A small eatery on the Karur to Dindigul highway is big on flavors. Run by two amazing women who cook everything themselves, this cozy spot serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all packed with home-cooked goodness.
I stopped by for lunch, hoping for biryani (spoiler: it wasn’t available that day). Instead, I tried their non-veg meals, mutton, country chicken uppukari, kudal fry, and fish fry. Here’s the lowdown:
Country Chicken Uppu Kari: The absolute star of the show—don’t miss it!
Fish Fry: Perfectly spiced and cooked, an absolute winner.
Kudal Fry: Delicious and pairs perfectly with rice.
Mutton: Just okay, but not everything can be a star.
The gravies?
Chicken and Mutton Gravies: Decent.
Fish Kulambu: A bit better and worth trying.
Overall, it’s a simple, tasty, home-cooked meal that’s perfect for hungry travelers (or even if you’re not that hungry). If you’re on this stretch of the highway, stop by and treat yourself. You won’t regret it!
prices-
mutton - 200/ plate
country chicken dishes - 200/plate
fish fry - 100/piece
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#itaste#veneziacruises#vietnamParadise Found: Cruising the Stunning Waters of Cat Ba Island, Vietnam 🌊🏝️ - iTASTE
Cat Ba Chronicles: Kayaks, Spring Rolls, and Snake Wine Adventures
Cat Ba is a chill little island hanging out in the northeastern corner of Vietnam, while its popular sibling, Ha Long Bay, hogs all the attention. Both spots are ridiculously pretty, but Cat Ba won my heart because it’s less crowded – fewer people = more zen.
We hopped on a Venezia Cruise for a 2-day, 1-night extravaganza. They’ve got more packages than a courier service – day trips, 3-day tours, stays in Cat Ba town or village – you name it. If you’re curious, hit up their website: veneziacruises.com (but finish reading this masterpiece first).
The journey started in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where a bus scooped us up for the 4-hour road-and-ferry combo trip to Cat Ba. By 12:30 PM, we were on the cruise, pretending to be fancy.
Lunch was a hearty spread with beef stew, fish fry, and a bunch of other dishes that tasted better than they looked – and trust me, that’s a compliment. After eating enough to sink the boat, it was adventure time.
Kayaking: Armed with paddles and hope, we hit the waters. The guide told us where to go, but let’s be honest, we just floated around like confused ducks.
Swimming: Because we’re fancy ducks who also swim.
By 5:30 PM, it was time for a Vietnamese MasterChef class. We learned to roll rice paper spring rolls that were so good, I briefly considered opening a spring roll shop back home.
The evening was pure magic – rooftop views, a killer sunset, and then dinner featuring pork, prawns, and other Vietnamese dishes that pleased everyone from US to Aussies to Europeans to us desi foodies.
Day 2 Adventures: Breakfast was carb heaven with bread, noodles, eggs, and bacon. Then we cruised to Viet Hai village, a chill little spot transitioning from farming to tourism. Some folks got all sporty and cycled there. I, on the other hand, chose the battery car because #Efficiency.
In the village, we tried snake wine (spicy!), dipped our toes in a fish spa (ticklish!), and took a gazillion pictures because, well, Instagram.
Back on the cruise, we wrapped things up with lunch before heading back to Hanoi, where we were dropped off at our hotel by 6 PM, tired but very happy campers.
The Verdict: This trip was awesome. The views? Epic. The food? Delicious. The memories? Unforgettable.
Cost: Just $130 per person, including pickup and drop-off. Totally worth it. Go book it already!
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