Invited to an Eid Feast at Karama with the legendary 'EMPIRE' owners | Bangalore | S3 | Ep 12

Shakir Haq, helms the empire that is EMPIRE Bangalore and now spreading across the world. A legendary late-night spot Empire is a must-go to in Bangalore for Bheja fry and coin parontha. Forkers have been invited to a Dawat at their flagship Karama in Bangalore. The Empire Restaurant was started back in 1966, by Mr. Abdul Rahim Haji and now it is carried on by their third generation.
Produced by Filandering Forker Media
Executive Producer - Sid Mewara
Director - Xulfee
Director of Photography 1 - Rameshwar R (Food)
Director of Photography 2 - Yash Bandi (Hosts)
Line Producer: Vinod Prajapati (Urban Media Productions)
Local Producer and Research: Susmita Sameera
Location Sound: Gopinath S
Camera Assistant 1: Harsha Rao V
Camera Assistant 2: Manjunath K H
Camera Rental: Manjunath BL Keerthi (F-STOP)
Editor: Rohit Ghanshyam
Colorist: Shara Sethna
GFX: Saransh Singh
Illustrations: Gary Curzai
Sound Engineer - Joash Benedict
Music - KZbin Library - Creative Commons
Head of Marketing - Archana Lalwani
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[@Rishikesh_Mohite]

I'm a simple man. I see Big Forkers uploaded a new video, I click it.

[@TheBigForkers]

Cheers for the love ❤️

[@harshithvenkatesh2053]

Always

[@Visionarywhosevisionisscary]

I am always awed by the sheer experience that Sid has with the various dishes & Cuisine that he is aware of, Sid should be named the "Encylopedia of dishes". I also like the fact that Shank & SId the matter do not waste the food, I think that is where it shows how much they value the food. Cannot wait for the next video, please upload more of these videos.

[@kavinchengalpatu1451]

All i had to see was Eid feast and you guys had me here in seconds!!

[@kavvayistories]

Empire is awesome , thank you mallus ❤️

[@unknownuser-wi4kh]

I can vouch for Karama, their Peshawari Kebab is my most fav dish. I have eaten at all the outlets of Karama 😅 Also, Big Forkers have visited almost all of my fav places in Bengaluru. Waiting for upcoming episodes

[@TheBigForkers]

😋

[@GeraltofRiviaa88]

Summed up perfectly. Empire was the place to hit up after those late night parties.

[@SnipEGaminGtelugu]

very good food, delicious , tasty , great food great people

[@sarangs4728]

Atlast a video after 13 days Mallu supremacy in this video Malayali pwoli ele

[@vidyutmulki2807]

One more very special video. The food looks delicious

[@cyberrecluse7024]

This is one of my favorite and go to places ... Karachi naan and nihari mmuaaah

[@ravila333]

As a Karachite, I always pride on Karachi's food which I always felt the best in Pakistan, especially the biryani. But on my visit to Bangalore last year and this year, I was literally blown away withe the food options, especially the Hyderabadi biryani, certainly one of the best biryanis I have ever has. Loved the food at Empire as well. Did not know of Karama otherwise would have definitely gone there especially for Karachi food.

[@madschool2172]

After all malayaleesss... we are known for hospitality, adventures and n joy

[@dayanandparapurath4590]

Eating at Empire (s) has always been a gastronomical delight. The ubiquitous Kerala Parathas, Mouth watering Biriyanis, succulent Kebabs was something I have been gorging for years. The fare at Karama seem to be something different. Will definitely try it out for sure. Awesome episode for sure guys. Sid and Shanky have always been hilarious and entertaining and they continue to do so. Love you both. You guys have the knack to make a foodie to yearn for more. Keep on sharing your awesome videos. ❤❤❤

[@ricklepick137]

Bro wrote a Zomato review

[@TheBigForkers]

Thanks man for those super encouraging words. Glad you're liking the show.

[@dayanandparapurath4590]

@@ricklepick137 ha ha ha ha..

[@angad2685]

Wow man, big forkers !

[@madschool2172]

Good episode

[@rkr8959]

nobday can beat late night food cravings like empire...Tasty, affordable, hygenic and avilable anytime

[@drbhadrannasoralpathologyc9974]

"Keregalannu Kattu haagu maragalannu nettu!" This is Kannada sounds Sir! Appreciate your efforts to speak Kannada.

[@TheBigForkers]

Thank You

[@Mind_Traveller11]

Great episode yet again..those Kebabs looked yummy..almost made me consider giving up being a vegetarian😄

[@TheBigForkers]

Even if one of you convert my work here is done.... 😋 With love shanky

[@amaanashraf7600]

Y’all should definitely visit taam’s and Ayda in Bangalore !!

[@sohailshaikh-yo9km]

Eat Mubarak 🍗👌... Thank you!!!

[@odin6232]

Oh man! This episode was good. Probably because Shashank has a soft corner for Empire and hence the shit talking was almost never there in this episode. But I'd also like to add, the owner and his hospitality in this episode was very warm. But in reality if you ever visit any branch of Empire from the ones in Central Street- Shivaji Nagar / Church Street to the one in Frazer Town, the behaviour and callousness of the staff is just mind boggling. Food is just about average in Karama/Empire but like you'll rightly said, the standout items are the Coin Porotta, Bheja Fry and also the Ghee Rice/Butter chicken combo for those hammered nights. And again like Shashank rightly said, everybody in Bangalore has a soft corner for Empire since its open till late night. There's something that just draws you in only on those hammered nights, despite the fact that you've had several unpleasant experiences at Empire/Karama at others times of the day.

[@shashankjayakumar4990]

Sounds like people in general don't take a liking to you.... Waiting staff included... I wonder why.... 🤔😋

[@odin6232]

@@shashankjayakumar4990 We seem to be on the same boat man😅

[@aliimran4711]

Had the same experience brother

[@guharup]

arey 50k ho gaya, congratulations!

[@TheBigForkers]

Thank you for sticking around

[@viewofT]

Kerala #represent 😎

[@RajarshiChakraborti17]

What the,,, Never knew Karama is Empire's child

[@sandesh4965]

❤️

[@Sayali_C]

On my 'must visit places in B'lore' list...

[@harshithvenkatesh2053]

200 more to 50k cheers🍻

[@SidMewara]

Cheers

[@naveen12]

I was amazed by the architechture while entering, can someone help me with it, based on which country it is designed and where can I find more of such historic architecture?

[@TheBigForkers]

Sorry didnt understand the comment. Are you being snarky?? :)

[@logan3448]

You need to give details of every dish from the restaurant at the end. Picture and videos only don't give justicd. We need information on dishes

[@shabeehahmed376]

Gotta try Bait al Mandhi in Banglore ..such Good Yemeni food.

[@TheBigForkers]

Cheers

[@sauravroychow]

The food looked soooo good, but you guys were very modest in describing the flavours. Didn't see the wow in your expressions and eyes. So I guess, it was okay okay. Yeah, the summary kinda says the same.

[@aaditbajaj2930]

You guys should try truffles

[@vinodkewalramani6393]

bhailog masttt ekdum ur videos are amazing would love to treat u with mutton at ulhasnagar visit ulhasnagar once

[@TheBigForkers]

Next time

[@skintillating]

Please checkout Al Bek

[@nitingons]

Quick question to Sid... Nihari hai?

[@TheBigForkers]

Hahahahaha

[@s.k.aditya1738]

Gotta give credit to the production man 💯 Great episodes guys 🔥 Hope to host you one day in my state (Odisha) M sure Sid will like it ...

[@TheBigForkers]

Would love to visit

[@s.k.aditya1738]

@@TheBigForkers always welcome guys..m waiting

[@blissbhojan]

Nihari Nympho 😂❤️

[@TheBigForkers]

Something like that

[@rohittalekar1989]

Does Whatsapp work in China for Sid to message his guy? :P

[@TheBigForkers]

WeChat

[@NishkaNanjappa]

I was hoping you guys would have baklava for dessert…

[@TheBigForkers]

sorry to dissapoint you

[@sarvanthulasi8581]

One think clear two of you guyz 😂🤣 Completely spoiled by Producer. Go cook something like in Lock down. Superb show.

[@Ramesh00300]

Why is the Producer wearing helmet without bike all the time ?

[@bardisnice]

Bike bech kar show bana diya

[@TheBigForkers]

Hahahahahaha

[@Stolib7]

So no alcohol ??? 🤦

[@TheBigForkers]

Obviously not

[@rchaugale21]

Half way through the video you know Sid and shanky didn’t like the food and at the end they will drop the truth bombs. Review was a bit sugar coated this time as Sid said their hospitality saved them.

[@SidMewara]

It wasn't a review, we we guests for an Eid dinner

[@fahimhussainbora]

I don’t like empire branch…it’s running on brand name and situated in prime location,food is below average.But Karama is good.

[@TheBigForkers]

Lets put it this way, Empire is a late night post drinks Bheja fry and Coin Parantha place. Karama is during normal operating hours. :)

[@ArvindGupta-lx4pf]

Karama...really...its a full on wanna be... joint They haven't figured out either the Punjabi, Awadhi or Pakistani fare... Bro Nihari in Karama.....! Please have them know nihari is typically beef and if not goat...not sheep!! :P

[@TheBigForkers]

Nihari is Chote and Bade Ka. And it uses Bong or Shank of either animal.

[@ArvindGupta-lx4pf]

@@TheBigForkers Agree. Like I said it's either beef or goat, these guys use sheep to make nihari...that is as close to sin as you can get...my two pennies :)

[@BLR_REALITY]

Thu

[@TheBigForkers]

Are you trying to say Thursday?

[@miguelgallardo290]

Why not one of you know kannada ? Why you won’t learn kannada?

[@TheBigForkers]

Not easy to learn a new language in 2 weeks. How do you do it?

[@miguelgallardo290]

@@TheBigForkers are you willing to learn if you gonna stay here?

[@SidMewara]

@@miguelgallardo290 we were only there for 2 weeks a year ago.

[@miguelgallardo290]

@@SidMewara okay sir. Thanks for visiting

[@Mrhzuann]

Is there a rule in karnataka like that 🤣🤣