasagne is the specialty over here.

Hummingbird Cafe, Located inside the Norbulingka Institute

Set around a wonderful garden, Hummingbird cafe happens to be one of the most popular restaurants in the entire city. Many tourists who visit the place again and again have listed this as their most favourite place to hangout and spend some quality time at. The food here is excellent. Although the cafe is limited to offering vegetarian food, that may be a down deal for many of many. But whatever they serve here is just excellent.

Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen, Main Square, Jogiwara Road, McLeodGanj

As described by the name itself, the restaurant mostly deals in Italian food and the other specialty of this restaurant is known to the whole world, the pizzas. But other than the trademark Italian cuisines such as pizza and pasta, there are much more options to choose from and it won’t disappoint you when it comes to the quality and the taste of cuisines.

Tibet Kitchen, Jogiwara Road, McLeodGanj

There is a huge chunk of population over here in McLeodGanj that belongs to the Tibetan ethnicities and just for them, there is this. The Tibet Kitchen serves some of the best food items from Tibet and for the ones who are not yet aware of the taste of the cuisines from the neighbouring land;need to do it asap. The food is excellent. The dishes such as thukpas, sausages and thenthuks make it a great experience to be sitting in the beautiful place (incorrect English) and eating some the most delicious food.

Namgyal Cafe, Om Hotel, Nowrojee Road, McLeogGanj

Finding this beautiful place going through the streets and the roads may not be easy for you, as it remains largely unknown. (incorrect sentence formation) But for those who have managed to locate it, swears by the taste and the quality of the cuisines that get served in the place. The highlights of the foods here are salads, cakes and pastas.

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Delicacies from North-East

7 sisters as they are often known as are famous for its beautiful amalgam of culture.  The place is endowed with natural beauty and a large part is still untapped. So far you must have heard about places to visit in North-east India. This time, let’s take you to another facet of the place, which is yet to be discovered, is the variety of cuisines, that place offers for food lovers. Though most of them are non-vegetarian they are less spicy and very healthy.  Let me take you the culinary ride to these states with topmost delicacy from each state

Khar (Assam)

“Khar” is the key delicacy for Assamese. Traditional Assamese lunch usually starts with “Khar”. It is prepared by filtering pulp of raw papaya, pulses and few herbs through dried banana ashes. Ginger paste & mustard oil is added as per taste. It is quite refreshing and healthy. Kol Posola Khar & Papaya Khar is its variants.

Smoked pork from Nagaland

Pork is the main source of meat in Nagaland. It is usually prepared by boiling the dried smoked pork in soup, which consists of tomato, chilies and local herbs. Once fried with soup, one can feel the taste of bamboo shoots and soup inside which makes it lovable for pork lovers. Its deep smoky flavor makes it to top the food charts. Apparently, it tastes super with steamed plain rice. Chives are added to garnish it.

Eromba from Manipur

Eromba is the traditional cuisine of Meitei Community of Manipur. It is very spicy unlike other north-eastern cuisines as Chilli is the main ingredient of the cuisine. It is a tasteful combination of the favorite local ingredients like fermented dried fish, fermented bamboo-shoot and Raja/King chili. It goes well with rice and bread. Key for good Eromba is sweet smelling fermented fish.

Jadoh from Meghalaya

Jadoh is rice and meat-based Khasi delicacy from Meghalaya. It is famous pulao in Meghalaya and is usually cooked with minimum oil and spices which makes it all the more favorable for health-conscious folks.  Jadoh is usually prepared with hill rice or joha rice, which is short-grained, which is mixed with succulent pieces of Pork, chopped onions, green chilies and ginger garlic paste. Jadoh is generally served with Tungrymbai, ferment soy paste and Dohneiiong, pork with sesame seeds.

Bai from Mizoram

Bai is the primarily a stew kind of dish and is very popular amongst Mizos.  Bai could be vegetable Bai, or non -vegetarian as well. For non-vegeterian Bai, base is kept as pork, where-in spinach chopped cauliflower, beans, spices; rice and diced potato are boiled with water. It is heated till rice, meat are not cooked. The dish is healthy due to good content of spinach. Bamboo shoots make it more palpable and aromatic.

Awan Bangwi from Tripura

Awan Babgwi is a kind of dessert typical in Tripura. Prime ingredients used for this includes rice, cashew/raisins/ginger gratings; Rice is soaked overnight. It is then grinded with rest of the ingredients to make a paste, which is then wrapped in Laiu leaves in the form of cones. Its texture is both aromatic, and spicy.

Gyathuk from Sikkim   

It is primarily a noodle-based soup and is often called as “Thupka”. It is usually an appetizer but due to veggies/meat, it is quite filling. It is very soothing for the chilly winters in these areas. It can be served hot after garnishing it with spring onions.

Hungry Kya!! Pack your bags for North-east and enjoy the wide variety of healthy and tasty food!!!

 

 

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A Foodie evening at Ocean Deck Resort

During my recent trips to Karwar, I got to experience the amazing home stay at Ocean Deck Resort. It is a beautiful island that truly depicts home away from home. Though due to lack of time, I thought to drop the idea of going there, but after hearing so much about the place, I went, and must say, my food journey would have been incomplete, if I wouldn’t have come there. What makes this place more unique and offers comfortable stay is bcoz to its owner Mr.Vinay, who is always energized and ensures the best stay for his customers. Review here is based on my stay, food and definitely quick conversations with the people staying. The place is easily accessible with Dabolim airport at a distance of 100Kms. Pick & Drop can be arranged on request. Here are highlights of the place as experienced by me.
1) If you want to experience a homestay in Karwar, this is the place you would want to be. Listed in lonely planet, for its amazing location and hospitality, this place is always the top choice for repeat guests at Karwar.
2) Since the homestay is just 5 Kms away from Karwar Museum , Devbagh beach and 60 Km away from Gokarna Beach, there are ample places to roam around, if you have a weekend in hand and you are eager to explore the in and around the place.

3) If you are foodie, nothing can beat them in Karwar. I happen to eat vegetarian variants, which I have never heard of. Be it Karela chakri or fried bhindis, everything has its own charm. Lime water was super with perfect blend of lemon and sugar to quench your thirst. I wish I could pack some. Sea-food is good and place is heaven for sea-food lovers. During your stay, you can do fishing and can get the same for dinner. Apparently, all you need is to order for the fish you would like to eat and you can have the same in your scrumptious meal.

  

4) The place is run by the Mr.Vinay who acts as host, chef, and waiter. He stays there itself and ensures that all his guests are being taken care of properly. This is what makes the place all the more experiential and your stay more memorable.

5) The place provides plethora of activities wherein you can indulge yourself. They include Machine boat ride, beach trekking, Kayaking, wooden boat ride, river crossing, fishing.

6) Free access to Wi-fi. You can remain connected to your folks all the time and can share live updates while making them jealous

7) The place is completely in the lap of nature, with a beautiful setting. Backwaters and Devbagh beach make the place more serene and photogenic.


8) Accommodation ranges from suites to fishermen’s room. They are well-furnished with all basic amenities in them.

9) Campfires are arranged every evening upon nightfall and are a great way to relax and soak yourself in the lap of nature.


10) It is indeed value for money, that gives you the opportunity to get lost in nature.
Being a nature lover and foodie together, this place is surely my personal recommendation to those who are looking for an escape from the city buzz.
What are you waiting for? Plan your upcoming weekend to Karwar and get your bookings from Ocean Deck or call Mr. Vinay at +91-9342994358 or write to them at bookings@oceandeck.org

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