Taco Bell enters India with Desi Burritos!

Yum Brands Inc. opened its first Taco Bell restaurant in India in March 2010 in Bangalore.

Taco Bell's India menu starts at 18 rupees giving it a bit of an edge. considering that's just below McDonald's menu and just above most street-food prices in the cities. The menu is beef-free with a host of vegetarian offerings, including paneer and potato burritos. Some items on the menu include Crunchy Tacos (potato, chicken), Volcano Tacos (potato, Chicken) Grilled Stuffed Burritos and fajitas (paneer, chicken, tangy chicken, Potato & Paneer Burrito) and Burritos (chicken, bean)!

The store is located in Mantri Mall in India's technology capital, Bangalore and has attracted a whopping average of 2,000 to 2,500 customers each day since its opening!

Have you tried their popular Paneer and Potato Burrito? Review their burrito here: Taco Bell's Burrito

Claytopia, Harima, Tuscana and more reviewed!

Bangalore

P Shetty reviews her favourite place "Bistro Claytopia" and finds it to be a "typical Bangalorean Place" with a " creative inclination rather than an "alcoholic inclination"!

R Prabu reviews "Harima" 's Sushi platter and says although it cost a "bomb", it was a great way to sample everything on their Sushi Menu

Chennai

M Ranjan enjoyed the unique concept of "On the Rocks" but was a tad bit disappointed with the accompanying sauces.

Tuscana Pizzeria is the new rage in Chennai, at a rating of 4/5 stars our reviewers are all recommending its Italian Food.

Read these and more at Grubhogs.com !

Milky Way - All the way!

-A candid review of Milky way- Chennai by Grubhogs Team Member; Veknash P

‘5000 students holed up in one place -‘school’..........
A heavy pocket and an ever growling belly’......
Perfect market for any coffee shop, bakery, snack giant.

And the latest snack giant to take swoop in is "Milky way". It recently opened a branch on Aligari Sami Salai, right next to Padma Sheshadri Bala Bhavan School in K.K. Nagar.

And since the doors opened you would be hard pressed to find a a single empty table between 3:00 to 5:00pm , so much so that the eatery has spilled on to the pavement with a hastily set up seating area!

Milky way is brightly lit, stylishly decorated and reasonably well priced all in an effort to cater to its target group: Teenagers. A shiny digital board screams out the "Specials of the day" somewhat increasing the novelty quotient of this place.

The place remains a teenage hangout but its patron however are not just teenagers. It even draws families and some times elderly folk who stop by for a bite after their evening walk.

Milky way also retains its appeal by having a mixed menu. Its menu card features softy cones and sundaes ranging in large number of flavors. And to mix it up also on the menu are a range of short eats and snacks. Try their simple Cheese sandwich (Rs 20), Cheesy veg double decker( Rs 70). French Fries or Sweet corn nuggets.

Just when some perpetual critics where starting to say that the charm is rubbing off and that they need something new- Voila! Milky way announces its Chat counter ( on which I cannot comment yet because it is yet to open).

Milky way has taken a lion's share of the student market on Alagiri Sami Salai, leaving the nearby coffee shop, four bakeries and two chat counters wondering how to get back in the game.
On Cricket match days, this place is an uncontrollable jungle of customers and cricket enthusiasts huddling around the television near the counter. Some students often buy a softy or a sandwich just to be able to stand in there and watch the match.

Kids love this place too in part to their promotion; “Eat for more than 150 and get an assured gift free.” These gifts range from Ben 10 files to Hannah Montana pouches, Winnie the Pooh pencils and blow Sketches. Which kid wouldn’t love this place.

So far this place is a clear winner!

What's new in Goa, Mumbai, B'lore and Chennai?

Grubhogs.com gives you some of the cool, new and quaint dining spots in each Mumbai, Chennai, Goa and Bangalore.

For these and more great places in each of your favorite city visit Grubhogs.com!

Mumbai's new dining menu!


The Kabaab factory churns out kababs of every kind and size. The place is becoming popular for kababs that are not easily found elsewhere like Kakori kabab and Galawat kabab.

Kalbadevi gets a Rajasthani, Marawari and Gujurati specialty restaurant in Adarsh Annaporna

Goa's quaint and hidden finds!

Tucked away behind a busy street and away from all the retail mania you will find The Secret Garden. Continental food is on the menu but its also a place you can hang out over a cup of coffee and french toast.

Other cool spots we suggest you try: Shiro, Thalassa, Chef Fernando's Nostalgia

Chennai newest spots!

Crimson Chakra is a new cafe housed in a bungalow, a seemingly popular trend in Chennai. With special attention to detail this makes for a cool place to hang out on a lazy afternoon.

Shop a bit and feed your hunger at Abhirami Mall at the new restaurant Mingala, that specializes in Burmese cuisine

Bangalore's Latest!

Mast Kalandar opens another branch at Koramangala. The menu includes VFM combos and everything is a 100% vegetarian.

Dosas, Chettinad Biryani, spicy powders and more at this new South Indian speciality restaurant called Southin.

For these and more great places in each of your favorite city visit Grubhogs.com!

Get dined and pampered at Mumbai's newest!

Its been another few months and Mumbai has seen several new and unique restaurant and spa openings. Here is a sampler and remember to check out more new openings on Mumbai Grubhogs or in our "New to Grubhogs" section.

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and Kiran Bawa open the Iosis Medispa in Khar. Shetty aims to bring affordable(?!) and unique proven methods of beauty care to Mumbai women.

Click here for Iosis Medispa

For the folks in Andheri (W) there is the new venture by restaurateur Pappi Singh, Oye! Punjabi while Borivali (W) gets a Goan-Portuguese inspired cozy restaurant called Tavira

If you are looking for a new Cafe, there is Cafe Indilite in Andheri (W) and Cafe Mangii in Khar(W). Both have received rave reviews. Cafe Mangii gets a thumbs up from us for its decor.

And if its your pets that need a spa treatment, head to Dog-aholics. A pet grooming speciality store where your pet will get all the fussing it deserves!

These and more on Grubhogs.com!

Mumbai gears for a "sea" change!

The 40-minute drive across 1930s colonial-era Mahim Causeway from Worli to Bandra that includes battling 23 light signals and thousands of motorists is about to undergo a dramatic "sea" change!

On June 30th, 2983 days, 2.57 crore man hours, numerous delays and 340-million-dollars later, the Bandra-Worli Sealink will open to traffic.

The eight lane freeway hopes to cut down the commute to under 15 minutes and is expected to carry over a 100,000 vehicles a day from the suburbs to South Mumbai.

The spectacular engineering marvel has also inspired Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) to share it with non-motorists in the way of a ferry trip to the sea link from Bandra-Kurla Complex. This would be in addition to the planned open deck bus tour of the bridge.

Either way the ride across the bridge does not come free! The one-way toll is set at Rs 50 for light motor vehicle (cars), Rs 75 for mini-buses and Rs 100 for heavy motor vehicles (buses and trucks).

Congrats Mumbai! If anything this means easier access to all those restaurants, bars, and spas listed on Grubhogs Mumbai!

The Latest on Mumbai and Bangalore's Food Menu!

The food scene is continuously evolving.Here are some of the new Restaurant openings in Mumbai and Bangalore. Read about them, try them and dont forget to review them on Grubhogs.com

Recently in Mumbai:

Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf : The International Cafe chain opens its second location at the CR2 in Nariman Point. Click here for more details: CBTF


Masalacraft: China Bistro and Harmony have been replaced by a Mughlai-Coastal food restaurant, Masalacraft. Masalacraft bills itself as an "Ethnic Indian " Restaurant. Click for more details: Masalacraft


Firangi Paani: The BJN group opened another of its English pub styled restaruant in Bandra. Click for more details: Firangi Paani

Recently in Bangalore:

Suburbia: A place to "Eat, Drink and Play", try their coastal and continental creations, drink at their lounge or place Charades! Click for more details: Suburbia



12th Main: A Mediterranean & regional Indian specialty restaurant at the Mercure Homestead Residences. Click for more details: 12th

Chili's Bar and Grill: The popular international chain opens its doors in Bangalore. Click here for more details: Chili's