When it comes to eating food in a restaurant, I am cribby-crabby, crappy (Yes, I am), selective, fussy, rigid....and you can add any other expletive that fits the bill. So, for me to eat food at a particular restaurant, it should come with high recommendations.
It was with a recommendation by a friend, that I and my kids decided to celebrate my hubby's birthday on the 2nd, at this particular restaurant. He was working and we celebrated anyway! But, as luck didn't have it...that particular restaurant was closed for renovation and we were to find another 'good' hotel that catered to our tastes.
I did something I seldom do...I got adventurous and tried out a totally 'new' restaurant...the one which I had seen while passing that way.
This is the Northern Tadka- the flavor of Punjab, in Andheri. After a warm welcome, I was taken by the blend of both rustic and modern interiors.
The window drapes are dark and colorful while the tables are more earthly in tone.
There are some beautiful paintings of which I started off clicking pictures (of course, with the permission)
Started off with Tandoori Aloo, recommend by the staff. Boiled aloo stuffed with cottage cheese and spices. The main course was of course the usual rotis and paratas with Dal Makhni...my daughter's all time favorite; and 'ghoongatwale subzi' so named as it is cooked in a earthen hand, the seal of which is broken just before serving.
Finished the lunch with the malai kulfi for desert.
I was not disappointed with my adventure, as I like Indian cuisine a lot. Great place for those who love Punjabi food.
It was with a recommendation by a friend, that I and my kids decided to celebrate my hubby's birthday on the 2nd, at this particular restaurant. He was working and we celebrated anyway! But, as luck didn't have it...that particular restaurant was closed for renovation and we were to find another 'good' hotel that catered to our tastes.
I did something I seldom do...I got adventurous and tried out a totally 'new' restaurant...the one which I had seen while passing that way.
This is the Northern Tadka- the flavor of Punjab, in Andheri. After a warm welcome, I was taken by the blend of both rustic and modern interiors.
The window drapes are dark and colorful while the tables are more earthly in tone.
There are some beautiful paintings of which I started off clicking pictures (of course, with the permission)
Started off with Tandoori Aloo, recommend by the staff. Boiled aloo stuffed with cottage cheese and spices. The main course was of course the usual rotis and paratas with Dal Makhni...my daughter's all time favorite; and 'ghoongatwale subzi' so named as it is cooked in a earthen hand, the seal of which is broken just before serving.
Finished the lunch with the malai kulfi for desert.
I was not disappointed with my adventure, as I like Indian cuisine a lot. Great place for those who love Punjabi food.
nice...would love to have tried it...i am rather fond of what passes for indian here...the homemade i have had is better....happy birthday to hubby as well....
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Brian.
DeleteDear Poetess,
ReplyDeleteAnytime with your children is beautiful. The paintings are very nice, including the other photos of the restaurant. Like you, I am very selective when I eat out which is....once in awhile. Could you imagine if we run into each other there one day? (LOL). Thanks for sharing my dear.
I would love to bump into you one day...thanks Andy.
DeleteOh wow! I love Punbjabi food and I'm glad you all enjoyed this place. You didn't tell us it was hubby's birthday on the 2nd. I'm sure he had a good one :)
ReplyDeleteHe was working that day Corinne...we cut the cake at 12 midnight though.
ReplyDeleteoh yum - malai kulfi my favourite.
ReplyDeleteoh balle ji balle .. est or west punjabi food is the best :)
ReplyDeletethis place looks lovely ..
happy birthday although belated to your hubby :)
Bikram's
Have been to this one Janaki and I enjoyed the spread we ordered.
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