Name: Watch The Big Forker - Ep 09 | Hotel Nalapaka
Uploaded: 2022-03-11
Duration: 20 min
Description: Sid and Shanky visit a vegetarian restaurant, Nalapaka, to taste the authentic North Karnataka cuisine.

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Sid and Shanky visit a vegetarian restaurant, Nalapaka, to taste the authentic North Karnataka cuisine. Jowar Roti and Holige to benne dosa, the duo enjoys their meal.  

Sid and Shanky visit a vegetarian restaurant, Nalapaka, to taste the authentic North Karnataka cuisine. 

Watch The Big Forker - Ep 09 | Hotel Nalapaka

Hotel Nalapaka

The Big Forkers

Sid Mewara

Shashank Jayakumar

Bengaluru

Bangalore

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Mysuru Mutton, Chicken Pulav, Mushroom donne biryani, mudde and the list goes on. Sid and Shanky visit Naati Cafe in Koramangala to taste the cafe's best dishes. 

Sid and Shanky visit Naati Cafe in Koramangala to taste their best dishes. Watch full episode on zeezest.com. 

Watch The Big Forkers - Ep 02 | Naati Cafe

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Sid and Shanky enjoy Dynamite Shrimps, Banana Caramel Shake, Paris Delice at Burger Seigneur at Indiranagar, Bengaluru.

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Burger Seigneur

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The Only Place at Church Street, Bengaluru, is an American diner. Sid and Shanky visit the restaurant to enjoy and review American classics like Steak Au Poivre, Filet Mignon, Apple Pie With Fresh Creme. 

The Only Place at Church Street, Bengaluru, is an American Diner restaurant. Watch full episode on zeezest.com. 

Watch The Big Forkers - Ep 04 | The Only Place

The Only Place

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Sid and Shanky are dining at Nagarjuna in Bengaluru to taste authentic Andhra cuisine. From learning the pronunciation of the dishes to enjoying fiery dishes, the duo has lots of fun. 

Sid and Shanky are dining at Nagarjuna in Bengaluru to taste authentic Andhra cuisine. Watch full episode on zeezest.com. 

Watch The Big Forkers - Ep 05 | Nagarjuna

The Real Nagarjuna

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Sid and Shanky meet actor and restauranter Shine Shetty, who proudly owns Galli Kitchen, a popular food truck and food joint. Shine talks about his journey from acting to the culinary world. 

Sid and Shanky meet actor and restauranter Shine Shetty, who proudly owns Galli Kitchen. Watch full episode on zeezest.com. 

Watch The Big Forkers - Ep 06 | Galli Kitchen 

Galli Kitchen 

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It's time to taste some lip-smacking biryani. Sid and Shanky reach Anand Dum Biryani, a popular joint to enjoy a biryani for breakfast. They also visit SLV to have some traditional South Indian breakfast. 

Sid and Shanky reach Anand Dum Biryani, a popular joint to enjoy a biryani for breakfast. Watch full episode on zeezest.com. 

Watch The Big Forkers - Ep 07 | Anand Dum Biryani & SLV

Anand Dum Biryani & SLV

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From enjoying Makgeolli, traditional Korean alcohol, to Chonggak Kimchi, Dubu Jorim, Hobal namul, Sid and Shanky dine at Arirang, a Korean barbeque restaurant.  

Sid and Shanky dine at Arirang, a Korean barbeque restaurant in Bengaluru. Watch full episode on zeezest.com. 

Watch The Big Forkers - Ep 08 | Arirang, The Korean BBQ

Arirang, The Korean BBQ

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Did you know the story behind the popular military hotels of Bengaluru? Sid and Shanky visit Ranganna Military Hotel to know the story and taste their delicious meal. 

Sid and Shanky visit Ranganna Military Hotel to know their story and taste their delicious meal. 

Watch The Big Forker - Ep 08 | Ranganna Military Hotel

Ranganna Military Hotel

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Sid and Shanky are at Cafe Max to taste authentic European dishes like sausage platter, meatloaf, quinoa salad and classic wine. Will they enjoy the experience?

Sid and Shanky are at Cafe Max to taste authentic European dishes like sausage platter, meatloaf, quinoa salad and classic wine.

Watch The Big Forker - Ep 11 | Cafe Max

Cafe Max

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Did you know that Bangalore is India's Beer Capital? Sid and Shanky are at Geist Craft Brewery to taste their beer and find out about their brewing process.

Did you know that Bangalore is India's Beer Capital? Sid and Shanky are at Geist Craft Brewery to taste their beers.

Watch The Big Forker - Ep 12 | Geist Craft Brewery

Geist Craft Brewery

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Sid and Shanky visit Veena Stores, Malleshwaram, to taste their idli and vada. They also visit CTR Shri Sagar and New Krishna Bhavan to enjoy benne dosa and other dishes.  

Sid and Shanky visit Veena Stores, Malleshwaram, to taste their idli and vada. They also visit CTR Shri Sagar and New Krishna Bhavan.

Watch The Big Forker - Ep 13 | What's For Breakfast

What's For Breakfast

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Sid and Shanky are at Karama to enjoy Arabic, Karachi and Punjabi cuisine. The duo enjoys Adana Kebab, Fattoush, Tabbouleh, Mouttabal, Babaganoush and more dishes.

Sid and Shanky enjoy Adana Kebab, Fattoush, Tabbouleh, Mouttabal, Babaganoush and more dishes.

Watch The Big Forker - Ep 14 | Karama

Karama

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Mizo Kitchen is known for its dishes like fried mix veggie beef, beef fry mizo style, mizo beef pickle and more. Sid and Shanky visit the place to taste these dishes. 

Mizo Kitchen is known for its dishes like fried mix veggie beef, beef fry mizo style, mizo beef pickle and more.

Watch The Big Forker - Ep 14 | Mizo Kitchen

Mizo Kitchen

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Sid and Shanky are back in action to explore Bengaluru. Get ready for some fun conversation and yummy food. Watch The Big Forkers starting 15th Feb exclusively on zeezest.com. 

Sid and Shanky are back in action to explore Bengaluru. Watch The Big Forkers starting 15th Feb exclusively on zeezest.com. 

Watch The Big Forker - Promo 01 | Namaskara from Bengaluru

Namaskara from Bengaluru!

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Sid and Shanky enjoy Naati food in Bengaluru. Naati means local in Kannada. Watch The Big Forkers starting 15th Feb exclusively on zeezest.com. 

Sid and Shanky enjoy Naati food in Bengaluru. Watch The Big Forkers starting 15th Feb exclusively on zeezest.com. 

Watch The Big Forkers - Promo 02 | Tasting the Naati Food

Tasting the Naati Food

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Sid and Shanky explore burgers at Burger Seigneur. Will these burgers live up to their expectations?

Watch The Big Forkers - Promo 03 | It's Burger Time

It's Burger Time

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Sid and Shanky are particular about their meat. Will it be rare, medium rare, medium or well done?

Watch The Big Forkers - Promo 04 | A Visit to a Steakhouse

A Visit to a Steakhouse

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Sid and Shanky visit Nagarjuna to taste classic Andhra cuisine. Which dish will make it to their favourite dishes?

Watch The Big Forkers - Promo 05 | Exploring Andhra Cuisine

Exploring Andhra Cuisine

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Actor and restauranter Shine Shetty takes Sid and Shanky to Galli Kitchen to explore delicious South Indian food. 

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