Ishtaa, located in the heart of Jayanagar, Bangalore, is a bustling vegetarian haven brought to you by the creators of United Telugu Kitchen and Ironhill. This restaurant offers a blend of traditional Telugu culinary delights and intriguing fusion dishes. The breakfast menu, a highlight, features an array of options such as idlis, dosas, and uthappams. A standout is the five-foot masala dosa served with eight chutneys, an engaging spectacle especially for children.
In addition to breakfast classics, Ishtaa caters to adventurous palates with offerings like the spicy Rayalseema yerra karam dosa and unconventional choices like chocolate and ice cream dosas. Breakfast is available from 7am-11am and reopens from 6pm-10.30pm.
The starters range from traditional Telugu items like chinta chiguru velluli paneer to Indo-Chinese favorites such as honey chilli crispy potatoes. While the paneer satay impresses with its mild heat and nutty flavor, vegetarian Shanghai rolls and mushroom 65 tend to blend into the varied menu landscape.
For the main course, the suggested garlic naan and malai kofta might divert you from the Southern spice trail with their creamy sweetness. The aromatic panasapottu biryani and the hearty South Indian thali uphold regional authenticity. Traditional desserts like nethi poornam boorelu offer a delightful end to the meal with their crispy, golden fried dumplings.
Be advised to visit Ishtaa with patience, as its 220-seat capacity does little to alleviate its frequent crowding. Open for breakfast and dinner, Ishtaa promises a satisfying journey through familiar and novel vegetarian flavors.
Published – September 18, 2024 01:41 pm IST
Original Story https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/food/head-to-ishtaa-to-relish-tried-and-tested-comfort-food/article68487438.ece
Category : Food
Tags:
