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Where farm meets fork: A food journey in Habarana, Sri Lanka

Where farm meets fork: A food journey in Habarana, Sri Lanka

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Having practically grown up on Sri Lankan food, thanks to a parent from the country, makes me somewhat picky when it comes to how spicy my pol sambol is or how soft yet crisp hoppers (appams) need to be. And yet, Sri Lanka manages to surprise me time and again with its food — its freshness, […]

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Where farm meets fork: A food journey in Habarana, Sri Lanka

Where farm meets fork: A food journey in Habarana, Sri Lanka

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Having practically grown up on Sri Lankan food, thanks to a parent from the country, makes me somewhat picky when it comes to how spicy my pol sambol is or how soft yet crisp hoppers (appams) need to be. And yet, Sri Lanka manages to surprise me time and again with its food — its freshness, […]

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Experience the layered story of Kerala’s signature dish, the Porotta, from Kanhangad to Kaliyikkavila.

Experience the layered story of Kerala’s signature dish, the Porotta, from Kanhangad to Kaliyikkavila.

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Flaky, crisp and layered, the Kerala porotta (also called barotta in some places) has a story that is as layered as the porotta itself. Once confined to the Malabar region in North Kerala, today no self-respecting Malayali can claim not to have feasted on this staple that is easily available from Kanhangad in the north […]

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Dubai has become a melting pot of global cuisines thanks to its 85% expat population

Dubai has become a melting pot of global cuisines thanks to its 85% expat population

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The golden city has everything from Portuguese and Indian food to the slightly lesser known Belarusian and Sudanese fare The golden city has everything from Portuguese and Indian food to the slightly lesser known Belarusian and Sudanese fare Dubai to me has always been something akin to a sprawling food court on steroids. The image […]

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New menu at Phil’s Bistro Madurai

New menu at Phil’s Bistro Madurai

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In a town known for its biryani madness, Phil’s Bistro has held its own with Italian-American cuisine for a decade In a town known for its biryani madness, Phil’s Bistro has held its own with Italian-American cuisine for a decade The success story of the bespoke Phil’s Bistro is scripted by multiple factors:  founder Chef Philip Abraham […]

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Unique Kollywood themes and movie settings in Madurai restaurant

Unique Kollywood themes and movie settings in Madurai restaurant

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Inspired by popular Kollywood hits, newly renovated Cine Suvai offers the city its first taste of sushi, iconic movie scenes and even a train for selfies Inspired by popular Kollywood hits, newly renovated Cine Suvai offers the city its first taste of sushi, iconic movie scenes and even a train for selfies For every foodie […]

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