Coconut Grove offers consistently good classics of Kerala cuisine. One of the branches of this restaurant is on Sarjapur road. Classical Carnatic music and waiters clad in traditional dhotis gives the restaurant country look.

The starters in demand are kozhi porichathu (chicken fry) and erachi ularthiyathu (chicken fry). Coconut Grove is mainly for non vegetarians, though there are some vegetarian items on the menu like the kadala curry. The restaurant is famous for its appams, idiappams and nadan chemmeen curry (prawn curry).

Fish thali at Coconut Grove

The thali is priced at Rs 199. Alcohol is served. Average cost for two persons: Rs 500 - Rs 600 (without alcohol).

Address: No.65, 1st Floor, Shivaganga Complex, Kaikondrahalli, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore - 560034. Ph: 42147047

One of the best north Indian restaurants in Koramangala, Grameen, offers vegetarian thalis at just Rs 70. The restaurant has a rustic look, the low cane chairs and tables add to the countryside environment. The food here is homely and extremely tasty. Jain food is offered too.

Here again, the menu is conventional and there is nothing new about the items; but the hospitality, ambience and authentic taste make a difference. They have discounts if you opt for take-away on weekends. Aam panna - a mango drink - is unbelievably tasty; the lassi is good too.

Address: #20/21 Raheja arcade, near Forum, 7th block, Koramangala. Ph: 41104104

If you are keen to get the best taste of Andhra, visit Nandhini Palace. Food is served on a huge banana leaf and thali is priced at Rs 110. The thali includes unlimited rice, sambar, rasam, chutneys, butter milk and curds.

Other than the thali, there are rice items like biryani, pulav and ghee rice. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, both are served. Alcohol is available. Average cost for two persons: Rs 400 (without alcohol).

Address: #7, 100 feet road, 4th block, Koramangala. Ph: 25630202⊕