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3 GOOD HOME-DELIVERY BIRYANIS IN WAKAD PUNE

Value-For-Money “Eating In”

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VIKRAM KARVE

When I lived in happening places like South Mumbai and New Delhi – we used to “eat out”.

But after relocating to Wakad (in the suburbs of Pune) – we “eat in”.

Sadly – in Wakad – there are very few decent affordable ‘value-for-money’ restaurants where you can “eat out”.

So if you are a foodie – and you happen to live in Wakad – then – whenever you feel hungry – the best thing to do is to pick up your mobile phone and order your food “home delivery” and “eat in” – yes – it is best to eat outside food in the comfort of your home.

When I lived in Mumbai from 2000 – 2006 (the best 6 years of my life) – I used to go on super-long “food walks” every evening (and on Sunday Mornings).

I started blogging about my foodie adventures in Mumbai – and some of these “foodie” blog posts were compiled in a book APPETITE FOR A STROLL (my first book which made me a “published author”).

And for the benefit of fellow foodies in Mumbai – on my blog – I posted “A Trencherman’s ‘Value-for-Money’ Mumbai Good Food Guide” (yes – as far as food is considered – I am a simple earthy down-to-earth ‘trencherman’ and not a high-falutin ‘connoisseur’ of ‘fine dining’ food).

This “food guide” was more of a “laundry list” of my favourite eateries – I had walked there – and I had eaten there.

Click the link below to open My Mumbai Food Guide in a new window.

http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2012/01/good-food-guide-mumbai-and-pune-my.html

But remember to come back here for my 3 favourite biryanis in Wakad – or maybe it is best for you to read my Trencherman’s ‘Mumbai Food Guide’ later.

Now – coming back to the ‘back of beyond’ Wakad – I have been going on my “food-walks” here too – but mainly to pick up menu cards – since most of the places open later in the evening.

I was tempted to post a similar Trencherman’s “Laundry List” for Wakad – but I desisted from doing so for reasons which are obvious if you read my long-winded incoherent Mumbai Food Guide.

Nowadays – readers have very small spans of attention – and are looking for specific information.

So – I will keep posting “cuisine wise” details of my favourite ‘home-delivery’ foodie places in Wakad – and since taste is a subjective aspect – I will refrain from ‘grading’ or giving “stars”.

Today – let me tell you about my 3 favourite home-delivery Chicken Biryanis in Wakad (phone/mobile numbers in brackets).

Why Chicken Biryani?

Well – ever since I have come to Pune – I avoid Mutton Biryani – because – in general – the quality of mutton in Pune is not that consistent – so I have Mutton Biryani only in certain select places like Dorabjee, Blue Nile, Rashid Khan etc

3 GOOD HOME-DELIVERY BIRYANIS IN WAKAD PUNE

1. Dum Dumaadum (8087000274/8087000275)

I like their signature “Chicken Matka Dum Biryani” which is cooked in a clay pot and delivered sealed in the clay pot. The mildly spiced ‘Chicken Awadhi Dum Biryani’ is also delicious.

2. Desi Chulha (7030446969/7030666969)

Their ‘chulha cooked’ Chicken Dum Biryani has a unique mint (pudina) flavor and leaves a wonderful aftertaste on the tongue.

3. Eatsome (020-22934341/020-60509080/09325545355) www.eatsome.in

Eatsome serves 2 Types of Chicken Biryani – Chicken Tikka Biryani (which is reminiscent of the one served at Noorani on Tardeo Road in Mumbai and George on East Street in Pune) and the rather spicy Chicken Bhuna Biryani.

As I said earlier – I am not going to “judge” these Biryanis.

But I will tell you ‘How to Judge a Biryani’ – so whenever you order a Biryani you can ‘evaluate’ it yourself.

Just click the link below and read my foodie article on HOW TO JUDGE A BIRYANI

http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2015/02/biryani-5-tests-to-judge-biryani.html 

PS: Dear Fellow Foodie: This evening – during my “foodwalk” in Wakad – I may have a quick bite at a place called “Singh Saab Da Burger” – and – of course – I will tell you all about it.

Till then – HAPPY EATING

VIKRAM KARVE

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FOOD REVIEW - DUM DUMAADUM – My Favorite Home Delivery Food in Wakad Pune

DUM DUMAADUM – My Favorite Home Delivery Food in Wakad Pune

Food Review

By

VIKRAM KARVE

Three and a half years ago, after my retirement, I relocated to my home in Wakad near Pune.

Being a “foodie” I was most disappointed to see that there was not even a single decent value-for-money family restaurant in Wakad.

Even now whenever we feel like having a Dosa in decent surroundings, my wife and I head to Tamanna at Hinjewadi, or to Shivsagar at Aundh).

However, there were a few restaurants which provided home-delivery of food – and this was the best option to “eating out”.

It was while exploring various “home delivery” joints that I chanced upon “DUM DUMAADUM”.

And since then, “Dum Dumaadum” has become one of my favorites.

The food is good, the menu has a fair variety of dishes, the service is quick and the prices are reasonable.

“Dum Dumaadum” has proved to be quite a boon when guests suddenly land up demanding a meal – you order, and they deliver quickly, and the food is appreciated by all.

The menu focuses on North Indian Cuisine, with the ubiquitous “Chinese” option.

My favorite is the Dum Biryani (they have a signature “Matka Biryani” too which is superb).

It is a tasty biryani – not too spicy, not too oily – and quite fulfilling, though I miss the “potato” which is must in authentic biryani.

I love the Tandoori Chicken which is deliciously mouthwatering – this is also a “must order” dish.

Of the curry dishes, the Zafrani Butter Chicken deserves special mention.

In fact, Butter Chicken is the only curry dish I like from the menu – I found the other curry dishes too spicy for my liking.

There is Chinese Cuisine and a variety of starters on the menu which are pretty good.

There are vegetarian dishes on the menu too, but then “Dum Dumaadam” is essentially a non-vegetarian’s delight.

Recently, they have added Rolls and Wraps, and pulao too, all of which I will try soon.

I see from the home delivery menu that, in addition to their Wakad outlet, “Dum Dumaadum” has opened many branches all over the western suburbs of Pune, in Aundh, Baner, Pashan, Bavdhan, Kothrud, Karvenagar, Warje etc, and there is an outlet in Navi Mumbai at Khargar too.

So, if you are looking for a tasty home delivery meal at reasonable rates, try “DUM DUMAADUM”.

For more details about “Dum Dumaadum” just click the link below:

http://www.zomato.com/pune/restaurants/dum-a-dum-biryani-and-kebabs

Happy Eating

VIKRAM KARVE

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