Decathlon Secunderabad Soft Launch

Yesterday I had an opportunity to be part of Decathlon Secunderabad's soft launch event. This outlet is huge and screams 'sports and fitness' in all directions. It is also their first themed outlet with an integrated play area and fitness zone.

As part of the launch event, we had a wonderful opportunity to hear from a few eminent sports/fitness personalities from the city. Maxwell Trevor (@maxwelltrevor64), a famed international cyclist spoke about the importance of fitness in achieving success and challenging one's previous best like a champion. Sridevi Jasti (@vibrantlivingbysridevijasti), the nutritionist correctly pointed out how we mistakenly associate every emotion to hunger and go junking. Also, instead of blind dieting, one should incorporate clean eating habits and fitness for a healthy lifestyle. Finally, the super mom Kiran Dembla (@kirandembla), also a DJ, celebrity fitness trainer, mountaineer, and photographer, gave an inspiring talk about how one should not fear to like and embrace what they like to do the most! Overall the session was very informative and inspiring. Now I am all pumped up to incorporate at least one regular sport into my lifestyle.

If you were actively into sports earlier but quit now due to time constraints, promise yourself to somehow find a little time in your routine to incorporate one regular sport for a healthy, active lifestyle!

10 Asia Kitchen - Restaurant Review

The usual problem while planning a group lunch/dinner is the choice of cuisine! Most love Chinese and don't dare to explore beyond. Some crave for spicy Thai while some can't get over the taste of kimchi and wasabi. Some swear by the flavors of Indonesia, and for others, it is the subtle taste of Himalayan herbs that satisfy their tastebuds. Visiting a specialty restaurant serving one of these cuisines definitely satisfy one set of people but sure to upset others!

10 Asia Kitchen, Jubilee Hills, solves this classic problem by bringing specialty cuisines from 10 different Asian countries under one roof. Everyone in the group comfortably enjoyed their favorite food while also exploring and expanding their tasting horizon into other cultures!

From authentic coconut flavored Thai soup to wide varieties of dim sums and Tibetan momos, the taste was authentic and flavorful. Especially loved the tofu double mushroom green dumpling, which I've never tasted before. The Korean style flower tempura made for an excellent appetizer along with barbequed food in Indonesian sambal sauce. Even for the mains, the ever classic wok tossed fried rice went well with the combination of spicy Thai curry and flavorful Indonesian rendang.

For desserts, why simply resort to icecreams when it can be relished with banana fritters? Indonesian Pisang Goreng was exactly that! The taste of the melting hazelnut and the sweet taste of banana was something to experience. The Tibetan Rasbari was another yummy dessert made from cheese baked dumpling, with the right amount of sweetness.

Overall the full course meal was like a round trip around Asia for a single meal! Hyderabad, don't just enjoy the pictures, go and experience all the flavors for yourself!!