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3 Wise Monkeys

5 Reasons Why You Should Visit 3 Wise Monkeys, Vashi

By tesrygkhl' - 9/15/2016

Overview:-

Cuisines- Chinese, Thai, Italian & Indian.

Restaurant type- Pub & Casual Dining

Time- 12 noon to 1 a.m.

Cost- INR 1100 for 2 people (approx)

Address- Hotel Wanton House, Plot no. 4, sector 26, Palm Beach Road, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.

The ever bustling Khar outlet is one of the oldest Pub and our all time favorite. Little did we know that the management would decide to expand it's branch along the Palm Beach Road of Navi Mumbai.

The outer appearance and ambience inside remains the same as to the Khar outlet, only to our surprise that this one's a 2 storeyed outlet & more spacious!

So now since there's a new pub in the city, we'll give you a handful of reasons for why you should visit this place:

1. Drinks & Cocktails with a twist!

3WM recently celebrated their anniversary with a complete new menu in food and bar, and made serving drinks in a 'barrel' a statement for the bar menu.

Apart from these we also loved a few other cocktails like Black Russian & Long Island Iced Tea.

2. A never-ending array of Appetizers!

Being a multicuisine restaurant, the menu not only halts at your regular appetizers, but there are many more fusion dishes that you'll be spoilt for choice.
Our recommendations:

Pizza Fries,
Mushroom/Mutton Sukkha, &
Their unique & in-house special varieties of Naan Pav.

Pizza Fries

Mutton Sukkha with Manglorean Noodles

Butter Chicken Naan Pav

Makai Galouti Kebab

Regular French Fries

Chicken Satay

Chicken Pani Puri

Spicy Shrimp on Cheddar

Bruschetta

Eggonomics

3. Dal Khichdi with Crispy..

For the love of Dal Khichdi, 3 Wise Monkeys introduced us to a modified version of this dish by adding Paneer/ Chicken Crispy.

Dal Khichdi with Crispy

At first we were sceptical regarding its taste, but surprisingly the combination tasted pretty well!
It was so good that we still can't stop thinking about it!

Team 'The Hungry Cancerian' recommended!

4. Chilled Out Ambience.

The ambience comprises of dim lights, wooden finished walls & staircases, live music and a bar on each floor. This place would surely make one feel relaxed with it's soothing drinks and some next level comfort food!

Margherita

3WM Biryani

5. Karaoke Nights! :D

And last, but not the least- They schedule Karaoke nights every Thursday where they invite some really talented musicians/ singers to perform. With such amazing talent in-house, you're sure to groove along the musical night.
(By the way, it's Thursday today!)

Hence, now we are sure that you have a good plan awaiting this weekend! :D

3 Wise Monkeys gave us an wonderful experience of all aspects under one roof. Be it food, cocktails, music or service; everything was spectacular and spot on!

Peach Melba

BKC-Brownie, Kahlua, Cream

Would we visit again?

Well, we have visited them twice already! :')

The overall verdict for 3 Wise Monkeys is 4.5/ 5.

Follow 3 Wise Monkeys on Instagram & Twitter: @3wisemonkeys_in to stay updated with their events and activities.

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Hyderabad Xpress - Delivering brilliant Biryanis ever since!

By tesrygkhl' - 3/01/2016

Not stressing much on the fact how Sunday and Cheat Day are incidental to each other. Let's talk about the option on how well one should honour their cheat meal!

Biryani is a dish relished by each one of us, and as we all know it, not everyone can master the art of making it.

And hence, I'm gonna introduce you to one such startup of talented Biryani makers who'll make you forget your usual biryani restaurants and get you addicted to their special Hyderabadi Biryanis. Precisely, I'm talking about 'Hyderabad Xpress' and singing all praises about their food, only because it's been tried and tested by yours truly!

I was privileged to sample 3 variety of Dum Biryanis viz. Veg, Chicken and Mutton.

The quantities of which were very impressive and filling to the tummy! Speaking of which, they have different categories for the quantity they serve.

As per me, one large pack of biryani can be enough for two people to enjoy a hearty meal.

They also serve the legendary 'Mirch ka Saalan' and Raita along with the Biryanis.

Mirch ka Saalan

The good thing about these Biryanis is that they're not made very spicy and are suited for each person's taste preference.

Veg Dum Biryani

I have usually never been a fan of veg biryani, but to my surprise I actually couldn't resist eating more of veg biryani due to its juicy and succulent flavors.

I'd totally recommend this biryani to all, specially the vegan crowd..

Chicken Dum Biryani

Being a non vegetarian, who doesn't love chicken? This lovely chicken Biryani will make you forget your diet plan, only because you're going to fall in love with it!

No kidding, but the chicken pieces are made with tenderness and contain sufficient flavors of the Biryani's masala and then cooked to perfection.

Mutton Dum Biryani

Soft, tender and juicy mutton pieces blended in the aromatic flavors of biryani masala are really worth all of it. A must try!

Double ka Meetha

Not only that, but these good humans also serve desserts. Their one and only speciality dessert is "Double Ka Meetha" - A terrific combination of bread soaked in warm milk and dry fruits.

It gives a typical taste like motichoor ka laddoo coated on a Shahi tukda. Trust me, your meal just can't be complete without this!

Apart from taste and quantity, the quality of food they serve is impressive. Their biryanis are made from good quality basmati rice, and other shahi masala flavors.

The packaging done by them is compact and let the biryanis remain hot till the time it reaches you.

Hyderabad Xpress seems a very promising brand due to its instant customer service and reasonable pricing strategies.

One just cannot ask for more, as all the yummy-ness is delivered by them right at your doorstep. Yes, they deliver all over Mumbai. So much win win, right? :)

Speaking of which, my overall verdict for Hyderabad Xpress is 5/5.

Order your Biryani right away just by calling them up on: 841993 - 8333/ 4333

You can also follow Hyderabad Xpress on Instagram and Twitter to stay updated with their regular events and activities.

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BOX8 - Meals in a Box

By tesrygkhl' - 9/20/2015

Happy weekend everyone! :) It's a Sunday today, so I decided to skip my usual homemade meal and try out food from Box8's menu. The menu being so extensive, has an amazing variety of dishes which include Salads, Sandwiches,Wraps, All in one Meals, Biryanis, Desserts, and so on..

I ordered from their Koparkhairane outlet, and all this was delivered within an hour at my residence, which is 10 kms. away. I am totally flattered with the prompt delivery service which these guys provide. This kind of format and service is the need of the hour and Box8 is fulfilling it perfectly.

I tried almost each dish from their menu, which you'll be seeing below. :)


Today's lunch from Box8

I had a craving for salad since long, so I settled to order for a Paneer Tossed Salad..

Paneer Tossed Salad

Assorted with sweet and tangy flavors, this Salad was a treat to my taste buds. How great it tasted with tons of corn and paneer pieces in it. The ingredients are sautéed in an Indian style dressing, which makes it more interesting!

Royal Feast Sandwich

This sandwich was loaded with mayonnaise, which made it so creamy and soft. So soft, that it melts in the mouth.. Veggies like mushrooms, baby corn, jalapenos and olives made it taste so much more better. A must try! :D

Tandoori Mix Wrap

The next dish I binged on to was Tandoori Mix Wrap. It was spicy! Yes, spicy and oh-so-good!! It's taste took me to some another land. The fillings inside are prepared in a smoky sauce with jalapenos, baby corn, mushrooms and olives

Shahi Paneer Biryani

The next thing I tasted was Shahi Paneer Biryani. The aromas of this Biryani left me totally spellbound as I opened the box. With loads of tender, marinaded Paneer peices and its delectable flavors, this dish was indeed 'Shahi'. :)

Dal Makhani

Whole Wheat Tawa Paratha with chutney and salad

I love Dal Makhani a lot, and have tasted it at many restaurants.. So the dal is moderately spiced, and gives more of a buttery taste. Although on a personal note, I feel it could've been better!
This one is a lovely combination of Tawa Parathas and Dal Makhani. Both tasted so good when eaten together.

Veg Extravaganza Meal with Rice

Then came the all in one meal.. Absolutely loved this concept, as it's indeed a value for money. I tried the Veg Extravaganza Meal which was loaded with so many chunks of Paneer, Mushrooms, Babycorn, and Olives. Below this, there was rice mixed with Makhni Curry. Slightly tangy in taste. But more than sufficient for one person to eat.

Masala Lemonade (L) and Iced Tea (R)

Apart from the food, I also ordered for drinks. The Masala Lemonade was very refreshing and the Iced Tea was sweet and sugary. Also, those bottles couldn't be any more quirkier, right? :D

Chocolate Mousse

And lastly, I had Chocolate Mousse for desserts. Trust me it was so creamy, soft and luscious that it made me want for more. <3

Box8 is an example of sheer innovation. The dishes are delicious and precise. The packing is also very compact and fresh. And above all, it's a deal worth value for money!

Apart from their official website, you can also follow them on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

The overall rating for Box8 would be 8/10.

This review would not have been possible without the help of Mr. Joy Bhatacharjee and team Box8. :) Also a special thanks to Swarali Kulkarni of Mumbai Food Junkie for the help. :)

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5 Reasons Why You Should Visit 3 Wise Monkeys, Vashi

Overview:-

1. Drinks & Cocktails with a twist!

2. A never-ending array of Appetizers!

3. Dal Khichdi with Crispy..

4. Chilled Out Ambience.

5. Karaoke Nights! :D

Would we visit again?

Hyderabad Xpress - Delivering brilliant Biryanis ever since!

BOX8 - Meals in a Box

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