Mamagoto: Truly Pan Asian!

In the last few years, there has been a profusion of restaurants serving Pan Asian cuisine. Only a few are worth visiting, if you want satiate your taste buds with true flavours with a contemporary twist. Mamagoto in the capital is one among them. I visited the restaurant in the DLF Mall of India and…

Ching Shihh: New in Noida

My research shows that Madame Ching or Ching Shih was a pirate who terrorised China Sea in the early 19th Century. She was the most powerful and successful pirate in that part of the world. Is this restaurant named after this dreaded pirate? Probably. When you enter this restaurant (located in Logix Mall, Sector 34,…

En – The Japanese Restaurant

I am a novice when it comes to Japanese food. Though I relish tempura and an occasional California Roll, I would refrain from ordering sushi for myself, if I had a choice. My friends have been recommending En and we decided to try their Sunday lunch. The restaurant is part of Ambawatta One along with…

Amrik Sukhdev: Paranthas Galore!

If you drive from an hour from Delhi for about 60 kms, you will reach Sonipat in Haryana. Ignore the high-rise buildings and the campuses sprouting on either side of the GT Road, drive for another 13 kms you will reach Murthal. Here, instead of the high-rises, you can see dhabas on wither side of…

Cafe Lota: Pan Indian Delight!

Ever since Cafe Lota has opened in Craft Museum in Delhi, it has been the talk of the town. This restaurant has truly made the regional cuisine of India popular and fashionable (notice the people sitting around you). In summers, it can be little discomforting to visit this restaurant. There is no air conditioning and…

Chor Bizarre: Sublime Experience

Bikaner House, which is situated on the south side of India Gate, was designed by British classicist Charles G. Blomfield for Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner. Built in 1931, the palace was not intended as a permanent residence. Rather, its function was symbolic to signal the states proximity to the imperial government. Built purely of…

The Potbelly: Truly Rustic!

India’s diversity is not only reflected in its socio-cultural identity but also in distinctly varied cuisine. The cuisine in a particular region is largely dependent on the local produce, livestock, religious and cultural beliefs. So we have a Bebinca, a Goan dessert and a Bengali Sondesh, which are different in the ingredients used, cooking techniques…

Jom Jom Malay: Truly Malay!

Jom Jom Malay in Ansal Plaza in Andrews Ganj is the new restaurant in Delhi exclusively serving Malaysian cuisine. The restaurant name means ‘Let’s’ and does not indicate anything specific. It could be let’s have fun or let’s eat! Located on the ground  floor, the restaurant is sparsely decorated, but with a Malaysian twist. At…

The Fatty Bao: Truly Pan-Asian

I had booked The Fatty Bao, when it had opened a few months back in New Delhi. And yesterday, I did visit this place for dinner. The restaurant which is located on the second floor of Sangam Courtyard, is spacious, colouful and marked in to multiple spaces so that one can dine without much intrusion…

Biryani by Kilo: Best in Noida

A discussion on biryani at a party or with a group of people will get you to more trouble than discussing about demonitisation in the current scenario. There is no other dish in India, like biryani, which has been debated on its origin, authenticity and quality. The top contenders in this list are the Lucknowi…

Desi Vibes: Indian All the Way

Dropped in for dinner here. I loved their Noida restaurant and the food they served. The Defence Colony branch Desi Vibes is bigger, spread over three floors. The decor is in similar lines to that of their other branches, rustic and provide an ambiance of the typical Punjabi pind. The mud covered walls, an old…

Chi Kitchen & Bar: Pan Asian Delight

Yesterday I was in Hauz Khas Village for an art exhibition opening. Instead of choosing an restaurant from HKV for dinner, I chose to dine at Chi Kitchen & Bar for a quiet dinner. Located in the SDA market, Chi is easy to locate (right in the corner) and quite cozy when you are seated…