TAMASHA....One of the best ventures not only to see as the name suggests....but to feel

The most promising place to unwind in CP or rather one amongst very few such in Delhi with open sit out. Decently and simply done up in the heart of Delhi, huge covered area , Indoors, Terrace, front and back open area. Ample space to move around with around three hundred and plus covers. Another plus point, easy to locate or to reach there with valet parking available.

It was mesmerizing sitting outdoor in sunny afternoon in front of the Bar which is made like a Truck.

Had very colourful and refreshing Vodka based cocktails with fresh Green Apple, Peach, Lemon, Watermelon. Quite soothing, I must say.

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SPICY CHICKEN DIMSUMS….the stuffing was okay but the covering was a bit thick. SPICY PISTACHIO LAMB…..spicy Seekh served with soft Pita and the perfect Hummus. BAIDA ROTI WITH ACHARI MUTTON….minced mutton stuffed roti served with mutton sauce. CHICKEN GYOZAS….steamed dumplings served with spicy roasted peanut dip.

ARANCINI…Dal khichdi arancines  were good to taste with crisp covering. NEW WAY CAPRESE….here baby bocooncini  with tomato puree reduction  were topped with honey balsamic caviar.

BRAISED BUTTER CHICKEN ….chicken was well done , curry was a bit sweet. MUTTON ROGAN JOSH….just perfect.

Teething problems are there as it is launched just a few days back, but it is going to be smooth sailing in another couple of days as I could see a very big team is there to cater to the guests. All the best to Priyank, Jaideep and their team !

BOOMBOX CAFE RELOADED ....recently launched in the happening Rajouri Garden on the main road itself

The passion for food has made the very young talented guys Tushar Gulati, Sohit Goyal , Lovish Goyal , Sahil Baweja to come up with BOOMBOX CAFÉ in the happening Rajouri Garden. All are very passionately involved in every detailing be it décor, food, drinks, staffing.

The Café has around 140 covers in two floors, the third floor and the open Terrace….. on the main road itself….. easy to locate. The Café on third floor is quite spacious with artistically done up walls, dim lights, apt music with comfortable seating including high chairs.

We sat on the Terrace , loved the sunny awesome weather with the green grassy carpeted floor. Very vibrant, colorful chairs and the railings uplifted the whole experience of dining. With the Mist Ducts, it’s going to be heavenly in summer evenings. 

They are serving Mexican, Chinese and Indian Cuisines with the apt pricing as prevalent in the market.

Mocktails FLYING BIRD and AVALANCHE…with crushed ice and mint were refreshing with nice Red and Green colours. Had FALLOUSH CRUNCHY PITA SALAD…… with fresh veges and crunchy Pita Croutons. MUTTON CHAPLI KEBAB …..were soft . CHICKEN TOSTADAS….was nice crispy Tortilla base and chicken topping

TANDOORI MUSHROOM and KURKURE MUSHROOM…. For Mushroom Tandoori , the Chef added the spices as per our taste and the Kurkure were real Kurkure although a bit oily then the first one but then it has to be like that. 
The new entrants….the Banta style ….The KALA KHATTA BANTA with Vodka was perfect and the AAM PANNA BANTA….a bit less on Aam Panna . 

DAHI KEBAB…..needed to be more crispy outside was soft inside with hung curd. MOROCCAN LAMB PIZZA and CHICKEN TIKKA PIZZA with thin crust and chunks of Lamb and Chicken with fresh onion, tomatoes and apt sauces …..not to be missed.

TIRAMISU……was awesome with perfect coffee flavour. CHEESE CAKE was again good with crisp base and finally CHOCO BROWNIE with ICE CRÈME …a must have !

I am sure the Passion and dedication of these young entrepreneurs will take them a long way…..this is just a beginning !!

BOOMBOX CAFE RELOADED ....recently launched in the happening Rajouri Garden on the main road itself

  

The passion for food has made the very young talented guys Tushar Gulati, Sohit Goyal , Lovish Goyal , Sahil Baweja to come up with BOOMBOX CAFÉ in the happening Rajouri Garden. All are very passionately involved in every detailing be it décor, food, drinks, staffing.

The Café has around 140 covers in two floors, the third floor and the open Terrace….. on the main road itself….. easy to locate. The Café on third floor is quite spacious with artistically done up walls, dim lights, apt music with comfortable seating including high chairs.

We sat on the Terrace , loved the sunny awesome weather with the green grassy carpeted floor. Very vibrant, colorful chairs and the railings uplifted the whole experience of dining. With the Mist Ducts, it’s going to be heavenly in summer evenings. 

They are serving Mexican, Chinese and Indian Cuisines with the apt pricing as prevalent in the market.

Mocktails FLYING BIRD and AVALANCHE…with crushed ice and mint were refreshing with nice Red and Green colours. Had FALLOUSH CRUNCHY PITA SALAD…… with fresh veges and crunchy Pita Croutons. MUTTON CHAPLI KEBAB …..were soft . CHICKEN TOSTADAS….was nice crispy Tortilla base and chicken topping

TANDOORI MUSHROOM and KURKURE MUSHROOM…. For Mushroom Tandoori , the Chef added the spices as per our taste and the Kurkure were real Kurkure although a bit oily then the first one but then it has to be like that. 
The new entrants….the Banta style ….The KALA KHATTA BANTA with Vodka was perfect and the AAM PANNA BANTA….a bit less on Aam Panna . 

DAHI KEBAB…..needed to be more crispy outside was soft inside with hung curd. MOROCCAN LAMB PIZZA and CHICKEN TIKKA PIZZA with thin crust and chunks of Lamb and Chicken with fresh onion, tomatoes and apt sauces …..not to be missed.

TIRAMISU……was awesome with perfect coffee flavour. CHEESE CAKE was again good with crisp base and finally CHOCO BROWNIE with ICE CRÈME …a must have !

I am sure the Passion and dedication of these young entrepreneurs will take them a long way…..this is just a begining !!

PUNJAB SE SINGH SAHIB TAK....DHABA phir se at EROS NEW DELHI from JAN 27th to Feb 4th from 7pm onwards

PUNJAB SE SINGH SAHIB TAK…..DHABA FOOD Phir se…….This is the fourth time the EROShas brought the Dhaba Food for the Food enthusiasts within the comfort of the luxurious SINGH SAHIB. They are organizing this Dhaba Food  Festival consecutively for last four years.

SINGH SAHIB is decorated in Dhaba style with colourful lights, Manji, Truck, Kites to give the feel of Dhaba as we generally find on High Ways. So for next seven days i.e. from Jan 27^th to Feb 4^th 2016 and from 7pm onwards, the traditional flavours of Punjab are here to relish along with Live Music.

We were greeted at the entrance by traditional Dhol of Punjab with the lively folk dance…Bhangra, which uplifted the mood and the hunger for the flavourful cuisines especially crafted after thorough research by the Chefs and Team .

 The Chach, Lassi and the ready Tea are the options to start along with refreshing Cocktails and Mocktails. Variety of Tandoori Kebabs ….Kukkad, Machchi ka Tikka, Paneer, Mushroom Achari Tikka, Matar aur Mawa ki seekh …..all well done with appropriate masala.

TAWE KI RAUNAQ….Keema Kaleji, Bheja ,Paneer were not to be missed. Soya Chaap is another option in veg section. Malai Kofta was awesome, Mix Veg, Saag and the five different Dals which are generally served in Dhabas are there for the people who wants to have only vegetarian food.

From the Non Veg section….Peas Chicken …mouthwatering succulent chicken and so was the Butter Chicken and then there is Fish Curry, Mutton Curry also.

Don’t miss the delicious Indian Desserts…Hot Jalebi, Ras Malai, Rasgulla, Gajar ka Halwa and the Pinni.

Great efforts by Team Eros , the GM Unesh Dalal, Exec Chef Suprabhat Roy, Chef Rahul Bhat , Mktg Manager Nupur have created this Dhaba Food Fest…..very dedicated and ever smiling team is there to welcome !

RANG DE BASANTI URBAN DHABA....The story of Basant Singh & Billo....Desi Food station...

  

Always seen younger lot roaming around in HKV, never thought it can be a Food oriented destination too for middle aged and families.....rather foodies. RANG DE BASANTI URBAN DHABA is one such place come up in HKV. The focus is on food while maintaining the originality of the dish with slight twist and turns on presentation and size. First they created a story of Basant Singh and Billo, then painstakingly crafted the Indian Menu accordingly with very innovative names. Running three Restaurants in Calcutta, in Delhi it’s the first one with the plans of expansion. Done up simply in Dhaba style to give the feel of Dhaba with slogans on the walls.

We were welcomed with the Welcome Drink made with Roohafza and milk served in cute small glass. Then we tried AAM PANNA, MODI NAGAR KI SHIKANJI, CHACH and also the RANG DE COLA. All were very refreshing and fresh.

DHUAR MURG SHORBA TE CHICKEN TIKKA……smoked chicken soup with smoke aroma was served with accomplishments like Fried Garlic, Fried Garlic, Peanuts,…..and also the juicy Chicken Tikka.

SAVVA FUTIYA SEEKH….is actually savva fut in length, looks amazing and tasted very good. BHARWAN KHUMB AUR MIRCH…..Baked, stuffed Mushroom and Green Mirch stuffed with Cheese , Paneer was sauted on Tawa served with green chutney. TILLI HARA KEBAB….veg Kebab served like a lolly pop , just melted in mouth.

KARHI CHAWAL…..Karhi served with Balls of rice…actually the Rice is done in ball shape and coated with Besan, then fried……gives the complete Karhi, Chawal and Pakora…..Very innovatively done and presented. KEEMA KALEZI…..here Keema and Kaleji cooked separately and presented as one with Keema and Kaleji on top to get the get the taste of both separately…..awesome. PANEER O TERI in MAKHANI GRAVY…..again presented nicely with Paneer in the centre and the gravy around. MAKKI DE ROTI/SAAG…..Very apt to taste and served with White Butter and Gur…..and the presentation, I am short of words….excellent. 

                   

 SAKORE WALI KHEER & PHIRNI…..Kheer made with gur …delicious. HALWA TE GUR KA PARANTHA…. Parantha Roll with Gajar ka halwa and Rabadi on top of it…great. BHAYANKAR MEETHA PAAN…… Ice crème served on Paan Leaf with Supari ,Illaychi, Cherries…..quite innovative.

The place is Value for Money kind of…not heavy on pocket for a sumptuous meal with the Eye catching presentation !!

CAKE BAKING CEREMONY at THE SURYAA, NFC

Almost a month back we were invited by the Team The Suryaa for the age old tradition of Cake

 Mixing for Christmas. This Cake Mixing Ceremony was started in Europe way back in 17th Century. Then onwards this ceremony is celebrated all over the World with great enthusiasm .

All the ingredients like Cherries, Plums, Raisins, Almonds, Cashews, Spices like Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove were mixed with Liquor, Wine, Fruit Juice and kept for fermentation.

Now was the time for baking the cake, so we baked the PLUM CAKE with the batter made with Maida, Eggs, Sugar, Butter, Baking Powder and Essence along with the mixture of Dry Fruits and Spices which was mixed a month back.

Had a great evening with Team Surya the Exec Chef Sanjay Issac, Director Sales Trun Gupta, Kanika Sharma and had the yummy rich Plum Cake which had come out so well. The Hotel is looking so lively with Christmas Tree decorated with lights and ornaments.

The Suryaa Team is all ready to welcome the guests in this festive time.    

                       

FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF GLOBAL FOOD FACTORY is been celebrated on 19th of November, 2015

The name GLOBAL FOOD FACTORY itself gives the idea behind the outlet….they are serving GLOBAL FOOD with the LARGEST INTERNATIONAL BUFFET, but they keep on changing the Menu after every two months. Now they are celebrating the First Anniversary of GFF and the focus is on KASHMIRI, MEXICAN and BURMEES food. Their forte is making authentic fresh food with fresh ingredients…..no compromise on quality.

Around eighty plus covers Restaurant GFF is in the most happening place of West Delhi…..Rajouri Garden. Already seen the success over the year, maintaining the quality.

THAI COLLINS….a cocktail with Lemongrass extract, Kaffir lime leaves, Lime and Vodka …excellent refresher with the aroma.

CHILLI CHICKEN & CUSTARD FISH were just perfect. MUTTON SEEK KEBAB…with a twist, was fried with outer coating. MUSHROOM KEBEB…..well done with balanced spices. TANDOORI MURH KASHMIRI….juicy chicken with aroma of spices. GILAFI CHICKEN…was awesome and was so colorful. CHICKEN MALAI TIKKA ….so tasty and creamy.

SPANISH WIFE….Essential oils form the Seville Orange form Spain with lime zest, star anise made a good cocktail.

CHICKEN TAMBAKI…..had with Laccha Parantha…stuffed chicken with minced mutton gravy was the ultimate. KASHMIRI DUM ALOO, SARSON KA SAAG, RAJMAH KASHMIRI and PANEER…dish of the day….all were done with fresh spices, had the aroma.

Desserts need to be taken care of other then BAKED ALASKA .

My best wishes to team GFF !!