Delhi Winters: Ambiance, you will fall in Love with..

Dear Foodies...
                         Feeling Cold in Delhi..? Try these Eating joints..Again a must visit from my own experience, you will fall in love with the ambiance, and of course with food too...:-)


Cibo, Hotel Janpath 
Being Rohit Bal’s restaurant, its is high on sophistication and has a beautiful decor. It has seating both inside and outside. It is nicely done up and has a very comfortable seating. With excellent food and ambiance, it is a definite place to visit with family or even as a couple. The ambiance is very good and it has some really nice and authentic pizzas. The USP is the wood fired ovens they use to prepare the pizzas. Also, the pastas are really good. Drinks available and cost of two would be approximately 2000 (without alcohol).

Lighthouse 13, Metropolitan Mall- Saket
Lighthouse 13 a perfect option if you’re choosing to have a good meal and drinks with friends. It has a very spacious indoor and a rooftop seating. The outdoor seating has a very good ambiance and is good option to visit during the night time. Staff is friendly and service is very good. Drinks available and cost of two would be approximately 2000 (without alcohol).

Park Balluchi, Hauz Village
Situated inside the Deer park, the beauty of nature can’t be ignored. It is one of the few Indian Cuisine restaurants in Hauz Khas Village. Has both indoor and outdoor seating. Also, spotting of deers is frequent there. It sas a good spread of both Vegetarian and non vegetarian, “dahi ke shole” being one of the best. It has a very good ambiance and is a must visit family restaurant. Drinks available and cost of two would roughly be 2000 (without alcohol).

Café Turtle, Khan Market

It is one of the few places in khan market where you can actually sit back, sip a coffee and relax, unlike the many there with loud music and so many people. Has an indoor seating and a small terrace seating. It is café and not a restaurant, so the expectation should be accordingly. The USP is the warm interior and a book store that leads to the café. A very good place to spend your Sunday winter afternoon, with books and coffee. An excellent place for vegetarian lovers. They have some excellent desserts that go with coffee. A definite must visit during day time. No alcohol available. Cost for 2 is roughly 800.

PS: A few other top rated, and my personal favorite places with excellent ambiance are Fio, Lodi, Seville, Thai high...which have been covered in previous posts....


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Delhi Winters and Cozy eating Joints....

Hello foodies....

                          Here you go...Some more food joints..."A must to be at" to enjoy the Delhi winters to its fullest.....

Fio- Garden of Five Senses:

One of the best restaurants in Garden of Five senses. Has both Indian and Italian cuisines’. Then ambiance is super, having both indoor and outdoor seating. It’s a perfect option if you’re looking out for a relaxing meal with friends or family. Excellent Sunday Brunch spread available. It is very spacious and the seating arrangement outside is very romantic. Drinks available and cost of two would be approximately 2000 (without alcohol)

Amour- Hauz Khas Village:

One of the best restaurants and this is definitely on top of my recommendation list. The USP of Amour is its outdoor seating (on the 5th Floor) which is lake facing. It is tastefully done up and has a really fancy decor. You can enjoy brunch with friends on a winter day or grab a drink during the night. Amour is personally one of my best places to the many I’ve been.  It has an Italian cuisine with a very good variety of Pizzas. The ambiance is super and has the best crowd from all over Delhi. Drinks available and cost of 2 would roughly be 2000 (without alcohol)

Seville, The Claridges

Seville is one of those places which is bound to take your breath away at the first look. It is definitely a place worth visiting on your special occasion. Amidst the garden, it has small hut shaped personalized sofa tables which is the USP of the restaurant. It has good Spanish food, though it’s a little on the expensive side. But the amazing ambiance and excellent service compensates for the hole in the pocket ;) Drinks available and cost of 2 would roughly be 4000 (without alcohol)

The Qube, The Leela Palace- New Delhi

One of the finest restaurants and a definite “to be at” this winter. Has a good amount of seating inside and a little on the outside too. The USP of this restaurant is the glass on the 2 sides, overlooking the garden, thus making it look airy and giving a feel of sitting out in the open. The fireplace outside the glass adds to the warmth and the coziness. Has a variety of cuisines to try out from. Has some excellent Margaritas. Drinks available and cost of 2 would roughly be 3000 (without alcohol). 

Happpyyyy Eating................

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DELHI WINTERS AND THE FOOD DELICACY

Hello foodies…

It is winter time in Delhi…and so I am here to recommend a few must eat joints in Delhi especially during winter times. The places I am quite sure will add to the 

fun of enjoying Delhi winters…..

Thai High, Mehrauli: I have been to this place many times during winters. What I love most is the ambiance. They have open seating (a reason worth being there) as well and the view of Qutub minar is quite a thing to see. You might be slightly disappointed with the service though, but its rare and I am sure you will love the food served. I would recommend to try, Steamed Fish topped with Lemon Grass Tamarind and Yam Phak Krob (Spicy Crisp Vegetable Salad in a tanngy dressing), Chicken Penang Curry, Chicken Red Curry, and steamed rice. Drinks are available and the cost for two is typically around Rs1500.

Lodi- The Garden restaurant, Lodi: This one is my favorite, well the best part of the place is the ambience, there is an option to sit inside as well, but I recommend that for day visits only. The beauty of the place is in the night. They have cabanas and buggies. Trust me it is THE key highlight of the place. If you get the boggie (hard to get one during days like valentines, unless booked much in advance) you do realize the worth of the place, It is best to visit during winter seasons.

The food menu is a little different from usual but some dishes like Non-veg mezze, penne arrabbiata and olives etc. (At times, they have special menus as well, e.g. for valentines etc.). The spending for the Food for 2 is around Rs 2000.

Yeti - The Himalayan Kitchen, Hauz Khas Village: The food is really one of the best Tibetan food I have had in Delhi, the staff is very friendly, and why I am suggesting the same during winters is because the place is very cozy (though a little small) and has wooden decor. In food I would surely recommend the Mutton Momos, Thali and Buff Shabalay there. All dishes served with tingmo (Tibetan bread). The place is very hygienic and a value for money. Drinks are available and the cost for two is typically around Rs1000.

Moti Mahal- South Ex 2: It is a typical fine dining area, a complete north Indian delicacy, the staff is extremely friendly, and the major highlight of the place is that they play live music (ghazal). You would not realize and you would spend easy 1-2 hours at the place enjoying the music and delicious spices. Drinks are available and on an average the spending for the Food for 2 is around Rs1000.

“FALL IN LOVE WITH DELHI WINTERS AND THE FOOD DELICACY...it is like an eternal infatuation”

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Diwali week delight_Eating @ Delhi

Folks,

          So if you are celebrating the Diwali festival week in Delhi, do offer your taste buds with the delightful treat at the following places........

1) Flluid, Sector 18, Noida

This place has excellent ambience and will truly suit the elegant and exclusive taste of couples for festival celebration

FLLUID is offering all couples a succulent range of modern cuisines and unlimited IMFL drinks in the Exotic Sunday Buffet. The Brunch Buffet includes a full range of Toasts, Bacons, Ham, Sausages, Pancakes, Waffles, Cereals, Fresh Fruits, Baked Breakfast Rolls, fresh fruit Juices, Shakes, Danish Pastries, Oven Fresh Croissants, Muffins, Doughnuts, Indian & Continental dishes, Eggs to order and Tea/Coffee.

Meal for two: Rs. 1199 + taxes (per couple)

2) Cafe 27 Bar & Kitchen, Greater Kailash

Another place with lovely ambience and good grilled food

Sunday brunch includes grills from Oriental, Continental and Indian cuisine. Also for pasta lovers there is a Live Bar-Be-Que 7 Pasta Counter to make brunch experience more interactive. The beverage menu includes wide variety of spirits including white and red wines, Mojito, champagne, beer and more. And for sweet tooths, folks there is is wide variety to choose from.

Price per person: Rs. 599 + taxes

Price per person with IMFL: Rs. 899 + taxes

3) FIO Country Kitchen and Bar, Garden of five senses, Saket

This turns out to be little expensive place to dine at, but it is worth visiting for its ambience. The cuisine is Italian and Indian which have been tried, tested and adjudicate by the many foddies from north Indian.

This place is perfect for people looking wanting to have a relaxing meal with friends.  It is very spacious and provides seating both indoor and outdoor, Infact I recommend everyone to sit outside as the arrangement in garden is romantic. Drinks and food are delicious and presented well.

4) Rang De Basanti Dhaba, South Extension II

This places is offering following offer: Order any Diwali Pataka Thali and get unlimited food, and a packet of firecrackers!

Vegetarian Thali mainly includes: Dahi ke Kebab, Aloo ke Tuk, Paneer Butter Masala, Dal Makhani etc

Non Vegetarian Thali mainly includes: Murg Malai Tikka, Mutton Shammi Kebab, Gobi Wadi Ghosht, Butter Chicken etc.

(Choose your Bread and your Favorite Desert from the Menu)

Price for non-vegetarian: Rs. 700 + taxes

Price for vegetarian: Rs. 500 + taxes

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Concessions from a Foodaholic

I eat, eat a lot, and eat different, at a lot of different places.

Hello foodies..

If  you are like me and eat out regularly you are by all means at the right place, looking at the right information. If however, you only eat out occasionally, find freedom in enjoying what you want. My blog might just change your mind for good. 

If you are the one, who is always seeking options and opinions when it comes to finding best eating joints for casual, formal or special gatherings and If you are the one, who love eating and moreover love experimenting by trying different cuisines at different places under different moods and mind set, then I intend to make you successful in your search. I will be providing you reviews and insights about the places from my personal experience and also from established perception about them, since I have been exploring, evaluating and comparing the food joints for over two decades now. My frequency of eating at these joints and the habit of exploring new places, no matter whether it be a street food joint or a one in a known market/mall or a five star, have made me had a taste of all that looks good on a plate and in taste. So with my experience of regularly exploring different food joints, I am writing this blog on “Eating options in Delhi and NCR” which I feel would guide those who, like me, are foodie by choice.

Whether you are looking for “BUDGET OUTLETS” or you are always ready to “KEEP YOUR HEART ABOVE YOUR WALLET”, you will be served with hot and fresh platter of information that suits you.

So stay tuned, the MENU is just getting better...

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