Park meals

Satish Gade,the long-serving manager of this restaurant (he has been here for 17 years) says,“We started way back in 1982,and for a long time,ours was the only restaurant in this part of the city. That is why,many people who have shifted out of this part of town still come back; they are all familiar to us,and us to them.”

We start off with a starter,the Chicken Chai-Wo,a boneless dish that is slightly sweet,with a tangy red sauce,with just a hint of mint in it. After that,we sample the fish chatpata,another boneless preparation akin to a fish tikka with a green hot and sour sauce. This,however,is slightly disappointing as the fish doesn’t seem to have been marinated long enough: some pieces seem just a tad bit boiled.

After that,we dive straight into the main course. The prices seem a little on the high side,but when we are served,we realise why: the portions are enormous. The chicken banjara is just perfect: tasty,with pieces that almost melt in the mouth,this dish misses an ingredient that is usually present in large quantities: oil. The gravy does not have a top layer of oil,which does not mean that it is oil-free. It is merely very well cooked.

“Our restaurant has three sections – one is the garden area,where parties can also take place,the other is the family area,and the third is where all the local businessmen come after a hard day’s work,” says Gade.

All in all,the food is very pleasant,even if the ambience needs a little work. Perhaps not the best place to bring your date,though a great place to chill out with your friends.

Food:3.5/5
Ambience:2/5
Service:4/5
Value for money: 3.5/5