Shiv Sagar, Janpath : A Glimpse of Mumbai's Chaat in Delhi

Though most of the chaats have originated in the northern belt of UP - Bihar, the tasty Western Indian experimentation on them with pav, bhel and sev cannot be undermined. The arrival of Mumbai's Shiv Sagar in Delhi has brought the best of the both worlds to the Indian capital; a joyous news for the street food fanatics.

Started in 1982, by late Shankar Poojari in Vile Parle, Mumbai, the Shiv Sagar legacy has continued throughout with the quality of food served just getting better. Being a pure vegetarian restaurant, it is widely known across the country for giving amazing dishes using freshest ingredients.

Chinese Bhel
Chinese Bhel

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Three new restaurants to try out in Hyderabad

In recent times a number of new restaurants have opened their doors in different parts of the twin cities. Some of these differentiate themselves on cuisine, some stress on the fact that they are really quick service, and some are banking on providing customers an informal atmosphere. Here is a look at some of these places which are quickly making their mark on the local food scene.

Fish Raechad
Fish Raechad 

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Harry's, Saket: Chef Vicky Ratnani's new menu

Harry’s, Singapore’s favourite bar, has made its name in Mumbai as well as in Delhi, and Chef Vicky Ratnani has made sure with his exquisite preparations that it remains in the top ranks in the list of every person, who wants to try something new in Asian, Mediterranean and American cuisine .

The place is well known for its cocktails, and as soon as you enter the Saket outlet, you will see the bar with two/three bartenders working hard to prepare your drinks. The place has a low light ambiance, which makes it a place where a tired you will want to go after a day of work.

Harry's Bar
Harry's Bar

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Quick Bytes: The new breakfast spread at Ci Gusta, Madhapur

Ci Gusta, Madhapur which opened it's doors last year became already well known especially for it's delicious frozen yoghurts. The restaurant recently unveiled a new breakfast menu and I was invited to sample a few items from there.

The breakfast menu had a platter named Signature Breakfast, which is a combo available for Rs 299. They have a number of a la carte items too, and there were a couple that I liked a lot.

Egg Royale Ci Gusta
Egg Royale: Poached Eggs with Salmon and Hash Brown

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Jonathan's Kitchen : Hyderabad's new destination for global cuisine

Jonathan’s Kitchen is the new restaurant which has opened at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Gachibowli. The place offers global cuisine ranging from American, Continental to Pan Asian and Indian. The restaurant had organized a tasting session for bloggers, where Chef Vijay Bhaskar served a cross section of different fares offered by them.

Crab Sushi
Volcano Crab Sushi

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