GRAND MOOKAMBIKA -#Mangalorean #Foodfestival, NAVI MUMBAI

Mangalorean Cuisine (Tulu: ಕುಡ್ಲದ ವನಸ್) is a collective name given to the cuisine of Tulunadu which comprises cuisines like Udupi as well as cuisine of other Mangalorean communities like that of the Bunts, Mogaveeras, Billavas, Rajapur Saraswat Brahmins, Goud Saraswat Brahmins, Mangalorean Catholics and the Bearys.
Mangalorean cuisine is largely influenced by the South Indian cuisine, with several cuisines being unique to the diverse communities of the region. Coconut and curry leaves are common ingredients to most Mangalorean curry, as are ginger, garlic and chili. Mangalorean Fish Curry is popular dish in Karnataka. Well-known Tuluva dishes include Neer Dosa,Masala Dosa,"Chicken Ghee Roast","Chicken Sukka",Kori Rotti (dry rice flakes dipped in gravy), Bangude Pulimunchi (spicy sour silver-grey mackerels), Beeja-Manoli Upkari, Neer dosa (lacy rice-crêpes), Boothai Gasi, Kadubu, and Patrode. The Konkani community's specialities include Daali thoy, bibbe-upkari (cashew based), val val, avnas ambe sasam, Kadgi chakko, paagila podi, and chane gashi. Vegetarian cuisine in Mangalore, also known as Udupi cuisine, is known and liked throughout the state and region. Since Mangalore is a coastal town, fish forms the staple diet of most people

I was invited by The Bayleaf Multicuisine Restaurant which is located inside Hotel Grand Mookambika, Koparkhairane. The ongoing Mangalorean Food Festival made me .......tempting to visit this place.....

THE FLAVOURS OF mangalorian HAVE ARRIVED AT Grand Mookambika.

MANGALORIAN FOOD FESTIVAL- THE SUCCULENT DELICACIES WITH THEIR TANTALIZING AROMA HAVE TRAVELLED ALL THE WAY FROM MANGALORE TO PLEASE YOUR TASTE BUDS… I WAS INVITED TO INDULGE IN THE AUTHENTIC MANGALORIAN CUISINE SERVED AMIDEST THE MYSTICAL AMBIENCE CONJURED UP AT THE BAY LEAF – INDIAN SPECIALITY RESTUARANT … AS A MASTER CHEF FAME… AS A FOOD BLOGGER TO TASTE THE TRADITIONAL BLEND OF LUSCIOUS FLAVOURS AWAIT YOU.

THE BAY LEAF #Mangalorean #Foodfestival restaurant truly reflects the spirit of progressive India. Contemporary in design and ambience, this restaurant will charm you with traditional flavours and the art of Indian hospitality. Specialising in Indian cuisine, this restaurant captures the authentic flavours of KARNATAKA , creates a truly fulfilling experience for you and your family through unmatched COCONUT AND CURRY LEAVES flavours for lunch and dinner

Before you tuck into the feast,
Was happy to see the balance affair of dishes. Vegetarians too had lots of choices.

I HAD VEG THALI....
NEER DOSA- literally meaning water dosa in Tulu Language is a crêpe prepared from rice batter. Neer dosa is a delicacy from Tulu Nadu region and part of Udupi - Mangalorean cuisine.
RICE.
DAL
CHAAS
SOL KADI
GULAB JAMUN.
PAPAD
BINDHI GASH
SUKHA BAJI
SALAD PICKLE

STARTED WITH WELCOME DRINK –Step into this beautifully made restaurant and i feel like a royal with their fine WARM WELCOME impeccable service and of course lovely food.

All had a distinctive flavour and texture.

Location & Parking: Elite diner located at the centre of city with valet parking.

Ambience: Positive. Open kitchen with comfy seating is well-maintained.

Food Variety: Positive.

Taste: Positive. Simple yet bold flavours sings well, if the few glitches were perfected then the dining experience shall be complete.

Quality & Quantity: Positive. Overall food quality and presentation is commendable.

Service: excellent

Overall, relish some authentic cuisine from the coastal city with friends & family in Mumbai worth a visit. 5/5
Great place, great food and great service are rarely found together but this place made me and forced me to give full 5 on 5 with any hesitation… Courteous service added to the experience.

 

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