Restaurant reviews, recipes, columns and food stories from across India
To celebrate the special occasion of my wife’s birthday, we chose to dine at Cena Pranzo located in the Grand Hyatt Gurgaon. The restaurant, which translates to “dinner” and “lunch” in Italian, offers fine dining Italian cuisine for both lunch and dinner. With a seating capacity of over 60 guests…
Nestled amid the majestic Himalayas, the enchanting landscapes of Kashmir are set to come alive with the aroma of authentic Kashmiri cuisine, as Radisson Gurugram Udyog Vihar proudly introduces the highly anticipated “Riwayat – E – Kashmir” food festival at the enchanting Cafe NH8. Celebrated for…
Gone are the days when restaurants were just eating out places. Today they serve as destinations to enjoy good food and drinks apart from entertainment. This could be in the form of games, sufi music, stand up comedy or even as a dancing venue. In our Facebook group, Gurgaon Food Freak, I have re…
For Sunday dinner, as a family we went out to Dhansoo Cafe at Ambience Mall. With my daughters becoming much busier than me, this is pretty rare these days. This is my 3rd or 4th visit to Dhansoo Cafe and I must say that they serve some amazing food. Starting from the complimentary bun-maska (you…
Fish market at Abudhabi is a place that sells amazingly fresh seafood. One also has an option to get it cooked at nearby restaurants and eat them there at AED 15/kg (approx Rs325). We picked up jumbo prawns, sea bass, lobster and local fish called hamour. Prawns and sea bass delighted. We asked f…
One thing that I watch most on YouTube and Facebook is videos about Pakistani food. I can’t travel to Pakistan given our diplomatic relations. However, I have eaten few Pakistani dishes, courtesy some chefs including Osama Jalali. And that is why Pakistani Kadai was on my mind when I visited UAE.…
I have passed Burj Al Arab multiple times in the past but I never ventured in. Today we decided to check their chic beachside restaurant overlooking the glittering Arabian Gulf called SAL. With a minimum spend condition of 250 AED (INR 5750) per person, we tried to be careful with our order but w…
Last night at Dubai, we ventured out to try this new restaurant by Chef Ranveer Brar called Kashkan, portmanteau of Kashmir to Kanyakumari. A large 180 seater restaurant with few PDR’s (Personal Dining Room) and beautiful outside seating overlooking the water front with musical fountain and givin…
I hate it when people don’t respect each other’s time. Even as a child, I was amongst the first one to reach the school or to a movie hall. The same discipline also reflects in the events held by Gurgaon Food Freak or our sister groups. But it surely isn’t a case at most places…
It was still dark when we stepped out of our taxi outside NDLS. We were about to board a train which has become a matter of national pride to travel to a city which is as much at the centre of Hinduism and spirituality as it is in Indian politics. You can read a detailed…
After years, I had the opportunity to travel on an Indian train, specifically the Vande Bharat, which is often hailed as a source of pride for the Indian Railways. My anticipation was elevated due to the numerous vlogs and blog posts that had raised my expectations. Here are my initial impression…
Over the last few years, the food landscape of Noida has seen unprecedented growth. Not only have popular restaurant chains and eateries by star chefs set up businesses, Noida is now witnessing a new wave where the eateries are opening up their first outlet in Noida. One of such new restaurants i…
