From the land of Cauvery

If you grew up tasting the earthy, robust flavours of a homemade feast, Buzz— Taj Gateway’s all- day diner, now gives you a chance to relive that experience with its new Thanjavur Virundhu lunch and dinner option. The vegetarian thali has quintessential delicacies from an orthodox Tanjorean Bhramin household. It includes staples like Keera Masiyal ( mashed spinach cooked with asafetida, cumin and tempered with red chilli), and some unique festival dishes like Manga Pachchadi ( with raw mango and jaggery). The Kozhi Rasam ( chicken soup with garlic chilli and fennel) is a rare variant and a must- try. For desserts go for the Semiya Payasam ( vermicelli cooked in milk, sugar and flavoured with cardamom). At 309, Old Mahabalipuram Road Tel 044- 66802500 Cost Rs 550 and Rs 700, plus taxes, for veg and non- veg thalis respectively