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Review Theobroma Bakery, Cyberhub

Address: Ground Floor, Cyber Hub, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon

Ambience: 4/5 stars

Services: 2/5 stars

Food: 4/5 stars

Overall Rating: 4/5 stars

Review:

We have all heard of Theobroma’s delicious deserts and when a shop opened up in Cyberhub opposite of Hard Rock Cafe, I went there to satisfy my sweet tooth. I was disappointed with the service but mainly it was because of the crowd that I had to wait 45 minutes to get my muffins, sandwich and coffee. The overall ambience of the place is good with teal colour and inside/outside dining experience. It can have up to 50 people but with a crowded place such as cyberhub, that does pose a problem.

Now I can never complaint about those deserts. The Millionaire brownie and chocolate over load brownie just exploded chocolatey goodness in my mouth. The texture was perfect, the taste was delicious and if I get fat I will be blaming it on those delicious brownies. Because you cannot just eat one and be satisfied. I went home with a box full. The Caramel short bread was yummy. It was short bread with melted caramel base and chocolate on it.

I also loved Cookie Brownie, Devil’s Mousse Cake and Dipped chocolate truffles. Yes I love desserts and sweet things. Also, chocolate is one of my biggest weaknesses.

I also tried their Cheesecake which had a crunchy base and soft cream cheese on top with blueberry.  I have always wanted to try cheesecake and I still remember how good it tasted. I can almost feel it in my mouth. Their red velvet brownie was one of the best I have ever tasted. It just melts into your mouth. They also have a huge variety of other deserts that I will be trying the next time I am there.

I also tried their cold coffee which I absolutely hated.  It was watery and did not even taste like coffee. They also had a variety of breakfast options and sandwiches. The sandwich bread was too soft but the taste of the filling makes up for it.  The good thing about this place is that you can pack all these delicious deserts and take them home or gift them because they are not too expensive.

You easily get to satisfy the sweet tooth without burning a hole in your pocket. I will be checking off items on the menu one by one on my many visits there. But never again am I ever going to try their coffee. They seriously need to work on that as well as being efficient in their services.

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Review Wow Momos restaurant, HKV

This momo restaurant in Hauz Khas Village is a place to satisfy all your momo cravings or just to rest and eat something between your bar hops. We went there to try out different varieties of momos one day as we had been hearing a lot about this place that offers so many varieties if delicious momos. It is perfect for when you are bored with homemade food and want some light snacks for the evening.

Ambiance: As soon as you enter, the yellow, red and orangish exterior just lifts your mood. The seating is medium spacious and the lighting is good so you can click pictures of your food to make your Instagram followers and foodie friends jealous or just click selfies with friends to make memories. The staff though a little interfering at times is mostly cooperative.

Menu: The menu is much diversified. There is so much to choose from. They have chicken tandoori momos, chocolate momos, malai tikka momos. Prawn momos, Mushroom momos, Pan fried momos. There is also Schezwan sauce and Tomato garlic sauce available.

Food: We ordered Schezwan chicken pan-fried momos which didn’t turn out good as the filling was not tasty and the sauce was too tangy. The mushroom momos we tried were just normal, nothing too delicious. They should add more spices to the mix to make them tastier. Now the Malai tikka momos were incredibly tasty and creamy. There were so many varieties available but we did not experiment with many of it. The Tandoori chicken momos have a smoky flavour which I enjoyed. It was served with refreshing mint chutney and the chicken filling itself was juicy and delicious. After being disappointed with the other momos, it was a risk to order more stuff but we did it anyway because we wanted to try it. And we’re glad because we found some really delicious stuff too. The preparation is good but you have to be selective with what you are ordering.

Highlights: Home delivery is also available. There is a huge variety to choose from in both steamed and pan-fried momos. The Tandoori chicken momos and Malai Tikka momos are a must-try.

Verdict:  Wow momos just like their name suggests give you yummy momos that will have you thinking ‘Wow’ at a decent price. If you are ever craving momos in Delhi, then this is the right place to go. With so many varieties to confuse you about what to order and decent pricing so that it doesn’t affect your pocket much, it gives you momos that you will keep coming back for.  Though, I do believe they need to work on some of their dishes and add spices to make them taste better. Some momo fillings were just bland and I expected more.

Going again: We will definitely be going there again and trying other stuff on their menu. There was Moburg and Thupka that we are excited about trying.

Cost: Rs 350 for 2 people approx

Address: 8-A, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi

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Zizo, CP- Get Authentic Lebanese Food

An authentic restaurant that offers Lebanese food in Delhi. Yes, it is no joke. Zizo is a place creating quite a buzz with its increasing popularity. It mainly serves Mediterranean cuisines and is famous for Lebanese food. To keep it authentic, they even get the ingredients from Lebanon. With Zizo, it is all about quality food that is authentic and not like the usual restaurants who serve Shawarma and hummus as a form of Lebanese food. The place is easy to find as it is located just opposite the PVR plaza.

Ambience: As soon as you enter, there are eye-catching jars of pickled vegetables placed on the service counter that you see. It is an attractive looking place with a cosy vibe and good ambience. The decor is contemporary and there are shelves lined with cookbooks. It has the Middle Eastern charm.

Food: Coming to food, let’s start with drinks. There are plenty of drinks such as lemonade, Mulberry juice and Rosewater. I highly recommend the Watermelon Passion fruit juice. The first thing to try, of course, is what Lebanese food is famous for. Some spicy hummus with Pita bread. The hummus made our taste buds come alive and the Pita bread was incredibly fresh and fluffy. It is the right starter to get you started on this amazing dining experience. The best thing about this food is that it is delicious and filling without being fatty and that is why we wish to return there again and again. Where else can you enjoy delicious food without worrying about the calories that you are swallowing? Then we tried the hot mezze platter and fattoush salad which was so good with its flavour and it was evident that earthy and aromatic herbs were used in preparing the food. If you wish to try something unusual and yet yummy, then there is a lamb burger on the menu that just explodes the various flavours in your mouth. All the food we tried was fresh and correctly spiced, neither did it turn out too bland or too spicy.

Service: The service is good and the staff works hard on getting the Arabic pronunciation right unlike other places where they mispronounce the names of even simple dishes. The menu is categorized into sections and it offers a lot of varieties to choose from.

Cost: Rs 1600 for 2 people approx. The pricing seems decent when you compare it with the quality and quantity of food you’ll be getting. Zizo doesn’t shy away from giving a decent quantity of food.

Highlights: The main Highlight of the place has to be the food and the live music that plays. The Pita bread we tried was one of the best we have ever tasted. So when Zizo claims to be serving authentic Lebanese food, it fulfills on that claim.

Verdict: Even though it is a great idea to go to Zizo and enjoy the food while absorbing the beautiful place, you can also taste the same while sitting at home in your pajamas because they offer home delivery as well. The food of Zizo is a must try. Highly recommend the Mazze Platter.  

Address: K-18 & 22, Connaught Place, New Delhi

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Feel the taste of Southern India at Peninsular Kitchen, Vasant Kunj

There are not many dedicated South Indian places in Delhi where you can go in order to satisfy your South Indian foodie cravings. Peninsular Kitchen located in the plush area of Vasant Kunj at Ambience Mall, serves as a pleasant exception. The chefs brought from down south are well experienced to make the best South Indian dishes that you have ever tasted in a North Indian city. All the Peninsular states such as Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka are covered in the vast menu along with some other seafood options straight from Goa.

The restaurant happens to be located in the Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj and the average cost per person is about 1000 INR.

Ambience

The decor is amazing and quite unique than anything you must have ever seen. The walls are decorated with huge anchors, reminders of the obvious Peninsula places, which mean the places surrounded by the ocean. The restaurant in itself is not huge, but the amazing lighting and interiors give it the illusion of a massive place. A large pillar is located in the middle of the place, with a boat-shaped base and the models of birds flying over in the sky. Get the idea? A display kitchen is also there giving you an amazing view of how the great best food is being prepared before it reaches on your tables. The lighting is all very soothing and blissful.

 

All in all, the ambiance of the restaurant is quite amazing with a lot to take home with you.

Cuisines

Covering almost all the best South Indian meals, the menu is quite confusing. Especially for the ones who aren’t as well acquainted with the South Indian meals and their names. For the starters, go for an orange colored drink called Sol Kadi, which would make you feel like tasting the beauty of entire southern India. The next stop for us was papad and Malabar Parantha, all crispy and hot. It was accompanied by four types of chatnis- tomato, mint, coconut, and mango. It served as a great appetizer. Spicy pumpkin curry and the very spicy yet memorable rawa dosa constituted my main course and I must say, it was all memorable with a taste I haven’t felt in all the South Indian restaurants that I have been in New Delhi.

For the dessert, I had the Pineapple Halwa which can be described as slowly cooked pineapple with dry fruits and coconut milk and this summed the meal up for me perfectly on a very happy note. The food exceeded my expectations quite well and considering the fact that I had to spend less than 900 on such great food seemed like an all-around win to me.

Highlights

While South India is the hottest spot for beaches, boasts of a different culture and cuisine every few hundred kilometers, there is hardly any such destination in the North with such diversity. Peninsular Kitchen takes the lead in bringing us quality coastal food and is a must visit place for such foodie cravings. The other main highlight of the place remains its ambiance, giving a feel of being in the middle of an ocean. Well tried!

There is no another place serving south Indian and coastal food better than Peninsular Kitchen in New Delhi. Go for it without thinking.

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Experience the enticing flavors of authentic Indian cuisine at Diya, The Leela Ambience

What’s Hot?

Specially designed to the delight of every palate, Diya at the Leela Ambience is a true North Indian restaurant. From the ambiance of the restaurant to the class apart hospitality, everything is inviting about the place. Step through the metal-frame rosewood doors into the land of exotic flavors and get mesmerized by the contemporary setting of the restaurant. You won’t be surprised to know that some of the bestselling dishes from the menu are prepared by their in-house celebrity chef, Kunal Kapur. Now, who won’t want to go there?

 

Location

Considering the ease of accessibility to the crowd of both the cities, Diya at the Leela Ambience is located on Delhi-Gurgaon border in Ambience Mall. The mall is located away from the resident zone to avoid the traffic congestion of the city. So, it won’t be a hard time for anyone to reach here.
Don’t forget to try

The signature dishes to try are dal makhani which is heavily loaded with makhan, khattey meethey kofte and Nalli Korma. Baigan ki katli, gilawat ke kebab are good to try as starters. Another not to miss dish is crispy shredded mutton served with assortment of chutneys, the two special ones are peanut-eggplant, and tamarind-dates.


Each dish prepared is unique in itself, and shows creativity not only in terms of the assortment of ingredients but also presentation. Don’t forget to try the Indian mustard-flavoured delicacy, the Kasundi Salmon Tikka. It is as mouth watering as it sounds.
The assortment of desserts is endless; your meal would be considered incomplete if you get up from your place without trying their sweet dish. It is rightly said; keep the good things for the last. Try their Matka kesar pista kulfi, a homemade ice cream with flavor of saffron and nuts, for the healthier option you can even go for Chukandar ka halwa, beetroot fudge.

What’s Special

Experience the dream come true moment at Diya by tasting the food personally made by the world renowned celebrity chef, Kunal Kapur. You never know when you might turn that lucky enough.

Ambience
he decor of the Diya has an old traditional palace look and charm. It remains beautifully lit with dimly lit lamps around the water body along with live music, so soothing to the ears being played in the background. The restaurant is designed in such a way that can accommodate 112 guests easily.
For a private affair, there is a glass enclosed private dining space that can accommodate up to 12 guests. The another highlight of the restaurant is the live kitchen, where you can see your order being freshly made.

Price

The price of the restaurant is slightly on the higher side which is approximately Rs. 3500 for two people, but is worth every penny spent.

Quick Tip

Make prior reservations to avoid the later hassle. In case if you are skeptical about your order, consult the chef and you won’t regret their decision.

The Verdict
One after the other, Diya has won many awards for its unabating hospitality and quality. This is what has kept its name and ranking always on the top. Stepping through the contemporary interiors of the place, accompanied with warm hospitality and soothing environment makes you feel not less than an Indian maharaja.

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Desi deliciousness – A review of Dhaba by Claridges

Interior Rating: 4/5 stars

Food: 5/5 stars

Staff: 4/5 stars

Overall: 4.5/5 stars.

How many times have you eaten on a local roadside Dhaba while with friends? The delicious food, the homely feeling, the whole experience is indescribable. But while you are stuck in the city, all you get on the name of eating outside is take outs and boring restaurant food. Dhaba by Claridges give you authentic Dhaba food with the same homely feeling.

Review:

As soon as I entered the place with a couple of my friends, I was astonished to see the whole set up. The interior is like a Dhaba set up near a ‘theka’ and there are Nimbu-Mirchi lights and an actual truck. It might seem hilarious but it was actually a good thing. There were Bollywood posters on the walls and good music that would make you want to start dancing. In fact, the staff did an actual dance with their song of the month. The whole ambiance of the place put me at total ease. The staff was very polite and cooperative. The seating arrangement is good with nice lighting.

Now for the most important part, the food! The menu is divided into tawa, tandoor and patila. Me, I love non-veg and one of my friends is a total vegetarian so while I munched on Chicken Biryani, galouti kebabs, Butter chicken and tandoori Roti, he ordered Bhune aloo, Kadhi pakora, Dal Dhabha and Dhaba Roti.

The food was in sizable quantities and being a food lover, I have a good appetite.  Glad to say that my stomach was just as filled with my heart as I devoured the delicious food. The Butter chicken was juicy and Chicken Biryani equally yummy. According to my friend,  Bhune aloo was also wonderful and Dhaba Roti was a mixture between Roti and Naan. I will be giving that a try the next time I go there. There was masala onions, salad, and chutney which also tasted fine.

For drinks, we got Kala Khatta which was also incredibly nice and Aam Panna which was just okay. The menu is very wide and it took us a lot of time to decide what we wanted to try. Since we were there for the first time, we did not know what would taste good and what would not. That is probably the only thing that stopped me from ordering Tiffen chicken and I saw that one person there ordered it and it actually came in a Tiffen! The place also offers a wide variety of drinks with their own twist on them like toofan, gulabo, santari and lal pari. In the end, we also ordered the alcoholic Kulfi to finish the meal and it was absolutely worth it.

Now for the cons, since the Dhaba is in the pulsating hub of the city, it is crowded and there’s a huge line of people waiting to get inside. By the time you finish waiting and actually get inside, you are famished and would dig into anything you can get your hands on. Also, for normal class people, it is sort of expensive.

But once you have tasted the food and start sliding into the whole aura of the place, you will have no complaints and only praise for everything about the Dhaba. I will recommend it to everyone to just go and have a meal there (especially my friends whom I’ll be dragging there). I myself will be going there again. Hopefully, I will find a day when it is less crowded.

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Experience the real Lucknowi food

The city of Nawabs is known for so many things that have secured a good place in the hearts of the Indians for the city. One of those many things is the delicate and tasty cuisines that get served here in the city almost everywhere from the high-end hotels and restaurants to the average street stalls. Lucknow mostly deals in the non-vegetarian food and there is no dearth of delicious options for the hardcore vegetarians as well. So, here are a few cuisines that you must try at any cost whenever you are there in the city.

Galawati Kabab– Kebabs get served here in the city in abundance. And what’s better you ask? There are more than a hundred variety of that are being served here. Out of them Galawati Kabab is the most sought after. There is a story that says that this particular recipe was so special once that it was served only to the Nawab and his family of the city. Galawati means- that melts in your mouth and it justifies its name quite perfectly. Meat and unripe papaya are used in making it and it’s something not to be missed.

Boti Kabab– The delicious meat when gets heated intensively and gets served with some of the best spices, the result is this. Although quite common in the rest of the country as well, it holds a certain charm that is unique for the Lucknowi cooks. This is one of the most popular and the most delicious recipes one can find anywhere.

Rogan Josh– Yes, for the hardcore chicken lovers, the name is enough to bring water in their mouths. Rogan Josh is one of the very few delicious items that are regular with the nonvegetarians. The very soft chicken gets mixed up with spicy curry is all you need for the night. You may have tried it a thousand times, but the one that belongs to Lucknow holds a unique charm and demands to be tried at least once.

Lucknowi Biryani– How could our list be incomplete without this! The Lucknowi biryani has many different varieties but the essence is the same all over. The rice is cooked in the fresh spices and then the chicken is added. This serves as a great mixture of mouth-watering taste and elegance. There are variants where it can be spicier on the request of the customers. To experience the real flavor of Dum Biryani, you can visit the Idris Dhaba, a small shop in the Chowk area.

Tokri Chaat– Chaat is known to be the most favorite snack for the countrymen, there are many ways to prepare it. The one that gets prepared here in Lucknow is not a lot different but it does feel tastier than the chaats prepared in any other parts of the country, especially the north India. Try Royal Café in Hazratganj, famous especially for its lip smacking basket chaat.

Lassi- To enjoy a great variety, you must visit the Sai Lassi Corner. The thick cream layer, top with dry fruits is what makes this place so special among the lassi lovers.

It doesn’t matter whether you are a foodie or not, everyone likes to eat and there is no one in the world that doesn’t get around by a delicious looking plate in front of them. Lucknowi meals are known for their taste and freshness and the best part, most of them are affordable by everyone.

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Vegetarian Food trails in Mumbai 

Finding some really iconic vegetarian food spots is more difficult than breaking Da Vinci Codes in western countries. However, if it is about India then you have got more than you can count in your smart zippy calculators. Touted as the economic city of India, the city of dreams Mumbai also has a rich cultural flavor that fails to die even today. It is revered for its temples, rituals, and, more importantly, vegetarian food. From signature vada pav to exploding colorful pohas, Mumbai beats other cities of India with its vegetarian delicacies.We bring you the best vegetarian food trails in Mumbai right away. Here we go:

Shree Thaker Bhojanalay at Kalbadevi

It is one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Mumbai that can even serve Hulks without breaking a single drop of sweat. They bring in so much food on your platter that by the time you are done looking what you have got you feel full.

They serve you four types of Indian bread, five types of Indian sweet dishes, curries, sauces, veggies, salads, pickles, yogurt, rice, and everything vegetarian Mumbai has under the sky. Remember; visit this restaurant only on empty stomach.

Cannon at Churchgate

Pav Bhaji is the second most popular Maharashtrian dish after Vada Pav. You can easily find it at every corner of Mumbai city. But not all of them serve them as delicious as Cannon at Churchgate. Soft mouth-melting buns with some really spicy Indian veggies, onions, green chilies, and loads of butter, the bite just explodes in your mouth. Best value at the best price and the best taste.

Khau Gali at Churchgate

After Cannon at Churchgate station, it is now turn of Khau Gali in the same area. This place bustles with loads of other tourists from other parts of India. On the both sides are eateries serving some of the best Indian street dishes at very affordable prices. From sandwiches to vada pav to sugarcane juice, this place is like a small food fair.

Kyani & Co at Marine Lines

No food experience is complete without an authentic Parsi food in Mumbai. And one of the best ways to explore the delicacies is Kyani & Co located in the heart of Marine Lines from over a century now. Although this is not a completely vegetarian restaurant, there are some vegetarian dishes on the menu that are better than some of those mentioned above.

Its pastries are incredible and so as mava cake with loads of dry fruits. Irani tea is outstandingly exotic. One word—out of the world.

Prakahsh restaurant at Dadar

This is not one of the plushest restaurants on the list. It is small and unnoticeable to some extent in the heart of beautiful Dadar. But its food is just more than delicious.

Thalipith, Kothimber Wadi, Misal, Bharli Wangi, Sabudana Wada, Solkadh, and Piyush are some of the delicacies served on the menu.

Mumbai is not just about Bollywood, it has its own spiritual soul that reflects in its cultural amalgam and unforgettable food trails.

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Dubliin Square Rohini paves way for great Indian food and handful of beverages

Rohini, in eastern Delhi, has always suffered due to the lack of good places for wining and dining but ever since Dubliin Square has opened there, the locales are finally getting a taste of some great dining experience. Dubliin Square is one of those places which give you the feeling of sitting in a high-end place but it happens to be quite an affordable place.

The restaurant is located in the secluded Mangalam Paradise Mall, sector 3, Rohini, New Delhi.

The average price for a meal for two people is about 1500 INR.

Ambience

The restaurant is a two storey establishment in the Paradise Mall, Rohini, one of the main stops for the shoppers. The ambiance inside the cafe is quite on the gloomy and sad side. The lighting seemed dull and uninspiring. Even though it seems a bit down, it does appeal to certain customers and that is why the place is almost always full of young groups and families. The upstair dining hall is somehow better and gives out a friendly vibe thanks to the better view and good lighting. The paintings and Buddha looked pleasant. In any case, the restaurant is good and if the low cost is taken into consideration, it may very well be one of the best places to eat in the area.

The food

To go well with the assortment of starters, we started with their mocktails such as Virgin Mojito and Ice Crush which had a strong presence of lime and mint. For starters, we had Paneer Multani Tikka and spring rolls. The vegetable spring roll that I had was one amazing way to warm up before actually getting onto the main course.

Out of the amazing meals served at the place, the ones for the vegetarians are pretty diverse and amazing. The much-preferred foodie destination deals primarily in the North Indian, Chinese and Continental food items. Almost every other meal that we tasted was excellent but we feel it is quite necessary to mention some meals over here that was unforgettable. The garlic fried rice that we ate was so drool-worthy that the taste hasn’t left my mouth even after a couple of days.

The tandoori roti with shahi paneer took my taste buds on a roller coaster ride. The menu is quite vast full of almost every other North Indian snack and main course food items, including dal makhani

Highlights

The restaurant is one of the best-reviewed places on many portals thanks to the impeccable service that is provided to the customers along with great food. Other than that, there are many other added services that help the customers in having a wonderful experience at the place. Along with the usual things such as full bar and live music performances every now and then, the restaurant also provides free home delivery services to the nearby residents. Buffet services are also there to make the experience as good as it gets.

The Verdict

It’s less than a year since the place has been under operation. The roaring success that it has achieved in a short period of time is noticeable. With great food and amazing staff, Dubliin Square has become one of the most important dining spots in and around Delhi.

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You will love visiting this one corner of the SDA market!! Its appropriately called the Nukkad Cafe

In the Hauz Khas Village, is an entire world in itself full of youngsters who like to party and live life to the fullest. And to serve them, there are dozens of fantastic bars and restaurants opened up that serve some great food and drinks. One such bar cum cafe is Nukkad.

Location

Nukkad means a corner and the cafe is located in a Nukkad of the SDA market. Hence it is named very aptly.

Ambience

With lanterns hanging from trees, small shed and a swing giving the look of an urban village, the ambiance gives a beautiful feel. The name of the Cafe maybe Indian, but the ambiance inside as you walks in takes you straight to a high-end European restaurant. The lights lurking down from the ceiling fill the insides with a great visual experience and to top that, there is the just perfect alignment of chairs and tables colored light brown. The authentic smell and slow music playing in the background makes the vibe all the while romantic. The heavy crowd of youngsters can be seen enjoying the time of their lives here. All in all, the overall vibe in Nukkad is quite cheerful.

 

Food

Now let’s come to the most important thing, the food. It would be an understatement to say that the food which gets served here is good. It’s better than most of the other places in the area. Although, the menu isn’t quite varied and the Indian essence is quite attached to it, despite the lush French looks of the insides. The menu deals mostly in Chinese and North Indian food and the cafe serves hot and delicious beverages. The coffee here is magnificent. We ordered a latte with extra cream and less sugar, and we must say that we weren’t disappointed.

For the starters, we had tomato soup and the hot and sour corn soup which was okayish, nothing out of the extraordinary. Caprese pasta salad also made its way into our plates and we must say, it was a pretty good start for us. And then we ordered our main course for the evening, Chilli Paneer and Vada pao. It was excellent in taste but somehow a bit more expensive than usual. We have had the same quality food at much fewer prices.

Then we ordered a margarita pizza, and it was good somehow, so was the shahi paneer and butter roti, the essence of every North Indian meal.

We had Virgin Mary for the mocktails; it was soothing and relaxing to some degree and surely deserves full marks. All in all, if the prices weren’t too high, we would have been extremely satisfied, but still, it was good enough for us.

Cost

The average per plate cost for two people in the Nukkad bar and cafe is about 1200 INR.

Highlights

If you are looking for that one element that would drag you in Nukkad, that would be the interiors which have been designed rather deliciously.

The Verdict

Nukkad is a great cafe for the love birds and friend groups. You’ll enjoy every bit of your time spent.

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