The highlight of the girls getaway was lunch on day 2. The plan was to pick up Anju from ECR and head to Moonrakers (MR). We set off to pick her up around 2pm on 29.12.13.Roads were blocked and so we were directed thro some of inner roads and finally we found our way to Anjuko. As the exchange of stories began and the Scorpio moved towards MR, we were suddenly asked to take a detour, thanks to road block. At almost 3 points we were forced to move into reverse gear and the conclusion was that there was no place for vehicles in Mahabs!!! By then it was half past 2 and our stomachs were talking louder than our mouths. We decided to head towards Chennai to find a place to eat. To reach the ECR, we had to cross a lot of hurdles including reversing on a narrow road with vehicles infront and behind us!(We were also almost sent away from TTDC restaurant) Finally we saw a board saying Today-prawns, fish, etc. The place looked really small and since our palates were programed for sea food and are stomachs were rolling like thunder, we decided to stop there. It was a single person holding the fort and he told us it would be 45 mins before he can get us some fried fish because he had to feed a cricket team of boys who had just come in and placed their order. We prepared our minds to wait that long and to have just fish for lunch. The kutties were exhausted, especially after the swim but very sweetly stayed calm.
By around 3:30 pm, we were served yum fried fish and prawns,a vegetable rice that was topped with ajinomoto crystals (but was really yummy),a loaf of modern bread straight out of the fridge and the yummiest onion tomato masala curry. This was probably the tastiest food we have ever had not just because we were so hungry but also because it was served with so much love. Eateries usually serve people to fill their pockets but this place filled our stomachs and eyes. And as we ate and licked away,Mr.Thomas told us his story. His wife had passed away 30 yrs ago, his elder daughter is doing her MBBS and the younger one is studying commerce. He has travelled far and wide and cooked all types of cuisines. We thanked him and blessed him, clicked a few pics and drove back happily.
And if you are wondering how much we paid,well our bill was only Rs.700/- !!
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| While we waited.... |
By around 3:30 pm, we were served yum fried fish and prawns,a vegetable rice that was topped with ajinomoto crystals (but was really yummy),a loaf of modern bread straight out of the fridge and the yummiest onion tomato masala curry. This was probably the tastiest food we have ever had not just because we were so hungry but also because it was served with so much love. Eateries usually serve people to fill their pockets but this place filled our stomachs and eyes. And as we ate and licked away,Mr.Thomas told us his story. His wife had passed away 30 yrs ago, his elder daughter is doing her MBBS and the younger one is studying commerce. He has travelled far and wide and cooked all types of cuisines. We thanked him and blessed him, clicked a few pics and drove back happily.
And if you are wondering how much we paid,well our bill was only Rs.700/- !!
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| After the Yummy experience |
