In My Footsteps: Bollywood

Pre-Travel

Since I'll be jetting off to Mumbai tonight, thought that I'll give you guys a preview of this to see.  Depending on the hotel wifi, I might be able to upload some stuff.  If not, then wait til I get back.  (I'm only there for a little bit more than 48 hours... maybe around 55hours?!?)

I've been to Mumbai numerous times but never as a tourist. Always work related (hence the 55hours).

Bollywood is usually what is referred to the Indian Film Industry in Bombay. (Its a really big one too!)  Since Bombay = Mumbai, I'm calling this my BOLLYWOOD trip.

So, let's prepare for bollywood dance!!

In My Footsteps: Bollywood (Gateway of India)

Gateway of India

Although I didn't get to do any touristy stuff this time because it was a super short trip, didn't want you guys to miss out so I thought that I'll just post this photo from my last visit there.  

Gateway of India & Taj Mahal Hotel

That time I took a ferry from the Gateway to see Elephanta Island.  Behind the Gateway is the Taj Mahal hotel and looking out to the Arabian Sea.  There were some terrorist attacks at this hotel a few years back but the hotel is now renovated and back to normal.  

Don't worry, I'll be back to India soon enough...... tentative schedule is in about 2 months. 

In My Footsteps: Bollywood Day2 (China Man in India)

Considering how heavy Indian food can be, I changed my last meal to be Chinese.  This is authentic Chinese too! Not the Indianized version (luckily).

All signature desserts from the entire menu!

Banana Fritter

This is definitely not for people who are coming on a budget.  Although if I had to compare, I still prefer Din Tai Fung.  However, I had the best roasted Peking duck..... quak quak.  The chef comes to your table and slices the duck in front of you. Yummmm. The pancake for the duck was too thick for my liking. I had to double on the meat, veggies, and sauce.  Reason for no pics on the duck? I was too engrossed in watching the chef and when the food was set on the table.  Total wow! It is my first time where the chef personally comes to do it in front of me.... and then well, it went straight to my stomach. Oops!  There was also Jumbo chili crab, xiao long pao, lamb dumplings and hot sichuan soup. Yes, it was a really big fest :P 

Only remembered to take the dessert pics. :X  

Egg tarts, fresh fruits, banana fritter, jasmine tiramizu, coconut icecream, mango pudding, homemade chocolate

Location: China House @ Grand Hyatt Mumbai

In My Footsteps: Bollywood Day 1.5

In each country, there will be at least 1 unique McD item on the menu. But India is a whole different story. Everything (food related of course) is Indianized.
No beef, only chicken, with multiple vegetarian options, and lots of spices.

This is indian's answer to your typical BigMac=Maharaja Mac

Enjoy!!

In My Footsteps: Bollywood Day1

First Indian meal

Only managed to take these because I ate the others immediately or they served us individually. Indian food is an intense and very heavy meal.
Intense = lots of spices & strong flavors
Heavy = it's all about the curries and naan/roti

Naan is my favorite (located on top right). Butter, garlic naan....oh my! How many breathe mints will I need?!?!

Not sure what the big pic on bottom left is called. Also good. Made of crispy roti and has masala and fresh onions on top. It's a starter.

The 2 pics on the top left and bottom right are Indian desserts: kulfi (condensed milk ice cream with fuloda) and rasmali (spongy milk thing with fresh milk and pistachios). Super sweet but yummy:)

In My Footsteps: Bollywood 0.5

Getting on the plane!!! Although I'm gone only for 55hrs, it's a long 55hrs. Mumbai here I come :P

Ouu just look at the amount of people waiting to board. Luckily, I'm taking business class! Yippeeee bigger seats and better meal!