The Digest

Fried rice stop
Craving Chinese? The Chinese Story in Ramapuram features dishes like Hong Kong chicken, Singapore chilli prawns, Phuket fish, lamb with spring onion and Shanghai crab, among others. The chef’s specials include Chinese fried chicken, whole fried pomfret, and more. Open from 11 am to 11 pm. Meal for two at around Rs 1,000 plus tax. Details: 30853683

Season select
The East on North Boag Road has Asian flavours from countries like China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and India on their menu. For the season, their lunch buffet is available on a buy one get one basis and dinner menu, on a 20 per cent discount. Buffet from Rs 550 plus tax, meal for two from Rs 1,000 plus tax. Offers till January 17. Details: 65486549

Harvest spread
Pongal is just around the bend and Park Hyatt is hosting a special lunch on January 15. The menu has traditional sakkarai and ven pongal, as part of a special vegetarian spread featuring dishes inspired by the recipes of our grandmothers. Lunch at Rs 1,150 plus tax and dinner at Rs 1,350 plus tax. Details: 71771234