TIGER TRAIL
Royal Orchid Harsha Park Road. Tel: 2286-5566-55. 12-3pm & 7-11.30pm. Email: tigertrail@baljeehotels.com. Experience an eat out adventure like never before. In the rare ambience of a warm forest lodge. With an exotic menu and an open hearth cooking concept. All major credit cards accepted. Avg. meal for two Rs 600.

KABAB STUDIO
At the Goldfinch Hotel 32/3, Crescent Road, High Grounds, Tel: 41291300 Telefax: 41138488. E-mail: kababstudio@goldfinchhotels.com. Enjoy not only the kebabs but delicious desserts at the Kabab Studio at Goldfinch. The ambience of the hotel too complements the food. A non-veg meal is priced at Rs 400 plus taxes, and a veg meal Rs 350 plus taxes. And if you would like to throw a party for your close circle of friends, theres the dome room- a perfect venue! For reservations call: 41291300. Variety of kababs offered for non-vegetarians. For vegetarians mushroom Galouti kabab with a filling of mushroom and ashewnuts. The vegetable Shammi kabab is a deep-fried vegetable pattice. Amritsari paneer tikka, Hariyali Aloo and Malai Brokali make it absolutely worthwhile for the vegetarians. Lunch Buffet- Mon-Sat Rs.125/- +Taxes; Sunday Rs. 150/- +Taxes.

HYD Mahal
55, Church Street. Ph: 4112-2323 - 2424. If you believe in making a meal an event, Hyd Mahal restaurant makes you feel like a member of the Royal family. Hyd mahal offers a varied fare of tantalizing dishes for both veggies and non-veggies alike. The dum biryani is excellent: Light, layered in spicy notes and falling-off-the-bone tender. The biryanis here are served with the spicy mirch ka salan (chillies in a creamy gravy) or tomato salan (aromatic puree of tomato with flavourings) and raita (spiced yoghurt). Paradise brought down to earth, whispered a diner as she spooned double ka meetha onto her tongue. A statement that perfectly describes the speciality of Hyd Mahal. So come over and seal your meal to perfection.

THE VILLAGE
Roof Top, Café Coffee Day, 100 ft. road, Indiranagar. For reservations- 41263331/ 2. thevilage@touchtelindia.net. An exquisite open-air restaurant built with a rustic theme with a red-titled floor and terracotta coloured trimming. An ambience that is elegant, romantic and relaxed, there is plenty of space for one to lounge around and unwind. Authentic North Indian is the menu. A wide range of Tandoori delights and kebabs include Tandoori murg, Chicken seekh kebab, Murg lasooni tikka, Paneer tikka, Subz ke seekh kebab among others. The Gosht saagwala, Roganjosh, Gosht rara, Murg lababdar, Dal burkhara Khas are a must try. A whole variety of Rotis, Briyanis and delighting Desserts are made to perfection. Veg & Non-Veg buffet at Rs.125/-

LEGACY OF PUNJAB
At Hotel Ramanashree, 16, Rajaram Mohan Roy Road Ph: 5699 5970/ 5668 4050 The Balle Balle Punjabi cuisine in an ambience that echos the typical dhaba-like atmosphere with wooden tables and chairs for seating and serving. Besides the traditional fare like Makai di Roti te Sarson da Saag, Mooli te Parathe are the traditionally cured Amritsari Biryani and the vegetarian, chicken and mutton gravies. Leaving you wanting for are the Lassi malai maar ke and the chefs special Tillewali Kulfi.

TADKA
II Floor, Jayanagar Shopping Complex, Jaynagar 4th Block, Bangalore -560011. For Reservation: 4147 1133 / 44 The sizzle and delight of spices and flavours at their zingiest best. Finest in Indian fare include a wide spread of Kebabs, Tawa food, Curries, Briyanis and Paranthas. Taste the difference not in just the food but the ambience as it too gets a new identity from the normal, mundane dining.

NORTHERN GATE
Gateway Hotel, 66 Residency Road Tel: 5660-4545