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The Kebab Trail

Karim’s, Jama Masjid A 1913 establishment, this one is undisputedly the most popular kebab restaurant even in the era of KFC and many more. Run by descendants of Mughal kebabchis (yeah, bawarchis specialising in kebabs were known as kebabchis!), it not just offers the softest, but also the most authentic traditional kebabs. On offer are Mutton Burra, Mutton Raan, Seekh Kebabs and Shammi Kebabs. A must try is the Badshahi Badam Pasanda, mutton cooked with almond toppings and spices. Bukhara, Chanakya Puri Rated among the best Asian restaurants, its most voted dish is the Murgh Ma...more

Some Pig’s Blood Cake for Dessert?

So do you often refer to yourself as an adventurous foodie? Been there gobbled that? Well, here is a whimsical list, capable of putting any self-proclaimed foodie worth his salt to shame. And in case you have already tried any of these dishes, then... what the hell is wrong with you? Pig's Blood Cake from Taiwan Swine flu has got nothing to do with pigs; it's official. Pork blood is the prime ingredient of the blood cake and it is mostly eaten with sticky Taiwanese rice. Roadside vendors often serve it on a wooden stick and coat it with fresh peanut powder. It may look like your usual ...more

The Art of Fine Dining

Fine dining is all about gourmet meals, plush decors and impeccable service. But there's a little role you too must play, to do justice to the experience. Good dining etiquette not only portrays you as a classy person but also implies respect towards the people accompanying you. So brush up on your table manners and dine in style! Make a great first impression If you're meeting people like prospective colleagues/clients for the first time, this is the most crucial part. Introduce yourself brightly! Stand up, smile, make eye contact and acknowledge them, and always shake hands firmly. Re...more

The Worlds Most Expensive and Rare Delicacies

The french can't get enough of that over-fed duck liver, the Japanese are dying over deadly attempts of relishing the poisonous fugue fish and lavish dinner tables around the world are being served caviar out of a 24 carat gold tin and on to a mother of pearl platter so as to preserve the most of its original flavour. How extravagant! Well, if you are the experimenting sorts, the moolah is no problem and your conscience allows you to indulge, here are world's rarest and the most expensive delicacies that you must try at least once in your lifetime. Foie Gras Foie Gras is a popula...more

Treat Yourself To Exotic Tea!

Sipping on a hot cup of tea on a cold, rainy day is a great feeling! But the hygiene-conscious would agree that good ol’ cutting chai off Mumbai pavements may not be the best option in monsoon. Sure, you could curl up on the sofa enjoying the pitter-patter raindrops, while waiting for mom to brew some ginger tea. But if you want to make the most of the beautiful weather, venture out! There is no better time than now, to sample the enchanting range of teas the city has to offer. Hot Buttered Apple Tea A strong brew of tea liquor, lemon, apple juice, orange juice, honey, nutmeg powder...more

Top 5 Cooking Methods

H omo sapiens could get away with raw meat and vegetables. But we, being the evolved intellectuals that we are, started cooking our food, seldom realizing that cooking only takes away from food. This doesn’t mean we stop cooking. It only means we start cooking right! The main enemies of vitamins and minerals are heating, water and oxidation. Which is why deep-frying is one of the worst cooking methods. It uses excess oil and high temperatures, brutal assassins of nutrients! Also, heated oil oxidizes and turns harmful to the body. This brings us to our first cooking saviour… SautÃ...more

The Art of Tasting Whisky

A lot has been said about wine and the art of wine tasting. Whisky is no different, there is an art to tasting it as well. But no one requires you to be a connoisseur in order to enjoy this so called "man's drink". Tasting whisky is much simpler than you think. But at the same time, remember that taste is very subjective and there is no right or wrong way to react to a type of whisky. Follow these simple steps to tasting whisky without having to be intimated by it, ever again! The Glass Crystal or not doesn't matter, but the shape does. Choose one with a broad base and a narrow opening ...more

Seafood Ahoy!

Prawns, lobsters, crabs, fish rubbed with spicy marinades and simmered to perfection - that’s what Mumbai city has in store for seafood enthusiasts. Mumbai’s seafood is considered to be the yummiest best, next only to the home-style seafood you get in Goa! Being a coastal city, Mumbai serves absolute fresh catch. From spicy patra-ni-macchi to kolambi masala to prawn gassi, you’ll find a gamut of coastal recipes from all over India right here in Mumbai. Go Goa! So you miss the feel of nibbling on the crispiest pepper prawns, dreaming away on a beach shack? Not sure about the latte...more

Going Gourmet in Bangalore

Are you a fool for exotic flavours and stylish presentation? Then gourmet your way to Bangalore’s fine dining eateries. Succulent appetizers, unique entrees, sparkling wine, and pretty desserts! Sounds like the perfect way to indulge, doesn’t it? As the social bees and local foodies wave goodbye to the oh-so-done meals, Bangalore cooks up an exciting gourmet fare. Burrp! demystifies haute cuisine from the world over and serves it on a platter. Kimchi Also called gimchi or kim chee, this Korean speciality is a side-dish made of pickled vegetables. It is used in variations lik...more

Delhi Belly: Best Eateries in the Capital

Walk down the lanes of Chandni Chowk or Connaught Place and you’re sure to get a whiff of chatpata foods ready to melt in the mouth. With delectable meals cooking at every nook of the city, Delhi is a food lover’s paradise. So what’s on the menu? From regional specials to international cuisines, Delhi has a lot to offer. The food parade ranges from North Indian and South Indian to Chinese, American and Italian. Food chains like McDonald’s , Domino’s Pizza and Pizza Hut are spread across the city. Burrp! gives you a low-down on the hottest places to pamper your palette. ...more