Culture Curry
Tuesday, November 06, 2007![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhicHITxvKrlPPw9bxKXf6-PUKdEefPJ93QfthnTZmcwpxjFVmraNC2P7uOVGVEIN2CV-f3BJfPtZ5Brm3e6BoOmqTSN1w44ApSRbth3TomoUReI5Rw6JusBZyY6jUT9k3SM4BstDkE-PY/s400/1.jpg)
'Culture curry' serves up authentic South Indian food in a decidedly 'south' ambience complete withTamilNadu's 'Tanjore Paintings', Andhra's shadow puppetry 'Tholu Bommalata' and Kerala's plantains and coconuts as decor elements.
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This made me smile. When you traverse Kerala by road what will instantly strike you is the detailed realistic illustrations on shop shutters. This kathakali head is a worthy tribute to that.
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A beautiful detail from the pillar.
A Balaji in Tanjore style welcomes you.
A plantain replica stands next to a pillar with niches that hold pretty south indian lamps.
I looked up to see a plantain leaf umbrella :)
...set against a beautiful wooden roof.
Coconuts strung on the pillar & the famous Andhra shadow puppet
More Andhra shadow puppetry. I thought I will leave you with this beautiful image of a dancing girl.
Culture curry has many things going for it, the decor, the food, the friendliest staff in town & a host who always stops by your table to see that you are having a good time.
Will shortly cover 2 other ventures by them- Goa Portuguesa & Diva Maharashtracha. Stay tuned :)
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