F Bar and Lounge in Hotel Ashok - next to Nehru Park

Actually, the Ashok Hotel is a landmark by itself, located next to the Prime Minister's house at Race Course Road, next to Santusthi, and next to Nehru Park. Here is a link to a funny map from the F Bar site (link) that shows the map of Ashok Hotel with the roads next to it, as well as a map showing how to get to the F Bar inside the Ashok Hotel (link). Astoundingly for a place in Delhi, the site also has 360 degrees virtual tours that allow you to get a view inside the F Bar even if you have never stepped inside (link).
The F bar is fairly big (8000 sq. feet), being spread over many different levels, with some more exclusive zones such as the Fashion Lounge and the super, super exclusive Diamond Lounge for those who consider themselves the elite.
The F Bar is a franchise of FTV, and is a place where you can bump into famous personalities such as movie stars, fashion people, models, etc. You can also spot many industrialists over here. The place is very well decorated, with neon lights that are not tacky, instead giving a psychedelic environment, the one in which your feet start tingling and moving (and the Interiors have a steel black and white finish). The place plays different types of music, including many times bollywood remixes (you know, many people like remixes of Bollywood movies even though they would never admit to it).
Drinks are good, although as you move past midnight, the bar gets more crowded and it could take time to get a drink, and as you are already in an expensive place, you should assume that the drinks will also be pricey.
Address and contact details:
Price Range: INR 1200 upwards (entry costs are: Cover charges of Rs. 2000 for a couple and Rs. 500 for single women)
Address: The Ashok | 50-B Chanakayapuri, New Delhi, India
Phone: (91-11) 26110101

Some videos from there:

Clubbin at F Bar @ Ashok !!



FTV - F-Bar New Delhi



Location of F Bar in Ashok Hotel, Delhi, on Google Maps


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Sahib Sindh Sultan - a good restaurant in Gurgaon

The number of good restaurants in Delhi and the NCR region has kept on increasing over the past few years. As the number of malls have increased and a larger number of people have got into the habit of spending time in malls, the urge to eat out (especially at good places has increased tremendously). One example of this was this restaurant called Sahib Sindh Sultan (located inside the Ambience Mall in Gurgaon). We had to meet some friends after a period of a year, and owing to some locational issues, we went to Gurgaon to meet our friends. Finding the Mall and the restaurant was incredibly easy, if you are coming from the Delhi side, then as soon as you cross the Toll gate, the mall is located on the left side (you need to get off the highway as soon as you see a proper opening).
The restaurant is apparently part of a group called the BJN group that also runs other restaurants right next to SSS, and is located on the 3rd floor of the mall, close to the ground parking side (the side furthest away from the entrance to the mall; parking to the mall costs Rs. 30).
As you enter the restaurant, the initial look was that it seemed richly decorated, but a trifle dark. However, as you move in, you quickly spot a section of the restaurant where a train seems to be standing, and when you climb in, there are tables inside the train. A nice touch, and made all of us seem a bit happy (and of course the kid was very happy to be stepping inside a train). The seats were comfortable, and we thought that we were in a right place. Then the menu arrived, and it seemed to be a bit high, but this was a classy place (so went the reasoning) so we continued in that place.
And then the starters arrived followed by the food. The place offers a mix of Anglo-Indian, Gujarati, and Frontier food (a mish-mash of different styles). The starters (2 veg, one was a sort of vegetable seekh kabab, the other was a mushroom and other parts dish (and both were tasty); and then we had the non-veg started which was an excellent 5 pieces of fish fry (very tasty)). It was the main course that was even more incredible, the veg palak malai kofts and dal were great. Non-veg chicken biryani was in a good quantity and probably the best biryani I had ever eaten. Overall, the food was very great. If I do not recommend to everyone, it is because for 4 of us, the overall bill came to Rs. 3400 which is high by any standard (consider than 12.5 % was VAT, and 10% was a service charge).

Contact:
Site (link)
Ambience Mall, Level 3,
National Highway 8,
Gurgaon - 122 002
Delhi: +91 0124 3058802


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Cafe Morrison in South Extension Part II

Jim Morrison is long dead, died way back in 1971. However, fans of his music live on; who can forget the music that he generated in his short life. There is a varieties of restaurants / cafes that promote the music and memorabilia of hard rock, and these cafes are called 'Hard Rock Cafe'. Delhi also has one of these, in the rocking South Extension Part 2 area, setup in 2005, called Cafe Morrison.
The decor of a Hard Rock Cafe is always different from the others, with a large dose of rock star posters, music, guitars, etc. Imagine the pleasure when the Cafe plays the old type music from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM. In addition, you have some classic bike commercials playing from time to time. The Cafe also gives space to young bands, with live performance on Sundays.
Besides the music, you also get some great cocktails and drinks. The food is Mexican, with one of their specialities being Fajitas Chicken. So, what are you waiting for, come, get some great food and drink, and rock yourselves to a good time.

E-12, South Extension II
South Extension II, Delhi
Contact details: 011 26255652‎, 09350547434‎

A scene from Cafe Morrison on Youtube:



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Eden bar and restaurant

After a bad experience at the String restaurant, we could have taken even a so-so experience at another restaurant, and we really did not want to travel too much, so we all went to just one level below (to the first floor) of the Shoprix Mall in Noida, went to the Eden restaurant. The lady at the entrance looked at us a bit hesitatingly, after all, there were 10 of us; when we told her that we had already almost made a booking (we had not confirmed the reservation), she smiled a bit and then told us in 2 minutes that space had been made for us. The whole place was packed (which on a Friday evening at 7:15 says something about the popularity of the place), and we managed to sit down at a table that would have seated 8 with comfort (and sat 10 packed).
The lighting was a bit dim (somewhat like a bar), except that with such a mixed cloud of girls and boys, one would have expected some more lighting to be there and be more like a resto-bar rather than a bar type of environment. It took some time for them to get us the menus and all, the staff was friendly. We patiently waited for them to give up attention, although it was a bit hard to talk in all that noise. Finally, we placed our orders for snacks and drinks. Happy hours last till 7:30 PM (although cocktails are not covered under the happy hours), and drinks cost in the range of Rs. 200 - 300 for cocktails. The place is moderately prices and the quantity of snacks that we got was adequate, they did not do that strange thing that many places do, giving small quantity of snacks.
The drink was decent, although the Mojito I had ordered was much better in Fluid (but then there is plenty of difference between Fluid and Eden, so one should not use that criteria). The snacks were decent, and you get plenty of veg and non-veg snacks, with a mixture of Indian and Chinese snacks. The main course was also good, we had got Indian food (dishes and rotis) and they were decent to taste. The service was overall decent, and this is a place that you can take the spouse or close friend, and easily go with office colleagues.


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Kuki, the trendy bar in Greater Kailash 2

Kuki suddenly came into the celebrity news when it got reported that Karishma's husband had taken Kareena and Saif Ali Khan to the pub, and when a photographer tried to take their photos, his camera had all the photos deleted. But leaving aside this juicy tidbit, Kuki has gathered some name as a trendy place to be in, a welcome addition to Delhi's nightlife; it now brings in a fair number of the rich and famous, and the happening people. Most people find the decor of the club - large butterflies (in red) suspended from the ceiling, and not limited to that; they are like the motif for the club, being imprinted on the uniform of waiters, present on the walls, and even on the coasters.
Like many other places (or maybe to give competition), Wednesday is the ladies night at Kuki, and like most other nightclubs, the weekends are the most busy. The good part is that this is a 3 storey establishment, so if you can't squeeze in on the ground floor, then move to the first floor. The DJ console is also located on the first floor, and is manned by the owner, DJ Rummmy on Thursday.
The place can be a bit on the expensive side, with the excellent cocktails costing around Rs. 300-450 (but not too expensive when you consider that most places with a similar reputation and decor would cost around the same or maybe more). The place itself has got good service, and maintains an air that would keep you coming back for more.

Location: Greater Kailash- next to Smoke House Grill and Imperial Garden
E 7, Greater Kailash II,
Masjid Moth Commercial Complex
Phone: 29225241


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Swagath restaurant in Delhi and surroundings

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Swagath Restaurant is a famous chain of restaurants in NCR which specializes in Indian Mughlai food and Coastal food. It is surely the best restaurant in the coastal food category in Delhi and NCR. The main restaurant is at Defence Colony with branches at Malviya Nagar and Noida. It is a non-vegetarian foodies paradise - nearly any non-veg item from their menu is worth ordering. Vegetarian food is also quite good - although it is more famous for its non-vegetarian offerings.

For the starters, try Fish Tikka Ajwani (Boneless Fish Marinated with Yoghurt, Ginger, Garlic and Gram Flour; flavoured with Ajwain cooked in Tandoor), Mutton Seekh Kebab (Minced Lamb Marinated with Ginger , Garlic Paste with touch of red chilly, finished in clay oven) or any Fish Fry. For the main course try Chicken Stew, traditional Butter Chicken (some of the critics do rate it as one of the best butter chicken in Delhi) or Chicken Masala Chettinad. Try Mutton Biryani or Subz Biryani - they are really wonderfully cooked. Since I am not a great admirer of coastal food, I have not tries their coastal food options more but they are surely regarded as the best in Delhi.

They also offer Chinese food but I will suggest to just skip it since this is not what they are best at. The cost is little bit high but it is worth every buck you spend. Food for two would cost around 900 bucks (without drinks). They do home delivery as well and their portions for home delivery are quite large.

Contact Info:-
Swagath
14, Defence Colony Market
New Delhi
Ph:- +91-11-24337538

Swagath
C-8, Malviya Nagar
New Delhi - 17
Ph:- +91-11-51830622, 51830613, 51830640, 51830649

Swagath
J-57, Sector - 18,
Noida (U.P.)
Ph:- +91-120-2516066, 4240619


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Buffet @ Mainland China, G.K.-II

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The first time when I visited Mainland China G.K.-II, I was very much impressed by their food. And I had a glimpse of what they offer for their daily lunch buffet - which is served on second floor. So, today I again headed toward Mainland China, this time to taste their lunch buffet.

And it was wonderful – simply wonderful. They have huge variety for the buffet, so such a reasonable price. If their a-la-carte menu is genuinely Chinese, their buffet is one of the best Indian-style Chinese to get in Delhi. To start with, they offer dimsums – I tried both veg and non-veg ones. Plus they had four starters – 3 veg and one non-veg; I was able to taste only two of them (since I had to save myself for various main course dishes) – Chicken Drumsticks Hunan Style and Crispy Veg. They had 5-6 types of salads on offer. And I forgot to mention that they had soups on offer as well – one veg and one non-veg. Their main course continued the more-than-enough trend set by starters and salads. They had five main course veg dishes and five non-veg ones plus rice and noddles both in veg and non-veg variants. My last visit to their place was totally a vegetarian one, this time I stuck with non-veg variety only. The non-veg main course dishes had nearly everything to try – chicken, lamb, prawns and crab. I tried Prawns In Spicy Chilli Sauce, Crabs in Butter Garlic Sauce and General Tao’s Favorite Chicken. And they were all delicious. Having stuffed all this in my stomach along with beer, my next target was wonderful dessert and fruits section. They had 5-6 desserts ranging from ice cream to mousse and fresh fruits.

Really, it was a very rich buffet in terms of variety of Chinese dishes plus the quality of food as well. And all this for 375 (+taxes) bucks per person only. Mainland China is slowly becoming one of my favorite places for Chinese. Next time, I am going to go for dimsum treat only.

Contact info:
Mainland China,
Plot No. 4, Local Shopping Centre,
Masjid Moth, Greater Kailash - II,
New Delhi - 110048
Tel : (011) 40535525 / 26
Email : mlcdel@airtelbroadband.in


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Latitude restaurant in the Mosaic, Noida

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Latitude is a multi-cuisine restaurant at the mezzanine level of Hotel Mosaic, Noida. From past sometime, it has become a frequently visited place by me. The decor is quite subtle and professional. Seating arrangements are comfortable and the staff is cheerful. Food is of varied cuisine - Oriental, Indian, & Continental and nearly most of them are good.

For starters, try Greek Salad or any of the kebabs - they are really good. In the Indian menu main course, try Nalli Gosht (a lamb curry on the bone with grindless gravy), Bhindi Jaipuri (crispy, stir-fried Okra) and/or Paneer Lababdar (cubes of cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes, cashew nuts and whole ground spices). Go for Hyerabadi Gosht Biryani (rice + lamb with tasty spices) - it is really one of the best ones I have tasted in Noida. In the Oriental menu main course, try Chinese Vegetable in Hoisin Sauce. They have a daily buffet in lunch also which has good number of items and variety - costs a little on higher side though (699 plus taxes).

Overall, a good place to go with your family and enjoy good food. Average cost of two person would be around 800 (without drinks).

Timings: 7:00 am - 1:00 am


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Lotus Pond restaurant in New Friends Colony

Delhi has a number of Chinese restaurants, with every market complex boasting of one of the like. A lot of them serve food cooked Indian style, something that turns off the purists of Chinese food. However, in the past few years, there have been a number of restaurants that cook Chinese food in an authentic Chinese style. With all these restaurants, to get a distinction of being known as the top Chinese restaurant speaks volumes for the quality of food. Lotus Pond in New Friends Colony has been rated as the top Chinese restaurant in the city, and is worth a visit. The restaurant serves drinks as well, and is a bit on the expensive side with a meal for 2 costing around Rs. 1000.

Address: K185,Sarai Julena
New Friends Colony, Delhi, 110065

Contact: +91 11 26317768
+91 11 26839526
+91 11 26849101

Restaurant Timings : For Lunch : 12:30 PM To 3:15 PM,
For Dinner : 7:30 PM To 11:15 PM


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Ruby Tuesday in Delhi

Ruby Tuesday is a US chain of restaurants that are meant for people to get a feel of North American cuisine and drinks. So, you got various types of burgers and sandwiches, seafood, food made Cajun style, steaks, Italian food, Mexican food and different types of salads. In addition, you get a range of great desserts, and some great drinks. The restaurants have a great ambience, with low piped music. The furniture is all dark wood, and the decor also has various types of curios mounted on the walls.
Ruby Tuesday has various locations in Delhi and NCR, and so you should be able to find one near to you wherever you are:

14-15 Community Center
PVR Anupam Complex
Saket, New Delhi 110-017
Telephone: 91-11-2686-1741/42

CS-27, 28 &124 DLF City Centre, Ph-II
Gurgaon, Haryana
Telephone: 91-124-501-4244/46

RT Janak Place Shop No. 8 and 9
Satyam Cinema
Janak Place District Centre
Janak Puri, New Delhi
Telephone:91-1-41588745/46

Noida
The Centerstage Mall
Sector 18
Noida
Uttar Pradesh
Telephone: 91.120.251.5679

TDI Mall Raja Garden
Shop No. G5-G6, Ground Floor
TDI Mall, Shivaji Place District Centre
New Delhi, India
Telephone: 91-1-25106005/06

Greater Kailash II
M-44, Greater Kailash II
New Delhi 110 048
India
Telephone: 91-1-40536606/07

Faridabad
Shop No. GB 02B
Crowne Plaza Mall
Sector 15 A
Faridabad
Haryana, India
Telephone: 91-129-401-8001

Nehru Place
Satyam Cineplex Nehru Place, Shop No. 12, 13
45 Nehru Place Dist. Centre
New Delhi, India 110 019

Rohini Unit
Unitech Metro Walk
Rohini, Sector 10
New Delhi, India


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Mainland China in Gurgaon

Mainland China is a pretty good Chinese restaurant. I first had the chance to sample the food in their Greater Kailash eatery, and then perchance, I had gone to visit some friends in Gurgaon. Coincidentally, the last time that I had met them was in the GK Mainland China, and this time they set the meeting (dinner) point to be the Mainland China in Gurgaon. And this is where we landed up.
It took some time to find it, but since it is located right next to a major landmark (the Ericsson building), it was not difficult in the end. If you are going from Delhi side on the Mehrauli-Gurgaon road, you need to turn right as you approach Gurgaon, and then move towards NH8. Soon, you will get into the area of massive office buildings, and the Mainland China restaurant is on the right side, before the Ericsson building.
We were in a group, with 3 families, and 2 babies, so things were going to be difficult. The babies were in the 2-3 age group, so they were downright mischievous.
And the restaurant handled it perfectly. They got high chairs for both babies, the staff were friendly and helpful, and not once could you see any of them grimace, even when under the attack of 2 determined infants.
The restaurant serves a variety of drinks and food. We ordered some good wine, and then some individual cocktails. Along with this, there was a special request food wise for the babies, and that was met. We ordered starters, including one delightful spinach starter, and a mixture of veg and non-veg starters. The starters were good, but the soup was not well appreciated by a couple of people, they could be better.
We ordered a mix of veg and non-veg dishes along with noodles and rice, and overall the food quality was good. No complaints on this score. However, keep in mind that Mainland China is an expensive place, with dishes in the range of Rs. 200-400, and drinks at Rs. 300 plus.
Contact details:
Phone: +(91)-1244263630
Address: Dlf Cyber City, PH-3, Gurgaon, - 122001


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Caspian - A resto-bar in Noida Sector 50 market

Say you live or work in Noida or Indirapuram, and are somewhat fed up of the regular places where you go to for food or drinks with friends / colleagues. Well, here is another place that you can explore.
Caspian is a somewhat upcoming place in the Noida Sector 50 market (located in the backside of the market where Domino's is located). The place is a double-layered facility, with the ground floor being the bar and the top floor being the restaurant (drinks are available in the restaurant).
The place is a decent place, but quite obviously not anywhere being a classy joint. You get the standard food variety, with the naan's, rotis, and various types of curries, chicken, meat, etc available. The selection of drinks is also normally what you see in places like these, with the standard set of whiskies, rum, vodka, cocktails and mocktails available.
The food is hot, but the service levels could do with some improvement. Also, the decor could be improved to some degree, with better seating. The restaurant has a square demarcated place right in the middle where you would expect a bartender to be standing surrounded by drinks and glasses, but that particular structure is empty.
Food prices were just right, and again normal for what you would expect to pay in any other place like this. My overall impression was that you would neither have a negative nor a positive reaction.


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Kylin - an expensive resto-bar in Vasant Vihar

Some old friends were meeting after a long time, some of whom I had not seen in 10 years. We were located all over Delhi, with people staying in Gurgaon, Noida, South Delhi and Central Delhi. Trying to decide a common meeting place is never easy, but we finally agreed to meet at a place called Kylin located in Vasant Vihar, in the same market that Priya cinema is located. (The name Kylin means "mythical Chinese unicorn that is considered lucky")
So I, along with another friend reached there, and after a bit of questioning, we managed to find the location. It is located at one corner of the market, so you have to look. It you stand in front of Priya with your back to the hall, then straight ahead, at the end, you will see a space surrounded by shops on 3 sides. It is on the left side, and there is a big sign at top.
Once we reached there, after climbing one level, we went inside. It sure looks nice, with some nice design, a comforting and relaxes atmosphere, and some English music from way back (normal rock, not harsh). Pretty soon, we were sitting in some comfortable chairs, sipping Martinis (Martini's cost upwards of Rs. 400 per drink, so it can be expensive).
If you are there for a variety of Indian food, perish the thought. You get good Oriental food (at least the type I like). We had some pretty tasty equivalent of honey chilli potatoes, and then ordered food. You get to order dishes, rice with a side dish (oriental was what we ordered). I don't remember the name of the dishes we ordered (after all, we were having some Martini's at the same time). But the food was well received, and the overall level of service seemed pretty fine. You do get a variety of seafood, Teppanyaki section, and other such fare. Good options for vegetarians as well.
What did not work as well was the concept of music volume; as the evening went on, the sound level of the music kept on increasing. Given that this is not a dance place, and most of the patrons come there to enjoy a good session of drinks and dinner, the volume at times made it difficult to hear conversation being made at the other end of the table. One other point which seemed a bit cheap was the use of computer screens (TFT monitors at a few places), since any decent place now uses LCD TV's.
Food is not cheap, since for 4 of us, with drinks and dinner, the overall bill came to approx. Rs. 5400.
Contact details:
Phone: 011-41669778, 011-41669779
Address: #24, Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar, Delhi - 110057
The restaurant is open from 12 in the afternoon to 12 at night.


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Fluid: The lounge bar in Hotel Mosaic in Noida

For a long time, there used to be a Hotel Shipra right at the edge of the road between Sector 18 and the smaller Atta market in Noida. And then Hotel Shipra was torn down to make the trendier Hotel Mosaic. Mosaic has 2 prime locations that draw people on a regular basis, there restaurant Lattitude, and the lounge bar Fluid (in the basement).
The first time I went into Fluid, it was unlike anything that I had ever seen before. The entrance to Fluid was through the side of the hotel (slightly odd), but there was lots of glass giving a good look; and as soon as you enter, you see the whole place covered in white (and these are very plush sofas into which you sink into and can feel comfortable in). And the bar itself has this collection of big bottles including some large sized liquor bottles (and they were really large) that could not fail to impress people.
The lounge bar has 2 floors, with the bottom floor being accessible through a staircase from within the lounge itself, and there is room for dancing and a live band or DJ inside. There are sofas and other plush revolving chairs; the first anyone goes there, they see it is as very different from the other similar places.
Most of my trips have been there along with a large group of colleagues, and for this we get group packages, with unlimited drinks and snacks costing anywhere between Rs. 1000 - 1600, depending on the people. If you go individually, drinks will be in the range of Rs. 250-500 (assuming you don't go in for the more exotic drinks). A variety of Continental, Mediterranean and American food is available, but you will not get typical Indian food such as Mughlai, South Indian or North Indian. Its a nice place to go; but watch out if you are male and it is Wednesday. This is the night for ladies, and an unaccompanied male could have problems.
Contact number: +91-120-4025000


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Moet's restaurant in Defence Colony

Moet's is a pretty famous set of restaurants located in the Defence Colony market. Over a period of time, the restaurant has increased the number of cuisines that it serves - actually having separate restaurants for each type of cuisine. From their start in Defence Colony, there has been an expansion into more locations, with Moet's having 2 additional locations in Gurgaon. Moet's has been there in Defence Colony for a long time and has developed a reputation for good food, with people paying repeat visits. It is fairly expensive, with a meal for two costing over Rs. 600 (not including alcohol)

The various restaurants and locations are:

Moets - 124 Central Arcade DLF II - The restaurant is spread over many 3 floors and has a lounge bar, serving Indian Mughlai, Chinese, Oriental and Lebanese

Coco Palm - City Center DLF: Ph.: 0124-4016384

Earth Italian Lounge & Bar - SCO, 10, 11, 12 Sector-15 Part-II Gurgaon - As the name suggests, the restaurant serves Italian food
Ph.: 0124-652001

The Moet's restaurants in Defence Colony. Ph.: 011-41550571
Timings: 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Stone & Earth - Italian. Ph.: 011-65697689
Indian - Mughali Cuisine
Coco Palm - South Indian cuisine
Shack - Sea Food. Ph.: 011-65802173
Sushi - Oriental Cuisine


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Yellow Chilli restaurant in the Pacific Mall, East Delhi

We were wandering around Pacific Mall, it was evening time and the prospect of going home for food was not exactly very appetising. There was the usual Food Court in the Pacific Mall with a wide variety of dishes, but we had done that several times; time to try something different. So we looked around, and saw the Sanjeev Kapoor owned restaurant, Yellow Chili. Now, the restaurant in Noida with the same name is no longer as good as it used to be, so I was somewhat skeptical. Anyhow, let's try again went the thought and in we went.
We went inside, and it seemed to be a fine dining restaurant. The place had a well done decor with the floor in Italian tiles, walls with Spanish tiles and everything well arranged and neat. The customers in place looked very well dressed, to the extent that I felt a bit strange in my well worn jeans. The restaurant took some time to get its license to serve liquor, but now serves a wide variety of drinks and cocktails. The waiters were helpful and even offered suggestions on what to take.
We had some veg and non-vegetarian starters, and then a main course of Indian dishes and daal, and the food was good, and so were the cocktails. There is a wide variety of Indian dishes available, and the overall experience was pretty good. A meal for 2 with drinks should cost in the range of Rs. 1200-1500. On weekends, you may have to wait to get space.


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Delhi Eating: Thugs Bar in Delhi

For people looking for a good bar in Delhi outside of hotels, there are not that many choices as compared to cities outside India, but there are a few good one. Thugs is one of the good ones of these.
Thugs is located on the first floor of Hotel Broadway on Asaf Ali Road (just on the edge of Old Delhi, close to Daryaganj). This unique-style bar serves a wide range of drinks from whiskey and wines to special cocktails.
Address: Broadway Hotel, 4/15 Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi – 110002
Tel:+(91)-(11) - 2327 3821
Timings: 12.30 - 3.30p.m. and 7.30 - 11.30 p.m


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Rick's cafe in Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi

The hotels in Delhi have some of the best restaurants, bars and nightclubs. So, for example, the hotel Taj Mahal (Man Singh) located at the point where Man Singh Road meets Prithviraj Road.
Being a plush bar, Rick's is an ideal place to relax and unwind, and spend time with friends or with business associates.
What sort of ambience does Rick's have: Spectacular new bar-cum-restaurant with a lively ambience. Offers a selection of the world's most popular wines and liquors and a wide range of cocktails. Exclusive South-East Asian wok cuisine, using the freshest ingredients with natural flavours and spices. Famous for its vodka-based cocktails such as the Guava Berry Martini and the Cosmopolitan. It has a live band.
Address: Taj Mahal Hotel, 1 Man Singh Road, New Delhi
Phone Number: +91 (11) 2302 6162
Timings : 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
Avg Price Per Couple (Rs) : 2400-2500


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Delhi Eating: Tabula Rasa restaurant in Saket

This is a brand new lounge and restaurant, located on the top of the Square One Mall in Saket District Center, behind Marriott Hotel. It is the newest hip and trendy place in Delhi (owners Rohan Gupta, 29, and Sohrab Sitaram, 31, both of them with experience in the restaurant business) bringing in a large number of people everyday to come and enjoy the place. Of course, it is fairly pricey, a meal for 2 will cost roughly Rs. 2500-3000 (which makes it a very expensive place). The name of the restaurant means 'Clean Slate' in Latin, although I did not see any special significance to the name.
It offers both outdoor and indoor seating, with a good ambience even on the open terrace where outdoor seating exists. And those worried about the Delhi weather can be less worried, since the place has heating in winter and a cooling effect in summer. The staff is polite and helpful.
The restaurant has the concept of the tapas lounge bar, and tried to put an environment where people can relax and have a great time. There is music, but no dancing.
The restaurant has 2 specialties, both of them international. It stars a menu driven from all over the world, with dishes from places as diverse as Vietnam, Moldavia, part inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, Eastern; also liquor and cocktails driven from all over the world. The other international touch is that it is trying out the concept of serving smaller plates, so that you can try more stuff, and get to sample more of the cuisine for the same price. In addition, the restaurant tries to catch onto getting more ladies by having a Wednesday Ladies Special with unlimited cocktails between 9 and 11 PM.
Contact numbers:
9910588228, 011-29562666
The restaurant is open from 12:30 in the afternoon to midnight.


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Delhi Eating: Mainland China in Greater Kailash

I had a chance to go to a Chinese restaurant in South Delhi to which I have never gone before. It is called Mainland China and is located on the Savitri Cinema Road. Location: As you are moving on Outer Ring Road near GK, you can turn off the Ring Road to reach Savitri Cinema. On this road, keep on heading straight and after around 2-3 minutes of driving, you will see it on the right hand side, just off a small market complex.
Contact NumberL (011) 29222123 / 129
I went there on Wednesday with a friend, who had made a reservation. I was wondering why a reservation was necessary on a weekday, but once I entered and saw the tables (most of them were occupied), I understood why.
We reached the reception, and were taken upto the 2nd floor and escorted to the 2nd floor table by a lady dressed in a Chinese outfit. Soon, there was a waiter offering the menus and being very polite. The place has a good ambiance and overall nice feel. There was a baby with our friends, and when we reached, there was already a baby chair at the table (a nice touch).
We had a variety of dim sums, starters, drinks, rice and noodles, and overall impression was very positive, both for the veg and non-veg. Helpings were of a nice quantity, which is always a nice touch. The dessert of a sizzling brownie with ice cream was a hit, especially with the infant. The place is more expensive that normal, with the bill coming to Rs. 3200 for 4 people. Dishes and soup are in the range of Rs. 259-300, and drinks are also in the same range.


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