MKC Food+Liquor Menu March 2021

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COMPANY ARRIVES • The first city to have introduced a vast Wi-Fi network in India.
A JOURNEY INTO COSMOPOLITAN believe it is very important to celebrate the city’s spirit,” explains
Chennai VIA MADRAS Lakshmanan Ramanathan, General Manager, The Westin Chennai • Spencer Plaza, the oldest shopping complex in India was built in
Velachery,. Chennai in 1863.
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What is the spirit of Chennai? Says Kapoor, Restaurant Manager, MKC, “I • Guess who has the second longest beach in the world? Yes, it’s
CHENNAI: Several restaurants across Chennai and India may celebrate may be a North Indian, however, I have spent more than ten years in this Chennai. (Marina Beach)
the cuisine of Tamil Nadu, fewer still may celebrate the cuisine of city. Chennai is a city where age, religion, caste have no bar. There is a
Chennai; yet none may celebrate the beautiful spirit of the city. “Cities place for everyone. It is the true definition of Cosmopolitan.” • Chennai being the automobile hub of India, it is also known
across the world may have their own charm. Being a true Chennaite, I as the motorcity of India.
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• Chennai’s Anna Centenary Library is Asia’s largest library.

• Chennai’s Chepauk M.A. Chidambaram stadium is the oldest
cricket stadium in India.

• Chennai is the place where personalities like A.R Rahman,
Grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand, Kamal Hasan, CV Raman and
Indra Nooyi were born.

Too Much On india & the orient: A culture worth sharing
Your Plate: Study
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MKC News Network abandoned man on an inevitable part of Indian immediate neighbours, also believes
CHENNAI: Be it just a uninhabited island with culture. It is a matter of in the same philosophy. In fact, both
CHENNAI: An MKC aims to fetch a simple meal or a festive an inexhaustible pot of pride that our tradition of the Indians and the Chinese believe
solution to this problem celebration, for many food. The legend sharing has survived in breaking bread or eating meals
independent study by introducing Small centuries, sharing food preferred to die of through all the changing with their families, everyday.
Plates - a mini portion of has been more than just a starvation rather than times. Even today, Indians
claims that a lot of food the usual preparations virtue in India. It has been eating alone, without continue to celebrate this Awe-inspired by this beautiful
that keeps food wastage a culture. It is believed being able to share it with tradition. Put into another culture, MKC introduces several
wastage takes place on a at a bare minimum. To that our ancestors made someone. Similarly, there perspective, we treat preparations that aim to pamper the
spot a meal from this sure to feed everyone are numerous other sharing as an expression. bond of sharing, as it pledges to keep
daily basis at hotels and category, watch out for around them before they examples that establish An expression of love, the tradition going.
the s mark. Small Plates sat for a meal. Even a India as the land of and an expression of care.
restaurants. Some of it are sure going be the next great Tamil epic talks sharing. Sharing food is an China, one of India’s
big thing. about Aputran, an
could be blamed on the

large portion sizes served

to guests. Unable to wipe

their plates clean, the

guests end up wasting a

lot of food collectively.

-Small Plates- s -Small Plates- s

Veg. NON-Veg.

Amul cheese and crushed guntur chilies toast, tamarind sauce `265 Thai shrimp garlic toast, shallot chili cucumber relish, spicy `405
Skewers of thai red curry flavored baby corn, coconut and water `265 chili garlic sauce
chestnut, side of som tam and tamarind mayo Wok tossed Mahi-mahi fish, tossed with black bean, assorted chilies, `405
MKC style vada pav, dry coconut garlic chutney, fried green chili `215 onion, Sichuan peppercorn
Wok tossed baby potato, water chestnut, sprout, black pepper sauce `250 Mongolian chicken satay, pickled chili cucumber `365
Ghee tossed podi idli, vegetable korma, shallot chili coconut relish `325 Nethili meen fry `365
Tiffin caddy of kadala curry, string hopper, coconut milk, jaggery `305 Internationally sourced crunchy pork, chili plum sauce `425
Curd rice, Spiced aloo, Rice vadam, Pala oorugai `335 Mutton sukhha, neer dosa, thecha, muthi pyaz `465
Vazhaipoo vadai, rosapoo chutney `250 Banana wrapped Mahi-mahi meen polichattu, coconut and `465
Crackling spinach corn, chilli sauce `265 shallot sambhal, rice appalam
Khaman dhokla chaat, tamarind chutney, sev `295 Chicken bullet chili, peanuts `365
Tofu Chilli tempura , Shiitake , Chestnut `325 Sliced lamb, dry red chili, onion, coriander cumin `425
MKC style paneer makhani Maggi, cheese `265 Haleem, saffron khasta roti, side of brown onion, coriander, `400
chopped boiled egg
Thai basil chicken wings `365
MKC style murgh makhani Maggi, fried egg `315
Vanjaram meen varuval, raddish chili salad `610

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Dumplings, baos, Large Plates
wraps
Veg.
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`335 Vegetarian quinoa tawa pulao, onion raita, achar `295
Steamed dumpling, light soy, ginger, scallion, chinkiang Aloo chole, kulche, kasundi mirchi, fresh hand ground mint
vinegar and chili broth (4 pieces) coriander chili chutney `295
• baby corn, broccoli, zucchini and carrot (v) Bombay sampler of ragda, misal and bhaji with butter pao `415
• sesame oil, scallion flavored chicken MKC style ghee roast - paneer `335
Seasonal saag, makki roti, malai, gurh `350
Pan seared bao, spicy garlic sauce, black bean sauce `360 Murungai keerai pulao, vatha kuzhambu `295
(4 pieces) `360 Veg thupka `315
• assorted mushroom - black fungus, white fungus Ema datshi, red rice pilaf `415
Tofu, bok choy, mushroom, broccoli, black bean sauce, sticky rice `315
and shiitake (v) Ramen Tofu
• bbq chicken `455
NON-Veg. `395
Open bao, chips, micro green (2 pieces) `360
• spicy tofu, edamame bao, togarashi mayo (v) `380 Amritsari gosht, brioche maska bun, dal makhni, sirka pyaz
• slow cooked pork belly with green apple slaw hoisin sauce Beef pepper fry, mini malabar paratha

Steamed, gluten free, starch free dumplings (4 pieces) `450
• shrimp scallion baby bok choy leaf wrap, wood ear `335

mushroom, soy mizkan rice vinegar broth, sesame oil
• spiced chicken, water chestnut spinach wrap, garlic chips,

hot garlic, black bean and ginger scallion sauce

Chinese cabbage rolls, hot Szechwan broth, peanut, `235
celery (4 pieces) `325
• bok choy, tofu, shiitake and celery (v)
• chicken, waterchestnut, bird eye chili, chili oil

Madras Day: Divided by state Ros omlette, pao, chicken xacuti keema, masala mirch, kachumber `325
The Pride of boundAries, united by food Mutta roast, appam, coconut chutney `275
Namma Chennai Chicken thupka `295
Railway station chicken biryani, appalam, onion raita, aachar `352
CHENNAI: August 22 CHENNAI: In spite of across the nation, the tangy and spicy Smoked butter chicken, paratha, pyaz `425
could be just another day being of a land of diverse taste unites the entire country. A Lamb seekh kebab, saffron sheermal, hand ground mint coriander `520
for other cities. For cultures and ethnicities, pani-puri stall can be spotted across chili chutney, dal makhni
Chennai it is a day of great food brings India parks, colleges, movie theatres and Our favorite, MKC mutton Biryani `535
pride. People across the together. Today, food other venues across the nation. India Mahi-mahi fish in Laksa sauce, sticky rice `470
city come together to plays a much bigger role may be divided by state borders, but MKC style ghee roast - mutton `635
celebrate the birth of than just filling stomachs. it is united by one culture; the culture MKC style ghee roast - prawn `715
Madras (now Chennai). It represents culture and of bonding over food. Steamed Mahi-mahi fish, Shaoxing wine sauce `455
Taking cues from this day unity. Pinkesh Bhai Ramen Chicken `350
MKC celebrates Madras Gujarathi says, “My friend Braised silver pomfret, fried Chinese garlic, sticky rice `750
Day, everyday. Taufiq brings at least two
tiffins of Sheer Khurma on `65
Eid, because he knows
my family loves it.” Makki ki roti
Banker, Dilbagh Singh
adds, “My Malyali
colleague Chinappam
Nair waits for my
home-cooked Punjabi
tiffin everyday, just as I
wait for his.” Another
example of bonding over
food is the classic Pani-
puri/Golgappa/Puchka
etc. While the dish may
go by different names

SIDES (1 PIECE )

DESSERTS Sannas Appam Sheermal

Lachcha paratha Malabar paratha Kulcha Idiyappam

MKC style carrot baklava, vanilla lime sauce `275 Neer dosa Brioche Pao ( 2 piece) Rice
Madras kitchen sundae, gelatos, jalebi/ `355 Saffron khasta roti
cheese cake/mango
Coorg coffee tiramisu, Baileys Macerated `375 continued from page 1
savoriodi, berries
Shahi tukda Pudding, Pistachio sauce anglaise `330 Lakshmanan, continues, includes popular tunes that traverse through Chennai via Madras. #TooMunchFun
54% chocolate textures, different berries `415 were recorded using South
Freak shake, a high-calorie, large portion `375 “Celebrating Chennai would Indian instruments. Athangudi
dessert milkshake tiles have been spread across
• chocolate brownie shake mean celebrating the true the flooring and it takes direct
• vanilla, cookie, nuts shake inspiration from a typical
cosmopolitan nature of the city. Tamilian home. The bill box,
lamp posts, chutney (served in
It includes reminiscing the toy cookers) and other finer
details are sure to pamper the
nostalgia, the global spirit, the nostalgia of a true Chennaite. At
MKC, one can savour regional
filter coffee and a lot more.” The delectables from India and the
Orient by raising a toast to the
gentleman further adds, “The spirit of Chennai and the
nostalgia of Madras. It is indeed
moods of Chennai have been a beautiful modern space with a
fun and casual vibe. Go ahead,
brought to life through design

and other crafts. While Madras

checks can be spotted across

our table mats, it a gentle

reminder how Chennai has

contributed to the global

fashion scene.”

The music is sure to lift anyone’s

mood. The pre-recorded set

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Chennai gets candid Matriculation exams
about her Filter inspires a restaurant

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A SIP OF surf through progressive, thoughtfully
MADRAS: the 3rd wave:
AN ODE TO NOSTALGIA and BOVONTO sourced (at times locally)
The birth of
artisanal and crafted by passionate
coffee
TO THE TIMES OF “MADRAS” baristas and

A company championing the “Make in India” connoisseurs. While this

may not be true for

cause since 1916 and staying true to its mass-produced coffee,

‘no-caffeine-beverages’ philosophy, several cafés and

Kalimark started its magic about 506km restaurants are adopting

southwest of our state capital, in a small MKC News Network MKC News Network the third wave with open

town called Virudhunagar. We present arms. Experts say that the

CHENNAI: Bovonto, a CHENNAI: From being fourth wave is yet to

childhood memories of many. grape-flavoured aerated just another plant to come and may shift focus

drink, manufactured by attaining an artisanal on the producers. While

Panneer soda, orange soda `160 Kalimark, first came into status, the humble coffee this happens, one can live

existence in 1958. Ever beans have come a long the artisanal third wave,

since, it has been an way since their discovery right at MKC. Go ahead,

Masala bovonto (cola) `185 unofficial ambassador of in the 15th century. The place your order.

the Make in India third wave of coffee is a

campaign. Even after the movement that treats

arrival of giants like coffee as an artisanal Down

Cold Pressed Juicery Pepsico and Cola, food, just like wine or 1. Former Chennai
2. Relaxation Therapy
Bovonto survived the cheese. It is said, 3. Beverage
4. Apartment
Helps ease the strain of detoxification on mighty shift. Bovonto is everything in life comes 5. A temple and a saree
7. Chocolate
our bodies. They're a chock full of nutrients known to bring along a in stages, be it a person’s 9. smacking
12. 2nd longest beach in
heavy dose of nostalgia. age or a business, there is
the world
that are geared towards fighting toxins, and 70-year-old Hema a start and an 13. Cry
15. Typical South Indian
boosting immunity and health. Sridhar recollects the end/growth, and Across
breakfast 1. Stir
SL happy times with between them there are 17. Makes tea better 6. Oldest Shopping plaza in Chennai CROSSWORD
18. Chennai’s mother 8. ___ Makhani
Single fruit bovonto, “A bottle of stages. The coffee 10. Tēṅkāy (Tamil)
tongue 11. South Indian fermented rice pancake
• orange bovonto brings back old industry prefers to call 19. Oscar-wining, 13. Soya
• watermelon, basil 14. A steamed preparation revered by Chennaites
`175 `230 memories. I remember these stages, waves. The legendary 16. India's oldest bookstore on Chennai's Mount Road
`165 `220 musician from Chennai 20. Cookware
how my kids would want first wave included the 21. Coffee for the world, 22. Chennai’s local soda brand
___ for Chennai 23. An occasion of eating
• apple `195 `255 a bottle of bovonto after mass-adoption of coffee 23. Mouth freshener 26. Breathe
24. Goat meat 27. Father
spending a lot of time in across households, the 25. Rows and columns 28. A very popular variation of Biryani
29. Eating in the past
Melange the heat. We would enjoy second introduced the 30. Family name of India’s Chess Grandmaster

• apple, orange, mint sips of the refreshing café culture, and the third
• pear, celery, cucumber, spinach
• carrot, apple, basil, ginger `210 `280 beverage together.” made coffee an artisanal
• gooseberry, watermelon, kale, `210 `280
`190 `250 food. The present day
broccoli, parsley `190 `250
In their effort to relive the coffee culture or the third
nostalgic days, MKC
proudly serves mixes that wave coffee, made the
are prepared using the
prodigious beverage. bean an artisanal

ingredient. Today, coffee

is also a luxury, it is

What the health! PEOPLESPEAK

MKC News Network What is your favorite tea-talk?

CHENNAI: In a world simple to understand. next to the mark This week, on PEOPLESPEAK we quizzed the people of
Chennai with questions on their favorite topic for a
obsessed with health, What you read is what fun tea-talk. The resulting answers will surely make
you smile
tricky jargons have you get. If we say

always misled people. In cold-pressed or

a bid to set an example, no-sugar-added, there

MKC introduced would be no hidden

‘ B e t t e r - f o r -Yo u ’ terms and conditions,”

beverages – a range of explains Kapoor,

refreshing beverages restaurant manager,

with a focus on MKC. One may spot an

well-being and clarity of item under the

information. “Our menu is ‘Better-for-you’ category

Tea – Tisanes “Our pending Ooty trip... since “Group-stalking friends on Instagram
8 years” who are away from the city.”
Sourced from the Jalinga Tea Estate, Silchar, Assam, the single
largest 100% certified organic tea estate in India! Also a part of Venkat Raman Chitralekha Das
Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance. Profession: IT Professional Profession: Designer
I have a WhatsApp group of my childhood friends. This With a glass of filter kaapi in our hands, me and my
Black `150 group was specifically created for our Ooty trip (laughs) collegues love to stalk friends on Instagram. And yes,
`160 that never happened since 2011. we use just one mobile phone.
• Assam
• Darjeeling “ Any conversation that makes my “I love to speak about the good
• Earl Grey wife smile.” old Madras days.”
• English Breakfast
Aishwarya Kapoor Shambhavi Nair
Chai Profession: Restaurant Manager, MKC Profession: Advocate
Being a hotelier, my job is very demanding. I hardly get Hailing from the early 60s, I love to chat about my good
Homemade Masala Variant any time with my wife. With the little time I get, I try to old Madras. The retro looking people, the old school
make my wife smile. vehicles and the charm of the city.
Green `150

• pure Green, boosts metabolic rate “Travel.” “Tea-talk, a pure waste of time.”
• chamomile, aids sleep and relaxation
• peppermint, eases tension and headaches Shreelekha Chitambaram Siddharth Sharma
• mango, rich in anti-oxidants Profession: Banker Profession: Doctor
Due to a desk bound job, I look for ways to break the Since I have back to back surgeries, I use the time to
Tisane `150 mundane routine. Travel helps me do that. Speaking complete minor errands. This is the only time I get for
about travel itself gives me an adrenaline rush. myself and so I avoid any tea-talks.
Made from fresh or dried leaves, bark, roots, seeds, fruits
and flowers of various plants, Tisanes do not contain any
caffeine. Please check with us on the latest tisane on offer.

If you have any special dietary needs, allergies or restrictions, simply let us know, we will happily enhance your dining experience. All prices are in Indian rupees & government taxes are applicable.

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MKC matrimonials wanted suitable partner wanted suitable partner SSLC

Chicken Bullet Chili is BEAUTIFUL CHINESE Featuring a variety of refreshing beverages, MKC’s SSLC stands for
looking for a suitable Dumpling seeks well
partner to match its spicy Shakes, Smoothies, Local Flavours, and Classics.
side. If you happen to find qualified, tall, dark and A tribute to Chennai’s Matriculation exams (read below article for details).
one from our menu,
please report it to your refreshing beverage.
server.
Caste, religion no bar. Shake

Only child of a proud • oreo cookies shake `250

dough. • peanut chikki milkshake `260

wanted suitable partner wanted suitable partner • banana cardamom shake `245

Alliance invited for good A Bourbon-based Whisky • nutella shake `265
looking, charming, tall, Cocktail is looking for any
witty, well-served, hot edible match. Age, sex, Smoothie `310
beverage. Age: not more caste, religion, price no `330
than 3 minutes. Suitable bar. Suitable match may • fresh fig, banana, honey, cinnamon, coconut milk, `295
match may let our Chef visit the bar. yogurt smoothie
know.
• kiwi, avocado, mint, almond milk smoothie
• chikoo, date, yogurt, honey drizzled smoothie

OBITUARIES MISLEADING ARTIFICIAL Local Flavours `150
HEALTH JARGONS FOOD COLOURING
• neer mor - Greek yogurt, chopped ginger, `150
With immense pleasure S/O all things unhealthy, green chili, curry leaves, coriander, roasted broken cumin
we announce the joyful with great pride we would `150
demise of misleading like to announce the • பானகம் panakam - jaggery, ginger powder, black `150
health jargons. One will timely death of artificial pepper, cardamom powder, basil leaves
food colouring. One will
not see them at MKC. • Jal jeera - roasted broken cumin, chaat masala, black salt,
not see them at MKC. lemon, bondi, coriander

• Nannari sarbath, lemon juice, mint

Chai Chai Till You Succeed Classics `335

MKC News Network • MKC hot chocolate, `155
sourced from a single estate in Karnataka, `255
CHENNAI: If there is one thing common among India’s successful start-ups, then it ought to be their chai-breaks. Chai-breaks represents a robust flavour profile with prominent acidity, `155
are home to several game-changing ideas. Says Ramesh, a business analyst from Chennai “A much needed chai-break relaxes fruitiness, hints of raisin and subtle umami. `175
the mind and allows one to look at challenges from a new perspective.”
• nelumijai (nimbu) paani or soda
• desi cold coffee
• masala lemonade
• coconut water lemonade

Coffee - Kaapi The dreaded matriculation,
`160 a refreshing inspiration
Sourced from Chikmagalur estates, Karnataka, we serve 100% Indian
Arabica beans. MKC News Network

Madras Filter Kaapi, locally Sourced, with a composition
of 80% Coffee - 20% Chicory

French Press `150 CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu’s passed the much refreshing flavours to suit your taste,
`150 Matriculation Exams are dreaded Matriculation MKC’s SSLC stands for Shakes,
Also known as a cafetière or coffee plunger, is a coffee brewing device exams. For a starter, SSLC Smoothies, Local Flavours, and
invented and patented by Italians. The coffee brewing method consists the first step of a child’s is quite a relief, isn’t it? Classics. Mr. Kapoor, Restaurant
of immersing coarsely ground coffee in hot water, stir vigorously, and Manager, MKC claims, “Just like the
steep for 2 to 5 minutes. Time being the key here, tends to be bold and journey in the academic Chennai’s Madras Kitchen original SSLC, MKC believes,
full bodied with rich flavours. Company (MKC) pays whatever be the achievement, small
world. Though a little tribute to Matriculation or big, let SSLC add glee to your day.”
Slow Pour exams by introducing an SSLC, in any way, is sure to make your
stressful sometimes, it SSLC inspired concept, mood lighter and the day brighter.
Gently pouring hot water over grounded coffee with finesse and and it goes with the same
expertise results in a brew that has finer fruity and floral notes. eventually bears fruit in name. Offering a variety of
Tends to be light bodied vis-à-vis French press but with more
delicate flavors. the form of SSLC

(Secondary School

Leaving Certificate).

SSLC is an accreditation

that a child has successfully

South East Asian Flavors `150

Vietnamese style ca phe sua da, served hot or cold, Inspired from their
ways of making coffee, its made using medium to coarse ground dark
roast coffee with a small metal drip filter.

Cold Brew `150

The latest java trend being this coffee that’s brewed with cold water over
a 18 hour brew time. Tends to be a bit mellower, tastes more rounded out
and is less on acidity compared to a classic iced coffee.

Filter Kaapi An Emotion: Chennai alcoholic mixology

MKC News Network Named in Tamil after a key ingredient in each of the drinks, we use no
artificial flavors or synthetic syrups.
Pop culture introduced us to the ‘Food is
an emotion’ phrase, and Chennai’s filter to sip on. Most of the budget-friendly food Mātu�ai, pomegranate `365
coffee validates it beautifully. Ask any stalls in Chennai will surely have filter
Chennaite and he or she will surely have at coffee on their menu. Hence, the Gin, cucumber, pomegranate arils, local honey
least one fond memory associated with frequency of visiting these stalls would be
the refreshing beverage. high for an average Chennaite. Filter Putinā, mint `435
coffees are relished by Chennai’s
Recalls Amit, a software engineer from workforce and the youth alike, as they Bourbon, matcha green tea, jaggery, mint
Chennai “Every time I see a group of carry on with their daily routines. These
friends at a filter coffee stall, I recollect routines form beautiful memories.” Tēṅkāy, coconut `375
fond memories with my friends. To
pamper the nostalgia within, our get How does food and beverage awaken Vodka, coconut, lychee, lemongrass, kaffir lime,
togethers include sipping on a hot cup of nostalgia? Psychologist Seema Swamy red chili garnish
filter coffee.” This story is true for several believes, “Several triggers bring back
Chennaites. the memories and the emotions associated Ēlakkāy, cardamom `375
talking with it. Memories are formed when our five
Lakshmanan Ramanathan, General vital senses come together. That’s why White rum, cardamom, clove, banana, lime juice
Manager, The Westin Chennai Velachery, tree sounds and especially listening to music
explains, “Being born and brought up in can take you down memory lane. It can Mallikai, jasmine `355
Chennai filter coffee is more than just a remind you of your first dance, a road trip
beverage for me. Beverages like filter and more. Food does the same thing.” Gin, fresh jasmine syrup, kaffir lime
coffee are easily available, That’s why filter coffee is more than just a
budget-friendly, tasty and of course, easy beverage. It is Chennai. Annāci, pineapple `335

Chardonnay, brandy, pineapple juice, apple juice

If you have any special dietary needs, allergies or restrictions, simply let us know, we will happily enhance your dining experience. All prices are in Indian rupees & government taxes are applicable.