Priya Bala

13 Posts

Writer specialising in food and restaurants, travel and lifestyle, contributing to The Times of India, Bangalore, Hindustan Times Brunch, Discover India, Upper Crust. Author of Start Up Your Restaurant (HarperCollins India), Secret Sauce (HarperCollins India) & FoodPrints - A Trail of Meals & Memories (Popular Prakashan). Home cook-turned-professional chef presenting Sri Lankan cuisine in pop-up formats

9 Best 5-star Brunches in the heart of Bangalore

What better way to spend an indulgent Sunday than to linger over a sumptuous brunch? We line up the best Sunday brunches in the 5-star hotels downtown.

Priya Bala

Oct 09, 2021

5 Dishes the foodie must eat in Madurai

Madurai, in the deep South of Tamil Nadu, is known for its magnificent temple, its jasmine that makes its way to French perfume houses and, of course, its earthy, rustic, utterly delicious food. Here are the must-have dishes to eat when in Madurai:

Priya Bala

Oct 09, 2021

The Leela Palace, Bangalore - Reviewed by Priya Bala

The Leela hotels are a uniquely Indian concept, born from the vision and industry of the late Captain Krishnan Nair, a legend in the hospitality business of the country. The chain is named after his wife, Leela. The Leela Palace in Bangalore derives…

Priya Bala

Oct 09, 2021

5 things to do when you visit Madurai

The second largest city in Tamil Nadu has a unique South Indian vibe and culture. Here’s how to experience this ancient city even on a short visit

Priya Bala

Oct 09, 2021