Day 9: Forest of the reeds

This is a foodie post. 

One of my major gripes in Köln is the lack of South Indian food. Just good, hot, spicy, mouth watering Madrasi fare. And Carl hit the spot with his clue for the day - forest of the reeds. Apparently that is what Saravana Bhavan means. My German partner has taken to teaching me Tamil these days - what can I say - that is what good South Indian food does for you perhaps - gets your tongue going;)

I have eaten in Saravana Bhavans all over the place - India, Singapore, and Malaysia. Am happy to report that the Manhattan branch is just as yumski!!!

Joy

Bliss

I advised Carl to go full force for the South Indian thali while I opted for a paper thosai. Of course, the sheer size of the paper thin (hence the name) drew a lot of stares but I championed on.

Gluttony

We feasted like South Indian kings and headed home to a surprise bottle of Cremant! But more on why Cremant soon....