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Trains, Traffic, and Thalis: Our Eventful First Day in Bangalore

Our Bangalore trip started on a slightly chaotic note. Thanks to a 2-hour train delay, we reached the city around 6 PM instead of the planned 4 PM. Frustration levels? High. Hunger levels? Even higher. To make matters worse, we had some interesting (read: annoying) co-passengers on the train. Picture this: a family munching nonstop like they hadn’t eaten in a month, accompanied by hyperactive kids who found endless ways to entertain (or irritate) us. When we finally reached Bangalore, we decided to skip cabs and autos (hello, exorbitant fares!) and took the metro instead to save both time and money. The metro ride from Yeshwantpur to Lalbagh set us back ₹33 per person, plus an extra ₹30 as a luggage penalty—unexpected, but okay. After a quick snack of a veg puff and roll outside the metro station to quiet our growling stomachs, we were on our way. The metro ride took about 30 minutes, and from Lalbagh station, we hopped into an auto to reach our hotel, which was 15 minutes away and co...

Food, Films, and a Dash of Chaos: Our Journey to Bangalore Begins!

Today marked the start of our journey to Bangalore, though the actual trip kicks off tomorrow. With our train from Pune Junction scheduled for 8:30 PM, we had a full day to kill. Naturally, we decided to make the most of it by indulging in good food, catching a movie, and simply enjoying some quality time together. We kicked things off with lunch at Mandala Hotpot , where we treated ourselves to some delicious Korean hotpot. The flavors were on point, and the portion size was generous enough to leave us completely stuffed. It took us nearly two hours to finish (totally worth it), and with our bellies happy, we decided to head to the movies. The nearest theatre had shows running mostly for Pushpa 2 , which we’d already seen, so we opted for Mufasa . But here’s the catch—the show wasn’t until 3 PM, and we had a two-hour wait ahead of us. Since the mall didn’t have any proper seating areas, we wandered downstairs and found a spot at McDonald’s to...

A Cozy Night at Si Nonna’s: Pizza, Croquettes, and a Surprisingly Heartwarming Gelato

Recently, I visited Si Nonna’s again. I hadn’t planned on going back, but it just happened. It was a very cold night, and I was craving pizza, so we decided to go there. This time, we ordered pizza number 4, which consisted of fior di latte mozzarella, ricotta cheese, blue cheese, aged parmesan, homemade jalapeño salsa, homemade cherry tomato confit, fresh basil, and EVOO. We also ordered mozzarella and jalapeño croquettes. First, the croquettes arrived. They were okay, but not great. The filling was small, and there wasn’t enough of it, so I wasn’t particularly impressed. Then, our pizza came. We added a little more olive oil and tried to do a cheese pull, but it didn’t work out as expected. However, the taste of the pizza was really good — flavorful and satisfying. Although we were pretty full, there’s always room for dessert, right? I saw gelato and decided to try some. I ordered Sicilian pistachio gelato. It turned out to be delicious — so tasty from the very first bite. I stil...

Burger Byte Cafe

Went to this substitute place situated near fc road, Pune. It was too much crowded but we got some place to sit. Another substitute for Camp and Kp burger, nearby FC road. One-time visit to try the burger. The veg burger was good, but it wasn't even fitting in hand even though it was cut into two pieces. The food is affordable with a large quantity, but the hygiene is lacking. The seating area is congested and crowded, needing more space for seating. The cheeseburger only cost us Rs.75/- Overall experience: 3.5/5 Location: Shop no 26, Madhu Vrindavan Society, Near, JP Trivedi Road, Sud Nagar, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411018

2PM- Kimchi Veg Korean Ramen Review

I’m trying to do a ramen review by eating ramen every day and letting you know how it was. Today, I tried 2pm Kimchi Veg Korean Ramen, which I found to be pretty good. It had a slightly spicy and sour taste, thanks to the kimchi flakes. It could be really tasty, but it’s not the healthiest option to eat every day because it contains a lot of salt. However, once in a while, it’s a nice treat, especially with some added toppings. I would rate this 8.5/10. It was a bit spicy for me, but overall, it was delicious. The package included: 1. Seasoning oil 2. Real dried kimchi flakes 3. Dry seasoning powder 4. Noodles How to make it: 1. Add water (as per your preferred consistency). 2. Add noodles. 3. Add the dried kimchi flakes, seasoning powder, and seasoning oil. 4. Let it simmer for 4-5 minutes. Once boiled, it’s ready to eat! If you’d like, you can add toppings like a boiled egg, green onions, tofu/paneer, mushrooms, sesame seeds, sesame oil, soy sauce, gochujang, sausages, or rice cakes.

overnight oats- how i make my overnight oats

How I Make My Overnight Oats RECIPE Ingredients: • Oats - 5 tbsp • Chia seeds - 2 tbsp • Honey - 1 tbsp • Milk or water - enough to soak • Yogurt - 3 tbsp • Nuts and seeds - 2 tsp • Banana - 1 Method: 1. First, add the oats and chia seeds to a bowl, then pour in milk or water. Mix well to combine. 2.Add the yogurt on top and stir to combine again. 3.Next, add 2 chopped dates, 4 almonds, and seeds like pumpkin, flax, and sunflower. Sometimes, I also add dried cranberries and raisins. 4.Drizzle honey on top, give it a final mix, and refrigerate for at least 8-10 hours. 5.In the morning, add some chopped banana or other fruits or berries, and enjoy it for breakfast.