Taste of Tibet
off Brigade Road

Invariably, 'good' food in Bangalore means shelling out quite a bit of money. Thankfully, there are some cheap good places still left and one of my favourites is Taste of Tibet. In the old days, it used to be a small little counter where you could takeaway from food but for the past 4-5 years its become a full fledged restaurant. They have authentic Tibetan food and lots of exotic fare.

A small warning however, this is largely for meat lovers. Their veggie stuff is good too but the variety and price of meat dishes is quite stunning. One thing to look out for here is the beef shaptra. Beef cooked with spinach and a pepper gravy, this dish is a little spicy. The great thing is that they are not stingy about their meat either. Have this with the tingmo which is fermented maida. Tear a little bit of the tingmo and have it with the shaptra. The bland tingmo complements the spicy shaptra perfectly.

One could also try the thukpas. These are Tibetan noodle soups with some meat, egg or veggies on top. The soup was watery and little spicy. The Egg Thukpas have a thick omlette on top, whereas the beef thukpa has a considerable layer of beef on it. This is rather filling and should suffice for lunch or dinner.

Another specialty here are the momos. The succulent steamed momos are quite unlike the normal fare available at umpteen restaurants. The non-veg ones have tons of meat in them. The sauce they serve along with the momos is also quite good. Thianthuk, noodles and fried rice are also available here. The beef fried rice here is lovely and if you are in the mood for meat and rice, you must try it.

The service is extremely quick and efficient. The decor is serviceable with some Tibetan motifs. They do not have a restroom. Go here for the wonderful food and you will be satisfied. Taste of Tibet serves authentic Tibetan cuisine at very affordable prices and is a must try.

Pricing: A meal here shouldn't cost you more than Rs. 70
Ambiance: Average
Quality: Very Good
Service: Good
Hygiene: Good
Location: Indo Dubai Plaza, #5, 2nd floor, Rest House Road, Off Brigade Road, Brigade Road, Bangalore (Tibetan Market Complex)
Phone: 9880027746, 9845334296, 9880220356