Above Indigo nation
HAL 2nnd stage, Indiranagar
T: 080-41481414
Average meal for two Rs 800
Oko
Classy and beautifully located
on the terrace of Ashok,
overlooking greenery, Oko is
among the city's best pan Asian
restaurants and expensive too.
Especially good is the sushi,
satays, rolls, and the noodles.
The Lalit As hok,
Kumara Krupa Road, High
Grounds
T: 080-30527777
Average meal for two Rs 5000
Oriental Spice
Bright and cheerful, the
restaurant claims a pan Asian
menu but stick to the Chinese.
Some of the good ones include
the stir fried vegetables, kung
pao lobster, crispy chicken and
the rice noodles.
Ashraya International Hotel
149, Infantry Road
T: 080-41148409, 41148989
Average meal for two Rs 600
Ping
Set in a beautiful white
bungalow, Ping is smart and
contemporary in décor and
atmosphere. Focus on the
dimsums, they are spectacular.
It does nice soups and noodles
as well.
130, 1st Cross, 5th Block
Koramangala
T: 080-41329357, 41521773
Average meal for two Rs 700
Red Bamboo Shoots
Done in Oriental colours and
interesting artefacts, the
restaurant has reinvented itself
with the red in the name
symbolizing spice. It has a
reasonably priced lunch buffet
but try clay pot chilli prawn,
flaming chicken and pan seared
Mongolian chicken.
Museum Inn, 1, Museum Road
T: 080-41113338
Average meal for two Rs 1000
Sake
Located on the terrace and
incorporating the five elements,
the restaurant offers terraced
seating as well as a closed one
in front of a teppanyaki; food
ranges the whole South East
Asian gamut with the sushis
hitting the high mark; try also
the pepper prawns, grilled NZ
lamb and the satays.
The Zuri Hotels, Rajpalya
Hoodi, ITPL Road, Whitefield
T: 080-66657272
Average meal for two Rs 3000
Shangrila
Don't go by the façade: it might
look seedy from outside, but is
better on the inside. The food is
old world Chinese, with such
staples as fried rice, noodles
and chicken gravies being much
better than many.
182, Brigade Road
T: 080- 25588994
Average meal for two Rs 300
Shiro
The setting and décor are
spectacular to say the least with
the giant Apsaras and Buddha
statue. The outdoor seating is
fabulous as well. The food is
equally good and runs the
whole gamut: try the sushi,
Mehtani's chicken, dim sums…
3rd floor,UB City (Comet)
Vittal Mallya Road
T: 080-41738864/8861/
8862/8863
Average meal for two Rs 2500
Shyvan
Multicuisine restaurant in a
busy area, the restaurant leans
towards Chinese. The décor is
very basic, but the idea it to
order, eat and leave. The menu
is quite long but stick to the
basics for these are what it does
well.
1/5, Royal Corner, Double
Road Junction
Lalbagh Road, K H Road
T: 080-22276519, 41144355
Average meal for two Rs 200-
300
Silk Route
The name is misleading as it
serves North Indian and more
of it. But whatever Chinese is
on the menu is passable if you
are looking for a quick and
inexpensive meal.
Dr, Marigowda Road
2 & 3, AMM Towers
Hosur Main Road, Wilson
Garden
T: 080- 55379903, 55379904
Average meal for two Rs 600
Silk Winds
Not much to look at, the
restaurant nevertheless dishes
up good Chinese, Thai and a
sprinkling of Japanese dishes.
Try the Chinese stir fries and
the Thai curries, almost all of
which are quite good.
The Atria Hotel, 1, Palace Road
T: 22205205
Average meal for two Rs 800
Silver Wok
An old timer, the location in a
basement is not much of an
attribute but loyalists claim its
Szechwan chicken, spring rolls,
fried rice and noodles are the
best in town. The momos are a
good alternative too.
85, Sheriff House, Near Lakme
Beauty Parlour,
Richmond Road
T: 080-22242288/22211081
Average meal for two Rs 500
Taipan
Basic décor and a functional set
up characterise this small
restaurant which dishes out
Indo-Chinese, with the
emphasis on Indian; wanton
soup and roast pork are the
runaway favourites.
14/1,Krishna Manere
Wood Street, Richmond Road
T: 080-25545637/25365913
Taiyvans
All in red and black with fans
on the walls, locals claim it is
highly underrated; home
delivery and takeaways are
more popular. Dishes ordered
most include the fried wantons,
chicken drumsticks, honey
chilli chicken, lamb chops and
Szechwan noodles and rice.
1/1, CBI Road, Opp CBI Office,
Near Bellary Road,
Ganganagar
T: 080-23337349/23337197
Average meal for two Rs 150
Tasty Tangles
Beautifully located and airy
with choice of indoor/outdoor
seating, the restaurant is a great
place to linger, though the
menu is not extensive; try the
satays and the laksa, both of
which are good.
UB City, Vittal Mallya Road
T: 080-41738812
Average meal for two Rs 1000
The Rice Bowl
One of the city's oldest Chinese
restaurants, it looks a bit run
down, but the food, old style
Indo-Chinese, is as good as
ever. Don't miss the cracking
spinach, drums of heaven,
soups and the pineapple fried
rice.
40/2, Lavelle Road
T: 080-22240216/22105437
Average meal for two Rs 400
The Szechwan Court
Cosy and sophisticated, done in
warm colours and oriental
flourishes, this is among the
city's most elegant Chinese
restaurants. The dim sums are
the highlight, though the peking
duck, pomfret in five spice and
fried lotus stems are delicious.
The Oberoi Hotel,
39, M G Road
T: 080-25585858/41358202
# 8, Sampige Road
Malleshwaram
Bangalore - 560 003
Ph : 4040 2323
Average meal for two Rs 2500
Three Quarter Chinese
Smart and yuppie, the
restaurant is sprawling and
rather crowded at times that it
could be a bit of a bother. The
menu is not very different from
the usual Chinese but they are
done quite well.
22, Church Street
T: 25327981/82/83
Average meal for two Rs 700
Wok with Chung
Spacious and spread out, the
restaurant is ideal for Sunday
family outings. It serves
Chinese, Thai and a selection of
Korean which is the novelty.
Try the chicken satay and the
barbecued spare ribs.
35/1-A, Varthur Main Road
Munnekolala, Marathahalli
T: 28540039, 28540041
Average meal for two Rs 400
Yo China
Meant for the yuppie crowd and
focussing on boxed meals, Yo
China outlets are breezy with
nothing much to distinguish.
The fare is mostly basic fried
rice, noodles, veggie and
chicken sides; combo meals and
momos are also popular.
90/3,Sri Sapthagiri Complex,
Outer Ring Road,
Opp. Innovative Multiplex,
Marathahalli
T: 080-40980666
Average meal for two Rs 400
Zen
Perhaps the classiest pan Asian
restaurant in the city, it is
elegant and meant for a
leisurely meal. Try the exotic
dishes, which are done very
well: teppanyaki, sushi,
tempuras, glass noodles, Thai
soups and cur ries.
The Leela Palace Kempensky
23, Airport Road
T: 080-30571520
Average meal for two Rs 5000
JAPANESE
Harima
Stylish and elegant, with
traditional Japanese low
seating at one end of the
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