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day dining restaurant to grab breakfast.
The spread is phenomenally huge. From
traditional South Indian delicacies being
dished out at open-kitchen counters to
a plethora of cold cuts, North Indian
dishes, fruits, croissants, and even
rasgullas—Chef Kasiviswanathan surely
knows how to integrate myriad Indian
flavours under one roof. I love the hot
dosa here.
The hotel houses another legendary
restaurant called Tijouri. It’s a fine-
dining Indian eatery that serves
Northwestern and South Indian
cuisines. Their dal makhani, bhindi
palak ki bhurjee, nalli curry, and prawn
masala are to die for. If you’re looking
to just hit the bar, The Whiskey Bar
ensures you have a good evening.
Offering Bengaluru’s finest selection
of blends and single malts from across The Indian
the globe, this bar is known for its restaurant Tijouri
innovative cocktails and finger-food serves delectable
selection. You can sit at the bar counter Northwestern and
South Indian food.
or by the poolside to unwind with
your favourite drink, coupled with
great music, and of course, Bengaluru’s The rooms
are spacious,
fabulous weather. However, my thoughtfully
favourite spot at the Radisson Blu designed, and
Atria turns out to be the Tea & Wine comfortable.
Lounge. They have a varied selection of The Whiskey Bar is
gourmet teas that you can enjoy with an the perfect hangout
assortment of evening cakes. if you like your
evenings casual.
On a tour of the hotel, I’m told it
boasts 167 rooms and suites. To be

precise, they have 82 Superior Rooms,
44 Business-class Rooms, 33 Deluxe
Suites, seven Executive Suites and one
Presidential Suite. I’m housed in one
of the Executive Suites—it is spacious,
thoughtfully designed, and extremely
comfortable. The interplay of beige
and brown conveys a formal setting,
and the amenities are on par with what
you’d expect out of your luxurious
stay in Bengaluru.
Whether you’re on business in the
technology capital of India, or micro-
brewery-hopping with friends, Radisson
Blu Atria, Bengaluru plays the perfect
base for weary feet and frayed nerves.
From `9,500; radissonhotels.com

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