Highway Cuisine
A1 Plaza 2.5/5.0 (Service – 2.0/5.0; Food – 2.5/5.0; Décor – 3.0/5.0)
Kamat Upachar 3.0/5.0 (Service – 3.0/5.0; Food – 3.0/5.0; Décor – 3.0/5.0)
I am back and hopefully with a bang. My videos on Bangalore Live, say ‘I am back’. Well, then it must be true :- ) My long absence was due to a serious health setback rolled in with a NDE (Near Death Experience), about which I might elaborate in another blog. I’ve always loved driving and my latest client gave me that opportunity with two trips to Tumkur. Let me point out that Tumkur, under the right circumstances (such as a Ferrari, no potholes, no traffic and an early rise – before the cook-a-doodle doo), is an hours drive from R.T. Nagar. Ok, maybe I was pushing it too far with the Ferrari, but the other circumstances, believe it or not, do exist.
What’s fantastic about the journey on the Tumkur - NH 4 highway is the presence of a Toll Road (32 km. stretch) just after the Mangalore highway intersection. My nimble fingers controlled the gear shift with such ease that I was able to touch the unbelievable 150 km/h barrier without any vibrations. The 4 lanes (2 lanes for each way) toll road has a charge of 21.00 Rs. (for a mid-size) per usage. Would even advice romantics to take their better halves on a ‘long drive’ (I didn’t have that privilege though).
So what’s the headline all about? I would like to bring to your attention that this highway stretch seems to have two very experimental eating joints (call them rest-houses if you may) of above average standards. Say goodbye to unhygienic, stinky highway-side dhabhas and welcome the new and modern ‘Highway Cuisine’.
Reliance Highway Petrol Bunks seem to have a modern eating-joint called A1 Plaza. Let me point out that this franchisee run A1 Plaza has everything which would ensure a comfortable meal of choice. It has everything from an open kitchen, to clean tables, prompt service and an outlet where you can pick up your travel accompaniments (short-eats, toiletries, junk food, OTC medicines etc.). This is a partially open eatery with plenty of parking space and a hygienic eating experience. With an open kitchen, A1 Plaza ensures that their predominantly north-indian food (thalis cost 20.00 – 30.00 Rs.) is prepared fresh and right in front of your eyes. Way to go Reliance!
On the same lines, Indian Oil Highway Petrol Bunks have Kamat Upachar attached to them. The only difference between A1 Plaza and Kamat Upachar is the goodwill of the Kamat brand and a wider south-indian spread. Though slightly more expensive (plate of Sambhar-Vada would cost 22.00 Rs.), you could be assured of the Kamat Experience here at Kamat Upachar. Armed with a large parking space, pure-vegetarian spread, open seating (top covered), canopies, and the Kamat, ‘service with a smile’, attitude – Kamat Upachar would make an apt choice. Check it for yourselves and do let me know. Meanwhile, drive on.
Kamat Upachar 3.0/5.0 (Service – 3.0/5.0; Food – 3.0/5.0; Décor – 3.0/5.0)
I am back and hopefully with a bang. My videos on Bangalore Live, say ‘I am back’. Well, then it must be true :- ) My long absence was due to a serious health setback rolled in with a NDE (Near Death Experience), about which I might elaborate in another blog. I’ve always loved driving and my latest client gave me that opportunity with two trips to Tumkur. Let me point out that Tumkur, under the right circumstances (such as a Ferrari, no potholes, no traffic and an early rise – before the cook-a-doodle doo), is an hours drive from R.T. Nagar. Ok, maybe I was pushing it too far with the Ferrari, but the other circumstances, believe it or not, do exist.
What’s fantastic about the journey on the Tumkur - NH 4 highway is the presence of a Toll Road (32 km. stretch) just after the Mangalore highway intersection. My nimble fingers controlled the gear shift with such ease that I was able to touch the unbelievable 150 km/h barrier without any vibrations. The 4 lanes (2 lanes for each way) toll road has a charge of 21.00 Rs. (for a mid-size) per usage. Would even advice romantics to take their better halves on a ‘long drive’ (I didn’t have that privilege though).
So what’s the headline all about? I would like to bring to your attention that this highway stretch seems to have two very experimental eating joints (call them rest-houses if you may) of above average standards. Say goodbye to unhygienic, stinky highway-side dhabhas and welcome the new and modern ‘Highway Cuisine’.
Reliance Highway Petrol Bunks seem to have a modern eating-joint called A1 Plaza. Let me point out that this franchisee run A1 Plaza has everything which would ensure a comfortable meal of choice. It has everything from an open kitchen, to clean tables, prompt service and an outlet where you can pick up your travel accompaniments (short-eats, toiletries, junk food, OTC medicines etc.). This is a partially open eatery with plenty of parking space and a hygienic eating experience. With an open kitchen, A1 Plaza ensures that their predominantly north-indian food (thalis cost 20.00 – 30.00 Rs.) is prepared fresh and right in front of your eyes. Way to go Reliance!
On the same lines, Indian Oil Highway Petrol Bunks have Kamat Upachar attached to them. The only difference between A1 Plaza and Kamat Upachar is the goodwill of the Kamat brand and a wider south-indian spread. Though slightly more expensive (plate of Sambhar-Vada would cost 22.00 Rs.), you could be assured of the Kamat Experience here at Kamat Upachar. Armed with a large parking space, pure-vegetarian spread, open seating (top covered), canopies, and the Kamat, ‘service with a smile’, attitude – Kamat Upachar would make an apt choice. Check it for yourselves and do let me know. Meanwhile, drive on.
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