Bamboo Shoots

Hello everyone

Feels great to write after a long gap.

For a long time couldn’t really go out to eat due to exams but recently my family and I went to eat at Bamboo shoots.

 

Location

Bamboo Shoots

F 2/F 3, Sector 18, Noida

Ambience

 

Located at the heart of Atta market, the ambience is splendid. Calm, beautiful and serene in its own way it provides the best possible atmosphere for a great lunch or dinner.

The lights are dim and a classic Chinese aroma is spread all around.

Personally this restaurants provides one of the best ambiences for a Chinese place

 I would rate it

 

 

Food

We had visited for lunch. We ordered for a spicy rainbow soup. The soup is very interesting in the combination of the ingredients which includes wine, bell peppers and choice of chicken or sea food. When the soup was served, it thoroughly amazed me. The complexity, depth and intensity of the flavours were bang on. However the side of kimchi wasn’t up to the mark, it was a little placid and dull.

For lunch we ordered a plate of three flavored chicken, Qing Jiao lamb with rice and noodles.

Honestly I am always a little biased against Chinese lamb since it always ends up a little dry and leaves my palate with nothing more but dryness. But shoots completely changed my views. The Qing Jiao was superb. The flavors were nailed to perfection and adding to which the lamb was succulent, and with a melt in your mouth texture.

The chicken was a notch better. Flavours clear and strong and unique.

A personal note for the noodles which were simply brilliant

For food I will rate it

 

 

 

 

 

Service

The service is again exceptional; the waiters are always around, helping with food. The manager visited us on the table and ensured that everything was great

So for service

 

 

 

Overall

I would give it

 

Take an advice go and try it or you will miss something for sure

Arsalan A Biryani Delight

Often my family tells me to expand my base for reviews and write about places which are not in Delhi, NCR. So I decided to write about all the restaurants I go during my trip to Kolkata, the city of life well according to me.

In Kolkata one can have good food at extremely reasonable prices. In all my years in Delhi, I thoroughly miss good Biryani, somehow the Biryani in Delhi doesn’t appeal to my palate.

My family and I visited Arsalan, to have Biryani. We visited the Circus avenue branch

Food

We ordered for a plate of Mutton Biryani, 2 Tandoori Rotis and a plate of Mutton Rezala. The Biryani is brilliant, the rice is perfectly cooked and they also a serve a healthy piece of Mutton along with it. The portion is good and the food overall delicious.

The Tandoori Rotis were also very good; none of them had the charred bits which are often present on Tandoori Rotis. However they were a bit thick and doughy for my taste. The Mutton Rezala was great, the mutton piece succulent, flavourful and delicious.

The gravy of the mutton Rezala was tasty also, just the right amount of buttery and creamy and the nuts made it a brilliant dish altogether

Finally we ended our meal with Firni. Firni is one of the things this restaurant, I think, makes the best. Even this around the Firni was brilliant and tasty.  This ensured that we ended our meal on a high note.

In many places I often find that the firni is a bit too scented or a bit runny but here it was perfect.

 

 

 For food I will give it

4/5 stars

 

 

 Service

Personally I have an issue with the service of this restaurant. I feel that at times when there is a crowd they tend to hurry customers which is a completely no-no for me.

When we reached and we were given our seats, after sometime a waiter came and asked for our orders when he had not yet given us the menu cards.

Rest everything was good. They serve the food fast enough which is an added bonus when your are really hungry

 

So for service I will give it

3/5 stars

 

Ambience

It is has a pleasant ambience. But above all it has got nothing much to say

On a negative point, it is generally very crowded and that is why it is never calm and so not a place which can provide a peaceful moment.  

On a high note its price is reasonable approximately Rs. 700 for two

Overall I would rate it

 3.5 stars

 

 

My verdict give it a try solely but for their Biryanis and Kebabs but it fails to provide anything more.

The Blue Door Cafe

Khan market has become one of my favorite places to have good French and Italian food, and it never disappoints me.

Recently I went to a new place in Khan Market the Blue Door Cafe. It is located on 66, middle lane Khan Market New Delhi, and can easily be reached by both car and metro with the nearest station (Khan Market) just 0.3 kms away.

Food

The food is very good. We ordered for a plate of fish fingers and calamari (squid) fritters. Both of the dishes were amazing. The high point was the calamari and the well made tartar sauce which accompanied the fish fingers. The fish was fresh, soft and tender and the squid was deliciously crunchy.

This was the first time I had tasted squid and I thoroughly loved it.

For the main course we ordered for a plate of grilled fish with lemon capers, chicken escallops valdostana and a plate of pollo Alla Milanese. The main course contrary to the appetizers had ups and downs.

The ups included the perfect chicken escallops valdostana and pollo Alla Milanese. The chicken pieces were juicy and tender and lovely to eat.

However the fish could have been better. The fillets were too thinly sliced and that is why it was a bit chewy and dry.

And then for dessert we ordered for Belgian waffles with whipped cream. This beautifully executed dish ensured that our meal ended on a high note.

The waffles were warm, crunchy and delicious topped with the whipped it was like paradise.

 

 

So for food I would give it 

 

 

 

Ambience

Ambience for some could be a bit of a let down. A blue door awaits the customers at the entrance and the decor has lot of green it. Walls have beautiful oil paintings, and as a art enthusiast myself I can assure you that it provides the necessary cool on such hot days.

One of the major highs is that the restaurant also features a beautiful art gallery which houses oil and acrylic paintings for sale.

So one can enjoy great food while admiring these works of art

For Ambience

 

 

Service

The service is good; the manager frequently visited the table to ensure that everything was fine. The food is served quickly, waiters ensure a hospitable and amicable environment that makes you relish every last bit of your dish

For service

 

  

 

 

Overall

I would rate it
 

 

My advice go and try it out, it won’t disappoint you. It will cost you Rs. 1100 for 2 but it lives up to its cost.

Bon appetit

 

smoke house Deli 'GHT'

Smoke house Deli, is a wonderful European and continental food joint in 17, 1st Floor, Khan Market.

A stroll around the bustling streets of Khan Market, my family and I came to this restaurant and it thoroughly amazed us.

 

 

 

Food

We ordered for a Smoked pimento and jalapeno omelette and a smoked chicken and asparagus salad for starters. Both the dishes were very good and the vodka emulsion with the salad gave it a whole new dimension.

An innovative thing is the way they serve you regular water, from a pitcher with orange pulp. It made the water more refreshing and a bit sour which stimulated the taste buds.

 For the main course, we ordered a plate of chilly crusted Cobbler with turmeric risotto and house smoked chicken with 5 spiced jus.

Again, the restaurant didn’t disappoint us. The chicken was tasty, delicious and the flavours were amazing. But on hindsight I fell that the chicken was a bit dry and could have been far more succulent and juicy.

The shimmering star of the main course and of the entire lunch was the cobbler.

This was the first time I tasted cobbler and loved the way the fish just melted in the mouth. This river fish was deliciously made and served with a lovely, creamy serving of risotto which just took the entire dish to another level.

And the icing on the cake was the Plum and Philly cheesecake. Soft, delicate, sweet with a crunchy base accompanied by a sweet syrup made this the apt ending for such a lovely dessert.

 

For Food I will give it

   Ambience

Ambience for some can be a let down since; it is not a very big place. The place is soothing, calm and very pleasant. Most important of all it is very clean and the plating is beautiful

For ambiance Smoke house Deli will get

Service

The service of smoke house deli is mentionable. The food is served quickly, servers take orders with a smile and the amicable service makes you eager to order more

 

From me

Price

Approx Rs. 1500 for two (without alcohol), VAT & Service Charges extra.

Though the prices may seem to be on the higher side, but the quality of food, service and the ambience makes it worth every bit you spend.

My verdict

Food is great, Ambience is good and service is efficient. Price is on the higher side but the quality of the food makes it worth it, and also will entice a few smiles on the faces of the foodies out there

I traveled all the way from Noida just to have good food, when I returned after having the sumptuous meal at Smoke House Deli (SHD) I was happy

GO AND TRY IT OUT.

   

Truly Khantastic

 

Some days back I went to one of costliest markets in Asia…… Khan market. And if you went to khan market for the first time like me, you should compulsorily dine at Khan Chacha’s.

This well known restaurant absolutely lives up to its name, and the food, ambience and the entire atmosphere is mentionable.

Ambience

The restaurant has a unique ambience, it lacks the finesse of specialty restaurants and loud music plays in the background but these qualities make a great place to hand out with friends. Thus on an average khan chacha’s gets

3/5 stars for ambience.

 

Food

 

When you reach your table and leaf through the menu card at chacha’s, you may get disappointed to see the limited options, but this initial disappointment disappears when you actually order their food and have the first taste of it. The tikkas are impeccable especially the fish tikka. In addition to this even the vegetarian kebabs are well made, succulent and delicious.

Khan Chacha’s is predominantly famous for its rolls and even here it did not disappoint.

The mutton tikka and chicken tikka roll were plainly brilliant. But the highlight of the entire lunch was the biryani, be it chicken or mutton the biryanis were extremely light and thus very delightful.

But again the restaurant lacks in good quality desserts and lack of consistency in the quality of their food.

For food

Khan Chacha’s scores 4/5 stars

Service

Well in this restaurant, the service is really out of the context as the restaurant has  self service. The food is ready in very quick time which really is a very good thing when you take a really empty stomach into consideration.

 

 Price

Well we were four and the bill amount was Rs 1200/- altogether. (Including taxes)

Though it may feel that the price is on the higher side, but all the restaurants in khan market are this costly and adding to this, the food is magnificent.

Thus my word try out Khan Chacha’s its food and service is impeccable and the ambience is different and enjoyable

A Tandoori Delight

Some days back I wanted to go to a new place to eat, but we just couldn't decide and then we discovered "Tandoori Village".Tandoori village is in sector 63,noida. The place is new and has a cool and soothing ambiance. We ordered for a Non-veg kebab platter. The service was good and food was served comparatively quite fast.But the problem was that some of the kebabs were a little dry. On the other hand some of them were juicy, succulent and lovely.

So on appetizers i will give it

3.5/5 STARS

where ever i go these days, i always feel like ordering Palak Paneer, it is like this urge to order this delicacy, but most often meet with disappointment. As soon as i saw palak paneer, i ordered it.

we also ordered Mutton Rogan Josh and Butter Naans and Lachcha Paranthas.

The Palak paneer was awesome dish. The layer of cream on it was like damn good, the paneer was succulent, soft well seasoned and the gravy just made the experience unforgettable.

The Lachcha Paranthas were good but not extra-ordinary, but after the wonderful paneer dish we were a little disappointed with the mutton.The mutton's gravy was quite good but the mutton itself could have been a little more soft.

Tandoori village is a very good example of restaurant that believe in good and soulful food rather over sophisticated presentation and also serves quite a good amount too.  

Overall i would say that tandoori village has nailed both the courses.

It has a joint in Great India Place(sec-18) and one in Sec-63, and is must visit place for all

I will give it 

4/5 Stars

Adding to the wonderful food they serve, the place is quiet,calm and is a place you can actually take your family along with. At the same time the service is good and friendly. Yet the prices aren't exorbitantly high.

"We first eat with our eyes and then with our mouth",the restaurant even surpasses in this category too. Overall it gets. 

4/5 stars for service and 

3/5 stars for efficiency

The magnificent buffets.

• Nowadays we do see a lot of new restaurants serving buffet to the customers. The first impression that people have is that if you don't have a huge appetite the buffet is wasted. People still believe that its better to just order for something from the a la carte menu. I totally disagree. I have observed that in such restaurants, the a la carte prices are so hiked up that even ordering the bare minimum the price exceeds the budget. We all should comprehend that it is not the quantity the buffet is meant for instead it is for the variety. In a buffet, you can have soups, 2-3 starters, 3 veg and 3 non-veg main courses and 2-3 deserts, as much as you want at around 500-600 bucks.At certain joints they also give you a complementary beverage.

So here is a list of the greatest buffet joints, that will provide you the best experience of dining, you have ever had.

• Oh!Calcutta.(Nehru Place, Delhi): This restaurant is one of the many brands of the specialty group of restaurants. This restaurant has at least one dine in joint in most of the metropolitan cities which include Kolkata, Delhi and Bangalore. This restaurant has revolutionized Bengali authentic food, it has taken elements of Bengali cuisine and presented it to the world and has taken it altogether a different dimension. The buffet here cost Rs. 550 + taxes. In which you are served with 2 delicious starters,      2 soups, salads, 3 mouth watering main courses served with rice or Indian breads, and last but definitely not the least 2-3 awesome deserts. All of there delicacies are distinct from one another and tastes like something you have never tasted before. When i first went there, i was awed by the food and it still reserves a very special place in my heart. It is a must place for all those non-residential  "Bengalis" who miss their own Bengali food such as "SHUKTO"," MOCHA'R CHOP" etc 

         Overall I will give it

         8/10 Stars

• Mainland china(GK-2 New Delhi): This joint is considered one of the greatest when it comes to Chinese cuisine. They serve wide array of proteins such as squids, Peking duck, shrimps and lobsters and even turkey during the Christmas season. Again a brand launched by the specialty group and they too have experimented heavily with the Chinese food, we all know. The price is something around      Rs 495 + taxes. Just like Oh! Calcutta, they too serve 2-3 starters, soups, 4 main courses and deserts that really provides the appropriate ending to the lunch.

          Overall i will give it

          8/10 Stars

• barbecue nation( DLF city phase IV, Gurgaon).One of the best restaurants i have ever dined in and believed me out of this joint no-one comes out unhappy or dissatisfied. This restaurant provides a unique service. Every table has a small flag, at first you may think that it is just a show piece but the whole idea is that, they keep on serving starters which include innumerable kebabs but veg and non veg.And then comes the lunch. Just like the previous restaurants this too serves dishes that are very different from the other and their distinct taste can be tasted. Here the only weak point is the lunch. Though i understand that after having such brilliant entrees  the lunch moves out of focus. This restaurant also nails the ambiance, the idea of serving the entrees on the table grill itself in order to make that it is hot is eye-catching and very efficient.    

        Overall i score it

        7/8 Stars

( lost some stars only and only for the lunch rest was awesome)

• Indi Joe: Personally, i always wanted to go to restaurant that served continental buffets such as pastas, lasagna, pizzas,etc.And this is what Indi Joe does. It not only serves Indian food but also serves exceptionally well-made continental food. It has a good ambiance and also has a advantage of being a bar. It has a outlet in Ambience mall, Gurgaon. All the dishes is once again very distinct, what it lacks is the taste to certain extent. Though the effort is valiant but i would scored it much higher if they could nailed the taste of the dishes

        Overall I score it

        6/10 Stars

Music with dinner is an insult to both the cook and the violinist.

G.K.Chesterton(1874-1936) 

This quote is very appropriates in this case as these restaurants completely concentrate on the food and makes sure that every customer they serve is happy.

           My advice try out all of them and you decide which one you like is the                      

         best. Cause for me it is very difficult to decide

         

         Bon appetit