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The buzz of the town; heard a pure vegetarian restaurant has newly opened so I decided to try out.
 
Located in the busy street of Meena bazaar! 

Parking is a hassle to find although soon there would be a parking solution. Stay tuned...😆



As you can expect it's a pure veg restaurant.

Mr Bharat owner/chef of the restaurant was aiming to incorporate vegetarianism & also give an ode to Lord Ganesha & hence the name was born.

One thing that is commendable is the incorporation of a vegan menu into a vegetarian cuisine restaurant. Making Indian food accessible to even vegan dietary followers; making sure no foodies get left out.

Talking about interior & decor, it was pretty well themed to fit the vegetarian & Indian restaurant narrative with the subtle focus lights to set the mood. 

Covid-19 protocols were also followed by the restaurant, talking to Mrs Rama, owner of the restaurant, she explained how excellent attention to overall sanitization of the restaurant. From using high-quality dishwashing liquid & disinfectants taking all the measures to ensure that customers eat stress-free. 

 A very well sanitized, clean & hygienic restaurant.

Dabeli Pav #MustTry

I first ordered Dabeli pav & truly it was an instagrammable worthy dish. And it was delicious as well. I couldn't stop eating it. Everything was just on point from the taste to the presentation to the variety of colours incorporated to make the dish look good on-camera & off-camera.

Quick fact: it's a Gujarati dish & mostly preferred as a quick snack. 

And for starters, I was served Thread paneer followed by Toofani Bhaji Idli. 

Thread Paneer & Mali Afghani Soya Chaap #HighlyRecommend

Thread paneer's freshness was literally oozing with every bite and the fried noodles just added the perfect crunch to it. 

Speaking to the chef on this dish, they make their own paneer. For the price you pay, you are guaranteed freshness, healthy & delicious delicacy. In my opinion, this makes your dining experience a lot more memorable.

Toofani Bhaji Idli

Toofani bhaji idli is normal idli but with an interesting touch. Yummy at every bite. Who knew a traditional fermented dish could be eaten in a non-traditional way with so much spice & burst of flavours.

Malai Afghani Soya Chaap #MustTry

Malai Afghani Soya chaap was next in line & by the looks of it you could easily get confused with the non-veg tandoori kebab but the taste was even better than the non-veg. Yes! that's coming from a die-hard non-vegetarian.

Extremely rich in taste, juicy, moist & oozing creaminess at every bite. Just Yumm. #musttry

Chilli Basil Soya Chaap    #HighlyRecommend 100Times

Next, what was served was hands down the best dish I have ever tasted in my life & the winner; Chilli Basil Soya Chaap.

This dish not only tasted like chicken but was even better than chicken & it was not even chicken. 😦 Made from soya, who knew soya could be so versatile. This delicacy had a touch of Chinese cuisine. 

Must say this dish was so juicy, tasty, delicious that my taste buds wanted more. Extremely flavorful, burst of spices & juicier than meat. Truly finger- lick'in - good. This dish was just ambrosial.

Fact: they source their soya from a local producer, ensuring diners experience freshness & quality at their max.

Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Di Roti

Moving to their main course, I was served Sarson ka Saag & Makki di roti & wasn't disappointed either. Bringing you the authentic taste of Punjab with such precision, your taste buds will thank you. 

Veganesha Special Sandwich    #MustTry

We then tried their Veganesha special sandwich & it was finger-lickin' good served with their one of a kind chuntey. 

Chutney

Indeed healthy food shouldn't always taste bad, it can be spicy, tangy, flavourful & give you freshness at the same time.  

Puri Bhaji

I also tried their puri bhaji it was just delicious. Spicy & extremely flavourful at every bite. Because we had a kid accompanied with us, we requested them to spice it down & the server was sweet enough & made sure his little fussy guest wasn't disappointed.

Chole Bhature   #HighlyRecommend

Chole bhature was delicious as well. Literally, every dish I reviewed here has been spectacular & this was nonetheless. Creamy & at the same time mouth melting, flavourful but not sharp spices; extremely delicious.

Gulkhand Lassi & Mango Lassi   #MustTry

For drinks I was first served; special Gulkhand lassi & authentic by its look that you'll instantly know it's hand-blended & served with rose petals that made every sip spectacular. Thick, rich & creamy & served in good quantity, it was worth every penny. 

Guava Passion Fruit Mojito #HighlyRecommend

Later I was served guava passion fruit mojito, it was just a piquant drink that you will truly enjoy. If this drink had a feeling it would be well labelled as naughty as it had the right amount of sweetness, freshness, spiciness & sassiness. Just absolutely refreshing drink 

Kulfi Falooda  #HighlyRecommended

I am a big falooda fan & couldn't resist ordering one here, so I ordered kulfi falooda & god this was one of the best I had. Made primarily with pure kulfi & rabdi this was just pure heavenly.

Cheese Garlic Naan  #HighlyRecommend

Cheese garlic naan was absolutely heavenly. It is extremely hard to find a good cheese garlic naan, sharp taste of garlic subtle by loaded cheese stuffing & cooked in tandoor. Yumm 😋

And lastly, I moved to their desert section.

Mango Phirni

I was served Mango phirni which was decent & extremely light delight to enjoy after a meal.

Very Berry Panna Cotta   #MustTry

But my personal favourite, very berry panna cotta dessert. It was just mind-blowing. You couldn't stop having it. It was just the perfect amalgamation of sweetness & sourness from the berries. 

The great thing I realized about this restaurant's dessert was that they were perfectly balanced & extremely light on taste & stomach. Perfect delights to enjoy after your meal. 

Let's talk about service; the waiting time after ordering was optimal. I was served by Mr Kishore & team indeed it was a great service. Veganesha serving staff is kid-friendly. 

But Veganesha is a one-stop place for all foodies with dietary restrictions. A pure haven for vegetarians & a sheer surprise to non-vegs.

From the price point of view, they are reasonable as you are guaranteed freshness & Quality. The quantity to price ratio is also decent.

They have a widespread menu serving thalis, continental, Italian, drinks & impressive vegan menu & much more. It's truly hard to resist. 

Let the food speak for itself & Veganesha won't disappoint you I guarantee you that. Indeed food that is sourced fresh, has a taste no fast-food chains can beat. This was proven true by Veganesha. 

Time to pop the question: Would I recommend this restaurant to my fellow foodies?

Yes, positively 100% I would.

Rating: 10 out of 10

XOXO

~Mehek Shaikh
Veganesha Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato


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My taste buds & my family were cravings vegetarian for dinner. So I grabbed my phone & onto Zomato I was on a hunt to search a veg restaurant. Rated above 4.0 accompanied with great reviews; I found Shri Krishna Bhavan Restaurant.

Located in the heart of Al Karama. RTA parking was also available in front of the restaurant.

Ambience

Talking about ambience & decor; it had a very warm & pleasant ambience & aimed to achieve a minimalistic design but with a statement. 

Ambience

You could easily know what this restaurant is all about & what you can expect. #VibeSaysItAll.

Ambience

Covid 19 protocols & guidelines were strictly followed. The restaurant was exceptionally clean & well sanitized.

    What I ordered?

  • Davanagere Benne Dosa
  • Masala Dosa

  • Andhra Bhojanam Thali
  • South Indian Filter Coffee
  • Kala Jamun
  • Kesari Bath 

Andhra Bhojanam Thali

Talking about Andhra Bhojanam Thali, it was an unlimited thali & this was my first time trying a cuisine native to Andhra Pradesh.

Thali consisted of the following dishes:

  • Cabbage & carrot porreal
  • Mix vegetable
  • Palak dal
  • Andhra sambar
  • Andhra rasam
  • Ghungura chutney
  • Capsicum bhaji
  • Kesari Bath

Andhra Bhojanam Thali #MustTry

Served traditionally in a banana leaf, this little touch added a unique flavour to all the dishes I ate. Indeed native food is best eaten in its own cultural style.

I requested them to replace rice & roti with all puris & boy it was delicious.

Kesari Bath, Andhra sambar & chutney was just so flavorful. I have had South Indian chutney & sambar before but not quite like this one. It was just flavoursome, truly a delight. 

My tastebuds literally experienced the burst of flavours & I truly know they enjoyed every bite 😛

These puris didn't contain soda as most restaurants do add, they were just completely authentic, cooked with love to its utmost perfection. 

Masala Dosa

Masala dosa was tasteful. Crispy yet soft with the served chutneys & sambar. yummmm 😋

Davanagere Benne Dosa    #Highly recommend 100x

Davanagere Benne Dosa, if there was a star of the show it has to be this dish. Hands down 🙌

This dish is literally cooked in butter & coconut; extremely delicious, mouth-watering & top class flavours. This dish was appealing in presentation & truly ambrosial in taste.

Mr Dayanand recommended this dish & guaranteed that we will love it. I absolutely gorged myself at this dish. Softness & flavours literally oozing at every bite & the added chutneys & sambar! Oh lord truly divine.

How can I ever exit the restaurant without trying desserts? 😁

Kesari bath #MustTry

So I ordered, their Kesari bath which was a mouth melting sweet dish freshly made with semolina, dry fruits, sugar & ghee. Best consumed when it's Hot! 

With just the right sweetness. I could also smell & taste saffron from this delicacy. Indeed extremely light on the tastebuds. 

This dessert is perfect for people who don't have a sweet tooth or someone who generally avoids/dislikes sugar. 

I absolutely loved it because the sweetness & tastes were in harmony with my taste & likings. 

Kala Jamun #HighlyRecommend

I tried their Kala Jamun. Deep-fried & perfectly glazed in sugar syrup & garnished with grated dry coconut. Truly delicious & toothsome at every bite. Your sweet tooth would definitely thank you. 

South Indian filter coffee

Finally, I tried their South Indian filter coffee. I absolutely loved it. I dislike sugar in my drinks & prefer strong caffeine drinks (extra dark 😜). And this coffee was just as refreshing & lovely in taste even without sugar. 

If you love your coffee with sugar then you are bound to love this coffee-licious drink 

Served in traditional Indian style steel cups. 

Dubai winters in January & this drink! Cosy isn't it.!! 

Let's talk about their service, Mr Dayanand was serving our table & had provided a great service. Waiting time after ordering food was optimal. Mr Dayanand made sure we understood what each dish meant, comprised of & how it was made so we get a gist of the dish & know what to expect.

The service staff's hospitality was very impressive. Mr Raghavendra & his entire service team ensured that we liked the dish & if there were any discrepancies then they didn't hesitate to change it. Overall an excellent service. Truly the entire staff deserve a bonus for their exquisite hospitality services.

Talking about overall quality & taste it has been exceptionally spectacular.

Serving size is excellent as one ordered dish suffices one person completely. 

The food in the restaurant was gastronomical but fortunately, not gastritis as some restaurants add unwanted soda in their thalis & that makes it very much pocket friendly but definitely not stomach-friendly. So heads up for anyone who can't digest soda in unwanted dishes, definitely do visit this restaurant, your stomach will thank you. Thumbs up for this practice 👍

Talking about price it is very reasonable & not too expensive. The price to quantity ratio is also excellent as well as the taste & quality was literally worth every fils.

If you are on a budget & want to enjoy a pure veg restaurant then definitely try this wallet-friendly restaurant. Let the food do the talking & rest assured you won't be disappointed & will love to go back every time to eat just that one dish. 

Personally, for me, I will always keep coming back for Davanagere Benne Dosa.

Time to pop the question: Would I recommend this restaurant to my fellow foodies?

Yes, positively 100% I would.

Rating: 10 out of 10

XOXO

~Mehek Shaikh
Shri Krishna Bhavan - شري كريشنا بهافان Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato
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Yallah Momos is your first dim sum joint in the UAE with its menu serving the most delicious mouthwatering momos. They don't only serve moms, they also serve much more.

Located practically in the food city of Dubai ~ Al Karama.

RTA parking is a task to find during a busy time or else it's available easily.

Ambience

Speaking off ambience & decor of the restaurants it aimed for a very minimalistic design & achieved it well.

Decor

The restaurant was spacious enough that it met the 2m distance guideline of the covid-19 protocol & it also has outdoor seating available. 

Inside

The restaurant was hygienic, well sanitized & clean restaurant.

Everything Momos

Although they are mostly focused on momos they serve more than just momos. They have an interesting twist to everything momo.

What I ordered?

      • Ferrero Rocher Shakes
      • Apple Pie Momos
      • Choco Brownie Momo
      • Chicken Lollipop
      • Chicken Momos Tandoori
      • Chicken Momos Afghani 
      • Chilli Chicken Schezuan Momo
      • Pan Fried/Kothey Momos Chicken
      • Dynamite Momos
      • Momo Sizzler with Noodles
      Chicken Momos Tandoori #MustTry

      Dynamite Momos #MustTry

      Ferrero Rocher Shake #HighlyRecommend

      I first ordered their Ferrero rocher shake & like the name suggest I knew this wouldn't disappoint me.

      Ferrero Rocher Shake #HighlyRecommend

      That was their new introduction to their drinks line & I must say it was deliciously dulcified. I had to try I just couldn't control myself. 


      Momos

      I tried all of their momos in their menu list they were just luscious in terms of their taste, texture & presentation but if I had to narrow down to choose a winner in the momo category it would be hands down Chilli Chicken Schezuan Momo. 

      Chilli Chicken Schezuan Momos #HighlyRecommend

      Chilli Chicken Schezuan Momo like its name suggests that this dish is bound to be spicy-spicy but instead it is so juicy, moist & flavorful utterly saporific. The schezuan sauce makes it so much delicious. 

      Momos

      Talking about serving size for this: 1 dish is sufficient for 1 person, it is so tasty you won't be able to control yourself or share it.😜 

      Momo sizzler with noodles

      I then tried their Momo sizzler with noodles & they were just too appetizing, to begin with. 

      Momo sizzler with noodles

      The serving size for this dish was excellent as the quantity for this specific combo could suffice 2 people easily. 

      Chicken Lollipops

      Chicken lollipops were just divine; one of the best I ever had, extremely saucy, juicy & moist. Delicious at every bite. The sauce & the meat was literally oozing with freshness.

      Chicken Lollipops #HighlyRecommend


      The Sauce

      Cooked fresh & generously tossed in the schezuan sauce to add its soft texture making it even juicier & above all cooked to its utmost perfection. 

      Apple pie momo & Choco brownie momo

      For desserts, I tried their apple pie momo which was a great way to combine apple pie with momos. 

      Cinnamon & apple complimented the deep-fried momo extremely well. 

      Choco Brownie Momo #HighlyRecommend

      But choco brownie momo; who could've thought about it? It is a great amalgamation of chocolate brownies with a deep-fried momo filling which is then layered with chocolate sauce. Yummm. 😋

      I literally loved it. Crusty on the outside, ooey-gooey on the inside.

      Let's talk about the service. The service was great & the waiting time was optimal. Mr Lokesh was serving our table & it was a pleasant experience overall.

      If you are going to try momos from this dim sum joint make sure to try all their momos from their menu, guaranteed you won't exit the restaurant disappointed. They even serve butter chicken momo!!

      Yalla momo's is a great hangout spot located in the heart of Karama with a decent quantity to price ratio as well as a decent serving size. Once you try their menu, I guarantee, you won't be disappointed & will keep coming back to it like I did for Chicken Lollipops. 

      Time to pop the question: Would I recommend this restaurant to my fellow foodies?

      Yes, 100% I would.

      Rating: 9 out of 10

      XOXO

      ~Mehek Shaikh
      Yalla Momos - يلا موموز Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato
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