tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570601480010352989.post721100290121666501..comments2023-10-18T02:02:09.554-07:00Comments on ತೆರೆದ ಪುಟಗಳು - Open Pages: Vegan dining experience at Konark, Residency Road, Bengaluruಕೃಷ್ಣ ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಿ - Krishna Shastryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00602716408042486823noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570601480010352989.post-3240806057006194892012-08-10T10:53:19.399-07:002012-08-10T10:53:19.399-07:00It's not easy, but you have to list out all no...It's not easy, but you have to list out all non-vegan ingredients because people are deaf/blind to many things being derived from cow's milk. Also, many waiters in Indian restaurants will lie just to get you to eat something. They're inclined to tell you what you want to hear. So phrasing the question differently is important so that you get the truth (or what they want to say) out.<br /><br />Another thing to do is try to stick to "safe" dishes and not risk it much with cuisines that may have a lot of dairy products.<br /><br />All this said, this post is not negative. It's just an expression of frustration and also a description of the pathetic levels of service in many restaurants. Hopefully it will serve as a cautionary note to others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570601480010352989.post-50973088748659171202012-08-09T09:20:50.860-07:002012-08-09T09:20:50.860-07:00Thank you very much for the information.Thank you very much for the information.ವಿ.ರಾ.ಹೆ.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00135884410160764240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570601480010352989.post-37707129551162309562012-08-08T18:54:42.705-07:002012-08-08T18:54:42.705-07:00Dear ವಿ.ರಾ.ಹೆ. Practicing veganism has some challe...Dear ವಿ.ರಾ.ಹೆ. Practicing veganism has some challenges, but not that difficult. Yes, there is extremely low sensitivity related to dairy products in India and it can be challenging at times. But if we eat in small scale darshinis we don't have to fear much about usage of butter, ghee etc. By default they won't use it as it is expensive.<br /><br />In Bengaluru, we don't have completely vegan restaurants yet, but the concept is catching up and some have become vegan friendly with full awareness of what veganism is. For ex:<br />In the Pink, BTM Layout<br />Green Theory, near Residency Road<br />Please note that both the above are into organic ingredients as well. So, they are passionate about one ideology, it is easier for such people to understand, appreciate and respect another similar ideology.<br /><br />Taj Vivanta restaurant is also trying to add vegan section in its menu.<br /><br />Bengaluru Vegan Group is doing good work in promoting concept of veganism. For ex: In the Pink is hosting a vegan lunch buffet this weekend!<br /><br />Elsewhere in India: In Goa there is one completely vegan and few vegan friendly places. In Mumbai there is a vegan eatery, not a fine dining place though. In Puttaparthy there is one 'almost vegan' restaurant. And so on. The concept is catching up!ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಿ - Krishna Shastryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00602716408042486823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570601480010352989.post-76774508724813451752012-08-08T11:09:19.071-07:002012-08-08T11:09:19.071-07:00Practicing Veganism is very difficult. Since dairy...Practicing Veganism is very difficult. Since dairy products are also considered as 'pure veg' & 'special' in our country, it is hard to get vegan food everywhere.<br /><br />Do you know any vegan restaurents in Bengaluru? or those kind of restaurents are there anywhere in India or other countries?ವಿ.ರಾ.ಹೆ.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00135884410160764240noreply@blogger.com