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Located at the cusp of the roads that bisect the three city suburbs of Undri,Kondhwa and Hadapsar,one wouldn't ever think of this place to stretch tired legs,unwind and relax.

The restaurant promises an array of eating options,along with four different settings,to suit all culinary cravings

Located at the cusp of the roads that bisect the three city suburbs of Undri,Kondhwa and Hadapsar,one wouldn’t ever think of this place to stretch tired legs,unwind and relax. But,36 Milestone,a restaurant that also boasts of an upcoming lounge and open bar,is promises all this and more. While we went in for a late night drive down to this place,one of the most noticeable things about the place is that it is low key and inconspicuous. The interiors too have been done up in a minimalist lighting space,with the tables in the family dining area being spaced out for unhindered privacy. The upper deck seating area was quite a delight. Done up with old-wood chairs and tables placed with low voltage lamps and candle lights to complete the setting,one would think of this as an ideal setting for a guy to pop the question.

Maitreya Pandya,the manager,says,The whole low-key atmosphere,the lighting scheme and the rest are done in order to ensure that the customer feels at home. Coming down to the main menu here,the in-house recommendations for starters were the Aloo Angara (Rs 80) and the Murg Kalimiri Tandoori (Rs 130 half/Rs 230 full). While the former comprised of stuffed potatoes along with chopped vegetables,chillies and cottage cheese,the latter consisted of chicken marinated in curd,cheese and black pepper and cooked over slow charcoal heat. The Aloo Angara,but it failed to live up to the hype. Not only were the potatoes not well-cooked,the under-prepared stuffing had made the potatoes clammy. The chicken on the other hand was a refreshing change from the regular tandoori fare: it was well-cooked and had a smoky charcoal flavour to supplement the black pepper base.

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Though the Chinese cuisine was endorsed,we decided to stick to our basics. We tried out the Chilli Paneer (Rs 120) from the Chinese section and the Murg Tikka (Rs 150),both of which seemed standard issue dishes that one would find at restaurants across the city. The paneer did not take on any colour,like most Chinese dishes,but is highly recommended if you can stomach the chillies. As far as the main course was concerned,we tried the restaurants specialty dishes that included the Paneer Punjabi Chop Masala (Rs 120) and the Murg Minar (Rs 250). The former had paneer cubes cooked in an onion and tomato gravy,while the Murg Minar was tandoor roasted chicken,cooked in a gravy of garlic,rum and whipped eggs. The paneer dish had nothing unusual about it,but the Murg Minar was very well done. Right from the woody flavour of the charcoal to the hint of rum,and the thickness of the cashew and onion gravy,it was all right.

The absence of a dessert menu was a bit of a disappointment. As far as the place goes,it is a perfect location for a late night,guys party,but ill-advised if it is with your special one in tow. All said and done,a couple of the meat dishes were excellent and deserve to be savoured.

36 MILESTONE
Report card
Ambience: 3.5/5
Food: 2.5/5
Hospitality: 3.5/5
Pricing: 3/5

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