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Monday, 21 January 2013
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Saturday, 5 January 2013
Mac Donalds, Faridabad (Haryana, India)
A new outlet of MacDonalds is now open at Crown Interiors Mall.
This is in addition to:
- Mac Donalds at Crown Plaza
- Mac Donalds Sector 31 (Drive in)
- Mac Donalds Sector 12
This is in addition to:
- Mac Donalds at Crown Plaza
- Mac Donalds Sector 31 (Drive in)
- Mac Donalds Sector 12
Thursday, 15 November 2012
Places to eat out in Faridabad - II
Few more additions to the list:
1. Restaurant at The Vibe, Lalit
2. Dhaba, Calridges (I really don't remember how I missed it in my first list).
3. Restaurant at Millenium Hotel
Dal Makhani
Well I found the most delicious Dal Makhani; you can get it at 7 Days food court at Pristine Mall, Faridabad. The only downside is the quantity as, you need to order two dishes for one person.
However, I don't mind the quantity as the quality is excellent.
The other place which dishes out 'EXCELLENT' dal makhani is the GULATIs on Pandara Road, New Delhi. This place is my all time favorite.
For making India food at home see the books below. You can also try cooking Indian food at home in Microwave.
However, I don't mind the quantity as the quality is excellent.
The other place which dishes out 'EXCELLENT' dal makhani is the GULATIs on Pandara Road, New Delhi. This place is my all time favorite.
For making India food at home see the books below. You can also try cooking Indian food at home in Microwave.
Pirates of the Grill, Gurgaon (Haryana, India)
I had really good food after a long long time!
I think that sums it up, innit?
The Serious Stuff:
This newly opened restaurant is located in the same mall as Vapour, Gurgaon. Decorations are average and they try to do Pirates theme which is totally out of place. The food is served in same format as Barbecue Nation.
However, the POG (Pirates of Grill) is more spacious and tables are comfortably spaced from other tables. The snacks are served on the table and are excellent. Main course is buffet style and is average.
Desserts are awesome.
Waiters can be at times get overwhelmed with orders and service; especially when the restaurant is full.
Verdict:
Rating - 8 / 10
Will I visit again: Yes
Location: Excellent
Cost: 350 + Taxes for Veg (One soft drink included)
I think that sums it up, innit?
The Serious Stuff:
This newly opened restaurant is located in the same mall as Vapour, Gurgaon. Decorations are average and they try to do Pirates theme which is totally out of place. The food is served in same format as Barbecue Nation.
However, the POG (Pirates of Grill) is more spacious and tables are comfortably spaced from other tables. The snacks are served on the table and are excellent. Main course is buffet style and is average.
Desserts are awesome.
Waiters can be at times get overwhelmed with orders and service; especially when the restaurant is full.
Verdict:
Rating - 8 / 10
Will I visit again: Yes
Location: Excellent
Cost: 350 + Taxes for Veg (One soft drink included)
Saturday, 27 October 2012
Crown Interior Mall, Faridabad
There has been a sudden spurt in number of malls in Faridabad.
With the opening of Badarpur flyover suddenly there are many new developments on Mathura Road.
Like Taj Gateway, The Lalit, Park Plaza, etc.
Crown interiors is the first mall that one comes across after crossing the toll plaza. Also, it is one of the biggest of the malls in Faridabad. The Mall houses Reliance Mart, INOX, Tanishq, Tata Croma and many other renowned brands. The food court is huge and there are many restaurants as well.
Overall, although the mall has everything, it is not maintained as it should be. The parking areas are filthy and poorly managed. There is a clear and obscene demarcation in the parking areas for the rich and the poor old common man.
Although, the mall attracts crowds from South Delhi areas the people in the mall are not the nicest that you will come across.
Also, the summers are unbearable in the mall - as the air conditioning never seems to work. It gets really pathetic to shop while one is suffocating and sweating as if in Sub Saharan desert safari.
Inspite of what the mall offers or does not offer, it remains a major crowd puller as there are no other competing malls in the vicinity.
Overall I would rate the mall as 5/10
I will write more about the restaurants, shops and the multiplex (INOX) later.
With the opening of Badarpur flyover suddenly there are many new developments on Mathura Road.
Like Taj Gateway, The Lalit, Park Plaza, etc.
Crown interiors is the first mall that one comes across after crossing the toll plaza. Also, it is one of the biggest of the malls in Faridabad. The Mall houses Reliance Mart, INOX, Tanishq, Tata Croma and many other renowned brands. The food court is huge and there are many restaurants as well.
Overall, although the mall has everything, it is not maintained as it should be. The parking areas are filthy and poorly managed. There is a clear and obscene demarcation in the parking areas for the rich and the poor old common man.
Although, the mall attracts crowds from South Delhi areas the people in the mall are not the nicest that you will come across.
Also, the summers are unbearable in the mall - as the air conditioning never seems to work. It gets really pathetic to shop while one is suffocating and sweating as if in Sub Saharan desert safari.
Inspite of what the mall offers or does not offer, it remains a major crowd puller as there are no other competing malls in the vicinity.
Overall I would rate the mall as 5/10
I will write more about the restaurants, shops and the multiplex (INOX) later.
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
Hunger Cure
It sure does live up to its name and cures hunger!
Well this is a little known eating hangout in Faridabad – Sector 14, Sector 21C and Sector 15 (takeaway only). A warning for hard core non-vegetarians; this is a strictly vegetarian joint and serves no non-vegetarian dishes.
The menu is full off mouthwatering dishes like steamed momos, grilled kulcha, pastas and salads. All are mouth watering and would make you come back again and again. Well as a caution don’t go for Pizza at it is tasteless and soulless.
The place is average on décor and cleanliness. It is better to get your food packed and move on to your home. Well if you are in Faridabad and fancy some tasty food, do try out hunger cure and for sure it will live up to its expectations.
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
Trident Jaipur
Trident, Jaipur is an excellent property right opposite JalMahal in Jaipur. The location is ideal as you cross Amer and Amer fort on the way. The same road leads you to the pink city and the major shopping destinations in Jaipur. Basically, it is neither outside the city nor inside the city.
The property is maintained very well and staff is very courteous. Sometime, that makes you a little uncomfortable. But, it is not hard getting used to all the pampering and attention received.
The food is excellent; however the ‘only’ restaurant serving food can get very busy at times.
The rooms are impeccably clean with all the necessities required. Keep in mind the 3rd floor rooms being rented as Lake View rooms do not offer the view of the lake as promised. The view is blocked due to the vegetation.
Well the only drawbacks are:
1. The property is very compact. The rooms are comfortable and nicely decorated but they are quite small.
2. Lack of facilities like SPA.
Le Meridien is a stone’s throw away and seems to be a better option. As it is a bigger property within similar price bracket. However it lacks the view and the location which Trident offers.
The property is maintained very well and staff is very courteous. Sometime, that makes you a little uncomfortable. But, it is not hard getting used to all the pampering and attention received.
The food is excellent; however the ‘only’ restaurant serving food can get very busy at times.
The rooms are impeccably clean with all the necessities required. Keep in mind the 3rd floor rooms being rented as Lake View rooms do not offer the view of the lake as promised. The view is blocked due to the vegetation.
Well the only drawbacks are:
1. The property is very compact. The rooms are comfortable and nicely decorated but they are quite small.
2. Lack of facilities like SPA.
Le Meridien is a stone’s throw away and seems to be a better option. As it is a bigger property within similar price bracket. However it lacks the view and the location which Trident offers.
Thursday, 29 April 2010
Places to eat out in Faridabad
Faridabad is part of Delhi National Capital Region, a lesser known sibling of Gurgaon and NOIDA. Although the place boasts of numerous malls, food courts, numerous take away joints (International, National & Local brands). There is no good place to sit and enjoy the meal.
Few decent names which come to my mind when planning to eat out in this NCR town are:
1. Silk
2. Zosse – Crown Plaza
3. Moksha
4. Pind Baluchi
After eating numerous times at Silk, it was time to try out something new. And, it turned out to be a great horror story.
Reached Moksha (In the same mall as Haldirams). The floor was stinking with garbage, tobacco stains on the wall, etc. It was like stepping into a railway station or a rundown movie theatre. However, braved everything and entered Moksha; the interiors quite decent considering the exteriors.
We stood at the reception for 15 minutes and nobody attended us. Finally, spoke to the guard and got a reply that, “Sir, nobody will attend you today, as there is a big party going on”.
Well why not open a banquet hall if the place is to entertain big parties and not cater to walk-in customers OR at least put a board outside.
Well with this attitude of a restaurant I will advise none to visit the place and any ways the place is filthy.
Rating: 0/10
Second Stop: Pind Baluchi was even worse in terms of services.
We were seated and the order was placed. However, I felt as if I was invisible. None of the waiters served the dishes, they just brought them and left it on us.
However, this was not the case with other customers who were in groups of 10+. I saw the partial treatment of the waiters because of large tips Vs small tips with all the customers.
On complaining to the head waiter the response was even colder. We were given finger bowls with cold water which was literally thrown at our table.
Well with such hostile nature of the waiters I will rate Pind Baluchi (– 10)/10
To top it all there were mosquitoes in the restaurant and dishes were not clean. Had to ask for replacement multiple times.I have never faced any problems with Pind Baluchi in Gurgaon. So I will not rate the whole chain as I have done above. But certainly Faridabad branch is one place I am never visiting.
Few decent names which come to my mind when planning to eat out in this NCR town are:
1. Silk
2. Zosse – Crown Plaza
3. Moksha
4. Pind Baluchi
After eating numerous times at Silk, it was time to try out something new. And, it turned out to be a great horror story.
Reached Moksha (In the same mall as Haldirams). The floor was stinking with garbage, tobacco stains on the wall, etc. It was like stepping into a railway station or a rundown movie theatre. However, braved everything and entered Moksha; the interiors quite decent considering the exteriors.
We stood at the reception for 15 minutes and nobody attended us. Finally, spoke to the guard and got a reply that, “Sir, nobody will attend you today, as there is a big party going on”.
Well why not open a banquet hall if the place is to entertain big parties and not cater to walk-in customers OR at least put a board outside.
Well with this attitude of a restaurant I will advise none to visit the place and any ways the place is filthy.
Rating: 0/10
Second Stop: Pind Baluchi was even worse in terms of services.
We were seated and the order was placed. However, I felt as if I was invisible. None of the waiters served the dishes, they just brought them and left it on us.
However, this was not the case with other customers who were in groups of 10+. I saw the partial treatment of the waiters because of large tips Vs small tips with all the customers.
On complaining to the head waiter the response was even colder. We were given finger bowls with cold water which was literally thrown at our table.
Well with such hostile nature of the waiters I will rate Pind Baluchi (– 10)/10
To top it all there were mosquitoes in the restaurant and dishes were not clean. Had to ask for replacement multiple times.I have never faced any problems with Pind Baluchi in Gurgaon. So I will not rate the whole chain as I have done above. But certainly Faridabad branch is one place I am never visiting.
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