#instasatya

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Swammy & Padma Akuthota started Satya in its original guise, with the premises at K Rd. This led to 3 other Satyas opening on Great North Rd, Mt Eden & Sandringham. With the success of Satya Chai Lounge attached to the Sandringham branch started by son Sammy, it's a blessing his parents have allowed the original Satya to morph into a Chai Lounge, and last week the neighbouring former barbershop opened as Satya Bar. Swamy, Padma & son have a social conscience, witness the Christmas Day feast provided free for the public and latterly free food during the power blackout in March. Personally, they remain loyal friends and never forget any help & encouragement you have given them. In times of adversity, it’s always a comfort to dine at Satya/Chai Lounge. A retired restaurant reviewer and Uncle had dahi puri, onion baji, curry flower and vege/egg fried rice. We adjourned to the bar next door. It was pumping. Our Sour Cherry Pie and Virgin Pina Colada were as delicious as the food at the Chai Lounge. #dahipuri #onionbaji #vegetableeggfriedrice #curryflower #pomegranatesoda #sourcherrypie #virginpinacolada #satyachailounge #satyabar #krd #instasatya @ajnswamy @satyanz (at Satya South Indian Cafe) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnP2Vt8hlEu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1moyk2s4pg4u1

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Satya Chai Lounge, K Rd An eatery that sums up what K Rd is all about. We caught up with creator Samrudh Akuthota and his parents, the ever generous Swamy and Padma popped by to say hello, taking time out from one of their other Satya restaurants on Great North Road. Sammy has hit the mark with the setting and food. The lightning is so flattering it makes everyone look glamorous, beautiful and hip, even us old doggies. We tried small plates recommended by Sammy including his favourite CurryFlower (spiced cauliflower, flash fried). Our favourites included: • Mushroom Magic (straw mushrooms done tempura style) • Vege Dumpling Manchurian • Paneer 555 (fried spiced cheesy goodness with cashews) • Idly Fry (crunchy outside, fluffy inside spiced lentil cakes) • Dahi Puri and Aloo Faakers (hashbrown paneer). We love hanging out at Satya Chai Lounge and can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu. #satyachailounge #krd #anotherworld #coolandhip #curryflower #magicmushroom #vegedumpling #paneer555 #idlyfry #dahipuri #aloo #instasatya (at Satya South Indian Cafe)