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Zambar
The dhow boats with tables nestled cozily inside urge you to embark on a culinary journey of South India at Zambar, which serves a smattering of traditional dishes of the four southern states. A take on the famous south Indian dish, sambhar, this restaurant set up by the Delhi based Lite Bite Foods chain, brings you the best of Chettinad and Malabar cuisines with an influence of the kitchens of Andhra Pradesh. The chef dishes out traditional delicacies like puttu and idiappam which are difficult to come by at other restaurants. The Malabar vegetarian stew here is the perfect comfort food. The highlight of Zambar is that the cuisine from the four states are distinct and stand out from each other. To maintain authenticity, the spices are ground fresh, every morning, on stone slabs. Even the cookware comes from the various regions that the restaurant represents to ensure a home- style touch. The signature drink here is the rasam shot— the spicy curry- drink is served as an appetiser in shot glasses to kick start the meal. The food is delicious and the interiors are tastefully done with a small boatshaped sofa in the centre. Average meal for two Rs 1,200 plus taxes At East Block, Amanora Town Centre, HadapsarKharadi Bypass Tel 020 67267831