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Sikkim Trip Chronicles: Unforeseen Obstacles and Culinary Delights – Day 3

Day 2 of Sikkim trip filled with permit struggles, traffic woes, delicious local cuisine, and a double birthday bash!

Revisiting Foodie’s Paradise-Kolkata

It’s always a great experience to visit Kolkata, the city of Joy!

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🚨 FINAL CALL: Preorders close at 3:00 PM today 🚨 FINAL CALL: Preorders close at 3:00 PM today | Delivery tomorrow (Sunday, May 26)

After my recent weekend cloud kitchen posts, a few of you reached out asking — “What’s the story behind this kitchen?”
So here it is, short and straight from the heart.

I’m Sandeep, in Pune for 8+ years — and like many Bengalis living away from home, I missed the food more than anything.
When my mom moved in, our kitchen turned into a memory machine. That’s how Phoodiemonk began — a weekend kitchen serving slow-cooked, home-style Bengali food.

This Sunday, it’s all about Kolkata-style Biryani — subtle, soulful, and yes, with aloo.
I’ve got mutton, chicken, and veg — but if you ask me, nothing beats Mutton Biryani + Chicken Chaap.
It’s the combo I serve to my family — and now, to you.

📍 Pune deliveries only
📦 Delivery on Sunday, May 26
🕒 Preorders close Saturday 3 PM
📲 Check out our catalog for the royal feast on WhatsApp
👉 https://wa.me/c/917378640329

#punecloudkitchen #cloudkitchen #kolkatabiryani #dadaboudirbiriyani #newbeginnings #homecook #bengalifood #punecity #punefoodblogger #punefoodlovers #punefoodies #punefoodscenes #punedelivery #deliverykitchen #phoodiemonk
📜 Chhena Poda — Odisha’s Caramelized Love L 📜 Chhena Poda — Odisha’s Caramelized Love Letter to Dessert

Ever heard of a sweet born out of an accident, yet celebrated like a legend? That’s Chhena Poda — literally “burnt cheese” — Odisha’s pride, and arguably one of India’s most unique baked treats.

A cook in Nayagarh once forgot sweetened chhena in a woodfire oven overnight. By morning, a caramelized, smoky delight emerged — and an icon was born.

I first tasted it on a trip back from Bhubaneswar. Brought some home, but let’s just say most of it was gone before I even landed. That memory stuck. So did the craving.

This weekend, we’re baking it slow — just like it’s meant to be. No shortcuts.

📍 Pune deliveries only
📦 Delivery on Sunday, May 26
🕒 Preorders close Saturday 3 PM
📲 Check out our catalog for the royal feast on WhatsApp
👉 https://wa.me/c/917378640329

#punecloudkitchen #punecity #chhenapoda #indiancheesecake #odisha #odiasweets #punefoodblogger #punefoodies #homecook #weekendgetaway #cloudkitchen #newjourney #biryanifeast
Phoodiemonk — Biryani Feast Edition (Sunday, May Phoodiemonk — Biryani Feast Edition (Sunday, May 25)🍛🔥

If there’s one dish that’s closest to my heart — it’s biryani.
It’s what I turn to when I need comfort, when I want to celebrate, or when I simply want to feel at home.
And from Week 1, you’ve been asking for it — so this time, we’re bringing it in the only way it deserves:

Kolkata-style biryani, slow-cooked and sealed with dum in traditional clay pots — a humble tribute to the royal art of Dum Pukht, where time, steam, and silence build depth in every grain.

This isn’t fast food. It’s food that waits to become unforgettable.

Here’s what we’re plating for you:

🥣 Dahi Vada to start — cool, tangy, full of texture
🍗 Mutton, Chicken & Veg Biryani — clay pot dum, Kolkata-style, with potato & egg
🍶 Homemade raita to pair
🔥 Chicken Chaap — rich, slow-cooked, and unapologetically indulgent
🍮 Chhena Poda — Odisha’s caramelized classic

📦 Delivery available only on Sunday, May 25
📲 Preorders open till Friday, May 23
Check our catalog to reserve your clay pot. Limited slots, as always.
https://wa.me/c/917378640329

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Phoodiemonk — Week 2 Wrapped, Hearts Full 🍛❤️

Another weekend, another wave of love.
From flaky samosas to melt-in-the-mouth Kala Jamuns, bold Chicken Kosha to that smoky Aam Panna — you made sure every slow-cooked plate found a happy home (and sleepy smiles). 😴✨

We’ve had stories of “post-lunch naps we didn’t plan for” and customers quietly fighting over the last sip of Aam Panna.
And here’s the wild part —
✅ 100% of this weekend’s Phoodies have already booked for next weekend,
✅ Over 50% of Week 1 customers locked in their spot too — even before the menu dropped — thanks to the early tip on our WhatsApp group.

This isn’t just a menu anymore — it’s a food memory in the making.
Thank you for the trust, the feedback, the reposts, and the kindest DMs. You’ve lit up our little kitchen once again.

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🥁 Now, a little teaser...
Next weekend is extra special — featuring some of our most wishlisted, royal dishes. 👑
We’ll be revealing the menu in a couple of hours ♥️

⚠️ As always, spots are limited — so if you’ve been waiting for the weekend to jump in, this is it.

DM now or miss the royal feast. 👑🍛

#punecloudkitchen #cloudkitchen #punecity #punefoodblogger #punefoodscenes #homemade #cookedwithlove #homecook #newjourney #bengalifood #samosachaat #chicken #fishcurry #bengalifishcurry #chole #kalajamun #aampanna #rohufish #foodiefinds #ınstafood #punefooddelivery #puneeatouts
Kosha Met Kalia — And Now It’s Cook Time! 🍗 Kosha Met Kalia — And Now It’s Cook Time! 🍗🐟

Preorders are officially closed for this weekend, and the pots are getting ready for tomorrow and day after — Chicken Kosha (Golbari-style) and Rui Maacher Kalia are coming alive with all the slow-cooked magic you’ve come to love.

Now, a little teaser for next week 👉
We’re doing a one-day kitchen on Sunday, and here’s what might be on the menu:
🍖 Kolkata-style Mutton Biryani
🐔 Kolkata-style Chicken Biryani
🍗 Chicken Chaap

If you’re already excited, drop a 🐐 or 🐔 to help us count you in for next Sunday biryani feast!

#PhoodiemonkPatrons #CookingWeekend #NextSundayPlans #MuttonBiryani #ChickenChaap #SlowCookedStories #chickenbiryani🍗 #kolkatabiryani #phoodiemonk #pune #cloudkitchen #punecloudkitchen
Phoodies, it’s time! 🎉 This weekend’s surpr Phoodies, it’s time! 🎉
This weekend’s surprise is Samosa Chole Chaat — straight from the memory lanes of our childhood! ✨

We’re sending you everything you need to recreate the magic at home:
✔️ Flavourful Chole
✔️ Fresh Samosas
✔️ Crisp Papdi
✔️ Two homemade Chaat Masalas
✔️ Spicy Green Chutney + Sweet Tamarind Chutney
✔️ Sev + Aromatics (onions, chillies, lemon)

Assemble it your way — because the real fun is in mixing it all up just the way you love it!
(And trust us, assembling yourself keeps it fresh and avoids sogginess 😉)

🍽️ Combo options:

Paneer Samosa Chole Chaat — ₹150

Chicken Samosa Chole Chaat — ₹200

Preorders are open now!
📜 Menu: https://wa.me/c/917378640329

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Proof that slow food hits different. 🍛❤️ Gr Proof that slow food hits different. 🍛❤️
Grateful for every plate shared and every kind word sent our way.

This journey’s just getting warmed up 🚀

Preorders Open for this weekend at https://wa.me/c/917378640329
Starting From the Sweet End 🍬✨

This weekend’s Phoodiemonk menu is live!
Preorders open till Friday, 16th May — delivery across Pune.

Now, about that sweet ending...

Growing up, Mom would usually make Gulab Jamuns from Gits — good, no doubt.
But whenever a relative brought Kala Jamun, I’d go crazy. 😄
As time passed, Gits lost its charm and Mom started experimenting.
I begged for Kala Jamun once — and she didn’t ignore me.
Today, she makes some of the best Kala Jamuns I’ve ever had — touchwood!
(And honestly, even I only manage to replicate it 2 out of 10 times.)

Lucky for all of us — this weekend, it’s Mom, the Head Chef, in the kitchen.
And the probability of you tasting that magic is pretty high. 🍬❤️

📲 Preorder via WhatsApp: +91-7378640329
🚚 Delivery charges additional as per actuals

Menu link: https://www.whatsapp.com/catalog/917378640329/

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Phoodiemonk — First Weekend, First Memories Wha Phoodiemonk — First Weekend, First Memories

What a weekend!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who placed an order, gave feedback, and helped spread the word about Phoodiemonk’s first menu.

Every plate sent out carried a piece of a dream — and every kind word shared fueled it further. 🍛✨

Special shoutout to all patrons for sharing such stunning feedback through their Instagram stories — your words and love truly lit up our little kitchen. 🙌 (check them out in Highlights section)

Here’s to slow-cooked food, fast friendships, and the journey ahead.
Thank you for being part of Phoodiemonk’s very first weekend. Couldn’t have asked for a better start! ❤️

P.S. This weekend’s menu is now live! 🍛✨
Orders are open till Friday, 16th May, with delivery across Pune.

Check the new menu on WhatsApp https://wa.me/c/917378640329 & DM to book your plates early!

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