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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008 Meghna's is brilliant. They have opened a new outlet in Jayanagr 4th block, practically NEXT to my house and all my weight-loss plans have gone for a huge six. |
+1, Whenever I did visit Koramangala during lunch time, Meghna's was the place to go Quote: DESMONDS
Old-timers will remember Tycoons on Infantry road, next to Safina Plaza. The guy who owned it, Desmond Rice, had to close the restaurant down due to some issues. I think it because the restaurant was in the basement and that was the time the BBMP was closing down basements.
I've been going to Tycoons since I can remember. And my earliest memory of eating out was Tycoons! They had a waterfall and we always tried to get a table next to that. There was a small wooden bridge as well and I remember the 5 year old Nikhil was highly amused by standing on it and seeing the fishes swim below.
My order there ever since I can remember has been
1). Minced Chicken Steak with mushroom sauce. No vegetables, but lots of french fries.
2). Caramel Custard.
Later on, I added a chicken Salad to the order.
A little note about the food.
The chicken steak used to be awesome. The mushroom sauce they used was different from ANY other mushroom sauce I've ever had.
The Caramel Custard is quite simply the best I've ever had. They give it with cream. And not just a small dollop of cream at the top, but sweetened cream in a cup to pour on the custard!
I felt really sad when they closed down.
The owner opened another restaurant called "Desmonds" on Lavelle Road. He also opened a branch in Koramanagala. Have never been to the Koramanagala one. However, we went to the Lavelle Road branch recently and oh boy! It was FANTASTIC!!
Almost 20 years have passed since I've been coming and the taste remains EXACTLY the same! It still tastes fantastic.
The Caramel Custard is just awesome. My sister had the New York Baked Cheesecake and it was fantastic as well! It is by far one of the best cheesecakes I've had in Bangalore. Rarely do you find a cheesecake which is cheesy enough without being just a block of sweetened cheese.
I must say, Desmonds is worth a visit for the desserts at least.
They also have some really good Indian, Italian and Continental dishes.
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Believe it or not, Minced Chicken Steak (with French fires) & Caramel custard were the only things I have ordered there till date, although I have been there only a few times. I have been only to the Lavelle road restaurant. Quote:
Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008 Had been to Taco Bell today.
Food is quite good. As with most junk food, you cant eat too much of the same thing. And it is best eaten hot as the tacos get soft after a while.
The taste is very very similar to the taste you get in the American outlets. There is a massive difference in taste at McDs and to some extent at KFC as well. However, with Taco Bell, the taste is almost identical.
The system they follow is also very nice and organised. Of course, if you can help it, please dont go during the weekends.
Mantri Square Mall was so crowded, by 7:20pm, they had closed all the doors to enter the mall. They were only allowing people to exit. No one was allowed to enter. It was that crowded. It was quite insane.
I overheard the manager/owner of Taco Bell telling someone that yesterday, they had to allow people to enter in batches. Open the doors, allow people to come in and in 3 minutes the restaurant was full. They would close the restaurant for 10 mins and then open it again. He says he lost a lot of customers and that is why today he just kept it open all the while. |
Even I had been to Taco bell last week. It was pretty crowded and there very little space over there. If you have noticed the stairs to go to the lower floor, it is pretty much one way traffic.
I liked the Tacos though. You have to eat it while they are crunchy. The other thing I did not like is the waiting in a separate line to collect you order. This was a complete mess the other day with the guy at the counter calling out ticket numbers and there was a mad rush to get it.
One more good thing is their 'Freefill' option for beverages. Unlimited beverages provided you hold onto your cup. No cup, no drink
I will definitely visit again after the initial hype dies down. |