Andhra BIRYANI at the LEGENDARY Bangalore Institution | NAGARJUNA | S3 Episode 5 | The Big Forkers

Sid and Shanky are dining at Nagarjuna in Bengaluru to taste authentic Andhra cuisine. From learning the pronunciation of the dishes to enjoying fiery dishes, the duo has lots of fun.
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
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Camera Assistant 2: Manjunath K H
Camera Rental: Manjunath BL Keerthi (F-STOP)
Editor: Shara Sethna
Colorist: Shara Sethna
GFX: Saransh Singh
Illustrations: Gary Curzai
Sound Engineer - Joash Benedict
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Head of Marketing - Archana Lalwani
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[@TheBigForkers]

Apologies folks, seems to be an upload issue, it is still processing the HD version. Hoping that changes soon, or we will re-upload.

[@abhinandan104]

No worries ll wait

[@TheBigForkers]

Thanks, seems like its a youtube server issue

[@TheBigForkers]

we are still chasing KZbin for this

[@TheBigForkers]

ITS FIXED ...we THINK

[@aysekyse9148]

How can apply for your Crew? Ny Eligibility?

[@fatboyrecordsinc.7773]

The owner definitely has a Hotel Management degree.. very professional and courteous 👍

[@Jazz_das]

The only food related show in India that I love. Also, coming from a docu filmmaker, give that editor a rise. Nothing out of the box in this, but the Editing in the Goa series was sharp like a katana.

[@SidMewara]

The editor saw your comments and sends a hug.

[@nanuunknown611]

@@SidMewara i think you haven't seen foodlovers tv

[@sandeepp6834]

boys just casually ate the entire restaurant menu and then ordered a full course meal. man I'm impressed

[@SidMewara]

Hahaha

[@peperminthospitalitygoa]

@@SidMewara eat to live / live to eat ?? Do both at the same time

[@jaylotlikar8974]

@@SidMewara my husband is a fan of yours and tells me he often sees you at Gera School Goa

[@SidMewara]

@@jaylotlikar8974 do tell him to come say hi

[@jaylotlikar8974]

@@SidMewara yes, I will. My husband’s name is Jay Lotlikar and my son studies in Grade 1. Thank you 🙏

[@marathimanus1147]

She's so passionate about the food they serve! Also she's so professional and courteous!!

[@bereal3095]

Finally “Telugu” food getting its due. I am a Telugu guy who grew up in North India. The stuff(variations) we do with the meats is insane. Way too many variations compared to North India. Sad that it is not as popular as it should be(apart from the Idlys, Dosas).

[@SidMewara]

Absolutely agree man, it's so varied and wonderful. A great representation of our diversity.

[@egandhivijay]

Andhra food is extremely popular in Bangalore.

[@simplythr]

Because there's nothing original in Andhra cuisine...its all a bit of this and a bit of that!! Mix of east and south with high notes of chettinad, malvani, kerala cuisine...if that's what you call originality!! Not a single dish has origins from Andhra... it's all glorified with CHILLY!!

[@bereal3095]

@@simplythrGrow up dude ,the world is evolving so does the food, too bad if the world was stuck at eating “authentic” food , if that’s the case the most original thing to eat is raw meat. Good luck with that. Glorifying chili’s is our cuisine.

[@melwin071]

Sid saying "Puttadogodugudu"is the funniest 😂😂😂😂

[@anthrax0pranav]

I travel a lot each year, but after 2 weeks in the west, my first meal in Bangalore is always at Nagarjuna! The mutton biryani, Andra chilli chicken and fish fry; always hits the sweet spot

[@ashishsahani3995]

Used to go to this place when I was posted in Bangalore. I can still taste their biryanis.

[@shanecallum5990]

Shoutout to the owner. She is so cute and diplomatic at the same time. Not overly touchy about her culture yet very close to it. Andhra cuisine as per my opinion, is the most untapped cuisine in the indosphere.

[@TheBigForkers]

Meghna was such a wonderful host

[@samhoward7190]

Production quality is outstanding fellows. You should have a mill. subs. in no time.

[@TheBigForkers]

Thanks man

[@aswankveteran]

Hey great to see you guys are back and that too in my favourite city Bangalore! Liked Meghna's down to earth attitude and handled the questions well.

[@dayanandparapurath4590]

Woww.... Awesome Video. Thanks for this wonderful episode Sid and Shanky. You guys can make the viewer actually experience the taste of the food through your facial expressions and the way you explain every detail of the dish. The Iconic Nagarjuna on Residency Road beside the erstwhile Galaxy theater is where I had my first Andhra Unlimited Meals in 1996 and I became an Instant fan of Andhra Meals. Nothing beats Andhra Meals and the food served at Nagarjuna is the BEST. Me being a foodie I always opt for the unlimited meals option and for me it is complete "Paisa Vasool" . Their Gongura Chutney is something everyone looks forward for. After watching this episode i am craving for unlimited Andhra Meals and I am gonna have it for sure. The non vegetarian fare too is simply out of the world. Thanks for this wonderful video and keep the good work going. Love you Sid and Shanky and a huge HUG from me to both of you. Looking forward for more such videos.

[@TheBigForkers]

Thank you taking the time to write this man. Truly appreciate it. And hope you find a great andhra meal wherever you are. Cheers

[@RashmithaDhanraj]

Ah!!! Much awaited! Got so excited seeing a new upload from the big boys! Much love ❤️

[@SidMewara]

Thanks for the shout out

[@siddarthans37]

This was so Fun to watch.... Thank you Guys... South Indian meals are so Good, Soon come to Tamil Nadu and try dishes over here

[@vidyutmulki2807]

Delicious spread of traditional cuisine

[@vaishnavtripathi3963]

Met these guys at the BLR airport recently Superb crew & content 👏

[@elizabethsumitabeck9558]

Shanky Dahi with sugar..... I totally relate..... Coz I eat in same way.... Loved this episode 👌

[@MohsinKhan-rm6br]

Kudos to you guys for bringing out the best of my hometown 🔥. After seeing this, I’m on the hunt for some spicy Andhra cuisine in London tonight! 😅

[@TheBigForkers]

Good luck bud

[@anshulmahajan8647]

Ayyy the og food reviewers are back!!

[@siddharthnick]

This show is all about the finest edition

[@travisbickle2068]

Sid bhaiyaaa thanks for launching the Season 3 back to back on KZbin, was waiting for so long

[@SidMewara]

It's a team thing man

[@suveervhegde]

When i take a evening/night flight, i pack a nagarjuna biryani as dinner for my inflight dinner😀

[@thetravelboss1412]

You guys are fun man 🤩 come back to Mumbai again please . The lady in the picture is cute

[@KiranKumar-pr9jb]

Most underrated food vloggers The production quality is too good

[@mohakrn]

Probably the most honest food show among all the other so called "food bloggers" in the market. You guys are good at what you are doing and I am sure you people will continue the same. Cheers to the entire team !! Hope to see good reach and numbers. I think you should start other districts and states.

[@TheBigForkers]

Thank you so much 😀 We are planning on shooting in the north, meanwhile do check out our other seasons.

[@vidyutmulki2807]

Enjoyed watching this episode. Full of humor and fun.

[@TheBigForkers]

Thanks Vidyut

[@eminem2088]

I've been watching them since post covid. Still surprised that they don't have 50k subs. Such good quality content. Hope this changes in a few months.

[@SidMewara]

Wr are too niche, English speaking, opinionated and shot for TV/ott format. Our budget to shoot 1 episode is the same as 10 to 15 episodes for a Vlogger We love the space we are in, and aim to get this to a wider audience

[@SidMewara]

It's a very specific mission we are on: we want to bring to the wider world the best in class show. 1 step at a time

[@akshaymodi157]

Another kick ass episode Forkers! Glad you enjoyed the meal! This has been a restaurant I have been going to since I was teen and it is one of the few places that has maintained their quality of food throughout!

[@TheBigForkers]

Thanks Akshay, Nagarjuna is special indeed

[@spookypug4050]

Another banger!!!

[@ManishKumar-it8es]

Lovin it!

[@SidMewara]

Thanks bud

[@siddharthsen7035]

My favourite biryani!

[@pritishraje9224]

One of your best videos till date.

[@TheBigForkers]

Thanks Pritish

[@xlr8rohit]

You guys should definitely visit kerala

[@suveervhegde]

Btw mummas hug wala rice with ghee podi & gongura goes well with pappu(dal with some green leaf veggies)

[@SidMewara]

So so so so good, I still get misty eyed about it. Its a hug one doesn't forget. Especially if you love and speak through the medium of food.

[@dsrawat4784]

Excellent sid. Reminded me of my airforce training days and the only authentic Andhra food in blore then.

[@TheBigForkers]

Good to see you DS Sahab

[@sawchawn]

Great content! Feel like the EATER of India.

[@TheBigForkers]

Thanks! 😃

[@anishraokothapelli5066]

Damn!! You dared to have a meal after having all those stuff!! Kudos bro.. Waiting as when you gonna come to our state Telangana and our capital Hyderabad and do some Episodes here!! Love you guys seems like I am forking addicted to your show!!

[@TheBigForkers]

We will definetly get there Anish

[@SIKANDTARUN]

You guys are fantastic with food. Maza aagya. Cheers. Looking forward to see more of your feast party.

[@TheBigForkers]

Thanks a ton

[@sandeeprao7086]

I just love these forkers 😁

[@SidMewara]

We love you too

[@karthikm9100]

Raw and lit review...

[@TheBigForkers]

Thanks Karthik

[@prayagpomaje]

I have seen all episodes on Zee zest but I'll see them again.

[@SidMewara]

We are super thankful to Zee for giving a fledgling show like ours a platform. The entire team has been nothing but supportive and allowing us to be original like we intended. We are still with them for a year for a wider audience

[@kibento]

you guys are super genuine and atrociously honest! love every bit.... would you give me a chance to expose you to real good chennai food? asking only since you revealed some trivia about Chicken 65! sincerely request you to explore MADURAI for real mad food! Please respond to my message and I will atleast tell you places to visit... not just chennai or madurai but a few parts of TAMIL NADU... some phenomenal content awaiting you the pleasure of drinking at a TASMAC(find out) and heading out to belt local food in that weather!

[@TheBigForkers]

Cheers Ananth. We will get to Madurai as well

[@inslitarteles4383]

My favourite restaurant for spicy food in Bengaluru 😍😍 would prefer Nagarjuna over Meghna any day. I'm glad you'll did this 😊

[@TheBigForkers]

Gotta try out Meghna though, havent had it yet

[@somakghosh8407]

Saw this episode after a long time....this is slicker but has no 'life' seems artificial.....

[@TheBigForkers]

really, damn.

[@user-tns1986]

Welcome

[@mohammedameer8071]

Finally you come to the place where I love to have lunch everyday. Hope you like it!

[@TheBigForkers]

I love it!

[@aroonr23111988]

“Ok done……il take a bite of that”! Lol!

[@TheBigForkers]

Happens every other shoot

[@poetsuperman1948]

Live & Let Live 🙏🏻 #govegan 🌱

[@blissbhojan]

The Food Looks Fab 😋 The Host Gorgeous 😊 Music Super & The Video Supahot 🔥 Wonder how I missed eating at this place during my trips. You guys are awesome 😎🌹it was cool to see Sid having an emotional moment there 😀

[@TheBigForkers]

It's an experience

[@blissbhojan]

@@TheBigForkers on my bucket 🪣 list now

[@viveksingh-ok6il]

Amazing the host was really nice

[@TheBigForkers]

Cheers Vivek

[@knrnaveen]

Fan of your honest and coldest reviews. But I'm surprised to see tht you have missed out some legendary eateries like . SLV tindi BSK 2nd stage, shivaji militry hotel , navayuga, hole inthe wall cafe, Miller's 46 , corner house, Brahmins cafe , Truffles, makkah , etc etc...

[@SidMewara]

We can only cover about 10 to 15 places in a season. Always another season in the future to cover the others

[@jijulexandra9929]

Plz try to upload daily volgs..... N plz make next stop to Mysore ... The Heritage City

[@abhinandan104]

Guys try military hotels.... It's messy but u can feel the traditional flavour....

[@TheBigForkers]

coming up soon folks :) hopefuly in Hi-res

[@akshaykumarDC]

Made laugh of my guts 🤣🤣 with that review thing

[@TheBigForkers]

thats what we aim for. hopefully :)

[@abhinandan104]

Love from Bangaluru...if u r not satisfy with food anywhere .... please guide them with your experience

[@TheBigForkers]

Thanks, please do share this video with your friends and guests

[@tejascocord]

Gold moment at 7:26 😂😂😂🤙🏻

[@chain2mnm1]

Andhra Chilly Chicken is my favorite! So spicy and yum!! Also, I like the Nagarjuna mutton biryani!

[@TheBigForkers]

So so so good

[@siddheshshivraj3534]

Such a joy watching this episode! Sid buddy, you can accomodate 5 kripal's ;) however it would be fun if you do a crossover with kripal isnt it? Thanks for quality youtube experience!

[@TheBigForkers]

Hey, we did try to add him to our list in Bangalore, but was too busy. So we will leave it at that.

[@siddheshshivraj3534]

@@TheBigForkers happens.....we are happy with Sid and shanky doing random bakwaas while eating food

[@saismiracles-naturallythet2517]

Machhas, liked this episode. Before u exit a city, may we request u to rate ur best place visited for ambience, taste, hygiene, and any other USP u feel like adding. It helps foodies and travellers thru ur experience!

[@TheBigForkers]

We will try

[@durgeshsawant373]

Mumbai is like hi hello but baaki south is like getting in detaiil WOW

[@Adijag]

So early that the vid is available only in 360p

[@TheBigForkers]

fk, trying to fix it folks

[@shashankjayakumar4990]

It's back up in full hd.. Sorry the faux pas... 😋

[@sandesh4965]

❤️

[@nitingons]

"Mutton"! In unison...i said it at the exact same time! 😂

[@shaikraza3137]

I'm waiting for your reactions (especially SId 🤣) when you taste an authentic Hyderabadi Biryani in "Hyderabad". Please do a Hyderabad series., coming from the heart of a born & bred Hyderabadi - "You will not regret it."

[@TheBigForkers]

On the list to do for sure man

[@darcsoul5087]

I'm pretty sure that they will be disappointed with hyderabadi biryani......

[@dcmhsotaeh]

hyderabad biryani is over hyped not even original copied from Ancient Indian Texts

[@Ramesh00300]

Watching the video in 360p is reminding me of pre JIO era. 😁

[@TheBigForkers]

we are trying to fix this, apologies

[@shashankjayakumar4990]

It's back up in full hd.. Sorry for the faux pas... 😋

[@bhuvanasonira4790]

Please consider trying out some authentic Coorg food 😋. It’s unique and hopefully you guys will like it..

[@TheBigForkers]

We love the kodava food.. Just had a fun journey to Mysuru to one of the most fun kodava meals we've had in while... Bopys, in case you haven't tried it... You should too...

[@bhuvanasonira4790]

@@TheBigForkers awesome to know that you guys love our food. Will definitely visit Bopys.. cheers..

[@skintillating]

Please try Al Bek In Malleshwaram

[@luckydude3764]

That is for lower middle class people

[@jaihind5009]

7:24 😂😂

[@Ramnathm17]

Two brother on eating spree

[@grimmax1991]

Guys please do visit siddique and khazana in Johnson market.

[@TheBigForkers]

Havent been to Siddique yet, but absolutely love Khazana. Legendary

[@SunnySyal10]

Please take me along with you guys .

[@NMKM25516]

Would love to see you guys Collab with Kripal!

[@TheBigForkers]

We don't see how that would work, very different styles and formats. We did however try, but he was "busy".

[@Madmansmax]

you guys had no idea about South Indian food. Your reviews are more appreciation than critique.

[@TheBigForkers]

Thats 100% true about Sid. Its about appreciating the experience for him. He doesnt have a benchmark as such for "south: Indian food. Shanky is half Mallu, you might be wrong here.

[@ashwathinambiar4004]

"What's up, machas? It's ooru time...."

[@SidMewara]

Much love ❤️

[@oldsmokediaries4871]

Where is our billion people when we need them the most to subscribe to this channel. No wonder our young people are fighting unemployment since they busy watching some daily life vlogs of some crappy channels of some unsuccessful lives!!!

[@TheBigForkers]

Hahahahaha thanks for the LUV

[@soulseeker3194]

You guys need to try mallika biryani hennur. Will change your lives.

[@SidMewara]

We missed it Machcha

[@shashankjayakumar4990]

@@SidMewara macha is used by tamilian boys to address bros just btw. Different state. 😋

[@ejaaz7260]

I'm hungry 😭

[@SidMewara]

Eat well and prosper

[@adithbongu9105]

Kripal amanaa😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@manoj9375]

Now we want TBF x Kripal Amanna Collab😤

[@TheBigForkers]

We are done shooting in Bangalore mate

[@ghostriderparag]

Somebody forgot to upload the hi-res version I suppose.

[@TheBigForkers]

trying to fix it...

[@shashankjayakumar4990]

It's back up in full hd.. Sorry for the faux pas... 😋

[@suveervhegde]

Hope u guys went to sivaji btw!!!!

[@SidMewara]

We went ro another..coming soon

[@sunilsharma87]

It is so Andhra I can read Telugu 😂😂😂

[@deepakpl2304]

The MG road branch is the best one i have tasted... Neva ever go to the jayanagar branch, quality and the hospitality of the resturant sucks

[@PRASADP786]

Is there any contract with Zest that you won't upload HD video on your channel ? If that's true ..it's 😔

[@SidMewara]

Nah man, something got screwed on the upload

[@shashankjayakumar4990]

It's back up in full hd.. Sorry for the faux pas... 😋

[@logan3448]

Please show at least 3-4 restaurants in one video 😅

[@TheBigForkers]

it takes us a minimum of 3 to an average 5 hours to shoot 1 episode bud. Its more of a TV show filming process :)

[@dipankardeka4323]

Kindly explore Assamese food once. An ordinary subscriber

[@TheBigForkers]

We love Assamese food

[@RailfanVivek]

Plz check the resolution of the video

[@TheBigForkers]

we are mate, some kinda fuk up

[@RailfanVivek]

@@TheBigForkers couldn't control myself. Watched the whole video just now despite the resolution. Also it will be interesting what Kripal Amana Sir has to say 😁

[@shashankjayakumar4990]

It's back up in full hd.. Sorry for the faux pas... 😋

[@RailfanVivek]

@@shashankjayakumar4990 😂👍 np

[@MrCallmehere]

Try reviewing Krutinga

[@SidMewara]

Tell us more

[@MrCallmehere]

@@SidMewara mutton Kheema biryani 3 level spice, nalli soup and many more. Spice you will enjoy

[@wafiurrahman3635]

I wonder if Kripal Amanna saw this!

[@anirudhkulkarni7166]

If 'Hotel Annapurna' decides to expend , Nagarjuna will bite the dust. The Big Forkers - You need to try it. It is in Gandhi Nagar.

[@SidMewara]

Thanks for sharing this man

[@anirudhkulkarni7166]

@@SidMewara Pleasure is all mine Sid :) I really want you guys to go there , been there from decades. And also - Expand^ 😭

[@sandeepshinge16]

Guess you haven't visited Hotel Navayuga

[@anirudhkulkarni7166]

@@sandeepshinge16 Ofcourse I have Sandeep. The mutton fry has more oil than compared to Annapurna and the biryani's spices are lighter than Annapurna I feel. The spices and not the heat level. Other than this every dish in chicken and mutton they offer are ditto I feel, lol.

[@bloodbathy]

Why he is wearing smart watch? Calorie count.

[@lamaax]

Hi where is no mention of Tamil when you show description of “South Indian languages” ? At 4.53 mins and when you mention 2 states film, actually it was Tamil and Punjabi, doesn’t involve telugu

[@TheBigForkers]

Thanks for informing us

[@amansrivastava8919]

Welcome in 360p

[@shashankjayakumar4990]

It's back up in full hd.. Sorry for the faux pas... 😋

[@kjgomes]

4:52 - Konkani is not a Dravidian language but an Indo-Aryan language with similarities to Marathi. Moreover, what you forgot on your list was the most important Dravidian language - Tamil.

[@23519276]

That fuckennn muttonnnnmmm brooooo! Also! To each their own! Hardcore red chillllliezzz

[@TheBigForkers]

its so good

[@shyamp992]

I'm from Andhra and Pappu is the King at Nagarjuna, even restaurants in Hyderabad and most andhra cities don't make such good pappu. Every other thing on the menu at nagarjuna feels pretty average, been there alteast 20 times.

[@SidMewara]

Could you please share more about Pappu, we missed the intricacy of it. Thanks Shyam.

[@chayreddy]

@Sid Mewara Pappu is the kind of comfort dish that’s made almost everyday in a telugu household. Closest comparison I can draw is a dal tadka/rajma chawal in the northern region. It has split toor dal, green leafy veg like Palak/methi, green chillies, tomatoes, garlic cooked slowly and mashed later. Also has tamarind pulp, that’s where you got the sourness from.

[@SidMewara]

@@chayreddy much love, thanks for sharing this

[@shyamp992]

@@SidMewara The pappu at Nagarjuna has the right amount of slimy texture, the right amount of palak, tadka & the spice level is always consistent. Usually the Andhra dals go really well with Ghee but this one hits different. That's probably why it's so popular.

[@PraveenKumar-dj1yg]

Shanky thinks his Mom a lot, maybe he should do a vegetarian dish with Amma at home, that would be quite a watch...

[@TheBigForkers]

Good luck trying to get Shanky to do that :)

[@gangappa01]

I like your videos but @kripalamana is best 💯

[@RuthvikRamesh29]

The owner of Nagarjuna is named "Meghana" lul😀