Sunday, July 13, 2025

Flavors of Swathi Ring View Nagarbhavi

Flavors of Swathi Ring View Nagarbhavi
Located at the 80 feet Road near the Chroma Showroom, Swathi Ring View is a popular restaurant that offers an impressive dining experience with peaceful environment. This restaurant is a nice destination for foodies and families alike, serving a wide range of delicious vegetarian and Nov Vegetarian dishes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences.

Veg Food Items
Swathi Ring View has an impressive menu featuring an array of mouth-watering vegetarian dishes, including:

- North Indian delicacies like Palak Paneer, Paneer Tikka, and Dal Makhani
- South Indian favorites like Idli, Dosa, and Vada
- Chinese and Continental options like Veg Manchurian and Vegetable Spring Rolls
- A variety of dosa varieties, including Ragi Dosa, Masala Dosa, and Paper Dosa

Veg Thali Andhra Style Meals
The Veg Thali at Swathi Ring View is a treat for those who love traditional South Indian cuisine. The thali typically includes a selection of:
- Dal or Sambar, Sagu
- Rasam, Curd
- Roti or/and Rice
- Papad or salad
- Buttermilk
- Andhra style masala powder (forgot the name of the product)
- A sweet dish to finish off the meal
The meal is served on a large Banana Leaf with varieties of products places on the top one by one. As soon as the serving staff starts bringing the products I start feeling even more hungry ! Love to have South Indian Thaali at Swathi Ring View.

Drinks
Quench your thirst with the refreshing drinks offered at Swathi Ring View, including:

- Fruit juices like orange, mango, and pineapple
- Lassi, both sweet and salty
- Soft drinks like cola, lemon-lime soda, and ginger ale
- Masala Chai or Filter Coffee for a traditional Indian beverage experience

Seating Capacity
Swathi Ring View has a spacious dining area that can accommodate a considerable number of guests (close to 100). The restaurant's seating capacity is ideal for family gatherings, business meetings, and social events.

Parking at Swathi Ring View
The restaurant provides ample parking space for its customers at a nearby location ensuring a hassle-free dining experience.

Ambiance
The ambiance at Swathi Ring View is warm and inviting, with a décor that reflects traditional Indian charm. The restaurant's dining area offers an intimate setting, perfect for enjoying a meal with family and friends.

Party Hall
Swathi Ring View also has a party hall to conduct functions like Birthdays, Ring Ceremonies, Baby Shower etc.

Parcel and Take Away facility
If you wish to take away a parcel of food then you can directly reach out to the counter setup at the ground floor of the restaurant. Usually people purchase Carrier Meals (for 3 people) and Parcel Meals (for 2 people) from the take away counter, pay there and collect there order after sometime then and there.

My Final Review of Swathi Ring View
Swathi Ring View is a good restaurant for those who crave delicious food and a warm ambiance. With its extensive menu, generous portions, and excellent service, this restaurant is sure to become a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Whether you're in the mood for North Indian, South Indian, or Chinese cuisine, Swathi Ring View has something for everyone.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The Coffee House Nagarbhavi for Evening Snacks

The Coffee House Nagarbhavi

I recently visited The Coffee House Nagarbhavi for the first time with my family. I had seen it many times from outside earlier when it was getting constructed.

The Coffee House Nagarbhavi

There are around 10 small shops within the compound which offer various types of food items.

Seating Area at The Coffee House Nagarbhavi

The Coffee House Nagarbhavi


The seating area at The Coffee House Nagarbhavi is just like a food court. You can buy your food and sit anywhere. There is a section where the seating is in open air and another section where there is a shed.

The Coffee House Nagarbhavi
Burgers and Pizzas at Kaffibar

The is one small shop which serves French Fries, burgers and sandwiches and also sells cold drinks. I was happy to see that they sell Pizzas too. I purchased one and had it. The pizza base was thinner but was value for money for around Rs 2000.

Bangarpet Chaats and more

Another shop next to it sells similar products but more of Bangarpet Chats kind of things along with fried items like Aaloo smiles. Other products are Paav Bhaji, Vada Paav.

Dry Gobi and Noodles

The Coffee House Nagarbhavi

There is another outlet which sells Dry Gobi and Gobi Manchurian, however their Manchurian is not made with only Gobi, it is a mixture of cabbage and other vegetables. They also sell Noodles (both veg and non veg). You can also buy some egg items here.

There is another which is named as Lassi Bliss where you can have Lassis and other milk products.

Naati Biryani

There is a Biryani Point there too where you can have Naati Style Biryani.

There is another outliet where you can have Coastal Karnataka food like fish curry and Neer Dosa.

The Coffee House Nagarbhavi

Parking : Parking is Not available here.

In the evening The Coffee House Nagarbhavi looks busy because it gets many customers with their families and friends in the evening time. Overall a good place to have a wide veriety of snacks at affordable prices.

Monday, July 7, 2025

McDonald's Brookfields Kundalahalli Main Road

McDonald's Brookfields Kundalahalli Main Road

McDonald's Brookfields is located at a prime location and caters its food facilities to thousands of customers daily.

Location of McDonald's Brookfields
Located just opposite to Kalyani Motors, close to CMRIT College and a residential area of AECS Layout McDonald's Brookfields has a huge customer base. Daily hundreds of family members, couples and students visit this Quick Service Restaurant to have snacks and meals. Apart from this hundreds of IT employees from companies nearby daily have lunches at McDonald's Brookfields.

Dining area at McDonald's Brookfields



McDonald's Brookfields has a large dining area and can accommodate up to 100 customers at a time including the party area.

Breakfast at McDonald's Brookfields
This is the place which opens at 7 am and serves breakfast too with products like Hashbrown, Hot Cakes and Coffee (please check if they still serve it).

Lunches are extremely busy at McDonald's Brookfields especially between 1 pm to 3 pm where they serve Value Meals in 3 sizes Small Medium and Large.

Similarly the restaurant gets busy between 7:30 pm to 9:30pm. Weekends are extremely busy throughout.


Veg Food Options at McDonald's Brookfields
You can have tasty McAloo Tikki Meal, McVeggie Meal, French Fries, Mexican Aloo Tikki, Korean Aloo Tikki and other Veg burgers too. 

Takeaway facility at McDonald's Brookfields
If you do not wish to dine in you can always order food from the window and get your order there itself.

Drive Through at McDonald's Brookfields
McDonald's Brookfields also has a Drive Thru facility where you can pllace order on one window and make payment and collect your order from another window.

Party Hall at McDonald's Brookfields
There is a party hall at McDonald's Brookfields which can accommodate up to 40 people and it is used to celebrate birthday parties with Happy Meals there. You can celebrate birthday of your kids there too.

I had recently visited McDonald's Brookfields and I was happy to see that now they even have McCafe available there.

Home delivery at McDonald's Brookfields
McDonald's Brookfields also delivers food at home so you can have your meal at your residency too.

Payments Modes at McDonald's Brookfields
You can either pay by Cash, cards, UPI or even by Sodexo at McDonald's Brookfields.

My experience at McDonald's Brookfields ITPM Main Road has always been good and full of memories since I used to eat there around 12 years ago.

Sunday, July 6, 2025

List of Bars and Pubs in Nagarabhavi

List of Bars and Pubs in Nagarabhavi

I have been in Nagarabhavi for about 3 years now and earlier this place had very less options to have Alcoholic drinks with family but now a few more outlets have opened here.

Below is a list of some Restaurants where you can have Veg food as well as Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic drinks.

1. Stories Bar and Kitchen
Located at 80 feet Road in Nagarabhavi, Stories Bar and Kitchen has a seating area for families as well as another one that is open are on roof top where even smoking is allowed.
They serve Veg food (starters, snacks, main course), ice creams, milk shakes, juices, alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, cocktails etc. You can also celebrate your birthday there. Have not seen a dance floor here. Beer lovers can have Draught and Craft beer here in Glasses and Mugs.

2. Cycle Gap Resto Bar and Pub

Cycle Gap resto bar and pub

Cycle Gap resto bar and pub

Cycle Gap is another Bar and Pub in Nagarabhavi where you can enjoy alcoholic and Non alcoholic beverages with your friends. They also have vegetarian food options with them.

Every Wednesday they celebrate Ladies night where the entry of ladies is free along with a male member (please check if the offer is still valid). Music is good there with Hindi, English and Kannada songs. People can dance in the dance floor at night in disco music. The thing that I like about Cycle Gap Resto Bar is that here they serve Draught Beer too in Glasses, Mugs and Tower too. 



3. Shelby at Nagarabhavi
Shelby is a new Bar and Pub opened in 2024 in Nagarabhavi. It also have open air as well as closed seating area with food music. It also have good veg food options with them. It is located at 80 feet road Nagarabhavi just opposite to the McDonald's of NGEF layout. There is also a dance floor here where you can dance.

4. Skyro
Skyro is located close to Stories Bar and Kitchen Nagarabhavi and has newly opened. With beautiful interior decor it is a great place to hangout with friends. You can have veg food here along with drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic). The music here is good too and the prices are also slightly on higher end that other Bars but it is worth paying for the service that you get here.

5. Sky Lark RestoBar
Sky Lark bar is located near Nammoora Thindi Veg restaurant on the top floor of the Hotel Dhruva Inn. It is a decent bar with seating capacity of about 50 people. The service is decent and prices of Veg food, beers and other drinks is also decent and affordable. I usually visit Sky Lark when I wish to drink Draught Beer with my friends. There is no dance facility here. You can just sit with your friends here and chit chat. Good place to hang out with friends and have conversation. You can have really strong Draught Beer here. I tried once and it was really strong and loved it.


Saturday, July 5, 2025

Stories Bar and Kitchen at Nagarabhavi Food and Drinks

Stories Bar and Kitchen at Nagarabhavi Food and Drinks


I had been to Stories in Nagarabhavi two years ago for the first time to have beer. I was happy as I was able to have Draught Beer there which usually is not available at many Bars and Pubs here.

Seating Facility at Stories Nagarabhavi
There is a large seating area on the lower floor with tables and chairs for couples, families and group of friends. However it is a Non Smoking zone. If you wish to smoke then you need to move to the top floor and ask the staff about the place where you can smoke.


The upper floor is more of vibrant because it is usually occupied by youngsters, couples, group of friends and has louder music played there. There is an open area seating available too there with around 8-10 tables. Usually people who smoke sit here. It also has good view so people sit here to click pictures too. However if there is a rain then you will be asked to move inside as it is open air seating area.


What Do I Usually Have at Stories ?



I usually visit Stories Nagarabhavi to have Draught Beer and some Vegetarian snacks like French Fries. They have a good menu of Friench Fries like : Loaded French Fries, Peri Peri French Fries, Salted French Fries etc. I usually order one of the French fries or American Corn, or Pizza along with Draught Beer.

Veg Food Items available at Stories Nagarabhavi
The Stories Nagarabhavi has a wide veriety of Veg food items available starting from French Fries, Cutlets, Nachos, Pizzas (Teen Cheese, Classic Margharita, Peri Peri Paneer Pizza etc), Mushroom Chilli and Paneer Items.

Alcoholic Beverages at Stories Nagarabhavi

They also have Breezers, Bottled Beer, Draught Beer and Craft Beer too along with other alcoholic beverages.

Usually the bill for two people at Stories Nagarabhavi can be around Rs 1800 to Rs 2000 as it happens in my case. But it can be higher too for other people. You can also inquire if they have any running discounts.

How to order food in the restaurant ?
The food needs to be ordereed using your own mobile phone by scanning the QR Code placed at your table.

Location : 80 Feet Road, Vinayaka Layout, Nagarabhavi, Bangalore - 560072

Nammane Upachara in Nagarabhavi (Vegetarian)

Nammane Upachara in Nagarabhavi (Vegetarian)


I tried this Veg restaurant named Nammane Upachara in Nagarabhavi and found it to be a good place to have food if you skip bringing your tiffin box. What I mean to say by this is that the food here seems to be good and clean.

The service is also faster for Self Service section where you can have food standing near high tables.

Breakfast Items at Nammane Upachara
Almost every south Indian dish is available here for breakfast i.e., Idly, Dosa, Set Dosa, Plain Dosa, Masala Dosa, Upma, Kesari Bhaat, Bisi Bele Bath, Shavige Bath, Fried Rice etc.








Lunch and Dinner

Although Idly and Dosa items are available throughout the day, but apart from this the restaurant also serves North Indian (Lunch and Dinner) and South Indian meals (Lunch Only).
As far I have seen, The South Indian meal here is the most fast moving dish.

Snacks
In evenings people usually visit Nammane Upachara for having snacks like Pakoda, Bhajji and Tea of Coffee. Gobi Munchurian is also available here but I have never tried it.

The restaurant also serves Juices, Shakes and Ice Creams like Gudbud.



Seating Facility at Nammane Upachara in Nagarabhavi

Self Service Dining at Nammane Upachara

Waiter Service Dining at Nammane Upachara
There is also a decent seating facility available on the upper floor where you can have food with your family and a waiter will serve you. Do not expect a lavish seating, it is just a normal one. I have been there twice with my family.
Overall Nammane Upachara at Nagarabhavi is a good choice for regular food with decent pricing.

Location : 80 Feet Road, NGEF Layout, Nagarabhavi, Bangalore - 560072

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