After Hypercity, the Star Bazaar is one of my favorite places to shop, mostly because of space, genuine deals, friendly staff & some nice food stuff.

A bachelor can actually make a nice meal out of their combos, made fresh twice a day. And their bakery is actually better than Hypercity.

However the location whilst, convenient is also a problem due to the heavy vehicular movement as well as the pseudo rich with attitude & absolutely no civic sense, whatsoever.

I fail to understand why they do not take the assistance of Traffic Police, like Hypercity has done in order to control everything. Do it for a couple of weeks & then people tend to fall in line.

People keep talking about Recession as if it is a dirty word! But looking at the number of vehicles that ply on the streets of Mumbai, one would be forgiven if one thinks that the word is not applicable here!

Pani Puri Act-1984

One free puri to be served minimum against every six puries, puri may be dry with boiled potato/ ragda and salt on top.

Misal Act -1966

Misal always to be served in a small plate kept on a larger plate.

Limbu Sarbat Act-1955

Empty glass be placed on glass containing limbu sarbat and both be shaken vigorously, at least 10 times up and down.

Rava Dosa Act 1988

A small portion of the dosa may always remain stuck to the plate.

Thali Act -Udipi restaurants of Mumbai-1989

A minimum of 6 vaatis(cups) always be on the plate, at least 4 dishes be recognizable, additional miniscule vaati for Shrikhand.

Shop No 1-2, Citizen, Lokhandwala Complex, Lokhandwala, Andheri (W), Mumbai

Lokhandwala Landmark

A Landmark of sorts in Lokhandwala Market. Covering South Indian, Fast Food of all Sorts, Punjabi Cuisine, Chinese Cuisine, Beverages ( Fresh Fruit Juice and Milk Shakes ), Ice Creams and Kulfi (Pista is Yum). Personally , i enjoy their Hot Dog, Pav Bhaji , and Dahi Batata Puri. Have seen it constantly reinvent itself to meet the needs. The hot dog fight against subway, the pizza fight against Dominos & gang, ensure that its loyal clientèles returns!

Off Linking Road, Near MMK College & National College, Bandra (W), Mumbai

Turning down

A great place to hang around & try out the variety of sandwiches & rolls/bombay burgers once upon a time, has now turned into worse than leela who does not allow auto rickshaws into their hotels.

Though the food is pretty decent, with the attitude if not corrected may lead to……But WTF location is what matters so JAI HO JAY

Vishwageet Apartment, Near Satyam Sales, 4 Bungalows, Andheri (W), Mumbai

Indian Style Sandwiches & Pizza

A great cheese masala sandwich prepared in a jiffy. The pizza as long as they last are made as per your specification of sauces, toppings & what have you. Dominos, Pizza Hut you do not stand a chance

Coffee??

Not much of a difference in terms of coffee or ambiance between CCD, Barista, Costa, Coffee World but at least barista in malad & lokhandwala is polite & quick; coffee world allows surfing & does not make faces if interviews are going on!

Only the different sizes cups seemed diff…..They need a real differentiator if they want to change thoughts.

Wakefield House, 11 Sprott Road, 16 Ballard Estate, Colaba, Mumbai

Excellent turns Average

Had an opportunity of visiting after years. And it was a serious let down. The Dhansak was oily, the famed berry pulao was with few berries, the chicken was rubbery…..only the pudding was as good as one remembered. Being a regular some years ago, shared these observations with the owner, who sagely nodded his head….do not know if to say, we will take care of it or please carryon, there are a lot more yuppies to replace your kind of people. But all in all a bad experience. Would really think twice about returning.

Formerly Papillon Park, Opp. Tata Power House, New Link Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai

Blue makes you see Red

Lovely location, ambiance but extremely disappointing in terms of food. The chinese is below par. Moghlai a little better. The only saving grace was the chef’s recommendation for the day. The papads came burnt & the staff threw major attitude.

Lokhandwala Market Lane, Near Swami Samarth Temple, Lokhandwala, Andheri (W), Mumbai

Bar Bar Jao!

A bar which has it’s regulars who come & sit thru the evening. Not a place where one would take the family, unless it has completely changed in the past 4-6 months. But the food is decent, no short change on drinks & AC works well…..On a binge what else do you need?